80 FR 46206 - Airworthiness Directives; Schempp-Hirth Flugzeugbau GmbH Sailplanes

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration

Federal Register Volume 80, Issue 149 (August 4, 2015)

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FR Document		2015-18955
We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for Schempp-Hirth Flugzeugbau GmbH Models Duo Discus and Duo Discus T powered 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 excessive load on the air brake system. 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-2015-3224; Directorate Identifier 2015-CE-026-AD]
RIN 2120-AA64


Airworthiness Directives; Schempp-Hirth Flugzeugbau GmbH 
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 
Schempp-Hirth Flugzeugbau GmbH Models Duo Discus and Duo Discus T 
powered 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 excessive 
load on the air brake system. 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 September 18, 
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 
Schempp-Hirth Flugzeugbau GmbH, Krebenstrasse 25, 73230 Kirchheim/Teck, 
Germany; telephone: +49 7021 7298-0; fax: +49 7021 7298-199; email: 
hirth.com">[email protected]hirth.com; Internet: http://www.schempp-hirth.com. 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.

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-
3224; 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-2015-3224; 
Directorate Identifier 2015-CE-026-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. 2015-0139R1, dated July 15, 2015 (referred to after this as ``the 
MCAI''), to correct an unsafe condition for the specified products. The 
MCAI states:

    Operational experience shows that application of an excessive 
load on the air brake system may induce damage to the drive funnels 
in the fuselage and to the air brake bellcrank at the root rips of 
the wing.
    This condition, if not detected and corrected, could lead to an 
uncontrolled actuation of the air brakes (symmetric and asymmetric), 
possibly resulting in reduced control of the (powered) sailplane.
    To address this potential unsafe condition, Schempp-Hirth 
Flugzeugbau GmbH issued Technical Note (TN) 380-2, 396-17, 868-22 
and 890-14 (published as a single document) to provide inspection 
instructions.
    Consequently EASA issued AD 2015-0139 to require to repetitive 
inspections of the air brake bellcrank, the air brake drive funnels 
and the airbrake control system, and replacement of damaged parts.
    Since that AD was issued, it was found that the drawing number 
of the reinforced air brake drive funnel was incorrectly stated in 
the original issue of the Schempp-Hirth TN. The wrongly referred 
drawing S14FB703 refers to an existing part, different from air 
brake drive funnel and cannot be installed as a replacement part for 
air brake drive funnel. Consequently, Schempp-Hirth Flugzeugbau GmbH 
issued Revision 1 of TN 380-2, 396-17, 868-22 and 890-14, hearafter 
referenced to as `the revised TN' in this AD.
    For the reasons described above, this AD is revised to require 
using the revised TN.

You may examine the MCAI on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov 
by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2015-3224.

Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51

    Schempp-Hirth Flugzeugbau GmbH has issued Technical Note No. 380-2/
396-17/868-22/890-14, Revision 1, issued July 13, 2015 (published as a 
single document), and Working instruction for Technical Note No. 380-2/
396-17/868-22/890-14, Ausgabe (English translation: Issue) 1, Datum 
(English translation: Dated) May 11, 2015. The service information 
describes

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procedures for inspecting and replacing the airbrake bell crank and the 
airbrake drive funnels and inspecting the airbrake control system for 
proper clearance and making necessary adjustments. This service 
information is reasonably available because the interested parties have 
access to it through their normal course 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 31 products of U.S. 
registry. We also estimate that it would take about 2 work-hours per 
product to comply with the basic inspection requirements of this 
proposed AD. The average labor rate is $85 per work-hour.
    Based on these figures, we estimate the cost of the proposed AD on 
U.S. operators to be $5,270, or $170 per product.
    We estimate that it would take about 4 work-hours per product to 
comply with the airbrake bell crank replacement requirement of this 
proposed AD. The average labor rate is $85 per work-hour. Required 
parts would cost about $500 per product.
    Based on these figures, we estimate the cost of the proposed AD on 
U.S. operators to be $26,040, or $840 per product.
    We estimate that it would take about 4 work-hours per product to 
comply with the airbrake drive funnel replacement requirement of this 
proposed AD. The average labor rate is $85 per work-hour. Required 
parts would cost about $500 per product.
    Based on these figures, we estimate the cost of the proposed AD on 
U.S. operators to be $26,040, or $840 per product
    In addition, we estimate that any necessary follow-on actions to 
make any necessary adjustments to the airbrake control system would 
take about 2 work-hours for a cost of $170 per product. We have no way 
of determining the number of products that 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 proposed AD would not have federalism 
implications under Executive Order 13132. This proposed AD would not 
have a substantial direct effect on the States, on the relationship 
between the national Government and the States, or on the distribution 
of power and responsibilities among the various levels of government.
    For the reasons discussed above, I certify this proposed 
regulation:
    (1) Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive 
Order 12866,
    (2) Is not a ``significant rule'' under the DOT Regulatory Policies 
and Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979),
    (3) Will not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska, and
    (4) Will not have a significant economic impact, positive or 
negative, on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria 
of the Regulatory Flexibility Act.

