80 FR 10423 - Airworthiness Directives; GROB-WERKE Airplanes
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration Federal Register Volume 80, Issue 38 (February 26, 2015)
Federal Aviation Administration
Federal Register Volume 80, Issue 38 (February 26, 2015)
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| FR Document | 2015-03979 |
[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 38 (Thursday, February 26, 2015)] [Proposed Rules] [Pages 10423-10426] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2015-03979] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2015-0415; Directorate Identifier 2015-CE-001-AD] RIN 2120-AA64 Airworthiness Directives; GROB-WERKE Airplanes AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of Transportation (DOT). ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain GROB-WERKE Models G115EG and G120A airplanes that would supersede AD 2014-26-04. This proposed 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 [[Page 10424]] condition as a defective starter solenoid. We are issuing this proposed AD to require actions to address the unsafe condition on these products. DATES: We must receive comments on this proposed AD by April 13, 2015. ADDRESSES: You may send comments by any of the following methods:Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments. Fax: (202) 493-2251. Mail: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590. Hand Delivery: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. For service information identified in this proposed AD, contact Grob Aircraft AG, Customer Service, Lettenbachstrasse 9, D-86874 Tussenhausen-Mattsies, Germany, telephone: + 49 (0) 8268-998-105; fax: + 49 (0) 8268-998-200; email: aircraft.com">[email protected]aircraft.com; Internet: grob-aircraft.com. You may review copies of the referenced service information at the FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust, Kansas City, Missouri 64106. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call (816) 329-4148. Examining the AD Docket You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2015- 0415; 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 proposed AD, the regulatory evaluation, any comments received, and other information. The street address for the Docket Office (telephone (800) 647-5527) is in the ADDRESSES section. Comments will be available in the AD docket shortly after receipt. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Karl Schletzbaum, Aerospace Engineer, FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust, Room 301, Kansas City, Missouri 64106; telephone: (816) 329-4123; fax: (816) 329-4090; email: [email protected]. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Comments Invited We invite you to send any written relevant data, views, or arguments about this proposed AD. Send your comments to an address listed under the ADDRESSES section. Include ``Docket No. FAA-2015-0415; Directorate Identifier 2015-CE-001-AD'' at the beginning of your comments. We specifically invite comments on the overall regulatory, economic, environmental, and energy aspects of this proposed AD. We will consider all comments received by the closing date and may amend this proposed AD because of those comments. We will post all comments we receive, without change, to http://regulations.gov, including any personal information you provide. We will also post a report summarizing each substantive verbal contact we receive about this proposed AD. Discussion On December 22, 2014, we issued AD 2014-26-04, Amendment 39-18055 (80 FR 155, January 5, 2015). That AD required actions intended to address an unsafe condition on certain GROB-WERKE Models G115EG and G120A airplanes and was based on mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) originated by an aviation authority of another country. AD 2014-26-04, Amendment 39-18055 (80 FR 155, January 5, 2015), was considered an interim action. Since we issued AD 2014-26-04, GROB Aircraft developed a modification to avoid loss of electrical power in case of electrical shortage in the starter solenoid. European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), which is the Technical Agent for the Member States of the European Community, has issued AD No. 2015-0010R1, dated February 4, 2015 (referred to after this as ``the MCAI''), to correct an unsafe condition for the specified products. The MCAI states: An operator of a G 115E aeroplane experienced a total loss of electrical power in flight. The investigation found that a defective starter solenoid had caused an internal short circuit which resulted in breakdown of the system voltage. This condition, if not detected and corrected, could result in reduced control of the aeroplane. To address this potential unsafe condition, GROB Aircraft AG issued Mandatory Service Bulletin (MSB) MSB1078-196 for G 115 aeroplanes and MSB 1121-144 for G 120 aeroplanes to provide instructions for inspection and corrective action. Consequently, EASA issued AD 2014-0212 to require a one-time inspection