80 FR 13761 - Airworthiness Directives; Flugzeugwerke Altenrheim AG (FFA) Airplanes

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration

Federal Register Volume 80, Issue 51 (March 17, 2015)

Page Range		13761-13763
FR Document		2015-05788
We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for Flugzeugwerke Altenrheim AG (FFA) Models AS 202/15 ``BRAVO'', AS 202/ 18A ``BRAVO'', and AS 202/18A4 ``BRAVO'' airplanes. This AD results from mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) issued by the aviation authority of another country to identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product. The MCAI describes the unsafe condition as corrosion on the upper forward fuselage stringers. We are issuing this AD to require actions to address the unsafe condition on these products.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2015-0536; Directorate Identifier 2015-CE-004-AD; 
Amendment 39-18116; AD 2015-05-06]
RIN 2120-AA64


Airworthiness Directives; Flugzeugwerke Altenrheim AG (FFA) 
Airplanes

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Final rule; request for comments.

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SUMMARY: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for 
Flugzeugwerke Altenrheim AG (FFA) Models AS 202/15 ``BRAVO'', AS 202/
18A ``BRAVO'', and AS 202/18A4 ``BRAVO'' airplanes. This AD results 
from mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) issued by 
the aviation authority of another country to identify and correct an 
unsafe condition on an aviation product. The MCAI describes the unsafe 
condition as corrosion on the upper forward fuselage stringers. We are 
issuing this AD to require actions to address the unsafe condition on 
these products.

DATES: This AD is effective March 17, 2015.
    The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by 
reference of a certain publication listed in the AD as of March 17, 
2015.
    We must receive comments on this AD by May 1, 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 AD, contact Gomolzig 
Flugzeug- und Maschinenbau GmbH, Eisenwerkstra[szlig]e 9, 58332 
Schwelm, telephone: +49 (0) 2336 490 330; fax; +49 (0) 2336 490 339; 
email: [email protected]; internet: http://www.gomolzig.de/. You may 
view this 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. 
It is also available on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by 
searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2015-0536.

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-
0536; 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 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: Doug Rudolph, Aerospace Engineer, FAA, 
Small Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust, Room 301, Kansas City, Missouri 
64106; telephone: (816) 329-4059; fax: (816) 329-4090; email: 
[email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

Discussion

    The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), which is the Technical 
Agent for the Member States of the European Community, has issued AD 
No. 2015-0023-E, dated February 18, 2015, (referred to after this as 
``the MCAI''), to correct an unsafe condition for Flugzeugwerke 
Altenrheim AG (FFA) Models AS 202/15 ``BRAVO'', AS 202/18A ``BRAVO'', 
and AS 202/18A4 ``BRAVO'' airplanes. The MCAI states:

    Heavy corrosion was reportedly discovered on an AS 202 
aeroplane, between the forward (FWD) windshield frame angle and the 
upper FWD stringer, left hand (LH) and right hand (RH). The 
corrosion was found underneath the removed windshield frame. 
Corrosion was not detected during a general visual inspection from 
below.
    This condition, if not detected and corrected, could lead to 
failure of the FWD upper stringer, which reduces the structural 
integrity of the affected area.
    To address this potential unsafe condition, Gomolzig Flugzeug- 
und Maschinenbau GmbH (GFM), acting on behalf of the TC holder, have 
issued Service Bulletin (SB) No. 2015-1 to provide inspection 
instructions.
    For the reasons described above, this AD requires repetitive 
inspections of the upper FWD stringer (LH and RH) structure for 
signs of corrosion and, depending on the findings, the 
accomplishment of applicable corrective action(s).
    This AD is considered to be an interim action and further AD 
action may follow.

You may examine the MCAI on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov 
by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2015-0536.

