80 FR 27072 - Airworthiness Directives; GROB-WERKE Airplanes
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration Federal Register Volume 80, Issue 91 (May 12, 2015)
Federal Aviation Administration
Federal Register Volume 80, Issue 91 (May 12, 2015)
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| FR Document | 2015-10071 |
[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 91 (Tuesday, May 12, 2015)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 27072-27074] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2015-10071] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2015-0415; Directorate Identifier 2015-CE-001-AD; Amendment 39-18152; AD 2015-09-06] RIN 2120-AA64 Airworthiness Directives; GROB-WERKE Airplanes AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of Transportation (DOT). ACTION: Final rule. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: We are superseding Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2014-26-04 for certain GROB-WERKE Models G115EG and G120A airplanes. This AD results from mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) issued 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 a defective starter solenoid. We are issuing this AD to require actions to address the unsafe condition on these products. DATES: This AD is effective June 16, 2015. The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of certain publications listed in the AD as of June 16, 2015. The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of certain other publications listed in this AD as of February 9, 2015 (80 FR 155, January 5, 2015). ADDRESSES: 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, U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590. For service information identified in 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">productsupport@grob-aircraft.com; Internet: grob-aircraft.com. 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-2015-0415. 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: Discussion We issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR part 39 to add an AD that would apply to certain GROB-WERKE Models G115EG and G120A airplanes. That NPRM was published in the Federal Register on February 26, 2015 (80 FR 10423), and proposed to supersede AD 2014-26-04, Amendment 39-18055 (80 FR 155, January 5, 2015). The NPRM proposed to correct an unsafe condition for the specified products and was based on mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) originated by an aviation authority of another country. 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. [[Page 27073]] 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/#!documentDetail;D=FAA-2015-0415-0002. Comments We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing this AD. We received no comments on the NPRM (80 FR 10423, February 26, 2015) or on the determination of the cost to the public. Conclusion We reviewed the relevant data and determined that air safety and the public interest require adopting the AD as proposed except for minor editorial changes. We have determined that these minor changes:Are consistent with the intent that was proposed in the NPRM (80 FR 10423, February 26, 2015) for correcting the unsafe condition; and Do not add any additional burden upon the public than was already proposed in the NPRM (80 FR 10423, February 26, 2015). Relevant Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51 We reviewed 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; and GROB Aircraft Service Bulletin No. MSB1121-144/3, dated February 20, 2015. The service information describes procedures for inspecting the starter solenoid, replacing damaged starters, and installing a starter relay. This information is reasonably available at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2015-0415, or you may see ADDRESSES for other ways to access this service information. Costs of Compliance We estimate that this AD will affect 6 products of U.S. registry. We also estimate that it will take about 4 work-hours per product to comply with the basic starter inspection requirement of this AD. The average labor rate is $85 per work-hour. Based on these figures, we estimate the cost of this inspection on U.S. operators to be $2,040, or $340 per product. In addition, we estimate that any necessary starter replacements will 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 will take about 20 work-hours per product to comply with the starter relay installation requirement of this 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 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 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. 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 the NPRM, 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. 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] 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: 2015-09-06 GROB-WERKE: Amendment 39-18152; Docket No. FAA-2015-0415; Directorate Identifier 2015-CE-001-AD. [[Page 27074]] (a) Effective Date This airworthiness directive (AD) becomes effective June 16, 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. The MCAI describes the unsafe condition as a defective starter solenoid. 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, Amendment 39-18055 (80 FR 155, January 5, 2015), 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; 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; 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 June 16, 2015 (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 20, 2015, as applicable. (g) Credit for Actions Done in Accordance With Previous Service Information Actions done before June 16, 2015 (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. (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/#!documentDetail;D=FAA-2015-0415-0002. (j) 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. (3) The following service information was approved for IBR on June 16, 2015. (i) GROB Aircraft Service Bulletin No. MSB1078-196/1, dated December 1, 2014. (ii) GROB Aircraft Service Bulletin No. MSB1121-144/3, dated February 20, 2015. (4) The following service information was approved for IBR on February 9, 2015 (80 FR 155, January 5, 2015). (i) GROB Aircraft Service Bulletin No. MSB1078-196, dated July 14, 2014. (ii) GROB Aircraft Service Bulletin No. MSB1121-144, dated July 14, 2014. (5) For GROB Aircraft AG service information identified in 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">productsupport@grob-aircraft.com; Internet: grob-aircraft.com. (6) You may view this 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- 2015-0415. (7) 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 April 23, 2015. Earl Lawrence, Manager, Small Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2015-10071 Filed 5-11-15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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9, in accordance with the Accomplishment (i) Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 767– The Director of the Federal Register
Instructions of Boeing Service Bulletin 767– 27A0183, dated May 9, 2002. approved the incorporation by reference
27A0183, Revision 2, dated September 25, (ii) Reserved. of certain other publications listed in
2014, terminates the inspection requirements (5) For service information identified in
this AD as of February 9, 2015 (80 FR
of paragraphs (g), (h), (j), and (k) of this AD. this AD, contact Boeing Commercial
Airplanes, Attention: Data & Services 155, January 5, 2015).