of the starter solenoid and, depending on findings, replacement of the starter. In addition, for G 115E aeroplanes, installation of a placard was required. More recently, GROB Aircraft AG developed a modification to avoid loss of electrical power in case of electrical shortage in the starter solenoid, which was published in revised GROB MSB1078-196/1 and MSB1121-144/1. Prompted by this development, EASA issued AD 2015-0010, retaining the requirements of EASA AD 2014-0212, which was superseded, and required installation of a starter relay. Since that AD was issued, operator comments have indicated the existence of a logistical problem, resulting in the unnecessary grounding of aeroplanes. For the reason described above, this AD is revised to amend paragraph (3), extending the compliance time for modification. You may examine the MCAI on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2015-0415. Relevant Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51 GROB Aircraft has issued Service Bulletin No. MSB1078-196/1, dated December 1, 2014, and Service Bulletin No. MSB1121-144/3, dated February 20, 2015. The actions described in this service information are intended to correct the unsafe condition identified in the MCAI. The GROB Aircraft service bulletins describe procedures for inspecting the starter solenoid, replacing damaged starters, and installing a starter relay. This service information is reasonably available; see ADDRESSES for ways to access this service information. FAA's Determination and Requirements of the Proposed AD This product has been approved by the aviation authority of another country, and is approved for operation in the United States. Pursuant to our bilateral agreement with this State of Design Authority, they have notified us of the unsafe condition described in the MCAI and service information referenced above. We are proposing this AD because we evaluated all information and determined the unsafe condition exists and is likely to exist or develop on other products of the same type design. Costs of Compliance We estimate that this proposed AD will affect 6 products of U.S. registry. We also estimate that it would take about 4 work-hours per product to comply with the basic starter inspection requirement of this proposed AD. The average labor rate is $85 per work-hour. Based on these figures, we estimate the cost of this proposed inspection on [[Page 10425]] U.S. operators to be $2,040, or $340 per product. In addition, we estimate that any necessary starter replacements would take about 4 work-hours and require parts costing $600, for a cost of $940 per product. We have no way of determining the number of products that may need this replacement. We also estimate that it would take about 20 work-hours per product to comply with the starter relay installation requirement of this proposed AD. The average labor rate is $85 per work-hour. Required parts would cost about $1,000 per product. Based on these figures, we estimate the cost of this proposed installation on U.S. operators to be $16,200, or $2,700 per product 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 We determined that this proposed AD would not have federalism implications under Executive Order 13132. This proposed AD would 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 this proposed regulation: (1) Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive Order 12866, (2) Is not a ``significant rule'' under the 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. The Proposed Amendment Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the Administrator, the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part 39 as follows: PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES 0 1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows: Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. Sec. 39.13 [Amended] 0 2. The FAA amends Sec. 39.13 by removing Amendment 39-18055 (80 FR 155, January 5, 2015), and adding the following new AD: GROB-WERKE: Docket No. FAA-2015-0415; Directorate Identifier 2015- CE-001-AD. (a) Comments Due Date We must receive comments by April 13, 2015. (b) Affected ADs This AD supersedes AD 2014-26-04, Amendment 39-18055 (80 FR 155, January 5, 2015) (``AD 2014-26-04''). (c) Applicability This AD applies to GROB-WERKE Model G115EG airplanes, all serial numbers through 82323/E, and Model G120A airplanes, all serial numbers through 85063, certificated in any category. (d) Subject Air Transport Association of America (ATA) Code 80: Starting. (e) Reason This AD was prompted by mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) originated by an aviation authority of another country to identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product. We are issuing this AD to detect and correct defective starter solenoids, which could cause an internal short circuit and could result in reduced control. We are superseding AD 2014-26-04 requiring installation of a starter relay that will prevent loss of electrical power in case of electrical shortage