List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39

    Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by 
reference, Safety.

The Proposed Amendment

    Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the 
Administrator, the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part 39 as follows:

PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES

0
1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows:

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


Sec.  39.13  [Amended]

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

Schempp-Hirth Flugzeugbau GmbH: Docket No. FAA-2015-3224; 
Directorate Identifier 2015-CE-026-AD.

(a) Comments Due Date

    We must receive comments by September 18, 2015.

(b) Affected ADs

    None.

(c) Applicability

    This AD applies to Schempp-Hirth Flugzeugbau GmbH Model Duo 
Discus powered sailplane, serial numbers 1 through 639, and Model 
Duo Discus T powered sailplanes, serial numbers 1 through 110 and 
112 through 247, 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 excessive load 
on the air brake system. We are issuing this AD to prevent 
uncontrolled actuation of the air brakes (symmetric or asymmetric), 
which could result in reduced control.

 (f) Actions and Compliance

    Unless already done, do the actions in paragraph (f)(1) through 
(f)(5) of this AD.
    (1) Within 40 days after the effective date of this AD and 
repetitively thereafter at intervals not to exceed 100 hours time-
in-service until the terminating replacement action required in 
paragraphs (f)(2) and (f)(3) of this AD (as applicable) is done, 
inspect the airbrake bell crank, the airbrake drive funnels, and the 
airbrake control system.
    (i) Inspect the airbrake bell crank and the airbrake drive 
funnels for cracks and damage following Action 1 in Schempp-Hirth 
Flugzeugbau GmbH Technical Note No. 380-2/396-17/868-22/890-14, 
Revision 1, issued July 13, 2015 (published as a single document).
    (ii) Inspect the airbrake control system for proper clearance 
following Paragraph 2.d. of Schempp-Hirth Flugzeugbau GmbH Working 
instruction for Technical Note No. 380-2/396-17/868-22/890-14, 
Ausgabe (English translation: issue) 1, Datum (English translation: 
dated) May 11, 2015.
    (2) If cracks or damage is found on the airbrake bell cranks or 
the airbrake drive funnels during any inspection required in 
paragraph (f)(1) of this AD, before further flight, replace each 
cracked or damaged part

