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promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in 

air commerce by prescribing regulations 

for practices, methods, and procedures 

the Administrator finds necessary for 

safety in air commerce. This regulation 

is within the scope of that authority 

because it addresses an unsafe condition 

that is likely to exist or develop on 

products identified in this rulemaking 

action. 

Regulatory Findings 

We have determined that this AD will 

not have federalism implications under 

Executive Order 13132. This AD will 

not have a substantial direct effect on 

the States, on the relationship between 

the national government and the States, 

or on the distribution of power and 

responsibilities among the various 

levels of government. 

For the reasons discussed above, I 

certify that this AD: 

(1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory 

action’’ under Executive Order 12866, 

(2) Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under 

DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures 

(44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979), 

(3) Will not affect intrastate aviation 

in Alaska, and 

(4) Will not have a significant 

economic impact, positive or negative, 

on a substantial number of small entities 

under the criteria of the Regulatory 

Flexibility Act. 

List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 

Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation 

safety, Incorporation by reference, 

Safety. 

Adoption of the Amendment 

■ Accordingly, under the authority 

delegated to me by the Administrator, 

the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as 

follows: 

PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS 

DIRECTIVES 

■ 1. The authority citation for part 39 

continues to read as follows: 

Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. 

§ 39.13 [Amended] 

■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by 

removing airworthiness directive (AD) 

2009–07–04, Amendment 39–15863 (74 

FR 14460, March 31, 2009), and adding 

the following new AD: 

2010–21–16 McDonnell Douglas 

Corporation: Amendment 39–16476; 

Docket No. FAA–2010–0554; Directorate 

Identifier 2010–NM–082–AD. 

Effective Date 

(a) This airworthiness directive (AD) is 

effective November 18, 2010. 

Affected ADs 

(b) This AD supersedes AD 2009–07–04, 

Amendment 39–15863. 

Applicability 

(c) This AD applies to McDonnell Douglas 

Corporation Model MD–90–30 airplanes, 

certificated in any category; as identified in 

Boeing Alert Service Bulletin MD90–29A021, 

Revision 2, dated March 16, 2010. 

Subject 

(d) Air Transport Association (ATA) of 

America Code 29: Hydraulic Power. 

Unsafe Condition 

(e) This AD results from fuel system 

reviews conducted by the manufacturer, as 

well as reports of electrically shorted wires 

in the right wheel well and evidence of 

arcing on the auxiliary hydraulic pump 

power cables, which are routed within the 

tire burst area. The Federal Aviation 

Administration is issuing this AD to prevent 

electrically shorted wires or arcing at the 

auxiliary hydraulic pump power cables, 

which could result in a fire in the wheel 

well. We are also issuing this AD to reduce 

the potential of an ignition source adjacent to 

the fuel tanks, which, in combination with 

flammable fuel vapors, could result in a fuel 

tank explosion and consequent loss of the 

airplane. 

Compliance 

(f) You are responsible for having the 

actions required by this AD performed within 

the compliance times specified, unless the 

actions have already been done. 

Replacement 

(g) Within 18 months after the effective 

date of this AD, modify the auxiliary 

hydraulic power system, and do all 

applicable related investigative and 

corrective actions, in accordance with the 

Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Alert 

Service Bulletin MD90–29A021, Revision 2, 

dated March 16, 2010. Do all applicable 

related investigative and corrective actions 

before further flight. 

Alternative Methods of Compliance 

(AMOCs) 

(h)(1) The Manager, Los Angeles Aircraft 

Certification Office, 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: Ken Sujishi, 

Aerospace Engineer, Cabin Safety/ 

Mechanical and Environmental Systems 

Branch, ANM–150L, FAA, Los Angeles 

Aircraft Certification Office, 3960 Paramount 

Boulevard, Lakewood, California 90712– 

4137; telephone (562) 627–5353; fax (562) 

627–5210. 

(2) To request a different method of 

compliance or a different compliance time 

for this AD, follow the procedures in 14 CFR 

39.19. 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. 

Related Information 

(i) For more information about this AD, 

contact Ken Sujishi, Aerospace Engineer, 

Cabin Safety/Mechanical and Environmental 

Systems Branch, ANM–150L, FAA, Los 

Angeles Aircraft Certification Office, 3960 

Paramount Boulevard, Lakewood, California 

90712–4137; telephone (562) 627–5353; fax 

(562) 627–5210; e-mail ken.sujishi@faa.gov. 

