AD 2008-06-20 Airworthiness Directives; Fokker Model F.28 Mark 0070, 0100, 1000, 2000, 3000, and 4000 Airplanes

Models named: F.28 Mark 0070, 0100, F.28 Mark 1000, 2000, 3000, 4000. Read the applicability below — it usually turns on serial or part numbers too.

This AD applies to Fokker Model F.28 Mark 0070 and 0100 airplanes, all serial numbers, certificated in any category; and Model F.28 Mark 1000, 2000, 3000, and 4000 airplanes, serial numbers 11003 through 11241 inclusive, and 11991 and 11992, certificated in any category. Note 1: This AD requires revisions to certain operator maintenance documents to include new inspections. Compliance with these inspections is required by 14 CFR 91.403(c). For airplanes that have been previously modified, altered, or repaired in the areas addressed by these inspections, the operator may not be able to accomplish the inspections described in the revisions. In this situation, to comply with 14 CFR 91.403(c), the operator must request approval for an alternative method of compliance according to paragraph (g)(1) of this AD. The request should include a description of changes to the required inspections that will ensure the continued operational safety of the airplane.

Unless already done, do the following actions. (1) Within 3 months after April 23, 2008 (the effective date of AD 2008-06-20), do the action in paragraph (f)(1)(i) or (f)(1)(ii) of this AD, as applicable. For all identified tasks, the initial compliance time starts from April 23, 2008. The repetitive inspections must be accomplished thereafter at the intervals not to exceed those specified in Fokker 70/100 Fuel Airworthiness Limitation Items (ALI) and Critical Design Configuration Control Limitations (CDCCL) Report SE-672, Issue 2, dated December 1, 2006; or Fokker Service Bulletin SBF28-28-050, Revision 1, dated January 8, 2008; as applicable; except as provided by paragraphs (f)(3), (f)(4), and (g)(1) of this AD. (i) For Model F.28 Mark 0070 and 0100 airplanes: Revise the ALS of the Instructions for Continued Airworthiness to incorporate the inspections, thresholds, and intervals specified in Fokker 70/100 Fuel Airworthiness Limitation Items (ALI) and Critical Design Configuration Control Limitations (CDCCL) Report SE-672, Issue 2, dated December 1, 2006. (ii) For Model F.28 Mark 1000, 2000, 3000, and 4000 airplanes: Incorporate into the FAA-approved maintenance inspection program the inspections, thresholds, and intervals specified in Fokker Service Bulletin SBF28-28-050, Revision 1, dated January 8, 2008. (2) Within 3 months after April 23, 2008, do the action in paragraph (f)(2)(i) or (f)(2)(ii) of this AD, as applicable. (i) For Model F.28 Mark 0070 and 0100 airplanes: Revise the ALS of the Instructions for Continued Airworthiness to incorporate the CDCCLs as defined in Fokker 70/100 Fuel Airworthiness Limitation Items (ALI) and Critical Design Configuration Control Limitations (CDCCL) Report SE-672, Issue 2, dated December 1, 2006, except for the CDCCL component titled “Level Control Pilot Valve Solenoid, jiffy junction.” (ii) For Model F.28 Mark 1000, 2000, 3000, and 4000 airplanes: Incorporate into the FAA-approved maintenance inspection program the CDCCLs as defined in Fokker Service Bulletin SBF28-28-050, Revision 1, dated January 8, 2008. (3) Where Fokker 70/100 Fuel Airworthiness Limitation Items (ALI) and Critical Design Configuration Control Limitations (CDCCL) Report SE-672, Issue 2, dated December 1, 2006; and Fokker Service Bulletin SBF28-28-050, Revision 1, dated January 8, 2008; allow for exceptional short-term extensions, an exception is acceptable to the FAA if it is approved by the appropriate principal inspector in the FAA Flight Standards Certificate Holding District Office. (4) After accomplishing the actions specified in paragraphs (f)(1) and (f)(2) of this AD, no alternative inspection, inspection interval, or CDCCL may be used, unless the inspection, interval, or CDCCL is approved as an alternative method of compliance (AMOC) in accordance with the procedures specified in paragraph (g)(1) of this AD. (5) Actions done before the effective date of this AD in accordance with Fokker 70/100 Fuel Airworthiness Limitation Items (ALI) and Critical Design Configuration Control Limitations (CDCCL) Report SE-672, Issue 1, dated January 31, 2006; or Fokker Service Bulletin F28/28-050, dated June 30, 