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with a reinforced part. Installing a reinforced part terminates the 
repetitive inspections required in paragraph (f)(1) of this AD for 
that part.
    (i) For replacement of the airbrake bell cranks, follow Picture 
2: Reinforced version of airbrake bell crank according to HS 11-
50.016, Revision a or later, in Schempp-Hirth Flugzeugbau GmbH 
Working instruction for Technical Note No. 380-2/396-17/868-22/890-
14, Ausgabe (English translation: issue) 1, Datum (English 
translation: dated) May 11, 2015.
    (ii) For replacement of the airbrake drive funnels, follow 
Picture 5: Airbrake drive funnel in fuselage ``Reinforcement of 
airbrake drive funnel according to drawing S14RB703, Revision a, in 
Schempp-Hirth Flugzeugbau GmbH Working instruction for Technical 
Note No. 380-2/396-17/868-22/890-14, Ausgabe (English translation: 
issue) 1, Datum (English translation: dated) May 11, 2015.
    (3) If no cracks or damage were found on the airbrake bell 
cranks or the airbrake drive funnels during any inspection required 
in paragraph (f)(1) of this AD, within 12 months after the effective 
date of this AD, replace each the airbrake bell cranks and airbrake 
drive funnels with a reinforced part. These replacements terminate 
the repetitive inspections required in paragraph (f)(1) of this AD.
    (i) For replacement of the airbrake bell cranks, follow Picture 
2: Reinforced version of airbrake bell crank according to HS 11-
50.016, Revision a or later, in Schempp-Hirth Flugzeugbau GmbH 
Working instruction for Technical Note No. 380-2/396-17/868-22/890-
14, Ausgabe (English translation: issue) 1, Datum (English 
translation: dated) May 11, 2015.
    (ii) For replacement of the airbrake drive funnels, follow 
Picture 5: Airbrake drive funnel in fuselage, ``Reinforcement of 
airbrake drive funnel according to drawing S14RB703, Revision a,'' 
in Schempp-Hirth Flugzeugbau GmbH Working instruction for Technical 
Note No. 380-2/396-17/868-22/890-14, Ausgabe (English translation: 
issue) 1, Datum (English translation: dated) May 11, 2015.
    (4) If the airbrake control system is found to not have proper 
clearance during the inspection required in paragraph (f)(1) of this 
AD, before further flight, make all necessary corrective adjustments 
following Paragraph 2.d. of Schempp-Hirth Flugzeugbau GmbH Working 
instruction for Technical Note No. 380-2/396-17/868-22/890-14, 
Ausgabe (English translation: issue) 1, Datum (English translation: 
dated) May 11, 2015.
    (5) As of the effective date of this AD, only install an 
airbrake bell crank or an airbrake drive funnel that corresponds to 
Picture 2: Reinforced version of airbrake bell crank according to HS 
11-50.016, Revision a or later, and Picture 5: Airbrake drive funnel 
in fuselage, ``Reinforcement of airbrake drive funnel according to 
drawing S14RB703, Revision a,'' in Schempp-Hirth Flugzeugbau GmbH 
Working instruction for Technical Note No. 380-2/396-17/868-22/890-
14, Ausgabe (English translation: issue) 1, Datum (English 
translation: dated) May 11, 2015, as applicable.

(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 
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.

(h) Related Information

    Refer to MCAI European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD No. 
2015-0139R1, dated July 15, 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-2015-3224. For service 
information related to this AD, contact Schempp-Hirth Flugzeugbau 
GmbH, Krebenstrasse 25, 73230 Kirchheim/Teck, Germany; telephone: 
+49 7021 7298-0; fax: +49 7021 7298-199; email: hirth.com">[email protected]hirth.com; Internet: http://www.schempp-hirth.com. 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 July 28, 2015.
Pat Mullen,
Acting Manager, Small Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification 
Service.