Relevant Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51

    Gomolzig Flugzeug- und Maschinenbau GmbH has issued Service 
Bulletin GFM SB 2015-1, dated February 5, 2015. The actions described 
in this service information are intended to correct the unsafe 
condition identified in the MCAI. The Gomolzig Flugzeug- und 
Maschinenbau GmbH service bulletin describes procedures for inspecting 
the upper forward stringer (LH and RH) structure for signs of corrosion 
and making all necessary repairs. This service information is 
reasonably available; see ADDRESSES for ways to access this service 
information.

FAA's Determination and Requirements of the 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 issuing this AD because we 
evaluated all information provided by the State of Design Authority and 
determined the unsafe condition exists and is likely to exist or 
develop on other products of the same type design.
    This AD is considered an interim action. After issuing this AD, we 
may initiate further AD action to require a possible terminating action 
for the 12-month repetitive inspections.

FAA's Determination of the Effective Date

    An unsafe condition exists that requires the immediate adoption of 
this AD. The FAA has found that the risk to the flying public justifies 
waiving notice and comment prior to adoption of this rule because 
corrosion on the upper forward fuselage stringers could cause them to 
fail, which could result in reduced structural integrity of the 
windshield frame. Therefore, we determined that notice and opportunity 
for public comment before issuing this AD are impracticable and that 
good cause exists for making this amendment effective in fewer than 30 
days.

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Comments Invited

    This AD is a final rule that involves requirements affecting flight 
safety, and we did not precede it by notice and opportunity for public 
comment. We invite you to send any written relevant data, views, or 
arguments about this AD. Send your comments to an address listed under 
the ADDRESSES section. Include ``Docket No. FAA-2015-0536; Directorate 
Identifier 2015-CE-004-AD'' at the beginning of your comments. We 
specifically invite comments on the overall regulatory, economic, 
environmental, and energy aspects of this AD. We will consider all 
comments received by the closing date and may amend this AD because of 
those comments.
    We will post all comments we receive, without change, to http://www.regulations.gov, including any personal information you provide. We 
will also post a report summarizing each substantive verbal contact we 
receive about this AD.

Costs of Compliance

    We estimate that this AD will affect 1 product of U.S. registry. We 
also estimate that it will take about 6 work-hours per product to 
comply with the basic requirements of this AD. The average labor rate 
is $85 per work-hour.
    Based on these figures, we estimate the cost of the AD on U.S. 
operators to be $510.
    In addition, we estimate that any necessary follow-on actions will 
take about 20 work-hours and require parts costing $1,000, for a cost 
of $2,700 per product. We have no way of determining at this time if 
the affected airplane may need these actions.

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 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 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.

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

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]

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2. The FAA amends Sec.  39.13 by adding the following new AD:

2015-05-06 Flugzeugwerke Altenrheim AG (FFA): Amendment 39-18116; 
Docket No. FAA-2015-0536; Directorate Identifier 2015-CE-004-AD.

(a) Effective Date

    This airworthiness directive (AD) becomes effective March 17, 
2015.

(b) Affected ADs

    None.

(c) Applicability

    This AD applies to Flugzeugwerke Altenrheim AG (FFA) Models AS 
202/15 ``BRAVO'', AS 202/18A ``BRAVO'', and AS 202/18A4 ``BRAVO'' 
airplanes, all serial numbers, certificated in any category.

(d) Subject

    Air Transport Association of America (ATA) Code 53: Fuselage.

(e) Reason

    This AD was prompted by a report of corrosion found on the upper 
forward windshield frame angle and the upper forward stringer. We 
are issuing this AD to detect and correct corrosion on the left-hand 
(LH) and the right-hand (RH) upper forward fuselage stringers. If 
not detected and corrected, this condition could lead to failure of 
the LH and/or the RH upper forward fuselage stringers, which could 
result in reduced structural integrity of the windshield frame.