(n) Credit for Previous Actions Management, P.O. Box 3707, MC 2H–65, ADDRESSES: You may examine the AD
This paragraph provides credit for the Seattle, WA 98124–2207; telephone 206– docket on the Internet at http://
actions specified in paragraphs (g), (h), (i), 544–5000, extension 1; fax 206–766–5680; www.regulations.gov by searching for
and (m) of this AD, if those actions were Internet https://www.myboeingfleet.com.
performed before the effective date of this AD (6) You may view this service information
and locating Docket No. FAA–2015–
using Boeing Service Bulletin 767–27A0183, at FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 0415; or in person at the Docket
Revision 1, dated April 4, 2014, which is not Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For Management Facility, U.S. Department
incorporated by reference in this AD. information on the availability of this of Transportation, Docket Operations,
material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221. M–30, West Building Ground Floor,
(o) Alternative Methods of Compliance (7) You may view this service information Room W12–140, 1200 New Jersey
(AMOCs) that is incorporated by reference at the Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590.
(1) The Manager, Seattle Aircraft National Archives and Records
Certification Office (ACO), FAA, has the Administration (NARA). For information on For service information identified in
authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if the availability of this material at NARA, call this AD, contact Grob Aircraft AG,
requested using the procedures found in 14 202–741–6030, or go to: http:// Customer Service, Lettenbachstrasse 9,
CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr- D–86874 Tussenhausen-Mattsies,
send your request to your principal inspector locations.html. Germany, telephone: + 49 (0) 8268–998–
or local Flight Standards District Office, as 105; fax: + 49 (0) 8268–998–200; email:
Issued in Renton, Washington, on April 29,
appropriate. If sending information directly productsupport@grob-aircraft.com;
2015.
to the manager of the ACO, send it to the Internet: grob-aircraft.com. You may
attention of the person identified in Jeffrey E. Duven,
Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, view this referenced service information
paragraph (p)(1) of this AD. Information may
be emailed to: 9-ANM-Seattle-ACO-AMOC- Aircraft Certification Service. at the FAA, Small Airplane Directorate,
Requests@faa.gov. [FR Doc. 2015–11137 Filed 5–11–15; 8:45 am]
901 Locust, Kansas City, Missouri
(2) Before using any approved AMOC, 64106. For information on the
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notify your appropriate principal inspector, availability of this material at the FAA,
or lacking a principal inspector, the manager call (816) 329–4148. It is also available
of the local flight standards district office/ on the Internet at http://
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
certificate holding district office. www.regulations.gov by searching for
(3) An AMOC that provides an acceptable and locating Docket No. FAA–2015–
Federal Aviation Administration
level of safety may be used for any repair
0415.
required by this AD if it is approved by the
Boeing Commercial Airplanes Organization 14 CFR Part 39
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Karl
Designation Authorization (ODA) that has [Docket No. FAA–2015–0415; Directorate Schletzbaum, Aerospace Engineer, FAA,
been authorized by the Manager, Seattle Identifier 2015–CE–001–AD; Amendment
ACO, to make those findings. For a repair
Small Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust,
39–18152; AD 2015–09–06] Room 301, Kansas City, Missouri 64106;
method to be approved, the repair must meet
the certification basis of the airplane and the RIN 2120–AA64 telephone: (816) 329–4123; fax: (816)
approval must specifically refer to this AD. 329–4090; email: karl.schletzbaum@
Airworthiness Directives; GROB– faa.gov.