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contains notices to the public of the proposed except Federal holidays. post a report summarizing each
issuance of rules and regulations. The For service information identified in substantive verbal contact we receive
purpose of these notices is to give interested this proposed AD, contact Schempp- about this proposed AD.
persons an opportunity to participate in the Hirth Flugzeugbau GmbH, Krebenstrasse
rule making prior to the adoption of the final
25, 73230 Kirchheim/Teck, Germany; Discussion
rules.
telephone: +49 7021 7298–0; fax: +49 The European Aviation Safety Agency
7021 7298–199; email: info@schempp- (EASA), which is the Technical Agent
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION hirth.com; Internet: http:// for the Member States of the European
www.schempp-hirth.com. You may Community, has issued AD No. 2015–
Federal Aviation Administration review this referenced service 0139R1, dated July 15, 2015 (referred to
information at the FAA, Small Airplane after this as ‘‘the MCAI’’), to correct an
14 CFR Part 39 Directorate, 901 Locust, Kansas City, unsafe condition for the specified
Missouri 64106. For information on the products. The MCAI states:
[Docket No. FAA–2015–3224; Directorate
availability of this material at the FAA, Operational experience shows that
Identifier 2015–CE–026–AD]
call (816) 329–4148. application of an excessive load on the air
RIN 2120–AA64 brake system may induce damage to the drive
Examining the AD Docket funnels in the fuselage and to the air brake
Airworthiness Directives; Schempp- You may examine the AD docket on bellcrank at the root rips of the wing.
Hirth Flugzeugbau GmbH Sailplanes the Internet at http:// This condition, if not detected and
www.regulations.gov by searching for corrected, could lead to an uncontrolled
AGENCY: Federal Aviation actuation of the air brakes (symmetric and
and locating Docket No. FAA–2015–
Administration (FAA), Department of asymmetric), possibly resulting in reduced
3224; or in person at the Docket
Transportation (DOT). control of the (powered) sailplane.
Management Facility between 9 a.m. To address this potential unsafe condition,
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, Schempp-Hirth Flugzeugbau GmbH issued
(NPRM). except Federal holidays. The AD docket Technical Note (TN) 380–2, 396–17, 868–22
SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new contains this proposed AD, the and 890–14 (published as a single document)
airworthiness directive (AD) for regulatory evaluation, any comments to provide inspection instructions.
received, and other information. The Consequently EASA issued AD 2015–0139
Schempp-Hirth Flugzeugbau GmbH to require to repetitive inspections of the air
Models Duo Discus and Duo Discus T street address for the Docket Office
(telephone (800) 647–5527) is in the brake bellcrank, the air brake drive funnels
powered sailplanes. This proposed AD and the airbrake control system, and
ADDRESSES section. Comments will be
results from mandatory continuing replacement of damaged parts.
airworthiness information (MCAI) available in the AD docket shortly after Since that AD was issued, it was found that
originated by an aviation authority of receipt. the drawing number of the reinforced air
another country to identify and correct FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jim brake drive funnel was incorrectly stated in
an unsafe condition on an aviation Rutherford, Aerospace Engineer, FAA, the original issue of the Schempp-Hirth TN.
Small Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust, The wrongly referred drawing S14FB703
product. The MCAI describes the unsafe refers to an existing part, different from air
condition as excessive load on the air Room 301, Kansas City, Missouri 64106;
telephone: (816) 329–4165; fax: (816) brake drive funnel and cannot be installed as
brake system. We are issuing this a replacement part for air brake drive funnel.
proposed AD to require actions to 329–4090; email: jim.rutherford@ Consequently, Schempp-Hirth Flugzeugbau
address the unsafe condition on these faa.gov. GmbH issued Revision 1 of TN 380–2, 396–
products. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 17, 868–22 and 890–14, hearafter referenced
to as ‘the revised TN’ in this AD.
DATES: We must receive comments on Comments Invited For the reasons described above, this AD
this proposed AD by September 18, is revised to require using the revised TN.
We invite you to send any written
2015.
relevant data, views, or arguments about You may examine the MCAI on the
ADDRESSES: You may send comments by this proposed AD. Send your comments Internet at http://www.regulations.gov
any of the following methods: to an address listed under the by searching for and locating Docket No.
• Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to ADDRESSES section. Include ‘‘Docket No. FAA–2015–3224.
http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the FAA–2015–3224; Directorate Identifier
instructions for submitting comments. 2015–CE–026–AD’’ at the beginning of Related Service Information Under 1
• Fax: (202) 493–2251. your comments. We specifically invite CFR Part 51
• Mail: U.S. Department of comments on the overall regulatory, Schempp-Hirth Flugzeugbau GmbH
Transportation, Docket Operations, M– economic, environmental, and energy has issued Technical Note No. 380–2/
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30, West Building Ground Floor, Room aspects of this proposed AD. We will 396–17/868–22/890–14, Revision 1,
W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., consider all comments received by the issued July 13, 2015 (published as a
Washington, DC 20590. closing date and may amend this single document), and Working
• Hand Delivery: U.S. Department of proposed AD because of those instruction for Technical Note No. 380–
Transportation, Docket Operations, M– comments. 2/396–17/868–22/890–14, Ausgabe
30, West Building Ground Floor, Room We will post all comments we (English translation: Issue) 1, Datum
W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., receive, without change, to http:// (English translation: Dated) May 11,
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procedures for inspecting and replacing determining the number of products PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
the airbrake bell crank and the airbrake that may need these actions. DIRECTIVES
drive funnels and inspecting the
airbrake control system for proper Authority for This Rulemaking ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39