Material Incorporated by Reference 

(j) You must use the service information 

contained in Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 

MD90–29A021, Revision 2, dated March 16, 

2010, to do the actions required by this AD, 

unless the AD specifies otherwise. 

(1) The Director of the Federal Register 

approved the incorporation by reference of 

Boeing Alert Service Bulletin MD90–29A021, 

Revision 2, dated March 16, 2010, under 5 

U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51. 

(2) For service information identified in 

this AD, contact Boeing Commercial 

Airplanes, Attention: Data & Services 

Management, 3855 Lakewood Boulevard, MC 

D800–0019, Long Beach, California 90846– 

0001; telephone 206–544–5000, extension 2; 

fax 206–766–5683; e-mail 

dse.boecom@boeing.com; Internet https:// 

www.myboeingfleet.com. 

(3) You may review copies of the service 

information at the FAA, 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 an NARA facility, 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 October 

1, 2010. 

Ali Bahrami, 

Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, 

Aircraft Certification Service. 

[FR Doc. 2010–25440 Filed 10–13–10; 8:45 am] 

BILLING CODE 4910–13–P 

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION 

Federal Aviation Administration 

14 CFR Part 39 

[Docket No. FAA–2010–0672; Directorate 

Identifier 2010–NM–047–AD; Amendment 

39–16473; AD 2010–21–13] 

RIN 2120–AA64 

Airworthiness Directives; McDonnell 

Douglas Corporation Model DC–10–10, 

DC–10–10F, DC–10–30, DC–10–30F 

(KDC–10), DC–10–40, and DC–10–40F 

Airplanes 

AGENCY: Federal Aviation 

Administration (FAA), DOT. 

ACTION: Final rule. 


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SUMMARY: We are adopting a new 

airworthiness directive (AD) for the 

products listed above. This AD requires 

installing a support bracket and coupler 

on the left and right wing-to-fuselage 

transition, and metallic overbraid on the 

left and right leading edge wire 

assembly. This AD was prompted by 

fuel system reviews conducted by the 

manufacturer, as well as reports that the 

fuel quantity system was affected by 

lightning-induced transients. We are 

issuing this AD to prevent lightninginduced transients to the fuel quantity 

indication system, which could cause 

voltage levels to go beyond original 

design levels between fuel tank probes 

and structure, and become a potential 

ignition source at the fuel tank, which, 

in combination with flammable fuel 

vapors, could result in a fuel tank 

explosion and consequent loss of the 

airplane. 

DATES: This AD is effective November 

18, 2010. 

The Director of the Federal Register 

approved the incorporation by reference 

of certain publications listed in the AD 

as of November 18, 2010. 

ADDRESSES: For service information 

identified in this AD, contact Boeing 

Commercial Airplanes, Attention: Data 

& Services Management, 3855 

Lakewood Boulevard, MC D800–0019, 

Long Beach, California 90846–0001; 

telephone 206–544–5000, extension 2; 

fax 206–766–5683; e-mail 

dse.boecom@boeing.com; Internet 

https://www.myboeingfleet.com. You 

may review copies of the referenced 

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. 

Examining the AD Docket 

You may examine the AD docket on 

the Internet at http:// 

www.regulations.gov; or in person at the 

Docket Management Facility between 

9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through 

Friday, except Federal holidays. The AD 

docket contains this AD, the regulatory 

evaluation, any comments received, and 

other information. The address for the 

Docket Office (phone: 800–647–5527) is 

Document Management Facility, U.S. 

Department of Transportation, Docket 

Operations, M–30, West Building 

Ground Floor, Room W12–140, 1200 

New Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington, 

DC 20590. 

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: 

Samuel Lee, Aerospace Engineer, 

Propulsion Branch, ANM–140L, FAA, 

Los Angeles Aircraft Certification Office 

(ACO), 3960 Paramount Boulevard, 

Lakewood, California 90712–4137; 

telephone (562) 627–5262; fax (562) 

627–5210; e-mail samuel.lee@faa.gov. 

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

Discussion 

We issued a notice of proposed 

rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR 

part 39 to include an airworthiness 

directive (AD) that would apply to the 

specified products. That NPRM was 

published in the Federal Register on 

July 7, 2010 (75 FR 38943). That NPRM 

proposed to require installing a support 

bracket and coupler on the left and right 

wing-to-fuselage transition, and metallic 

overbraid on the left and right leading 

edge wire assembly. 

