80 FR 21191 - Airworthiness Directives; Przedsiebiorstwo Doswiadczalno-Produkcyjne Szybownictwa “PZL-Bielsko” Sailplanes

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration

Federal Register Volume 80, Issue 74 (April 17, 2015)

Page Range		21191-21193
FR Document		2015-08733

We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for Przedsiebiorstwo Doswiadczalno-Produkcyjne Szybownictwa ``PZL-Bielsko'' Model SZD-50-3 ``Puchacz'' sailplanes. 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 condition as detachment of the rudder cable fitting block from the fuselage. We are issuing this proposed 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-2015-0951; Directorate Identifier 2015-CE-007-AD]
RIN 2120-AA64


Airworthiness Directives; Przedsiebiorstwo Doswiadczalno-
Produkcyjne Szybownictwa ``PZL-Bielsko'' Sailplanes

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of 
Transportation (DOT).

ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).

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SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for 
Przedsiebiorstwo Doswiadczalno-Produkcyjne Szybownictwa ``PZL-Bielsko'' 
Model SZD-50-3 ``Puchacz'' sailplanes. 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 
condition as detachment of the rudder cable fitting block from the 
fuselage. 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 June 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 proposed AD, contact 
Allstar PZL Glider, Sp. z o. o., ul. Cieszynska 325, 43-300 Bielsko-
Biala, Poland; telephone: +48 33 812 50 26; fax: +48 33 812 37 39; 
email: [email protected]; Internet: http://szd.com.pl/en/products/szd-50-3-puchacz. You may review 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-
0951.

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-
0951; 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: Jim Rutherford, Aerospace Engineer, 
FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust, Room 301, Kansas City, 
Missouri 64106; telephone: (816) 329-4165; 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-2015-0951; 
Directorate Identifier 2015-CE-007-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

    The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), which is the Technical 
Agent for the Member States of the European Community, has issued AD 
No.: 2015-0046, dated March 16, 2015 (referred to after this as ``the 
MCAI''), to correct an unsafe condition for the specified products. The 
MCAI states:

    An occurrence was reported involving a SZD-50-3 ``Puchacz'' 
sailplane, where a rudder cable fitting block, located in the 
forward part of the fuselage, detached after application of a high 
load on the steering pedal during spin recovery operation. 
Subsequent investigations determined that the failure was either 
caused by a manufacturing deficiency or originated by a crack.
    This condition, if not detected and corrected, could lead to 
further cases of rudder cable fitting block detachment, resulting in 
reduced control of the sailplane.
    To address this unsafe condition, Allstar PZL issued Service 
Bulletin (SB) No. BE-063/SZD-50-3/2014, to provide inspection and 
reinforcement instructions.
    For the reasons described above, this AD requires accomplishment 
of a one-time inspection of both (right hand (RH) and left hand 
(LH)) rudder cable fitting blocks to verify proper attachment to the 
fuselage shell and, depending on finding(s), a repair. This AD also 
requires reinforcement of the affected structural area.

    You may examine the MCAI on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2015-
0951.

Related Service Information Under 1 CFR part 51

    Allstar PZL Glider has issued Mandatory Service Bulletin No. BE-
063/SZD-50-3/2014 ``Puchacz'', dated December 14, 2014. The service 
bulletin describes procedures for inspecting the area around the left-
hand and right-hand rudder cable fitting blocks for cracks and 
detachment and making all necessary repairs. This service information 
is reasonably available because the interested parties have access to 
it through their normal course

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of business or by the means identified in the ADDRESSES section of this 
NPRM.

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 5 products of U.S. 
registry. We also estimate that it would take about 1 work-hour per 
product to comply with the inspection requirement of this proposed AD. 
The average labor rate is $85 per work-hour.
    Based on these figures, we estimate the cost of the proposed 
inspection requirement of this proposed AD on U.S. operators to be 
$425, or $85 per product.
    In addition, we estimate that it would take about 2 work-hours per 
product to comply with the modification requirement of this proposed AD 
and would require parts costing $100.

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

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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:

Przedsiebiorstwo Doswiadczalno-Produkcyjne Szybownictwa ``PZL-
Bielsko'': Docket No. FAA-2015-0951; Directorate Identifier 2015-CE-
007-AD.