2006; are acceptable for compliance with the corresponding requirements of this AD. Note 2: For Model F.28 Mark 1000, 2000, 3000, and 4000 airplanes, after an operator complies with the requirements of paragraphs (f)(1)(ii) and (f)(2)(ii) of this AD, those paragraphs do not require that operators subsequently record accomplishment of those requirements each time an applicable action is accomplished according to that operator's FAA-approved maintenance inspection program. New Information Explanation of CDCCL Requirements Note 3: Notwithstanding any other maintenance or operational requirements, components that have been identified as airworthy or installed on the affected airplanes before the revision of the ALS for certain airplanes, and the FAA-approved maintenance program for certain other airplanes, as required by paragraph (f) of this AD, do not need to be reworked in accordance with the CDCCLs. However, once the ALS for certain airplanes, and the FAA-approved maintenance program for certain other airplanes has been revised, future maintenance actions on these components must be done in accordance with the CDCCLs. FAA AD Differences Note 4: This AD differs from the MCAI and/or service information as follows: No differences. Other FAA AD Provisions (g) The following provisions also apply to this AD: (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager, International Branch, ANM-116, FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. Send information to ATTN: Tom Rodriguez, Aerospace Engineer, International Branch, ANM-116, FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue, SW., Renton, Washington 98057-3356; telephone (425) 227-1137; fax (425) 227-1149. Before using any approved AMOC on any airplane to which the AMOC applies, notify your principal maintenance inspector (PMI) or principal avionics inspector (PAI), as appropriate, or lacking a principal inspector, your local Flight Standards District Office. The AMOC approval letter must specifically reference this AD. (2) Airworthy Product: For any requirement in this AD to obtain corrective actions from a manufacturer or other source, use these actions if they are FAA-approved. Corrective actions are considered FAA-approved if they are approved by the State of Design Authority (or their delegated agent). You are required to ensure the product is airworthy before it is returned to service. (3) Reporting Requirements: For any reporting requirement in this AD, under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq. ), the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has approved the information collection requirements and has assigned OMB Control Number 2120-0056. Related Information (h) Refer to MCAI European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) Airworthiness Directive 2006-0206, dated June 11, 2006; EASA Airworthiness Directive 2006-0208, dated July 12, 2006; Fokker 70/100 Fuel Airworthiness Limitation Items (ALI) and Critical Design Configuration Control Limitations (CDCCL) Report SE-672, Issue 2, dated December 1, 2006; and Fokker Service Bulletin SBF28-28-050, Revision 1, dated January 8, 2008; for related information. Material Incorporated by Reference (i) You must use Fokker 70/100 Fuel Airworthiness Limitation Items (ALI) and Critical Design Configuration Control Limitations (CDCCL) Report SE-672, Issue 2, dated December 1, 2006; and Fokker Service Bulletin SBF28-28-050, Revision 1, dated January 8, 2008; as applicable; to do the actions required by this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise. (1) The Director of the Federal Register previously approved the incorporation by reference of Fokker 70/100 Fuel Airworthiness Limitation Items (ALI) and Critical Design Configuration Control Limitations (CDCCL) Report SE-672, Issue 2, dated December 1, 2006; and Fokker Service Bulletin SBF28-28-050, Revision 1, dated January 8, 2008; on April 23, 2008 (73 FR 14661, March 19, 2008). (2) For service information identified in this AD, contact Fokker Services B.V., Technical Services Dept., P.O. Box 231, 2150 AE Nieuw-Vennep, the Netherlands; telephone +31 (0)252-627-350; fax +31 (0)252-627-211; e-mail technicalservices.fokkerservices@stork.com; Internet http://www.myfokkerfleet.com . (3) You may review copies of the service information at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue, SW., Renton, Washington. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 425-227-1221 or 425-227-1152. (4) You may also review copies of the service information that is incorporated by reference at the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). For information on the availability of this material at NARA, call 202-741-6030, or go to: http://www.archives.gov/federal_register/code_of_federal_regulations/ibr_locations.html. Issued in Renton, Washington, on November 6, 2009. Ali Bahrami, Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. E9-27962 Filed 11-20-09; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P