Comments 

We gave the public the opportunity to 

participate in developing this AD. We 

received no comments on the NPRM or 

on the determination of the cost to the 

public. 

Conclusion 

We reviewed the relevant data and 

determined that air safety and the 

public interest require adopting the AD 

as proposed except for minor editorial 

changes. We have determined that these 

minor changes: 

• Are consistent with the intent that 

was proposed in the NPRM for 

correcting the unsafe condition; and 

• Do not add any additional burden 

upon the public than was already 

proposed in the NPRM. 

Costs of Compliance 

We estimate that this AD affects 61 

airplanes of U.S. registry. 

We estimate the following costs to 

comply with this AD: 

ESTIMATED COSTS

Action Labor cost Parts cost Cost per 

product 

Cost on U.S. 

operators 

Installation ............................... 28 work-hours × $85 per hour = $2,380 ................................ $999 $3,379 $206,119 

Authority for This Rulemaking 

Title 49 of the United States Code 

specifies the FAA’s authority to issue 

rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, 

section 106, describes the authority of 

the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII: 

Aviation Programs, describes in more 

detail the scope of the Agency’s 

authority. 

We are issuing this rulemaking under 

the authority described in Subtitle VII, 

Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: 

‘‘General requirements.’’ Under that 

section, Congress charges the FAA with 

promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in 

air commerce by prescribing regulations 

for practices, methods, and procedures 

the Administrator finds necessary for 

safety in air commerce. This regulation 

is within the scope of that authority 

because it addresses an unsafe condition 

that is likely to exist or develop on 

products identified in this rulemaking 

action. 

Regulatory Findings 

This AD will not have federalism 

implications under Executive Order 

13132. This AD will not have a 

substantial direct effect on the States, on 

the relationship between the national 

government and the States, or on the 

distribution of power and 

responsibilities among the various 

levels of government. 

For the reasons discussed above, I 

certify that this AD: 

(1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory 

action’’ under Executive Order 12866, 

(2) Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under 

DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures 

(44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979), 

(3) Will not affect intrastate aviation 

in Alaska, and 

(4) Will not have a significant 

economic impact, positive or negative, 

on a substantial number of small entities 

under the criteria of the Regulatory 

Flexibility Act. 

List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 

Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation 

safety, Incorporation by reference, 

Safety. 

Adoption of the Amendment 

■ Accordingly, under the authority 

delegated to me by the Administrator, 

the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as 

follows: 


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PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS 

DIRECTIVES 

■ 1. The authority citation for part 39 

continues to read as follows: 

Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. 

§ 39.13 [Amended] 

■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding 

the following new airworthiness 

directive (AD): 

2010–21–13 McDonnell Douglas 

Corporation: Amendment 39–16473; 

Docket No. FAA–2010–0672; Directorate 

Identifier 2010–NM–047–AD. 

Effective Date 

(a) This AD is effective November 18, 2010. 

Affected ADs 

(b) None. 

Applicability 

(c) This AD applies to McDonnell Douglas 

Corporation Model DC–10–10, DC–10–10F, 

DC–10–30, DC–10–30F (KDC–10), DC–10–40, 

and DC–10–40F airplanes, certificated in any 

category, as identified in Boeing Service 

Bulletin DC10–28–262, Revision 1, dated 

June 9, 2010. 

Subject 

(d) Air Transport Association (ATA) of 

America Code 28: Fuel. 

Unsafe Condition 

(e) This AD results from fuel system 

reviews conducted by the manufacturer. The 

Federal Aviation Administration is issuing 

this AD to prevent lightning-induced 

transients to the fuel quantity indication 

system, which could cause voltage levels to 

go beyond original design levels between fuel 

tank probes and structure and become a 

potential ignition source at the fuel tank, 

which, in combination with flammable fuel 

vapors, could result in a fuel tank explosion 

and consequent loss of the airplane. 

Compliance 

(f) You are responsible for having the 

actions required by this AD performed within 

the compliance times specified, unless the 

actions have already been done. 

Installation 

(g) Within 60 months after the effective 

date of this AD, install a support bracket and 

coupler on the left and right wing-to-fuselage 

transition, and metallic overbraid on the left 

and right leading edge wire assembly, in 

accordance with the Accomplishment 

Instructions of Boeing Service Bulletin 

DC10–28–262, Revision 1, dated June 9, 

2010. 