in the starter solenoid. (f) Actions and Compliance Unless already done, do the actions in paragraphs (f)(1) through (f)(3) of this AD: (1) Within the next 30 days after February 9, 2015 (the effective date retained from AD 2014-26-04), inspect the starter following Part A of the Accomplishment Instructions in GROB Aircraft Service Bulletin No. MSB1078-196, dated July 14, 2014; GROB Aircraft Service Bulletin No. MSB1078-196/1, dated December 1, 2014; GROB Aircraft Service Bulletin No. MSB1121-144, dated July 14, 2014; GROB Aircraft Service Bulletin No. MSB1121-144/1, dated January 12, 2015; GROB Aircraft Service Bulletin No. MSB1121-144/2, dated February 5, 2015; or GROB Aircraft Service Bulletin No. MSB1121-144/3, dated February 20, 2015, as applicable. (2) If any damage is found on the starter during the inspection required in paragraph (f)(1) of this AD, before further flight, replace the starter with a serviceable part. Do the replacement following Part A of the Accomplishment Instructions in GROB Aircraft Service Bulletin No. MSB1078-196, dated July 14, 2014; GROB Aircraft Service Bulletin No. MSB1078-196/1, dated December 1, 2014; GROB Aircraft Service Bulletin No. MSB1121-144, dated July 14, 2014; GROB Aircraft Service Bulletin No. MSB1121-144/1, dated January 12, 2015; GROB Aircraft Service Bulletin No. MSB1121-144/2, dated February 5, 2015; or GROB Aircraft Service Bulletin No. MSB1121-144/3, dated February 20, 2015, as applicable. (3) Within the next 100 hours time-in-service after the effective date of this AD, install a starter relay following Part B of the Accomplishment Instructions in GROB Aircraft Service Bulletin No. MSB1078-196/1, dated December 1, 2014, or GROB Aircraft Service Bulletin No. MSB1121-144/3, dated February 205, 2015, as applicable. (g) Credit for Actions Done in Accordance With Previous Service Information Actions done before the effective date of this AD following the Accomplishment Instructions specified in GROB Aircraft Service Bulletin No. MSB1121-144/1, dated January 12, 2015; or GROB Aircraft Service Bulletin No. MSB1121-144/2, dated February 5, 2015, as applicable, are considered acceptable for compliance with the corresponding actions specified in paragraphs (f)(1) through (f)(2) of this AD. (h) Other FAA AD Provisions The following provisions also apply to this AD: (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager, Standards 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: Karl Schletzbaum, Aerospace Engineer, FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust, Room 301, Kansas City, Missouri 64106; telephone: (816) 329-4146; fax: (816) 329-4090; email: [email protected]. Before using any approved AMOC on any airplane to which the AMOC applies, notify your appropriate principal inspector (PI) in the FAA Flight Standards District Office (FSDO), or lacking a PI, your local FSDO. (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. [[Page 10426]] (i) Related Information Refer to MCAI European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD No. 2015-0010R1, dated February 4, 2015, for related information. You may examine the MCAI on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2015-0415. For service information related to this AD, contact Grob Aircraft AG, Customer Service, Lettenbachstrasse 9, D-86874 Tussenhausen-Mattsies, Germany, telephone: + 49 (0) 8268-998-105; fax: + 49 (0) 8268-998- 200; email: aircraft.com">[email protected]aircraft.com; Internet: grob- aircraft.com. You may review copies of the referenced service information at the FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust, Kansas City, Missouri 64106. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call (816) 329-4148. Issued in Kansas City, Missouri, on February 19, 2015. Pat Mullen, Acting Manager, Small Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2015-03979 Filed 2-25-15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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incorporates a low, swept-wing design special conditions, the Model GVII The Proposed Special Conditions
with winglets and a T-tail. The airplanes series airplanes must comply with the Accordingly, the Federal Aviation
have two aft-fuselage-mounted Pratt & fuel-vent and exhaust-emission Administration (FAA) proposes the
Whitney turbofan engines. Avionics requirements of 14 CFR part 34, and the following special conditions in lieu of
include four primary display units and noise certification requirements of 14 § 25.397(c):
multiple touchscreen controllers. The CFR part 36. The FAA must issue a For the Gulfstream Model GVII series
flight-control system is a three-axis, fly- finding of regulatory adequacy under airplanes equipped with side-stick
by-wire system using active control/ § 611 of Public Law 92–574, the ‘‘Noise controls designed for forces to be
coupled side sticks. Control Act of 1972.’’ applied by one wrist and not arms, the
The GVII–G500 has a wingspan of 87 The FAA issues special conditions, as limit pilot forces are as follows.