(f) Actions and Compliance

    Unless already done, do the following actions.
    (1) Before further flight after March 17, 2015 (the effective 
date of this AD) and thereafter at intervals not to exceed 12 
months, do a detailed visual inspection of the LH and RH forward 
(FWD) upper stringer top side structure for corrosion and any signs 
of damage to the corrosion protection. Do the inspection following 
the Instructions section in Gomolzig Flugzeug- und Maschinenbau GmbH 
Service Bulletin GFM SB 2015-1, dated February 5, 2015.
    (2) If corrosion or any signs of damage to the corrosion 
protection is found during any inspection required in paragraph 
(f)(1) of this AD, before further flight after the inspection where 
corrosion or signs of damage to the corrosion protection is found, 
remove the corrosion at the affected area following the Instructions 
section in Gomolzig Flugzeug- und Maschinenbau GmbH Service Bulletin 
GFM SB 2015-1, dated February 5, 2015.
    (3) If corrosion is found during any inspection required in 
paragraph (f)(1) of this AD that exceeds the allowable limits 
specified in paragraph 1.f of the Instructions section in Gomolzig 
Flugzeug- und Maschinenbau GmbH Service Bulletin GFM SB 2015-1, 
dated February 5, 2015, before further flight after the inspection 
where corrosion is found that exceeds the allowable limits, contact 
Gomolzig Flugzeug- und Maschinenbau GmbH at the address specified in 
paragraph (i)(3) of this AD for an FAA-approved repair scheme and 
incorporate the repair.
    (4) Within 30 days after doing the initial inspection required 
in paragraph (f)(1) of this AD, report the results, including 
findings of no corrosion, to Gomolzig Flugzeug- und Maschinenbau 
GmbH at the address specified in paragraph (i)(3) of this AD using 
page 5 of Gomolzig Flugzeug- und Maschinenbau GmbH Service Bulletin 
GFM SB 2015-1, dated February 5, 2015.

(g) 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: Doug Rudolph, Aerospace Engineer, FAA, Small 
Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust, Room 301, Kansas City, Missouri 
64106; telephone: (816) 329-4059; fax: (816) 329-4090; email: 
[email protected]. Before using any approved AMOC on any airplane

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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.
    (3) Reporting Requirements: For any reporting requirement in 
this AD, a federal agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person 
is not required to respond to, nor shall a person be subject to a 
penalty for failure to comply with a collection of information 
subject to the requirements of the Paperwork Reduction Act unless 
that collection of information displays a current valid OMB Control 
Number. The OMB Control Number for this information collection is 
2120-0056. Public reporting for this collection of information is 
estimated to be approximately 5 minutes per response, including the 
time for reviewing instructions, completing and reviewing the 
collection of information. All responses to this collection of 
information are mandatory. Comments concerning the accuracy of this 
burden and suggestions for reducing the burden should be directed to 
the FAA at: 800 Independence Ave. SW., Washington, DC 20591, Attn: 
Information Collection Clearance Officer, AES-200.

(g) Special Flight Permit

    In accordance with 14 CFR 39.23, a single flight is allowed to a 
location where the initial inspection required in paragraph (f)(1) 
of this AD can be done provided the following limitations are 
adhered to:
    (1) No aerobatic maneuvers.
    (2) Normal category maneuvering load factors must not exceed 
+3.8g/-1.9g.

(h) Related Information

    Refer to MCAI European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD No. 
2015-0023-E, dated February 18, 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-2015-0536.

(i) Material Incorporated by Reference

    (1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the 
incorporation by reference (IBR) of the service information listed 
in this paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51.
    (2) You must use this service information as applicable to do 
the actions required by this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise.
    (i) Gomolzig Flugzeug- und Maschinenbau GmbH Service Bulletin 
GFM SB 2015-1, dated February 5, 2015.
    (ii) Reserved.
    (3) For Gomolzig Flugzeug- und Maschinenbau GmbH service 
information identified in this AD, contact Gomolzig Flugzeug- und 
Maschinenbau GmbH, Eisenwerkstra[szlig]e 9, 58332 Schwelm, 
telephone: +49 (0) 2336 490 330; fax; +49 (0) 2336 490 339; email: 
[email protected]; internet: http://www.gomolzig.de/.
    (4) You may view this 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. It is also available on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-
2015-0536.
    (5) You may view this 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/cfr/ibr-locations.html.