Unless already done, do the following actions. (1) Within 3 months after April 23, 2008 (the effective date of AD 2008-06-20), do the action in paragraph (f)(1)(i) or (f)(1)(ii) of this AD, as applicable. For all identified tasks, the initial compliance time starts from April 23, 2008. The repetitive inspections must be accomplished thereafter at the intervals not to exceed those specified in Fokker 70/100 Fuel Airworthiness Limitation Items (ALI) and Critical Design Configuration Control Limitations (CDCCL) Report SE-672, Issue 2, dated December 1, 2006; or Fokker Service Bulletin SBF28-28-050, Revision 1, dated January 8, 2008; as applicable; except as provided by paragraphs (f)(3), (f)(4), and (g)(1) of this AD. (i) For Model F.28 Mark 0070 and 0100 airplanes: Revise the ALS of the Instructions for Continued Airworthiness to incorporate the inspections, thresholds, and intervals specified in Fokker 70/100 Fuel Airworthiness Limitation Items (ALI) and Critical Design Configuration Control Limitations (CDCCL) Report SE-672, Issue 2, dated December 1, 2006. (ii) For Model F.28 Mark 1000, 2000, 3000, and 4000 airplanes: Incorporate into the FAA-approved maintenance inspection program the inspections, thresholds, and intervals specified in Fokker Service Bulletin SBF28-28-050, Revision 1, dated January 8, 2008. (2) Within 3 months after April 23, 2008, do the action in paragraph (f)(2)(i) or (f)(2)(ii) of this AD, as applicable. (i) For Model F.28 Mark 0070 and 0100 airplanes: Revise the ALS of the Instructions for Continued Airworthiness to incorporate the CDCCLs as defined in Fokker 70/100 Fuel Airworthiness Limitation Items (ALI) and Critical Design Configuration Control Limitations (CDCCL) Report SE-672, Issue 2, dated December 1, 2006, except for the CDCCL component titled “Level Control Pilot Valve Solenoid, jiffy junction.” (ii) For Model F.28 Mark 1000, 2000, 3000, and 4000 airplanes: Incorporate into the FAA-approved maintenance inspection program the CDCCLs as defined in Fokker Service Bulletin SBF28-28-050, Revision 1, dated January 8, 2008. (3) Where Fokker 70/100 Fuel Airworthiness Limitation Items (ALI) and Critical Design Configuration Control Limitations (CDCCL) Report SE-672, Issue 2, dated December 1, 2006; and Fokker Service Bulletin SBF28-28-050, Revision 1, dated January 8, 2008; allow for exceptional short-term extensions, an exception is acceptable to the FAA if it is approved by the appropriate principal inspector in the FAA Flight Standards Certificate Holding District Office. (4) After accomplishing the actions specified in paragraphs (f)(1) and (f)(2) of this AD, no alternative inspection, inspection interval, or CDCCL may be used, unless the inspection, interval, or CDCCL is approved as an alternative method of compliance (AMOC) in accordance with the procedures specified in paragraph (g)(1) of this AD. (5) Actions done before the effective date of this AD in accordance with Fokker 70/100 Fuel Airworthiness Limitation Items (ALI) and Critical Design Configuration Control Limitations (CDCCL) Report SE-672, Issue 1, dated January 31, 2006; or Fokker Service Bulletin F28/28-050, dated June 30, 2006; are acceptable for compliance with the corresponding requirements of this AD. Note 2: For Model F.28 Mark 1000, 2000, 3000, and 4000 airplanes, after an operator complies with the requirements of paragraphs (f)(1)(ii) and (f)(2)(ii) of this AD, those paragraphs do not require that operators subsequently record accomplishment of those requirements each time an applicable action is accomplished according to that operator's FAA-approved maintenance inspection program. New Information Explanation of CDCCL Requirements Note 3: Notwithstanding any other maintenance or operational requirements, components that