ft and a length of 91 ft. Maximum defined in 14 CFR 11.19, under § 11.38, 1. For all components between and
takeoff weight is 76,850 lbs. Maximum and they become part of the type- including the side-stick control-
takeoff thrust is 15,135 lbs, maximum certification basis under § 21.17(a)(2) for assembly handle and its control stops:
range is 5,000 nautical miles (nm), and new type certificates, and § 21.101 for
maximum operating altitude is 51,000 amended type certificates. Pitch Roll
ft.
The Model GVII series airplanes are Novel or Unusual Design Features Nose up, 200 lbf ....... Nose left, 100 lbf.
equipped with two side-stick controllers The Gulfstream Model GVII series Nose down, 200 lbf ... Nose right, 100 lbf.
instead of the conventional control airplanes will incorporate the following
columns and wheels. This side-stick novel or unusual design feature: 2. For all other components of the
controller is designed for one-hand A side-stick controller for one-hand side-stick control assembly, but
operation. The requirement of Title 14, operation requiring wrist motion only, excluding the internal components of
Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) not arms. the electrical sensor assemblies, to avoid
25.397(c), which defines limit pilot damage to the control system as the
forces and torques for conventional Discussion result of an in-flight jam:
wheel or stick controls, is not adequate Current regulations reference pilot-
for a side-stick controller. Special Pitch Roll
effort loads for the flight deck pitch-and-
conditions are necessary to specify the roll controls that are based on two- Nose up, 125 lbf ....... Nose left, 50 lbf.
appropriate loading conditions for this handed effort. Special conditions are Nose down, 125 lbf ... Nose right, 50 lbf.
controller design. being proposed for Gulfstream GVII
Type-Certification Basis series airplanes based on similar Issued in Renton, Washington, on February
airplane programs that include side- 19, 2015.
Under 14 CFR 21.17, Gulfstream must stick controllers. These proposed
show that the Model GVII–G500 John J. Piccola, Jr.,
special conditions are also appropriate
airplanes meet the applicable provisions for the Model GVII series airplane’s
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane
of 14 CFR part 25, as amended by Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
side-stick controller.
Amendments 25–1 through 25–137. [FR Doc. 2015–03968 Filed 2–25–15; 8:45 am]
These proposed special conditions
The certification of the GVII–G500 BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
contain the additional safety standards
airplane is 14 CFR part 25, effective
that the Administrator considers
February 1, 1965, including
necessary to establish a level of safety DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Amendments 25–1 through 25–137; 14
equivalent to that established by the
CFR part 34, as amended by
existing airworthiness standards. Federal Aviation Administration
Amendments 34–1 through the most
current amendment at the time of design Applicability
approval; and 14 CFR part 36, 14 CFR Part 39
As discussed above, these proposed
Amendment 36–29. In addition, the [Docket No. FAA–2015–0415; Directorate
special conditions apply to Gulfstream
certification basis includes special Identifier 2015–CE–001–AD]
Model GVII series airplanes. Should
conditions and equivalent-safety
Gulfstream apply later for a change to RIN 2120–AA64
findings related to the flight-control
the type certificate to include another
system. Airworthiness Directives; GROB–
model incorporating the same novel or
If the Administrator finds that the WERKE Airplanes
unusual design feature, these proposed
applicable airworthiness regulations
special conditions would apply to that AGENCY: Federal Aviation
(i.e., 14 CFR part 25) do not contain
model as well. Administration (FAA), Department of
adequate or appropriate safety standards
for the Model GVII series airplanes Conclusion Transportation (DOT).
because of a novel or unusual design ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking
This action affects only certain novel
feature, special conditions are (NPRM).
or unusual design features on the
prescribed under § 21.16.