    Issued in Kansas City, Missouri on March 4, 2015.
Pat Mullen,
Acting Manager, Small Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification 
Service.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION info@gomolzig.de; internet: http:// the accomplishment of applicable corrective
www.gomolzig.de/. You may view this action(s).
Federal Aviation Administration referenced service information at the This AD is considered to be an interim
FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, 901 action and further AD action may follow.
14 CFR Part 39 Locust, Kansas City, Missouri 64106. You may examine the MCAI on the
[Docket No. FAA–2015–0536; Directorate For information on the availability of Internet at http://www.regulations.gov
Identifier 2015–CE–004–AD; Amendment this material at the FAA, call (816) 329– by searching for and locating Docket No.
39–18116; AD 2015–05–06] 4148. It is also available on the Internet FAA–2015–0536.
at http://www.regulations.gov by
RIN 2120–AA64 Relevant Service Information Under 1
searching for and locating Docket No.
FAA–2015–0536. CFR Part 51
Airworthiness Directives;
Flugzeugwerke Altenrheim AG (FFA) Examining the AD Docket Gomolzig Flugzeug- und
Airplanes You may examine the AD docket on Maschinenbau GmbH has issued Service
the Internet at http:// Bulletin GFM SB 2015–1, dated
AGENCY: Federal Aviation
www.regulations.gov by searching for February 5, 2015. The actions described
Administration (FAA), DOT.
and locating Docket No. FAA–2015– in this service information are intended
ACTION: Final rule; request for to correct the unsafe condition
comments. 0536; or in person at the Docket
Management Facility between 9 a.m. identified in the MCAI. The Gomolzig
SUMMARY: We are adopting a new and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, Flugzeug- und Maschinenbau GmbH
airworthiness directive (AD) for except Federal holidays. The AD docket service bulletin describes procedures for
Flugzeugwerke Altenrheim AG (FFA) contains this AD, the regulatory inspecting the upper forward stringer
Models AS 202/15 ‘‘BRAVO’’, AS 202/ evaluation, any comments received, and (LH and RH) structure for signs of
18A ‘‘BRAVO’’, and AS 202/18A4 other information. The street address for corrosion and making all necessary
‘‘BRAVO’’ airplanes. This AD results the Docket Office (telephone (800) 647– repairs. This service information is
from mandatory continuing 5527) is in the ADDRESSES section. reasonably available; see ADDRESSES for
airworthiness information (MCAI) Comments will be available in the AD ways to access this service information.
issued by the aviation authority of docket shortly after receipt. FAA’s Determination and Requirements
another country to identify and correct FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: of the AD
an unsafe condition on an aviation Doug Rudolph, Aerospace Engineer,
product. The MCAI describes the unsafe FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, 901 This product has been approved by
condition as corrosion on the upper Locust, Room 301, Kansas City, the aviation authority of another
forward fuselage stringers. We are Missouri 64106; telephone: (816) 329– country, and is approved for operation
issuing this AD to require actions to 4059; fax: (816) 329–4090; email: in the United States. Pursuant to our
address the unsafe condition on these doug.rudolph@FAA.gov. bilateral agreement with this State of
products. Design Authority, they have notified us
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