have been identified as airworthy or installed on the affected airplanes before the revision of the ALS for certain airplanes, and the FAA-approved maintenance program for certain other airplanes, as required by paragraph (f) of this AD, do not need to be reworked in accordance with the CDCCLs. However, once the ALS for certain airplanes, and the FAA-approved maintenance program for certain other airplanes has been revised, future maintenance actions on these components must be done in accordance with the CDCCLs. FAA AD Differences Note 4: This AD differs from the MCAI and/or service information as follows: No differences. Other FAA AD Provisions (g) The following provisions also apply to this AD: (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager, International Branch, ANM-116, FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. Send information to ATTN: Tom Rodriguez, Aerospace Engineer, International Branch, ANM-116, FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue, SW., Renton, Washington 98057-3356; telephone (425) 227-1137; fax (425) 227-1149. Before using any approved AMOC on any airplane to which the AMOC applies, notify your principal maintenance inspector (PMI) or principal avionics inspector (PAI), as appropriate, or lacking a principal inspector, your local Flight Standards District Office. The AMOC approval letter must specifically reference this AD. (2) Airworthy Product: For any requirement in this AD to obtain corrective actions from a manufacturer or other source, use these actions if they are FAA-approved. Corrective actions are considered FAA-approved if they are approved by the State of Design Authority (or their delegated agent). You are required to ensure the product is airworthy before it is returned to service. (3) Reporting Requirements: For any reporting requirement in this AD, under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq. ), the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has approved the information collection requirements and has assigned OMB Control Number 2120-0056. Related Information (h) Refer to MCAI European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) Airworthiness Directive 2006-0206, dated June 11, 2006; EASA Airworthiness Directive 2006-0208, dated July 12, 2006; Fokker 70/100 Fuel Airworthiness Limitation Items (ALI) and Critical Design Configuration Control Limitations (CDCCL) Report SE-672, Issue 2, dated December 1, 2006; and Fokker Service Bulletin SBF28-28-050, Revision 1, dated January 8, 2008; for related information. Material Incorporated by Reference (i) You must use Fokker 70/100 Fuel Airworthiness Limitation Items (ALI) and Critical Design Configuration Control Limitations (CDCCL) Report SE-672, Issue 2, dated December 1, 2006; and Fokker Service Bulletin SBF28-28-050, Revision 1, dated January 8, 2008; as applicable; to do the actions required by this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise. (1) The Director of the Federal Register previously approved the incorporation by reference of Fokker 70/100 Fuel Airworthiness Limitation Items (ALI) and Critical Design Configuration Control Limitations (CDCCL) Report SE-672, Issue 2, dated December 1, 2006; and Fokker Service Bulletin SBF28-28-050, Revision 1, dated January 8, 2008; on April 23, 2008 (73 FR 14661, March 19, 2008). (2) For service information identified in this AD, contact Fokker Services B.V., Technical Services Dept., P.O. Box 231, 2150 AE Nieuw-Vennep, the Netherlands; telephone +31 (0)252-627-350; fax +31 (0)252-627-211; e-mail technicalservices.fokkerservices@stork.com; Internet http://www.myfokkerfleet.com . (3) You may review copies of the service information at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue, SW., Renton, Washington. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 425-227-1221 or 425-227-1152. (4) You may also review copies of the service information that is incorporated by reference at the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). For information on the availability of this material at NARA, call 202-741-6030, or go to: http://www.archives.gov/federal_register/code_of_federal_regulations/ibr_locations.html. Issued in Renton, Washington, on November 6, 2009. Ali Bahrami, Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. E9-27962 Filed 11-20-09; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P