Special conditions are initially Gulfstream Model GVII series airplanes. SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new
applicable to the model for which they It is not a rule of general applicability. airworthiness directive (AD) for certain
are issued. Should the type certificate List of Subjects in 14 CFR part 25 GROB–WERKE Models G115EG and
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for that model be amended later to G120A airplanes that would supersede
Aircraft, Aviation safety, Reporting AD 2014–26–04. This proposed AD
include any other model that
and recordkeeping requirements. results from mandatory continuing
incorporates the same novel or unusual
design feature, these special conditions The authority citation for these airworthiness information (MCAI)
would also apply to the other model proposed special conditions is as originated by an aviation authority of
under § 21.101. follows: another country to identify and correct
In addition to the applicable Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701, an unsafe condition on an aviation
airworthiness regulations and proposed 44702, 44704. product. The MCAI describes the unsafe
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U.S. operators to be $2,040, or $340 per on a substantial number of small entities Aircraft Service Bulletin No. MSB1078–196/
product. under the criteria of the Regulatory 1, dated December 1, 2014; GROB Aircraft
In addition, we estimate that any Flexibility Act. Service Bulletin No. MSB1121–144, dated
July 14, 2014; GROB Aircraft Service Bulletin
necessary starter replacements would
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 No. MSB1121–144/1, dated January 12, 2015;
take about 4 work-hours and require GROB Aircraft Service Bulletin No.
parts costing $600, for a cost of $940 per Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation MSB1121–144/2, dated February 5, 2015; or
product. We have no way of safety, Incorporation by reference, GROB Aircraft Service Bulletin No.
determining the number of products Safety. MSB1121–144/3, dated February 20, 2015, as
that may need this replacement. applicable.
The Proposed Amendment (2) If any damage is found on the starter
We also estimate that it would take
about 20 work-hours per product to Accordingly, under the authority during the inspection required in paragraph
delegated to me by the Administrator, (f)(1) of this AD, before further flight, replace
comply with the starter relay
the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part the starter with a serviceable part. Do the
installation requirement of this replacement following Part A of the
proposed AD. The average labor rate is 39 as follows:
Accomplishment Instructions in GROB
$85 per work-hour. Required parts Aircraft Service Bulletin No. MSB1078–196,
PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
would cost about $1,000 per product. dated July 14, 2014; GROB Aircraft Service
Based on these figures, we estimate DIRECTIVES Bulletin No. MSB1078–196/1, dated
the cost of this proposed installation on December 1, 2014; GROB Aircraft Service
■ 1. The authority citation for part 39 Bulletin No. MSB1121–144, dated July 14,
U.S. operators to be $16,200, or $2,700 continues to read as follows:
per product 2014; GROB Aircraft Service Bulletin No.
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. MSB1121–144/1, dated January 12, 2015;
Authority for This Rulemaking GROB Aircraft Service Bulletin No.
§ 39.13 [Amended] MSB1121–144/2, dated February 5, 2015; or
Title 49 of the United States Code GROB Aircraft Service Bulletin No.
■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue MSB1121–144/3, dated February 20, 2015, as
removing Amendment 39–18055 (80 FR
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, applicable.