of the unsafe condition described in the
DATES: This AD is effective March 17,
Discussion MCAI and service information
2015.
The European Aviation Safety Agency referenced above. We are issuing this
The Director of the Federal Register
(EASA), which is the Technical Agent AD because we evaluated all
approved the incorporation by reference
for the Member States of the European information provided by the State of
of a certain publication listed in the AD
Community, has issued AD No. 2015– Design Authority and determined the
as of March 17, 2015.
0023–E, dated February 18, 2015, unsafe condition exists and is likely to
We must receive comments on this
(referred to after this as ‘‘the MCAI’’), to exist or develop on other products of the
AD by May 1, 2015.
correct an unsafe condition for same type design.
ADDRESSES: You may send comments by
any of the following methods: Flugzeugwerke Altenrheim AG (FFA) This AD is considered an interim
• Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to Models AS 202/15 ‘‘BRAVO’’, AS 202/ action. After issuing this AD, we may
http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the 18A ‘‘BRAVO’’, and AS 202/18A4 initiate further AD action to require a
instructions for submitting comments. ‘‘BRAVO’’ airplanes. The MCAI states: possible terminating action for the 12-
• Fax: (202) 493–2251. Heavy corrosion was reportedly discovered month repetitive inspections.
• Mail: U.S. Department of on an AS 202 aeroplane, between the forward FAA’s Determination of the Effective
Transportation, Docket Operations, M– (FWD) windshield frame angle and the upper Date
30, West Building Ground Floor, Room FWD stringer, left hand (LH) and right hand
W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., (RH). The corrosion was found underneath An unsafe condition exists that
the removed windshield frame. Corrosion
Washington, DC 20590. requires the immediate adoption of this
was not detected during a general visual
• Hand Delivery: U.S. Department of inspection from below. AD. The FAA has found that the risk to
Transportation, Docket Operations, M– This condition, if not detected and the flying public justifies waiving notice
30, West Building Ground Floor, Room corrected, could lead to failure of the FWD and comment prior to adoption of this
W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., upper stringer, which reduces the structural rule because corrosion on the upper
Washington, DC 20590, between 9 a.m. integrity of the affected area. forward fuselage stringers could cause
and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, To address this potential unsafe condition, them to fail, which could result in
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except Federal holidays. Gomolzig Flugzeug- und Maschinenbau reduced structural integrity of the
For service information identified in GmbH (GFM), acting on behalf of the TC windshield frame. Therefore, we
holder, have issued Service Bulletin (SB) No.
this AD, contact Gomolzig Flugzeug- 2015–1 to provide inspection instructions. determined that notice and opportunity
und Maschinenbau GmbH, For the reasons described above, this AD for public comment before issuing this
Eisenwerkstra+e 9, 58332 Schwelm, requires repetitive inspections of the upper AD are impracticable and that good
telephone: +49 (0) 2336 490 330; fax; FWD stringer (LH and RH) structure for signs cause exists for making this amendment
+49 (0) 2336 490 339; email: of corrosion and, depending on the findings, effective in fewer than 30 days.