Installation According to Previous Issue of 

Service Bulletin 

(h) Installing a support bracket and coupler 

on the left and right wing-to-fuselage 

transition, and metallic overbraid on the left 

and right leading edge wire assembly, is also 

acceptable for compliance with the 

requirements of paragraph (g) of this AD if 

done before the effective date of this AD in 

accordance with the Accomplishment 

Instructions of Boeing Service Bulletin 

DC10–28–262, dated January 6, 2010. 

Alternative Methods of Compliance 

(AMOCs) 

(i)(1) The Manager, Los Angeles Aircraft 

Certification Office, 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: Samuel Lee, 

Aerospace Engineer, Propulsion Branch, 

ANM–140L, FAA, Los Angeles Aircraft 

Certification Office (ACO), 3960 Paramount 

Boulevard, Lakewood, California 90712– 

4137; telephone (562) 627–5262; fax (562) 

627–5210. 

(2) To request a different method of 

compliance or a different compliance time 

for this AD, follow the procedures in 14 CFR 

39.19. 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. 

Related Information 

(j) For more information about this AD, 

contact Samuel Lee, Aerospace Engineer, 

Propulsion Branch, ANM–140L, FAA, Los 

Angeles Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), 

3960 Paramount Boulevard, Lakewood, 

California 90712–4137; telephone (562) 627– 

5262; fax (562) 627–5210; e-mail 

samuel.lee@faa.gov. 

Material Incorporated by Reference 

(k) You must use Boeing Service Bulletin 

DC10–28–262, Revision 1, dated June 9, 

2010, to do the actions required by this AD, 

unless the AD specifies otherwise. 

(1) The Director of the Federal Register 

approved the incorporation by reference of 

Boeing Service Bulletin DC10–28–262, 

Revision 1, dated June 9, 2010, under 5 

U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51. 

(2) For service information identified in 

this AD, contact Boeing Commercial 

Airplanes, Attention: Data & Services 

Management, 3855 Lakewood Boulevard, MC 

D800–0019, Long Beach, California 90846– 

0001; telephone 206–544–5000, extension 2; 

fax 206–766–5683; e-mail 

dse.boecom@boeing.com; Internet https:// 

www.myboeingfleet.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 an NARA facility, 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 

September 30, 2010. 

Ali Bahrami, 

Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, 

Aircraft Certification Service. 

[FR Doc. 2010–25442 Filed 10–13–10; 8:45 am] 

BILLING CODE 4910–13–P 

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION 

Federal Aviation Administration 

14 CFR Part 39 

[Docket No. FAA–2010–0479; Directorate 

Identifier 2009–NM–220–AD; Amendment 

39–16472; AD 2010–21–12] 

RIN 2120–AA64 

Airworthiness Directives; Fokker 

Services B.V. Model F.28 Mark 0070 

and 0100 Airplanes 

AGENCY: Federal Aviation 

Administration (FAA), Department of 

Transportation (DOT). 

ACTION: Final rule. 

SUMMARY: We are adopting a new 

airworthiness directive (AD) for the 

products listed above. This AD results 

from mandatory continuing 

airworthiness information (MCAI) 

originated by an aviation authority of 

another country to identify and correct 

an unsafe condition on an aviation 

product. The MCAI describes the unsafe 

condition as: 

* * * * * 

Recently, a brake fire was reported which 

was caused by a ruptured brake piston. The 

fire was quickly extinguished but caused 

damage to the paint and hydraulic/electrical 

harness and its components. Detailed 

investigation showed that a hydraulic lock 

must have been present close to the affected 

brake creating enough internal pressure to 

rupture the piston. The most probable 

scenario for the hydraulic lock is a loosened 

(not necessarily disconnected) brake QD 

[quick-disconnect] coupling. Further 

investigation of the service experience files at 

Fokker Services showed that more brake fires 

have occurred on aeroplanes in a pre-mod 

SBF100–32–127 configuration. 

* * * * * 

The unsafe condition is loss of braking 

capability and possible brake fires, 

which could reduce the ability of the 

flightcrew to safely land the airplane. 

We are issuing this AD to require 

actions to correct the unsafe condition 

on these products. 

DATES: This AD becomes effective 

November 18, 2010. 

The Director of the Federal Register 

approved the incorporation by reference 

of a certain publication listed in this AD 

as of November 18, 2010. 


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