(a) Comments Due Date

    We must receive comments by June 1, 2015.

(b) Affected ADs

    None.

(c) Applicability

    This AD applies to Przedsiebiorstwo Doswiadczalno-Produkcyjne 
Szybownictwa ``PZL-Bielsko'' Model SZD-50-3 ``Puchacz'' sailplanes, 
all serial numbers, certificated in any category.

(d) Subject

    Air Transport Association of America (ATA) Code 27: Flight 
Controls.

(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. The MCAI describes the unsafe condition as detachment of 
the rudder cable fitting block from the fuselage. We are issuing 
this AD to prevent detachment of the rudder cable fitting block from 
the fuselage, which if not detected and corrected, could result in 
reduced control.

 (f) Actions and Compliance

    Unless already done, do the following actions:
    (1) Within 30 days after the effective date of this AD, inspect 
the area around both the left-hand (LH) and the right-hand (RH) 
rudder cable fitting blocks following paragraph 3.1. of the 
INSTRUCTIONS section in Allstar PZL Glider Mandatory Service 
Bulletin No. BE-063/SZD-50-3/2014 ``Puchacz'', dated December 14, 
2014.
    (2) If, during the inspection required in paragraph (f)(1) of 
this AD, any crack or fitting block detachment is found, before 
further flight, repair and reinforce the attachment of both the LH 
and RH rudder cable fitting blocks. Do this repair and reinforcement 
following paragraph 3.2. of the INSTRUCTIONS section in Allstar PZL 
Glider Mandatory Service Bulletin No. BE-063/SZD-50-3/2014 
``Puchacz'', dated December 14, 2014.
    (3) Unless already done following the requirement in paragraph 
(f)(2) of this AD, within the next 12 months after the effective 
date of this AD, reinforce the attachment of both the LH and RH 
rudder cable fitting blocks. Do this reinforcement following 
paragraph 3.2. of the INSTRUCTIONS section in Allstar PZL Glider 
Mandatory Service Bulletin No. BE-063/SZD-50-3/2014 ``Puchacz'', 
dated December 14, 2014.

(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: Jim Rutherford, Aerospace Engineer, FAA, Small 
Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust, Room 301, Kansas City, Missouri 
64106; telephone: (816) 329-4165; fax: (816) 329-4090; email: 
[email protected]. Before using any approved AMOC on any 
sailplane 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.

(h) Related Information

    Refer to MCAI European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD No.: 
2015-0046, dated March 16, 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-2015-0951. For service 
information related to this AD, contact Allstar PZL Glider, Sp. z o. 
o., ul.

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Cieszynska 325, 43-300 Bielsko-Biala, Poland; telephone: +48 33 812 
50 26; fax: +48 33 812 37 39; email: [email protected]; 
Internet: http://szd.com.pl/en/products/szd-50-3-puchacz. You may 
review 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.