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Comments Invited Regulatory Findings (e) Reason
This AD is a final rule that involves This AD was prompted by a report of
We determined that this AD will not
requirements affecting flight safety, and corrosion found on the upper forward
have federalism implications under windshield frame angle and the upper
we did not precede it by notice and Executive Order 13132. This AD will forward stringer. We are issuing this AD to
opportunity for public comment. We not have a substantial direct effect on detect and correct corrosion on the left-hand
invite you to send any written relevant the States, on the relationship between (LH) and the right-hand (RH) upper forward
data, views, or arguments about this AD. the national government and the States, fuselage stringers. If not detected and
Send your comments to an address or on the distribution of power and corrected, this condition could lead to failure
listed under the ADDRESSES section. responsibilities among the various of the LH and/or the RH upper forward
Include ‘‘Docket No. FAA–2015–0536; fuselage stringers, which could result in
levels of government.
Directorate Identifier 2015–CE–004– reduced structural integrity of the windshield
For the reasons discussed above, I frame.
AD’’ at the beginning of your comments. certify that this AD:
We specifically invite comments on the (f) Actions and Compliance
overall regulatory, economic, (1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory
action’’ under Executive Order 12866, Unless already done, do the following
environmental, and energy aspects of actions.
this AD. We will consider all comments (2) Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under (1) Before further flight after March 17,
received by the closing date and may the DOT Regulatory Policies and 2015 (the effective date of this AD) and
amend this AD because of those Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, thereafter at intervals not to exceed 12
comments. 1979), months, do a detailed visual inspection of the
We will post all comments we (3) Will not affect intrastate aviation LH and RH forward (FWD) upper stringer top
receive, without change, to http:// in Alaska, and side structure for corrosion and any signs of
damage to the corrosion protection. Do the
www.regulations.gov, including any (4) Will not have a significant inspection following the Instructions section
personal information you provide. We economic impact, positive or negative, in Gomolzig Flugzeug- und Maschinenbau
will also post a report summarizing each on a substantial number of small entities GmbH Service Bulletin GFM SB 2015–1,
substantive verbal contact we receive under the criteria of the Regulatory dated February 5, 2015.
about this AD. Flexibility Act. (2) If corrosion or any signs of damage to
the corrosion protection is found during any
Costs of Compliance List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 inspection required in paragraph (f)(1) of this
We estimate that this AD will affect 1 AD, before further flight after the inspection
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation where corrosion or signs of damage to the
product of U.S. registry. We also safety, Incorporation by reference,
estimate that it will take about 6 work- corrosion protection is found, remove the
Safety. corrosion at the affected area following the
hours per product to comply with the
Instructions section in Gomolzig Flugzeug-
basic requirements of this AD. The Adoption of the Amendment
und Maschinenbau GmbH Service Bulletin
average labor rate is $85 per work-hour. GFM SB 2015–1, dated February 5, 2015.
Based on these figures, we estimate Accordingly, under the authority
delegated to me by the Administrator, (3) If corrosion is found during any
the cost of the AD on U.S. operators to inspection required in paragraph (f)(1) of this
be $510. the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as
AD that exceeds the allowable limits
In addition, we estimate that any follows:
specified in paragraph 1.f of the Instructions
necessary follow-on actions will take section in Gomolzig Flugzeug- und
PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
about 20 work-hours and require parts Maschinenbau GmbH Service Bulletin GFM
DIRECTIVES SB 2015–1, dated February 5, 2015, before
costing $1,000, for a cost of $2,700 per
product. We have no way of further flight after the inspection where
■ 1. The authority citation for part 39 corrosion is found that exceeds the allowable
determining at this time if the affected continues to read as follows: limits, contact Gomolzig Flugzeug- und
airplane may need these actions.
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. Maschinenbau GmbH at the address specified
Authority for This Rulemaking in paragraph (i)(3) of this AD for an FAA-
§ 39.13 [Amended] approved repair scheme and incorporate the
Title 49 of the United States Code repair.
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding (4) Within 30 days after doing the initial
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, the following new AD: inspection required in paragraph (f)(1) of this
section 106, describes the authority of 2015–05–06 Flugzeugwerke Altenrheim AG AD, report the results, including findings of
the FAA Administrator. ‘‘Subtitle VII: (FFA): Amendment 39–18116; Docket no corrosion, to Gomolzig Flugzeug- und
Aviation Programs,’’ describes in more No. FAA–2015–0536; Directorate Maschinenbau GmbH at the address specified
detail the scope of the Agency’s Identifier 2015–CE–004–AD. in paragraph (i)(3) of this AD using page 5
authority. of Gomolzig Flugzeug- und Maschinenbau
We are issuing this rulemaking under (a) Effective Date GmbH Service Bulletin GFM SB 2015–1,
This airworthiness directive (AD) becomes dated February 5, 2015.
the authority described in ‘‘Subtitle VII,
Part A, Subpart III, section 44701: effective March 17, 2015. (g) Other FAA AD Provisions
General requirements.’’ Under that (b) Affected ADs The following provisions also apply to this
section, Congress charges the FAA with None. AD:
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance
air commerce by prescribing regulations (c) Applicability (AMOCs): The Manager, Standards Office,
for practices, methods, and procedures This AD applies to Flugzeugwerke FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs
for this AD, if requested using the procedures
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the Administrator finds necessary for Altenrheim AG (FFA) Models AS 202/15
‘‘BRAVO’’, AS 202/18A ‘‘BRAVO’’, and AS found in 14 CFR 39.19. Send information to
safety in air commerce. This regulation
202/18A4 ‘‘BRAVO’’ airplanes, all serial ATTN: Doug Rudolph, Aerospace Engineer,
is within the scope of that authority FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust,
numbers, certificated in any category.
because it addresses an unsafe condition Room 301, Kansas City, Missouri 64106;
that is likely to exist or develop on (d) Subject telephone: (816) 329–4059; fax: (816) 329–
products identified in this rulemaking Air Transport Association of America 4090; email: doug.rudolph@faa.gov. Before
action. (ATA) Code 53: Fuselage. using any approved AMOC on any airplane