(p) Related Information
WERKE Airplanes
(1) For more information about this AD, SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
contact Berhane Alazar, Aerospace Engineer, AGENCY: Federal Aviation
Airframe Branch, ANM–120S, FAA, Seattle Discussion
Administration (FAA), Department of
Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), 1601 Lind Transportation (DOT). We issued a notice of proposed
Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057–3356;
phone: 425–917–6577; fax: 425–917–6590; ACTION: Final rule. rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
email: berhane.alazar@faa.gov. part 39 to add an AD that would apply
(2) Service information identified in this SUMMARY: We are superseding to certain GROB–WERKE Models
AD that is not incorporated by reference is Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2014–26– G115EG and G120A airplanes. That
available at the addresses specified in 04 for certain GROB–WERKE Models NPRM was published in the Federal
paragraphs (q)(5) and (q)(6) of this AD. G115EG and G120A airplanes. This AD Register on February 26, 2015 (80 FR
results from mandatory continuing 10423), and proposed to supersede AD
(q) Material Incorporated by Reference
airworthiness information (MCAI) 2014–26–04, Amendment 39–18055 (80
(1) The Director of the Federal Register issued by an aviation authority of
approved the incorporation by reference
FR 155, January 5, 2015).
another country to identify and correct The NPRM proposed to correct an
(IBR) of the service information listed in this
paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR an unsafe condition on an aviation unsafe condition for the specified
part 51. product. The MCAI describes the unsafe products and was based on mandatory
(2) You must use this service information condition as a defective starter solenoid. continuing airworthiness information
as applicable to do the actions required by We are issuing this AD to require (MCAI) originated by an aviation
this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise. actions to address the unsafe condition authority of another country. The MCAI
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(3) The following service information was on these products.
approved for IBR on May 27, 2015. states:
DATES: This AD is effective June 16,
(i) Boeing Service Bulletin 767–27A0183, An operator of a G 115E aeroplane
Revision 2, dated September 25, 2014. 2015. experienced a total loss of electrical power in
(ii) Reserved. The Director of the Federal Register flight. The investigation found that a
(4) The following service information was approved the incorporation by reference defective starter solenoid had caused an
approved for IBR on May 11, 2004, (69 FR of certain publications listed in the AD internal short circuit which resulted in
17911, April 6, 2004). as of June 16, 2015. breakdown of the system voltage.
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This condition, if not detected and information describes procedures for Regulatory Findings
corrected, could result in reduced control of inspecting the starter solenoid,
the aeroplane. We determined that this AD will not
replacing damaged starters, and have federalism implications under
To address this potential unsafe condition,
installing a starter relay. This Executive Order 13132. This AD will
GROB Aircraft AG issued Mandatory Service
Bulletin (MSB) MSB1078–196 for G 115 information is reasonably available at not have a substantial direct effect on
aeroplanes and MSB 1121–144 for G 120 http://www.regulations.gov by searching the States, on the relationship between
aeroplanes to provide instructions for for and locating Docket No. FAA–2015– the national government and the States,
inspection and corrective action. 0415, or you may see ADDRESSES for or on the distribution of power and
Consequently, EASA issued AD 2014–0212 other ways to access this service responsibilities among the various
to require a one-time inspection of the starter information.
solenoid and, depending on findings,
levels of government.