    Issued in Kansas City, Missouri, on April 8, 2015.
Earl Lawrence,
Manager, Small Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
[FR Doc. 2015-08733 Filed 4-16-15; 8:45 am]
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This section of the FEDERAL REGISTER Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590, proposed AD because of those
contains notices to the public of the proposed between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday comments.
issuance of rules and regulations. The through Friday, except Federal holidays. We will post all comments we
purpose of these notices is to give interested For service information identified in receive, without change, to http://
persons an opportunity to participate in the this proposed AD, contact Allstar PZL regulations.gov, including any personal
rule making prior to the adoption of the final
Glider, Sp. z o. o., ul. Cieszynska 325, information you provide. We will also
rules.
43–300 Bielsko-Biala, Poland; post a report summarizing each
telephone: +48 33 812 50 26; fax: +48 33 substantive verbal contact we receive
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION 812 37 39; email: techsupport@ about this proposed AD.
szd.com.pl; Internet: http://szd.com.pl/
en/products/szd-50-3-puchacz. You Discussion
Federal Aviation Administration
may review this referenced service The European Aviation Safety Agency
14 CFR Part 39 information at the FAA, Small Airplane (EASA), which is the Technical Agent
Directorate, 901 Locust, Kansas City, for the Member States of the European
[Docket No. FAA–2015–0951; Directorate
Identifier 2015–CE–007–AD]
Missouri 64106. For information on the Community, has issued AD No.: 2015–
availability of this material at the FAA, 0046, dated March 16, 2015 (referred to
RIN 2120–AA64 call (816) 329–4148. It is also available after this as ‘‘the MCAI’’), to correct an
on the Internet at http:// unsafe condition for the specified
Airworthiness Directives; www.regulations.gov by searching for products. The MCAI states:
Przedsiebiorstwo Doswiadczalno- and locating Docket No. FAA–2015–
Produkcyjne Szybownictwa ‘‘PZL- An occurrence was reported involving a
0951. SZD–50–3 ‘‘Puchacz’’ sailplane, where a
Bielsko’’ Sailplanes rudder cable fitting block, located in the
Examining the AD Docket
AGENCY: Federal Aviation forward part of the fuselage, detached after
Administration (FAA), Department of You may examine the AD docket on application of a high load on the steering
Transportation (DOT). the Internet at http:// pedal during spin recovery operation.
www.regulations.gov by searching for Subsequent investigations determined that
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking the failure was either caused by a
and locating Docket No. FAA–2015–
(NPRM). manufacturing deficiency or originated by a
0951; or in person at the Docket
crack.
SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new Management Facility between 9 a.m.
This condition, if not detected and
airworthiness directive (AD) for and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, corrected, could lead to further cases of
Przedsiebiorstwo Doswiadczalno- except Federal holidays. The AD docket rudder cable fitting block detachment,
Produkcyjne Szybownictwa ‘‘PZL- contains this proposed AD, the resulting in reduced control of the sailplane.
Bielsko’’ Model SZD–50–3 ‘‘Puchacz’’ regulatory evaluation, any comments To address this unsafe condition, Allstar
sailplanes. This proposed AD results received, and other information. The PZL issued Service Bulletin (SB) No. BE–
from mandatory continuing street address for the Docket Office 063/SZD–50–3/2014, to provide inspection
(telephone (800) 647–5527) is in the and reinforcement instructions.
airworthiness information (MCAI)
ADDRESSES section. Comments will be For the reasons described above, this AD
originated by an aviation authority of requires accomplishment of a one-time
another country to identify and correct available in the AD docket shortly after
inspection of both (right hand (RH) and left
an unsafe condition on an aviation receipt. hand (LH)) rudder cable fitting blocks to
product. The MCAI describes the unsafe FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jim verify proper attachment to the fuselage shell
condition as detachment of the rudder Rutherford, Aerospace Engineer, FAA, and, depending on finding(s), a repair. This
cable fitting block from the fuselage. We Small Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust, AD also requires reinforcement of the
are issuing this proposed AD to require Room 301, Kansas City, Missouri 64106; affected structural area.
actions to address the unsafe condition telephone: (816) 329–4165; fax: (816) You may examine the MCAI on the
on these products. 329–4090; email: jim.rutherford@ Internet at http://www.regulations.gov
DATES: We must receive comments on faa.gov. by searching for and locating Docket No.
this proposed AD by June 1, 2015. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: FAA–2015–0951.
ADDRESSES: You may send comments by
Comments Invited Related Service Information Under 1
any of the following methods: CFR part 51
• Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to We invite you to send any written
http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the relevant data, views, or arguments about Allstar PZL Glider has issued
instructions for submitting comments. this proposed AD. Send your comments Mandatory Service Bulletin No. BE–
• Fax: (202) 493–2251. to an address listed under the 063/SZD–50–3/2014 ‘‘Puchacz’’, dated
asabaliauskas on DSK5VPTVN1PROD with PROPOSALS

• Mail: U.S. Department of ADDRESSES section. Include ‘‘Docket No. December 14, 2014. The service bulletin
Transportation, Docket Operations, FAA–2015–0951; Directorate Identifier describes procedures for inspecting the
M–30, West Building Ground Floor, 2015–CE–007–AD’’ at the beginning of area around the left-hand and right-
Room W12–140, 1200 New Jersey your comments. We specifically invite hand rudder cable fitting blocks for
Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590. comments on the overall regulatory, cracks and detachment and making all
• Hand Delivery: U.S. Department of economic, environmental, and energy necessary repairs. This service
Transportation, Docket Operations, aspects of this proposed AD. We will information is reasonably available
M–30, West Building Ground Floor, consider all comments received by the because the interested parties have
Room W12–140, 1200 New Jersey closing date and may amend this access to it through their normal course