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to which the AMOC applies, notify your (4) You may view this referenced service Additionally, the Railroad Retirement
appropriate principal inspector (PI) in the information at the FAA, Small Airplane Board underwent a reorganization of its
FAA Flight Standards District Office (FSDO), Directorate, 901 Locust, Kansas City, regional offices in an effort to improve
or lacking a PI, your local FSDO. Missouri 64106. For information on the
(2) Airworthy Product: For any requirement
efficiency and eliminate duplication. As
availability of this material at the FAA, call
in this AD to obtain corrective actions from (816) 329–4148. It is also available on the a result of this reorganization, the
a manufacturer or other source, use these Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by Railroad Retirement Board eliminated
actions if they are FAA-approved. Corrective searching for and locating Docket No. FAA– its Regional Offices in Atlanta, Georgia,
actions are considered FAA-approved if they 2015–0536. Denver, Colorado, and Philadelphia,
are approved by the State of Design Authority (5) You may view this service information Pennsylvania. The work done by the
(or their delegated agent). You are required that is incorporated by reference at the Regional Offices is now handled by the
to assure the product is airworthy before it National Archives and Records Field Services Headquarters staff.
is returned to service. Administration (NARA). For information on The Board published a proposed rule
(3) Reporting Requirements: For any the availability of this material at NARA, call
reporting requirement in this AD, a federal on February 14, 2012 and requested
202–741–6030, or go to: http://
agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-
comments by April 16, 2012 [77 FR
person is not required to respond to, nor locations.html. 8183]. No comments were received. The
shall a person be subject to a penalty for final rule is essentially the same as the
failure to comply with a collection of Issued in Kansas City, Missouri on March proposed rule.
information subject to the requirements of 4, 2015.
The Board, with the concurrence of
the Paperwork Reduction Act unless that Pat Mullen, the Office of Management and Budget,
collection of information displays a current Acting Manager, Small Airplane Directorate, has determined that this is not a
valid OMB Control Number. The OMB Aircraft Certification Service.
Control Number for this information
significant regulatory action under
[FR Doc. 2015–05788 Filed 3–16–15; 8:45 am] Executive Order 12866, as amended.
collection is 2120–0056. Public reporting for
this collection of information is estimated to BILLING CODE 4910–13–P Therefore, no regulatory impact analysis
be approximately 5 minutes per response, is required. There are no changes to the
including the time for reviewing instructions, information collections associated with
completing and reviewing the collection of RAILROAD RETIREMENT BOARD Parts 200, 320 and 345.
information. All responses to this collection
of information are mandatory. Comments 20 CFR Parts 200, 320, and 345 List of Subjects in 20 CFR Parts 200,
concerning the accuracy of this burden and 320, and 345.
suggestions for reducing the burden should RIN 3220–AB65
Railroad employees, Railroad
be directed to the FAA at: 800 Independence
Ave. SW., Washington, DC 20591, Attn: Restructuring of the Office of employers, Railroad retirement,
Information Collection Clearance Officer, Programs; Elimination of Regional Railroad unemployment.
AES–200. Offices For the reasons set out in the
(g) Special Flight Permit preamble, the Railroad Retirement
AGENCY: Railroad Retirement Board. Board amends title 20, chapter II,
In accordance with 14 CFR 39.23, a single ACTION: Final rule. subchapter A, part 200 and subchapter
flight is allowed to a location where the
initial inspection required in paragraph (f)(1) C, parts 320 and 345 of the Code of