replacement of the starter. In addition, for G Costs of Compliance For the reasons discussed above, I
115E aeroplanes, installation of a placard was certify this AD:
required. We estimate that this AD will affect 6 (1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory
More recently, GROB Aircraft AG products of U.S. registry. We also action’’ under Executive Order 12866,
developed a modification to avoid loss of estimate that it will take about 4 work- (2) Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under
electrical power in case of electrical shortage hours per product to comply with the the DOT Regulatory Policies and
in the starter solenoid, which was published basic starter inspection requirement of Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26,
in revised GROB MSB1078–196/1 and 1979),
this AD. The average labor rate is $85
MSB1121–144/1. (3) Will not affect intrastate aviation
Prompted by this development, EASA per work-hour.
in Alaska, and
issued AD 2015–0010, retaining the Based on these figures, we estimate (4) Will not have a significant
requirements of EASA AD 2014–0212, which the cost of this inspection on U.S. economic impact, positive or negative,
was superseded, and required installation of operators to be $2,040, or $340 per
a starter relay.
on a substantial number of small entities
product. under the criteria of the Regulatory
Since that AD was issued, operator
comments have indicated the existence of a In addition, we estimate that any Flexibility Act.
logistical problem, resulting in the necessary starter replacements will take Examining the AD Docket
unnecessary grounding of aeroplanes. about 4 work-hours and require parts
For the reason described above, this AD is costing $600, for a cost of $940 per You may examine the AD docket on
revised to amend paragraph (3), extending product. We have no way of the Internet at http://
the compliance time for modification. determining the number of products www.regulations.gov by searching for
You may examine the MCAI on the that may need this replacement. and locating Docket No. FAA–2015–
Internet at http://www.regulations.gov/ 0415; or in person at the Docket
We also estimate that it will take Management Facility between 9 a.m.
#!documentDetail;D=FAA-2015-0415- about 20 work-hours per product to
0002. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,
comply with the starter relay except Federal holidays. The AD docket
Comments installation requirement of this AD. The contains the NPRM, the regulatory
average labor rate is $85 per work-hour. evaluation, any comments received, and
We gave the public the opportunity to
Required parts would cost about $1,000 other information. The street address for
participate in developing this AD. We
per product. the Docket Office (telephone (800) 647–
received no comments on the NPRM (80
FR 10423, February 26, 2015) or on the Based on these figures, we estimate 5527) is in the ADDRESSES section.
determination of the cost to the public. the cost of this proposed installation on Comments will be available in the AD
U.S. operators to be $16,200, or $2,700 docket shortly after receipt.
Conclusion per product.
We reviewed the relevant data and List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
determined that air safety and the Authority for This Rulemaking Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation
public interest require adopting the AD Title 49 of the United States Code safety, Incorporation by reference,
as proposed except for minor editorial specifies the FAA’s authority to issue Safety.
changes. We have determined that these rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, Adoption of the Amendment
minor changes: section 106, describes the authority of
• Are consistent with the intent that the FAA Administrator. ‘‘Subtitle VII:
Accordingly, under the authority
was proposed in the NPRM (80 FR delegated to me by the Administrator,
Aviation Programs,’’ describes in more the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as
10423, February 26, 2015) for correcting detail the scope of the Agency’s
the unsafe condition; and follows:
authority.
• Do not add any additional burden
upon the public than was already We are issuing this rulemaking under PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
proposed in the NPRM (80 FR 10423, the authority described in ‘‘Subtitle VII, DIRECTIVES
February 26, 2015). Part A, Subpart III, section 44701:
General requirements.’’ Under that ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39
Relevant Service Information Under 1 section, Congress charges the FAA with continues to read as follows:
CFR Part 51 promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
We reviewed GROB Aircraft Service air commerce by prescribing regulations
Bulletin No. MSB1078–196, dated July for practices, methods, and procedures § 39.13 [Amended]
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14, 2014; GROB Aircraft Service the Administrator finds necessary for ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by
Bulletin No. MSB1078–196/1, dated safety in air commerce. This regulation removing Amendment 39–18055 (80 FR
December 1, 2014; GROB Aircraft is within the scope of that authority 155, January 5, 2015) and adding the
Service Bulletin No. MSB1121–144, because it addresses an unsafe condition following new AD:
dated July 14, 2014; and GROB Aircraft that is likely to exist or develop on 2015–09–06 GROB–WERKE: Amendment
Service Bulletin No. MSB1121–144/3, products identified in this rulemaking 39–18152; Docket No. FAA–2015–0415;
dated February 20, 2015. The service action. Directorate Identifier 2015–CE–001–AD.