clearance and making necessary continues to read as follows:
Title 49 of the United States Code
adjustments. This service information is specifies the FAA’s authority to issue Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
reasonably available because the rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I,
interested parties have access to it § 39.13 [Amended]
section 106, describes the authority of
through their normal course of business the FAA Administrator. ‘‘Subtitle VII: ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding
or by the means identified in the the following new AD:
Aviation Programs,’’ describes in more
ADDRESSES section of this NPRM. detail the scope of the Agency’s Schempp-Hirth Flugzeugbau GmbH: Docket
authority. No. FAA–2015–3224; Directorate
FAA’s Determination and Requirements
Identifier 2015–CE–026–AD.
of the Proposed AD We are issuing this rulemaking under
the authority described in ‘‘Subtitle VII, (a) Comments Due Date
This product has been approved by
the aviation authority of another Part A, Subpart III, section 44701: We must receive comments by September
country, and is approved for operation General requirements.’’ Under that 18, 2015.
in the United States. Pursuant to our section, Congress charges the FAA with (b) Affected ADs
bilateral agreement with this State of promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in None.
Design Authority, they have notified us air commerce by prescribing regulations
of the unsafe condition described in the for practices, methods, and procedures (c) Applicability
MCAI and service information the Administrator finds necessary for This AD applies to Schempp-Hirth
referenced above. We are proposing this safety in air commerce. This regulation Flugzeugbau GmbH Model Duo Discus
AD because we evaluated all is within the scope of that authority powered sailplane, serial numbers 1 through
because it addresses an unsafe condition 639, and Model Duo Discus T powered
information and determined the unsafe
that is likely to exist or develop on sailplanes, serial numbers 1 through 110 and
condition exists and is likely to exist or 112 through 247, certificated in any category.
develop on other products of the same products identified in this rulemaking
type design. action. (d) Subject
Air Transport Association of America
Costs of Compliance Regulatory Findings (ATA) Code 27: Flight Controls.
We estimate that this proposed AD We determined that this proposed AD (e) Reason
will affect 31 products of U.S. registry. would not have federalism implications
We also estimate that it would take This AD was prompted by mandatory
under Executive Order 13132. This continuing airworthiness information (MCAI)
about 2 work-hours per product to proposed AD would not have a originated by an aviation authority of another
comply with the basic inspection substantial direct effect on the States, on country to identify and correct an unsafe
requirements of this proposed AD. The the relationship between the national condition on an aviation product. The MCAI
average labor rate is $85 per work-hour. Government and the States, or on the describes the unsafe condition as excessive
Based on these figures, we estimate distribution of power and load on the air brake system. We are issuing
the cost of the proposed AD on U.S. responsibilities among the various this AD to prevent uncontrolled actuation of
operators to be $5,270, or $170 per levels of government.
the air brakes (symmetric or asymmetric),
product. which could result in reduced control.
We estimate that it would take about For the reasons discussed above, I
(f) Actions and Compliance
4 work-hours per product to comply certify this proposed regulation:
Unless already done, do the actions in
with the airbrake bell crank replacement (1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory paragraph (f)(1) through (f)(5) of this AD.
requirement of this proposed AD. The action’’ under Executive Order 12866, (1) Within 40 days after the effective date
average labor rate is $85 per work-hour. of this AD and repetitively thereafter at
(2) Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under
Required parts would cost about $500 intervals not to exceed 100 hours time-in-
the DOT Regulatory Policies and
per product. service until the terminating replacement
Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26,
Based on these figures, we estimate action required in paragraphs (f)(2) and (f)(3)
1979), of this AD (as applicable) is done, inspect the
the cost of the proposed AD on U.S.
operators to be $26,040, or $840 per (3) Will not affect intrastate aviation airbrake bell crank, the airbrake drive
product. in Alaska, and funnels, and the airbrake control system.
We estimate that it would take about (i) Inspect the airbrake bell crank and the
(4) Will not have a significant airbrake drive funnels for cracks and damage
4 work-hours per product to comply economic impact, positive or negative, following Action 1 in Schempp-Hirth
with the airbrake drive funnel on a substantial number of small entities Flugzeugbau GmbH Technical Note No. 380–
replacement requirement of this under the criteria of the Regulatory 2/396–17/868–22/890–14, Revision 1, issued
proposed AD. The average labor rate is Flexibility Act. July 13, 2015 (published as a single
$85 per work-hour. Required parts document).
would cost about $500 per product. List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 (ii) Inspect the airbrake control system for
Based on these figures, we estimate proper clearance following Paragraph 2.d. of
the cost of the proposed AD on U.S. Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation Schempp-Hirth Flugzeugbau GmbH Working
safety, Incorporation by reference,
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operators to be $26,040, or $840 per instruction for Technical Note No. 380–2/
product Safety. 396–17/868–22/890–14, Ausgabe (English
In addition, we estimate that any translation: issue) 1, Datum (English
The Proposed Amendment translation: dated) May 11, 2015.
necessary follow-on actions to make any (2) If cracks or damage is found on the
necessary adjustments to the airbrake Accordingly, under the authority airbrake bell cranks or the airbrake drive
control system would take about 2 delegated to me by the Administrator, funnels during any inspection required in
work-hours for a cost of $170 per the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part paragraph (f)(1) of this AD, before further
product. We have no way of 39 as follows: flight, replace each cracked or damaged part