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of business or by the means identified substantial direct effect on the States, on describes the unsafe condition as detachment
in the ADDRESSES section of this NPRM. the relationship between the national of the rudder cable fitting block from the
Government and the States, or on the fuselage. We are issuing this AD to prevent
FAA’s Determination and Requirements detachment of the rudder cable fitting block
distribution of power and from the fuselage, which if not detected and
of the Proposed AD
responsibilities among the various corrected, could result in reduced control.
This product has been approved by levels of government.
the aviation authority of another For the reasons discussed above, I (f) Actions and Compliance
country, and is approved for operation certify this proposed regulation: Unless already done, do the following
in the United States. Pursuant to our (1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory actions:
bilateral agreement with this State of action’’ under Executive Order 12866, (1) Within 30 days after the effective date
Design Authority, they have notified us (2) Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under of this AD, inspect the area around both the
left-hand (LH) and the right-hand (RH)
of the unsafe condition described in the the DOT Regulatory Policies and rudder cable fitting blocks following
MCAI and service information Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, paragraph 3.1. of the INSTRUCTIONS section
referenced above. We are proposing this 1979), in Allstar PZL Glider Mandatory Service
AD because we evaluated all (3) Will not affect intrastate aviation Bulletin No. BE–063/SZD–50–3/2014
information and determined the unsafe in Alaska, and ‘‘Puchacz’’, dated December 14, 2014.
condition exists and is likely to exist or (4) Will not have a significant (2) If, during the inspection required in
develop on other products of the same economic impact, positive or negative, paragraph (f)(1) of this AD, any crack or
type design. on a substantial number of small entities fitting block detachment is found, before
under the criteria of the Regulatory further flight, repair and reinforce the
Costs of Compliance attachment of both the LH and RH rudder
Flexibility Act. cable fitting blocks. Do this repair and
We estimate that this proposed AD reinforcement following paragraph 3.2. of the
will affect 5 products of U.S. registry. List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
INSTRUCTIONS section in Allstar PZL
We also estimate that it would take Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation Glider Mandatory Service Bulletin No. BE–
about 1 work-hour per product to safety, Incorporation by reference, 063/SZD–50–3/2014 ‘‘Puchacz’’, dated
comply with the inspection requirement Safety. December 14, 2014.
of this proposed AD. The average labor (3) Unless already done following the
The Proposed Amendment requirement in paragraph (f)(2) of this AD,
rate is $85 per work-hour.
Based on these figures, we estimate Accordingly, under the authority within the next 12 months after the effective
delegated to me by the Administrator, date of this AD, reinforce the attachment of
the cost of the proposed inspection
both the LH and RH rudder cable fitting
requirement of this proposed AD on the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part blocks. Do this reinforcement following
U.S. operators to be $425, or $85 per 39 as follows: paragraph 3.2. of the INSTRUCTIONS section
product. in Allstar PZL Glider Mandatory Service
In addition, we estimate that it would PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS Bulletin No. BE–063/SZD–50–3/2014
take about 2 work-hours per product to DIRECTIVES ‘‘Puchacz’’, dated December 14, 2014.
comply with the modification (g) Other FAA AD Provisions
requirement of this proposed AD and ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39
would require parts costing $100. continues to read as follows: The following provisions also apply to this
AD:
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
Authority for This Rulemaking (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance
§ 39.13 [Amended] (AMOCs): The Manager, Standards Office,
Title 49 of the United States Code FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding for this AD, if requested using the procedures
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, the following new AD: found in 14 CFR 39.19. Send information to
section 106, describes the authority of Przedsiebiorstwo Doswiadczalno- ATTN: Jim Rutherford, Aerospace Engineer,
the FAA Administrator. ‘‘Subtitle VII: Produkcyjne Szybownictwa ‘‘PZL- FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust,
Aviation Programs,’’ describes in more Bielsko’’: Docket No. FAA–2015–0951; Room 301, Kansas City, Missouri 64106;
detail the scope of the Agency’s Directorate Identifier 2015–CE–007–AD. telephone: (816) 329–4165; fax: (816) 329–
4090; email: jim.rutherford@faa.gov. Before
authority. (a) Comments Due Date using any approved AMOC on any sailplane
We are issuing this rulemaking under to which the AMOC applies, notify your
We must receive comments by June 1,
the authority described in ‘‘Subtitle VII, 2015. appropriate principal inspector (PI) in the
Part A, Subpart III, section 44701: FAA Flight Standards District Office (FSDO),
General requirements.’’ Under that (b) Affected ADs or lacking a PI, your local FSDO.
section, Congress charges the FAA with None. (2) Airworthy Product: For any requirement
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in in this AD to obtain corrective actions from
(c) Applicability a manufacturer or other source, use these
air commerce by prescribing regulations
This AD applies to Przedsiebiorstwo actions if they are FAA-approved. Corrective
for practices, methods, and procedures
Doswiadczalno-Produkcyjne Szybownictwa actions are considered FAA-approved if they
the Administrator finds necessary for ‘‘PZL-Bielsko’’ Model SZD–50–3 ‘‘Puchacz’’ are approved by the State of Design Authority
safety in air commerce. This regulation sailplanes, all serial numbers, certificated in (or their delegated agent). You are required
is within the scope of that authority any category. to assure the product is airworthy before it
because it addresses an unsafe condition
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is returned to service.
(d) Subject
that is likely to exist or develop on (h) Related Information
products identified in this rulemaking Air Transport Association of America
action. (ATA) Code 27: Flight Controls. Refer to MCAI European Aviation Safety
Agency (EASA) AD No.: 2015–0046, dated
(e) Reason March 16, 2015, for related information. You
Regulatory Findings
This AD was prompted by mandatory may examine the MCAI on the Internet at
We determined that this proposed AD continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) http://www.regulations.gov by searching for
would not have federalism implications originated by an aviation authority of another and locating Docket No. FAA–2015–0951.
under Executive Order 13132. This country to identify and correct an unsafe For service information related to this AD,
proposed AD would not have a condition on an aviation product. The MCAI contact Allstar PZL Glider, Sp. z o. o., ul.