155, January 5, 2015), and adding the
section 106, describes the authority of (3) Within the next 100 hours time-in-
following new AD: service after the effective date of this AD,
the FAA Administrator. ‘‘Subtitle VII:
Aviation Programs,’’ describes in more GROB–WERKE: Docket No. FAA–2015–0415; install a starter relay following Part B of the
detail the scope of the Agency’s Directorate Identifier 2015–CE–001–AD. Accomplishment Instructions in GROB
Aircraft Service Bulletin No. MSB1078–196/
authority. (a) Comments Due Date 1, dated December 1, 2014, or GROB Aircraft
We are issuing this rulemaking under We must receive comments by April 13, Service Bulletin No. MSB1121–144/3, dated
the authority described in ‘‘Subtitle VII, 2015. February 205, 2015, as applicable.
Part A, Subpart III, section 44701:
General requirements.’’ Under that (b) Affected ADs (g) Credit for Actions Done in Accordance
This AD supersedes AD 2014–26–04, With Previous Service Information
section, Congress charges the FAA with
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in Amendment 39–18055 (80 FR 155, January 5, Actions done before the effective date of
air commerce by prescribing regulations 2015) (‘‘AD 2014–26–04’’). this AD following the Accomplishment
Instructions specified in GROB Aircraft
for practices, methods, and procedures (c) Applicability
Service Bulletin No. MSB1121–144/1, dated
the Administrator finds necessary for This AD applies to GROB–WERKE Model January 12, 2015; or GROB Aircraft Service
safety in air commerce. This regulation G115EG airplanes, all serial numbers through Bulletin No. MSB1121–144/2, dated February
is within the scope of that authority 82323/E, and Model G120A airplanes, all 5, 2015, as applicable, are considered
because it addresses an unsafe condition serial numbers through 85063, certificated in acceptable for compliance with the
that is likely to exist or develop on any category. corresponding actions specified in
products identified in this rulemaking paragraphs (f)(1) through (f)(2) of this AD.
(d) Subject
action. Air Transport Association of America (h) Other FAA AD Provisions
Regulatory Findings (ATA) Code 80: Starting. The following provisions also apply to this
AD:
We determined that this proposed AD (e) Reason
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance
would not have federalism implications This AD was prompted by mandatory (AMOCs): The Manager, Standards Office,
under Executive Order 13132. This continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs
proposed AD would not have a originated by an aviation authority of another for this AD, if requested using the procedures
substantial direct effect on the States, on country to identify and correct an unsafe found in 14 CFR 39.19. Send information to
the relationship between the national condition on an aviation product. We are ATTN: Karl Schletzbaum, Aerospace
issuing this AD to detect and correct Engineer, FAA, Small Airplane Directorate,
Government and the States, or on the
defective starter solenoids, which could 901 Locust, Room 301, Kansas City, Missouri
distribution of power and cause an internal short circuit and could 64106; telephone: (816) 329–4146; fax: (816)
responsibilities among the various result in reduced control. We are superseding 329–4090; email: karl.schletzbaum@faa.gov.
levels of government. AD 2014–26–04 requiring installation of a Before using any approved AMOC on any
For the reasons discussed above, I starter relay that will prevent loss of airplane to which the AMOC applies, notify
certify this proposed regulation: electrical power in case of electrical shortage your appropriate principal inspector (PI) in
(1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory in the starter solenoid. the FAA Flight Standards District Office
action’’ under Executive Order 12866, (FSDO), or lacking a PI, your local FSDO.
(f) Actions and Compliance
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(2) Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under (2) Airworthy Product: For any requirement
the DOT Regulatory Policies and Unless already done, do the actions in in this AD to obtain corrective actions from
paragraphs (f)(1) through (f)(3) of this AD: a manufacturer or other source, use these
Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, (1) Within the next 30 days after February actions if they are FAA-approved. Corrective
1979), 9, 2015 (the effective date retained from AD actions are considered FAA-approved if they
(3) Will not affect intrastate aviation 2014–26–04), inspect the starter following are approved by the State of Design Authority
in Alaska, and Part A of the Accomplishment Instructions in (or their delegated agent). You are required
(4) Will not have a significant GROB Aircraft Service Bulletin No. to assure the product is airworthy before it
economic impact, positive or negative, MSB1078–196, dated July 14, 2014; GROB is returned to service.