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with a reinforced part. Installing a reinforced (g) Other FAA AD Provisions amended (the Act). The Act prohibits
part terminates the repetitive inspections The following provisions also apply to this discrimination on the basis of age in
required in paragraph (f)(1) of this AD for AD: programs and activities receiving federal
that part. (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance financial assistance. The Act, which
(i) For replacement of the airbrake bell (AMOCs): The Manager, Standards Office,
cranks, follow Picture 2: Reinforced version
applies to persons of all ages, permits
FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs the use of certain age distinctions and
of airbrake bell crank according to HS 11– for this AD, if requested using the procedures
50.016, Revision a or later, in Schempp-Hirth found in 14 CFR 39.19. Send information to
factors other than age that meet the
Flugzeugbau GmbH Working instruction for ATTN: Jim Rutherford, Aerospace Engineer, Act’s requirements.
Technical Note No. 380–2/396–17/868–22/ FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust, The Act and the related general,
890–14, Ausgabe (English translation: issue) Room 301, Kansas City, Missouri 64106; government-wide regulations require all
1, Datum (English translation: dated) May 11, telephone: (816) 329–4165; fax: (816) 329– agencies that extend federal financial
2015. 4090; email: jim.rutherford@faa.gov. Before assistance to issue agency-specific
(ii) For replacement of the airbrake drive using any approved AMOC on any airplane regulations implementing the Act.
funnels, follow Picture 5: Airbrake drive to which the AMOC applies, notify your
funnel in fuselage ‘‘Reinforcement of airbrake appropriate principal inspector (PI) in the
Treasury recipients have been subject to
drive funnel according to drawing S14RB703, FAA Flight Standards District Office (FSDO), the Act and the government-wide
Revision a, in Schempp-Hirth Flugzeugbau or lacking a PI, your local FSDO. regulations since their effective date in
GmbH Working instruction for Technical (2) Airworthy Product: For any requirement 1979. Accordingly, today’s proposed
Note No. 380–2/396–17/868–22/890–14, in this AD to obtain corrective actions from rule does not substantially change
Ausgabe (English translation: issue) 1, Datum a manufacturer or other source, use these Treasury recipients’ existing duty to
(English translation: dated) May 11, 2015. actions if they are FAA-approved. Corrective refrain from discrimination on the basis
(3) If no cracks or damage were found on actions are considered FAA-approved if they of age. This proposal fulfills the
the airbrake bell cranks or the airbrake drive are approved by the State of Design Authority
(or their delegated agent). You are required
obligation on Treasury to issue agency-
funnels during any inspection required in specific rules under the Act, clarifies the
paragraph (f)(1) of this AD, within 12 months to assure the product is airworthy before it
is returned to service. responsibilities of Treasury recipients
after the effective date of this AD, replace
each the airbrake bell cranks and airbrake under the Act, and describes the
(h) Related Information Treasury investigation, conciliation, and
drive funnels with a reinforced part. These
replacements terminate the repetitive Refer to MCAI European Aviation Safety enforcement procedures to ensure
inspections required in paragraph (f)(1) of Agency (EASA) AD No. 2015–0139R1, dated compliance.
this AD. July 15, 2015, for related information. You
(i) For replacement of the airbrake bell may examine the MCAI on the Internet at DATES: Written comments must be
cranks, follow Picture 2: Reinforced version http://www.regulations.gov by searching for received on or before October 5, 2015.
of airbrake bell crank according to HS 11– and locating Docket No. FAA–2015–3224.
ADDRESSES: Interested persons are
50.016, Revision a or later, in Schempp-Hirth For service information related to this AD,
contact Schempp-Hirth Flugzeugbau GmbH, invited to submit comments regarding
Flugzeugbau GmbH Working instruction for this notice of proposed rulemaking
