AD 2010-13-11 Airworthiness Directives; Fokker Services B.V. Model F.28 Mark 0070 and 0100 Airplanes

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

This AD applies to Fokker Services B.V. Model F.28 Mark 0070 and Mark 0100 airplanes, certificated in any category, all serial numbers, if an actuator having part number (P/N) 9409122 or P/N 53-0013 is installed on one or both fuel crossfeed valves or one or both fuel fire shut-off valves.

You are responsible for having the actions required by this AD performed within the compliance times specified, unless the actions have already been done. Inspections and Tests for Fuel Crossfeed Valves and Fuel Fire Shut-Off Valves (g) For airplanes with an actuator having P/N 9409122 on one or both fuel crossfeed valves or one or both fuel fire shut-off valves: Within 30 days after the effective date of this AD, perform an operational test of, and application of grease on, the left-hand (LH) and right-hand (RH) fuel crossfeed valve actuators and fuel fire shut off valve actuators, in accordance with Part 1 of the Accomplishment Instructions of Fokker Service Bulletin SBF100-28-049, dated April 3, 2007. (h) For airplanes equipped with an actuator having P/N 9409122 on one or both fuel crossfeed valves or one or both fuel fire shut-off valves: Within 7 days after completion of the actions required by paragraph (g) of this AD, and thereafter at intervals not to exceed 7 days, perform a general visual inspection of the applied grease layer on the LH and RH fuel crossfeed valve actuators and fuel fire shut off valve actuators, in accordance with Part 2 of the Accomplishment Instructions of Fokker Service Bulletin SBF100-28-049, dated April 3, 2007. If the layer of grease on any valve actuator is found to be less than 2 to 3 millimeters, before further flight, reapply grease, in accordance with Part 1 of the Accomplishment Instructions of Fokker Service Bulletin SBF100-28-049, dated April 3, 2007. (i) For airplanes equipped with an actuator having P/N 9409122 on one or both fuel crossfeed valves or one or both fuel fire shut-off valves: Within 28 days after completion of the actions required by paragraph (g) of this AD, and thereafter at intervals not to exceed 28 days, perform an operational test of the LH and RH fuel crossfeed valve actuators and fuel fire shut off valve actuators, in accordance with Part 3 of the Accomplishment Instructions of Fokker Service Bulletin SBF100-28-049, dated April 3, 2007. (j) During any of the tests required by paragraphs (g) and (i) of this AD, if a fuel fire shut-off valve actuator fails the operational test, before further flight, do the action specified in paragraph (j)(1) or (j)(2) of this AD. (1) Do the replacement specified in paragraph (l) of this AD. (2) Replace the valve actuator with a serviceable part having P/N 9409122, using a method approved by either the Manager, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or the European Aviation Safety Agency (or its delegated agent). Note 1: Guidance on replacing the valve actuator with a serviceable part can be found in the Fokker 70/100 Aircraft Maintenance Manual. (k) During any of the tests required by paragraphs (g) and (i) of this AD, if a fuel crossfeed valve actuator fails the operational test, before further flight, do the action specified in paragraph (k)(1) or (k)(2) of this AD. (1) Do the replacement specified in paragraph (o) of this AD. (2) Replace the valve actuator with a serviceable part having P/N 9409122, using a method approved by either the Manager, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or the EASA (or its delegated agent). Note 2: Guidance on replacing the valve actuator with a serviceable part can be found in the Fokker 70/100 Aircraft Maintenance Manual. Replacement of Fuel Fire Shut-Off Valves (l) For airplanes equipped with an actuator having P/N 9409122 on one or both fuel fire shut-off valves: Except as required by paragraph (j) of this AD, within 15 months after the effective date of this AD, replace each fuel fire shut-off valve actuator having P/N 9409122 with a fuel fire shut-off valve actuator having P/N 53-0027 and accomplish the associated modifications, in accordance with Part 1A or 1B, as applicable, of the Accomplishment Instructions of Fokker Service Bulletin SBF100-76-020, dated April 20, 2009. After installation of fuel fire shut-off valve actuators having P/N 53-0027 on an airplane, the requirements of paragraphs (g), (h), and (i) of this AD no longer apply to the fuel fire shut-off valve actuators installed on that airplane. (m) For airplanes equipped with an actuator having P/N 53-0013 on one or both fuel fire shut-off valves: Within 15 months after the effective date of this AD, replace each fuel fire shut-off valve actuator having P/N 53-0013 with a fuel fire shut-off valve actuator having P/N 53-0027, in accordance with Part 2 of the Accomplishment Instructions of Fokker Service Bulletin SBF100-76-020, dated April 20, 2009. (n) As of the effective date of this AD, do not install a fuel fire shut-off valve actuator having P/N 