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Cieszynska 325, 43–300 Bielsko-Biala, M–30, West Building Ground Floor, post a report summarizing each
Poland; telephone: +48 33 812 50 26; fax: +48 Room W12–140, 1200 New Jersey substantive verbal contact we receive
33 812 37 39; email: techsupport@szd.com.pl; Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590, about this proposed AD.
Internet: http://szd.com.pl/en/products/szd-
between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday
50-3-puchacz. You may review this Discussion
referenced service information at the FAA,
through Friday, except Federal holidays.
Small Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust, For service information identified in On March 12, 2015, we issued AD
Kansas City, Missouri 64106. For information this proposed AD, contact GA 8 Airvan 2015–06–02, Amendment 39–18120 (80
on the availability of this material at the (Pty) Ltd, c/o GippsAero Pty Ltd, Attn: FR 14810; March 20, 2015). That AD
FAA, call (816) 329–4148. Technical Services, P.O. Box 881, required actions intended to address an
Issued in Kansas City, Missouri, on April Morwell Victoria 3840, Australia; unsafe condition on GA 8 Airvan (Pty)
8, 2015. telephone: + 61 03 5172 1200; fax: +61 Ltd Model GA8–TC320 airplanes and
Earl Lawrence, 03 5172 1201; email: was based on mandatory continuing
Manager, Small Airplane Directorate, Aircraft
techpubs@gippsaero.com; Internet: airworthiness information (MCAI)
Certification Service. http://www.gippsaero.com/customer- originated by an aviation authority of
[FR Doc. 2015–08733 Filed 4–16–15; 8:45 am]
support/technical-publications.aspx. another country.
You may view this referenced service Since we issued AD 2015–06–02, a
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
information at the FAA, Small Airplane specific serial number range has been
Directorate, 901 Locust, Kansas City, identified for applicability.
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Missouri 64106. For information on the The Civil Aviation Safety Authority
availability of this material at the FAA, (CASA), which is the aviation authority
Federal Aviation Administration call (816) 329–4148. for Australia, has issued AD/GA8/8,
Examining the AD Docket Amdt 1, dated March 26, 2015 (referred
14 CFR Part 39 to after this as ‘‘the MCAI’’), to correct
You may examine the AD docket on
[Docket No. FAA–2014–1123; Directorate the Internet at http:// an unsafe condition for the specified
Identifier 2014–CE–037–AD] www.regulations.gov by searching for products. The MCAI states:
RIN 2120–AA64 and locating Docket No. FAA–2014– A recent review of the engine mount
1123; or in person at the Docket installation on the GA8–TC 320 aircraft has
Airworthiness Directives; GA 8 Airvan Management Facility between 9 a.m. highlighted the omission of engine mount
(Pty) Ltd Airplanes fire seal washers during the assembly
and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,
process.
AGENCY: Federal Aviation except Federal holidays. The AD docket The current engine mount configuration
Administration (FAA), Department of contains this proposed AD, the does not meet the certification basis for the
Transportation (DOT). regulatory evaluation, any comments aircraft, specifically regulation 23.865 of the
received, and other information. The Federal Aviation Regulations of the United
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking
street address for the Docket Office States of America, where engine mounts
(NPRM). (telephone (800) 647–5527) is in the located in designated fire zones are required
ADDRESSES section. Comments will be to be suitably shielded so that they are
SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new capable of withstanding the effects of a fire.
airworthiness directive (AD) for GA 8 available in the AD docket shortly after
The Gippsland Aeronautics GA8–TC 320
Airvan (Pty) Ltd Model GA8–TC320 receipt.