Krebenstrasse 25, 73230 Kirchheim/Teck,
Technical Note No. 380–2/396–17/868–22/ according to the instructions below. All
Germany; telephone: +49 7021 7298–0; fax:
890–14, Ausgabe (English translation: issue)
+49 7021 7298–199; email: info@schempp- submissions must refer to the document
1, Datum (English translation: dated) May 11,
2015.
hirth.com; Internet: http://www.schempp- title. The Department encourages the
hirth.com. You may review this referenced early submission of comments.
(ii) For replacement of the airbrake drive
service information at the FAA, Small Electronic Submission of Comments:
funnels, follow Picture 5: Airbrake drive
Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust, Kansas Interested persons may submit
funnel in fuselage, ‘‘Reinforcement of
City, Missouri 64106. For information on the
airbrake drive funnel according to drawing
availability of this material at the FAA, call
comments electronically through the
S14RB703, Revision a,’’ in Schempp-Hirth
(816) 329–4148. Federal eRulemaking Portal at http://
Flugzeugbau GmbH Working instruction for www.regulations.gov. Electronic
Technical Note No. 380–2/396–17/868–22/ Issued in Kansas City, Missouri, on July 28,
2015. submission of comments allows the
890–14, Ausgabe (English translation: issue) commenter maximum time to prepare
1, Datum (English translation: dated) May 11, Pat Mullen,
and submit a comment, ensures timely
2015. Acting Manager, Small Airplane Directorate,
(4) If the airbrake control system is found Aircraft Certification Service.
receipt, and assists the Department in
to not have proper clearance during the making comments available to the
[FR Doc. 2015–18955 Filed 8–3–15; 8:45 am] public. Comments submitted
inspection required in paragraph (f)(1) of this
AD, before further flight, make all necessary BILLING CODE 4910–13–P electronically through the http://
corrective adjustments following Paragraph www.regulations.gov Web site can be
2.d. of Schempp-Hirth Flugzeugbau GmbH viewed by other commenters and
Working instruction for Technical Note No. DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY interested members of the public.
380–2/396–17/868–22/890–14, Ausgabe Commenters should follow the
(English translation: issue) 1, Datum (English 31 CFR Part 23 instructions provided on that site to
translation: dated) May 11, 2015.
RIN 1505–AC51 submit comments electronically.
(5) As of the effective date of this AD, only
install an airbrake bell crank or an airbrake Mail: Send comments to Mariam G.
drive funnel that corresponds to Picture 2: Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Age Harvey, Director, Office of Civil Rights
Reinforced version of airbrake bell crank in Programs and Activities Receiving and Diversity, 1500 Pennsylvania
according to HS 11–50.016, Revision a or Federal Financial Assistance From the Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20220.
later, and Picture 5: Airbrake drive funnel in Department of the Treasury
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Note: To receive consideration,
fuselage, ‘‘Reinforcement of airbrake drive comments must be submitted through
funnel according to drawing S14RB703, AGENCY: Department of the Treasury.
one of the methods specified above.
Revision a,’’ in Schempp-Hirth Flugzeugbau ACTION: Proposed rule.
GmbH Working instruction for Technical Public Inspection of Public
Note No. 380–2/396–17/868–22/890–14, SUMMARY: This proposed rule sets out Comments: All properly submitted
Ausgabe (English translation: issue) 1, Datum the Department of the Treasury’s comments will be available for
(English translation: dated) May 11, 2015, as (Treasury) rules for implementing the inspection and downloading at http://
applicable. Age Discrimination Act of 1975, as www.regulations.gov.

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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 September 18, 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 46206
RIN Number		2120-AA64
CFR Associated		Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety
80 FR 46206 - Airworthiness Directives; Schempp-Hirth Flugzeugbau GmbH Sailplanes

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