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(i) Related Information deliver comments to: Federal Energy response service from third-parties as a
Refer to MCAI European Aviation Safety Regulatory Commission, Secretary of the result of a new reliability standard that
Agency (EASA) AD No. 2015–0010R1, dated Commission, 888 First Street NE., requires a Balancing Authority to
February 4, 2015, for related information. Washington, DC 20426. maintain a minimum frequency
You may examine the MCAI on the Internet Instructions: For detailed instructions response obligation.
at http://www.regulations.gov by searching on submitting comments and additional
for and locating Docket No. FAA–2015–0415. I. Background
information on the rulemaking process,
For service information related to this AD, 3. The Commission in Order No. 888 4
contact Grob Aircraft AG, Customer Service,
see the Comment Procedures Section of
this document. delineated two categories of ancillary
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FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
services: those that the transmission
Mattsies, Germany, telephone: + 49 (0) 8268–
998–105; fax: + 49 (0) 8268–998–200; email: provider is required to provide to all of
Rahim Amerkhail (General Information), its basic transmission customers 5 and
productsupport@grob-aircraft.com; Internet: Federal Energy Regulatory
grob-aircraft.com. You may review copies of those that the transmission provider is
Commission, Office of Energy Policy only required to offer to provide to
the referenced service information at the
FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust, and Innovation, 888 First Street NE., transmission customers serving load in
Kansas City, Missouri 64106. For information Washington, DC 20426, (202) 502– the transmission provider’s control
on the availability of this material at the 8266. area.6 With respect to the second
FAA, call (816) 329–4148. Gregory Basheda (Market Power category, the Commission reasoned that
Issued in Kansas City, Missouri, on Screening Information), Federal the transmission provider is not always
February 19, 2015. Energy Regulatory Commission, uniquely qualified to provide the
Pat Mullen, Office of Energy Market Regulation, services, and customers may be able to
888 First Street NE., Washington, DC more cost-effectively self-supply them
Acting Manager, Small Airplane Directorate,
Aircraft Certification Service. 20426, (202) 502–6479. or procure them from other entities. The
Lina Naik (Legal Information), Federal Commission contemplated that third
[FR Doc. 2015–03979 Filed 2–25–15; 8:45 am]
Energy Regulatory Commission, parties (i.e., parties other than a
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
Office of the General Counsel, 888 transmission provider supplying
First Street NE., Washington, DC ancillary services pursuant to its Open
20426, (202) 502–8882. Access Transmission Tariff (OATT)
DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: obligation) could provide these ancillary
Federal Energy Regulatory 1. In this Notice of Proposed services on other than a cost-of-service
Commission Rulemaking (NOPR), the Federal Energy basis if such pricing was supported, on
Regulatory Commission (Commission) a case-by-case basis, by analyses that
18 CFR Part 35 proposes to revise its regulations to demonstrated that the seller lacks
foster competition in the sale of primary market power in the relevant product
[Docket No. RM15–2–000] frequency response service.1 market.7
Specifically, the Commission proposes 4. Subsequently, in Avista,8 the
Third-Party Provision of Primary to amend its regulations to revise Commission adopted a policy allowing
Frequency Response Service Subpart H to Part 35 of Title 18 of the
AGENCY: Federal Energy Regulatory Code of Federal Regulations governing 4 See Promoting Wholesale Competition Through
market-based rates for public utilities Open Access Non-Discriminatory Transmission
Commission, DOE. Services by Public Utilities; Recovery of Stranded
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking.