SUMMARY: The Railroad Retirement Federal Regulations as follows:
of this AD can be done provided the Board (Board) amends its regulations to
following limitations are adhered to:
reflect the restructuring of the Office of PART 200—GENERAL
(1) No aerobatic maneuvers.
(2) Normal category maneuvering load Programs and the elimination of the ADMINISTRATION
factors must not exceed +3.8g/¥1.9g. Regional Offices.
DATES: This rule will be effective March ■ 1. The authority citation for part 200
(h) Related Information continues to read as follows:
17, 2015.
Refer to MCAI European Aviation Safety
ADDRESSES: Martha P. Rico, Secretary to Authority: 45 U.S.C. 231f(b)(5) and 45
Agency (EASA) AD No. 2015–0023–E, dated
the Board, Railroad Retirement Board, U.S.C. 362; § 200.4 also issued under 5 U.S.C.
February 18, 2015, for related information.
844 N. Rush Street, Chicago, Illinois 552; § 200.5 also issued under 5 U.S.C. 552a;
You may examine the MCAI on the Internet
§ 200.6 also issued under 5 U.S.C. 552b; and
at http://www.regulations.gov by searching 60611–2092.
for and locating Docket No. FAA–2015–0536. § 200.7 also issued under 31 U.S.C. 3717.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
(i) Material Incorporated by Reference Marguerite P. Dadabo, Assistant General ■ 2. In § 200.1, paragraph (a)(4) is
Counsel, (312) 751–4945, TTD (312) revised to read as follows:
(1) The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference 751–4701. § 200.1 Designation of central and field
(IBR) of the service information listed in this SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The organization.
paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR Railroad Retirement Board has (a) * * *
part 51. restructured its Office of Assessment (4) The headquarters of the Board is
(2) You must use this service information
as applicable to do the actions required by
and Training in a Board-approved in Chicago, Illinois, at 844 North Rush
this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise. reorganization plan. The Office of Street. The Board maintains numerous
(i) Gomolzig Flugzeug- und Maschinenbau Assessment and Training, formerly a district offices across the country in
GmbH Service Bulletin GFM SB 2015–1, single component of the Office of localities easily accessible to large
dated February 5, 2015. Programs, is now intermingled with numbers of railroad workers.
(ii) Reserved. other subcomponents of the Office of * * * * *
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(3) For Gomolzig Flugzeug- und Programs. Therefore, issues that were
Maschinenbau GmbH service information ■ 3. In § 200.4, paragraphs (d)(1), (d)(2),
formerly under the jurisdiction of the and (d)(5) are revised to read as follows:
identified in this AD, contact Gomolzig
Flugzeug- und Maschinenbau GmbH,
Office of Programs/Assessment and
Eisenwerkstra+e 9, 58332 Schwelm, Training are now under the jurisdiction § 200.4 Availability of information to the
telephone: +49 (0) 2336 490 330; fax; +49 (0) of the Office of Programs/Policy and public.
2336 490 339; email: info@gomolzig.de; Systems for purposes of the following * * * * *
internet: http://www.gomolzig.de/. regulations. (d) * * *

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Category		Regulatory Information
Collection		Federal Register
sudoc Class		AE 2.7: GS 4.107: AE 2.106:
Publisher		Office of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration
Section		Rules and Regulations
Action		Final rule; request for comments.
Dates		This AD is effective March 17, 2015.
Contact		Doug Rudolph, Aerospace Engineer, FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust, Room 301, Kansas City, Missouri 64106; telephone: (816) 329-4059; fax: (816) 329-4090; email: [email protected]
FR Citation		80 FR 13761
RIN Number		2120-AA64
CFR Associated		Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety
80 FR 13761 - Airworthiness Directives; Flugzeugwerke Altenrheim AG (FFA) Airplanes

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