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(a) Effective Date (g) Credit for Actions Done in Accordance Mattsies, Germany, telephone: + 49 (0) 8268–
This airworthiness directive (AD) becomes With Previous Service Information 998–105; fax: + 49 (0) 8268–998–200; email:
effective June 16, 2015. Actions done before June 16, 2015 (the productsupport@grob-aircraft.com; Internet:
effective date of this AD) following the grob-aircraft.com.
(b) Affected ADs Accomplishment Instructions specified in (6) You may view this service information
This AD supersedes AD 2014–26–04, GROB Aircraft Service Bulletin No. at the FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, 901
Amendment 39–18055 (80 FR 155, January 5, MSB1121–144/1, dated January 12, 2015; or Locust, Kansas City, Missouri 64106. For
2015) (‘‘AD 2014–26–04’’). GROB Aircraft Service Bulletin No. information on the availability of this
MSB1121–144/2, dated February 5, 2015, as material at the FAA, call 816–329–4148. It is
(c) Applicability applicable, are considered acceptable for also available on the Internet at http://
This AD applies to GROB–WERKE Model compliance with the corresponding actions www.regulations.gov by searching for and
G115EG airplanes, all serial numbers through specified in paragraphs (f)(1) through (f)(2) of locating Docket No. FAA–2015–0415.
82323/E, and Model G120A airplanes, all this AD. (7) You may view this service information
serial numbers through 85063, certificated in that is incorporated by reference at the
(h) Other FAA AD Provisions National Archives and Records
any category.
The following provisions also apply to this Administration (NARA). For information on
(d) Subject AD: the availability of this material at NARA, call
Air Transport Association of America (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance 202–741–6030, or go to: http://
(ATA) Code 80: Starting. (AMOCs): The Manager, Standards Office, www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-
FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs locations.html.
(e) Reason for this AD, if requested using the procedures Issued in Kansas City, Missouri, on April
This AD was prompted by mandatory found in 14 CFR 39.19. Send information to 23, 2015.
continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) ATTN: Karl Schletzbaum, Aerospace
Engineer, FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, Earl Lawrence,
originated by an aviation authority of another
901 Locust, Room 301, Kansas City, Missouri Manager, Small Airplane Directorate, Aircraft
country to identify and correct an unsafe
64106; telephone: (816) 329–4146; fax: (816) Certification Service.
condition on an aviation product. The MCAI
describes the unsafe condition as a defective 329–4090; email: karl.schletzbaum@faa.gov. [FR Doc. 2015–10071 Filed 5–11–15; 8:45 am]
starter solenoid. We are issuing this AD to Before using any approved AMOC on any BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
detect and correct defective starter solenoids, airplane to which the AMOC applies, notify
which could cause an internal short circuit your appropriate principal inspector (PI) in
and could result in reduced control. We are the FAA Flight Standards District Office
(FSDO), or lacking a PI, your local FSDO.
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
superseding AD 2014–26–04, Amendment
(2) Airworthy Product: For any requirement
39–18055 (80 FR 155, January 5, 2015),
in this AD to obtain corrective actions from
Federal Aviation Administration
requiring installation of a starter relay that
a manufacturer or other source, use these
will prevent loss of electrical power in case 14 CFR Part 39
actions if they are FAA-approved. Corrective
of electrical shortage in the starter solenoid.