pursuant to the Federal Power Act Costs by Public Utilities and Transmitting Utilities,
(FPA) 2 to permit the sale of primary Order No. 888, FERC Stats. & Regs. ¶ 31,036 (1996),
SUMMARY: The Federal Energy frequency response service at market- order on reh’g, Order No. 888–A, FERC Stats. &
Regs. ¶ 31,048, order on reh’g, Order No. 888–B, 81
Regulatory Commission (Commission) based rates by sellers with market-based FERC ¶ 61,248 (1997), order on reh’g, Order No.
proposes to revise its regulations to rate authority for energy and capacity. 888–C, 82 FERC ¶ 61,046 (1998), aff’d in relevant
foster competition in the sale of primary 2. This NOPR is an extension of the part sub nom. Transmission Access Policy Study
policy reforms the Commission started Group v. FERC, 225 F.3d 667 (D.C. Cir. 2000), aff’d
frequency response service. Specifically, sub nom. New York v. FERC, 535 U.S. 1 (2002).
the Commission proposes to amend its with Order No. 784,3 in which, among 5 The first category consists of Scheduling,
regulations to revise the regulations other things, the Commission revised System Control and Dispatch service and Reactive
governing market-based rates for public Part 35 of its regulations to reflect Supply and Voltage Control from Generation
utilities pursuant to the Federal Power reforms to its policy governing the sale Sources service.
6 The second category consists of Regulation and
Act (FPA) to permit the sale of primary of ancillary services at market-based
Frequency Response service, Energy Imbalance
frequency response service at market- rates to public utility transmission service, Operating Reserve-Spinning service, and
based rates by sellers with market-based providers. As discussed in more detail Operating Reserve-Supplemental service. Order No.
rate authority for energy and capacity. below, the reforms proposed herein are 890 later added an additional ancillary service to
in anticipation of the potential interest this category: Generator Imbalance service. See
DATES: Comments are due April 27, Preventing Undue Discrimination and Preference in
2015. in purchase of primary frequency Transmission Service, Order No. 890, FERC Stats.
& Regs. ¶ 31,241, at P 85, order on reh’g, Order No.
ADDRESSES: Comments, identified by 1 As envisioned in this NOPR, primary frequency 890–A, FERC Stats. & Regs. ¶ 31,261 (2007), order
docket number, may be filed in the response service would be a reserve product that on reh’g, Order No. 890–B, 123 FERC ¶ 61,299
following ways: involves dedicating capacity on a generator or other (2008), order on reh’g, Order No. 890–C, 126 FERC
rmajette on DSK2VPTVN1PROD with PROPOSALS
resource for autonomous, automatic, and rapid ¶ 61,228 (2009), order on clarification, Order No.
• Electronic Filing through http:// action to change its output (within seconds) to 890–D, 129 FERC ¶ 61,126 (2009).
www.ferc.gov. Documents created rapidly dampen large changes in frequency. 7 Order No. 888, FERC Stats. & Regs. ¶ 31,036 at
electronically using word processing 2 16 U.S.C. 824d, 824e (2012). 31,720–21.
software should be filed in native 3 Third-Party Provision of Ancillary Services; 8 Avista Corp., 87 FERC ¶ 61,223, at 61,882, order
applications or print-to-PDF format and Accounting and Financial Reporting for New on reh’g, 89 FERC ¶ 61,136 (1999) (Avista). Outside
Electric Storage Technologies, Order No. 784, 78 FR the markets operated by regional transmission
not in a scanned format. 46,178 (July 30, 2013), FERC Stats. & Regs. ¶ 31,349, organizations and independent system operators,
• Mail/Hand Delivery: Those unable at PP 6–7 (2013), order on clarification, Order No. Avista authorizes suppliers who cannot show a lack
to file electronically may mail or hand- 784–A, 146 FERC ¶ 61,114 (2014). of market power with respect to certain ancillary
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| Contact | Karl Schletzbaum, Aerospace Engineer, FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust, Room 301, Kansas City, Missouri 64106; telephone: (816) 329-4123; fax: (816) 329-4090; email: [email protected] | |
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