53-0013 on any airplane. Replacement of Fuel Crossfeed Valves (o) For airplanes equipped with an actuator having P/N 9409122 on one or both fuel crossfeed valves: Do the actions specified in paragraph (o)(1) or (o)(2) of this AD. (1) Except as specified in paragraph (k)(1) of this AD, within 12 months after the effective date of this AD, replace each fuel crossfeed valve actuator having P/N 9409122 with a fuel crossfeed valve actuator having P/N 53-0013, and before further flight, accomplish the associated modifications, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Fokker Service Bulletin SBF100-28-046, dated March 27, 2008; and do the replacement required by paragraph (p) of this AD at the time specified in paragraph (p) of this AD. After installing fuel crossfeed valve actuators having P/N 53-0013 on an airplane, the requirements of paragraphs (g), (h), and (i) of this AD no longer apply to the fuel crossfeed valve actuators installed on that airplane. (2) Within 12 months after the effective date of this AD, replace each fuel crossfeed valve actuator having P/N 9409122 with a fuel crossfeed valve actuator having P/N 53-0027, in accordance with Part 1A or 1B, as applicable, of the Accomplishment Instructions of Fokker Service Bulletin SBF100-28-061, dated April 20, 2009. After installing fuel crossfeed valve actuators having P/N 53-0027 on an airplane, the requirements of paragraphs (g), (h), and (i) of this AD no longer apply to the fuel crossfeed valve actuators installed on that airplane. (p) For airplanes equipped with an actuator having P/N 53-0013 on one or both fuel crossfeed valves: Within 18 months after the effective date of this AD, replace each fuel crossfeed valve actuator having P/N 53-0013 with a fuel crossfeed valve actuator having P/N 53-0027, in accordance with Part 2 of the Accomplishment Instructions of Fokker Service Bulletin SBF100-28-061, dated April 20, 2009. After installing fuel crossfeed valve actuators having P/N 53-0027 on an airplane, the requirements of paragraphs (g), (h), and (i) of this AD no longer apply to the fuel crossfeed valve actuators installed on that airplane. (q) After accomplishing the actions specified in paragraph (p) of this AD, do not install any fuel crossfeed valve actuator having P/N 53-0013 on any airplane. FAA AD Differences Note 3: This AD differs from the MCAI and/or service information as follows: Although paragraph (5) of EASA AD 2007-0122, dated May 3, 2007, allows operating the airplane in accordance with the Master Minimum Equipment List (MMEL) Item 28-23-1 of MMEL Fokker 70/MMEL Fokker 100, paragraph (l) of this AD requires replacing affected valves before further flight. Other FAA AD Provisions (r) The following provisions also apply to this AD: (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, 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, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, 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. (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 assure 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 (s) Refer to MCAI European Aviation Safety Agency Airworthiness Directives 2009-0168, dated August 3, 2009, 2009-0116, dated May 29, 2009, and 2007-0122, dated May 3, 2007 (corrected May 7, 2007); and the Fokker service bulletins specified in Table 1 of this AD; for related information. Table 1—Related Service Information Fokker service bulletin— Dated— SBF100-28-046 March 27, 2008. SBF100-28-049 April 3, 2007. SBF100-28-061 April 20, 2009. SBF100-76-020 April 20, 2009. Material Incorporated by Reference (t) You must use the service information contained in Table 2 of this AD, as applicable, to do the actions required by this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise. Table 2—Material Incorporated by Reference Fokker service bulletin— Dated— SBF100-28-046, including the drawings identified in Table 3 of this AD March 27, 2008. SBF100-28-049 April 3, 2007. SBF100-28-061, including the drawings identified in Table 4 of this AD April 20, 2009. SBF100-76-020, including the drawings identified in Table 5 of this AD April 20, 2009. Table 3—Drawings Included in Fokker Service Bulletin SBF100-28-046 Fokker Drawing— Sheet— Issue— Dated— W41194 007 D March 27, 2008. W41194 008 D March 27, 2008. Table 4—Drawings Included in Fokker Service Bulletin SBF100-28-061 Fokker Drawing— Sheet— Issue— Dated— W41194 007 D April 20, 2009. W41194 008 D April 20, 2009. Table 5—Drawings Included in Fokker Service Bulletin SBF100-76-020 Fokker Drawing— Sheet— Issue— Dated— W41460 002 Original April 20, 2009. W41460 003 Original April 20, 2009. W59170 12 AC March 20, 2008. (1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of this service information under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51. (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. (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 June 16, 2010. Robert D. Breneman, Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2010-15056 Filed 6-22-10; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P