actions are considered FAA-approved if they [Docket No. FAA–2014–0429; Directorate
(f) Actions and Compliance are approved by the State of Design Authority Identifier 2014–NM–039–AD; Amendment
Unless already done, do the actions in (or their delegated agent). You are required 39–18151; AD 2015–09–05]
paragraphs (f)(1) through (f)(3) of this AD: to assure the product is airworthy before it
is returned to service. RIN 2120–AA64
(1) Within the next 30 days after February
9, 2015 (the effective date retained from AD (i) Related Information Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing
2014–26–04), inspect the starter following Refer to MCAI European Aviation Safety
Part A of the Accomplishment Instructions in Company Airplanes
Agency (EASA) AD No. 2015–0010R1, dated
GROB Aircraft Service Bulletin No. February 4, 2015, for related information. AGENCY: Federal Aviation
MSB1078–196, dated July 14, 2014; GROB You may examine the MCAI on the Internet Administration (FAA), DOT.
Aircraft Service Bulletin No. MSB1078–196/ at http://www.regulations.gov/
1, dated December 1, 2014; GROB Aircraft ACTION: Final rule.
#!documentDetail;D=FAA-2015-0415-0002.
Service Bulletin No. MSB1121–144, dated
(j) Material Incorporated by Reference
SUMMARY: We are adopting a new
July 14, 2014; or GROB Aircraft Service
Bulletin No. MSB1121–144/3, dated February airworthiness directive (AD) for certain
(1) The Director of the Federal Register The Boeing Company Model 747–400
20, 2015, as applicable. approved the incorporation by reference
(2) If any damage is found on the starter (IBR) of the service information listed in this
and 747–400F series airplanes. This AD
during the inspection required in paragraph paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR was prompted by reports of cracking in
(f)(1) of this AD, before further flight, replace part 51. the main equipment center (MEC) drip
the starter with a serviceable part. Do the (2) You must use this service information shield and exhaust plenum. This AD
replacement following Part A of the as applicable to do the actions required by requires installing a fiberglass
Accomplishment Instructions in GROB this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise. reinforcing overcoat on the MEC drip
Aircraft Service Bulletin No. MSB1078–196, (3) The following service information was shield. We are issuing this AD to
dated July 14, 2014; GROB Aircraft Service approved for IBR on June 16, 2015. prevent water penetration into the MEC,
Bulletin No. MSB1078–196/1, dated (i) GROB Aircraft Service Bulletin No.
December 1, 2014; GROB Aircraft Service which could result in an electrical short
MSB1078–196/1, dated December 1, 2014.
Bulletin No. MSB1121–144, dated July 14, (ii) GROB Aircraft Service Bulletin No.
and potential loss of several functions
2014; or GROB Aircraft Service Bulletin No. MSB1121–144/3, dated February 20, 2015. essential for safe flight.
MSB1121–144/3, dated February 20, 2015, as (4) The following service information was DATES: This AD is effective June 16,
applicable. approved for IBR on February 9, 2015 (80 FR 2015.
(3) Within the next 100 hours time-in- 155, January 5, 2015). The Director of the Federal Register
mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with RULES
service after June 16, 2015 (the effective date (i) GROB Aircraft Service Bulletin No. approved the incorporation by reference
of this AD), install a starter relay following MSB1078–196, dated July 14, 2014. of a certain publication listed in this AD
Part B of the Accomplishment Instructions in (ii) GROB Aircraft Service Bulletin No. as of June 16, 2015.
GROB Aircraft Service Bulletin No. MSB1121–144, dated July 14, 2014.
MSB1078–196/1, dated December 1, 2014, or (5) For GROB Aircraft AG service ADDRESSES: For service information
GROB Aircraft Service Bulletin No. information identified in this AD, contact identified in this AD, contact Boeing
MSB1121–144/3, dated February 20, 2015, as Grob Aircraft AG, Customer Service, Commercial Airplanes, Attention: Data
applicable. Lettenbachstrasse 9, D–86874 Tussenhausen- & Services Management, P.O. Box 3707,
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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. | |
| Dates | This AD is effective June 16, 2015. | |
| 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] | |
| FR Citation | 80 FR 27072 | |
| RIN Number | 2120-AA64 | |
| CFR Associated | Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety |
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