aircraft require the installation of an
airplanes that would revise AD 2015– FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: approved steel washer at each of the engine
06–02. This proposed AD results from Doug Rudolph, Aerospace Engineer, mount locations to address a potential risk of
mandatory continuing airworthiness FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, 901 reduced engine retention capability in the
information (MCAI) originated by an Locust, Room 301, Kansas City, event of a fire.
aviation authority of another country to Missouri 64106; telephone: (816) 329– This AD, AD/GA8/8 Amdt 1, amends the
4059; fax: (816) 329–4090; email: applicability statement to be inclusive of the
identify and correct an unsafe condition
affected aircraft serial number range.
on an aviation product. The MCAI doug.rudolph@faa.gov.
describes the unsafe condition as SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: You may examine the MCAI on the
missing required engine mount fire seal Internet at http://www.regulations.gov
washers, which could reduce the engine Comments Invited by searching for and locating Docket No.
retention capability in the event of a We invite you to send any written FAA–2014–1123.
fire. We are issuing this proposed AD to relevant data, views, or arguments about
require actions to address the unsafe Related Service Information Under 1
this proposed AD. Send your comments CFR 51
condition on these products. to an address listed under the
DATES: We must receive comments on ADDRESSES section. Include ‘‘Docket No. GippsAero has issued Mandatory
this proposed AD by June 1, 2015. FAA–2014–1123; Directorate Identifier Service Bulletin SB–GA8–2014–115,
ADDRESSES: You may send comments by 2014–CE–037–AD’’ at the beginning of Issue 1, dated October 6, 2014. The
any of the following methods: your comments. We specifically invite service bulletin describes procedures for
• Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to comments on the overall regulatory, inspecting the orientation of the engine
http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the economic, environmental, and energy isolator mounts to verify proper
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instructions for submitting comments. aspects of this proposed AD. We will installation, re-installing if necessary,
• Fax: (202) 493–2251. consider all comments received by the and installing steel washers on the
• Mail: U.S. Department of closing date and may amend this forward side of each side of the engine
Transportation, Docket Operations, M– proposed AD because of those isolator mounts. This service
30, West Building Ground Floor, Room comments. information is reasonably available
W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., We will post all comments we because the interested parties have
Washington, DC 20590. receive, without change, to http:// access to it through their normal course
• Hand Delivery: U.S. Department of regulations.gov, including any personal of business or by the means identified
Transportation, Docket Operations, information you provide. We will also in the ADDRESSES section of this NPRM.

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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		Proposed Rules
Action		Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
Dates		We must receive comments on this proposed AD by June 1, 2015.
Contact		Jim Rutherford, Aerospace Engineer, FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust, Room 301, Kansas City, Missouri 64106; telephone: (816) 329-4165; fax: (816) 329-4090; email: [email protected]
FR Citation		80 FR 21191
RIN Number		2120-AA64
CFR Associated		Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety

80 FR 21191 - Airworthiness Directives; Przedsiebiorstwo Doswiadczalno-Produkcyjne Szybownictwa “PZL-Bielsko” Sailplanes

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