80 FR 66790 - Airworthiness Directives; Fiberglas-Technik Rudolf Lindner GmbH & Co. KG Gliders

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration

Federal Register Volume 80, Issue 210 (October 30, 2015)

Page Range		66790-66792
FR Document		2015-27440

We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Fiberglas-Technik Rudolf Lindner GmbH & Co. KG Models G103 TWIN ASTIR, G103 TWIN II, and G103A TWIN II ACRO gliders. 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 broken bell-crank installed in the air brake control system. We are issuing this AD to require actions to address the unsafe condition on these products.

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2015-3300; Directorate Identifier 2015-CE-024-AD;
Amendment 38-18309; AD 2015-22-04]
RIN 2120-AA64

Airworthiness Directives; Fiberglas-Technik Rudolf Lindner GmbH &
Co. KG Gliders

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

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all
Fiberglas-Technik Rudolf Lindner GmbH & Co. KG Models G103 TWIN ASTIR,
G103 TWIN II, and G103A TWIN II ACRO gliders. 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 broken bell-crank installed in the air brake control
system. We are issuing this AD to require actions to address the unsafe
condition on these products.

DATES: This AD is effective December 4, 2015.
The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of certain publications listed in the AD as of December 4,
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-
3300; or in person at Document 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 Fiberglas-
Technik Rudolf Lindner GmbH & Co.KG, Steige 3, D-88487 Walpertshofen,
Germany; phone: ++49 (0) 7353/22 43; fax: ++49 (0) 7353/30 96; email:
Lindner.com">info@LTB-Lindner.com; Internet: www.ltb-lindner.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 Docket No. FAA-2015-3300.

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:
jim.rutherford@faa.gov.

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 all Fiberglas-Technik Rudolf
Lindner GmbH & Co. KG Models G103 TWIN ASTIR, G103 TWIN II, and G103A
TWIN II ACRO gliders. The NPRM was published in the Federal Register on
August 10, 2015 (80 FR 47871). 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:

A report was received concerning a broken bell-crank, installed
in the air brake control circuit approximately 1.4 m outside the
wing root rib of a GROB G 103 Twin II sailplane. Preliminary
investigation results revealed additional cases of cracks on the
same part, installed in the air brake control systems of the early
Twin II type design.
The same bell-cranks are also installed at the same location in
the control systems of other models belonging to the same type
design (see list of affected models under Applicability).
This condition, if not detected and corrected, could lead to
failure of the air brake system, possibly resulting in reduced
control of the sailplane.
To address this potential unsafe condition, Fiberglas-Technik
issued Technische Mitteilung (TM)/Service Bulletin (SB) TM-G08/SB-
G08 (one document) and Anweisung (A)/Instructions (I) A/I-G08 (one
document) to provide instructions for a check of the air brake
locking forces, the inspection of the bell-crank and, if cracks are
found, replacement of the bell-crank.
Additionally, TM-G07/SB-G07 (one document) and A/I-G07 (one
document) provide instructions for the installation of inspection
openings in the wing of GROB G 103 TWIN II and G 103 A TWIN II ACRO
sailplanes to facilitate the inspection of the bell-crank. (For the
TWIN ASTIR and TWIN ASTIR TRAINER sailplanes, such an opening is
required by LBA AD 92-190/2 (GROB SB 315-45/2.) This installation is
optional for sailplanes not exceeding the original intended life
limit.
For the reason described above, this AD requires a check of the
air brake locking forces, an inspection for cracks in the air brake
control unit and, if cracks are found, replacement of the affected
flight control system parts. This AD is a temporary measure and
further AD action may follow.

The MCAI can be found in the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov/#!documentDetail;D=FAA-2015-3300-0003.

Comments

We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing
this AD. The following presents the comments received on the proposal
and the FAA's response to each comment.

Request Credit for Certain Inspections Done Before AD Was Issued

William Tisdale requested that the AD give credit for inspections
that were done following Fiberglas-Technik Rudolf Lindner Service
Bulletin (SB-G08), Edition April 24, 2015; and Fiberglas-Technik Rudolf
Lindner Anweisung (English translation: Instructions), (A/I-G08),
Ausgabe (English translation: Edition) April 24, 2015, within the year
before the AD being issued as meeting the initial inspection
requirement for both the tension and crack inspection.
We infer that the commenter made this request in order to prevent
duplication of work already done.
We agree with the commenter. In paragraph (f) of this AD, the first
sentence reads, ``Unless already done, do the following actions:.''
This sentence gives compliance credit to owners/operators of the
affected gliders for actions required by this AD that have already been
done before the effective date of this AD, if done following the
service information required by this AD.
Because the requested change is already part of this AD, we have
not changed the final rule AD action based on this comment.

Request to Use Lighted Borescope To Inspect the Bell-Crank

William Tisdale requested the use of a lighted borescope from
either the wing rib root or access through the spoiler box push rod
opening to inspect the bell-crank.
We infer that the commenter wants us to incorporate into the AD an
allowance to use a lighted borescope to do the inspection of the bell-
crank installed in the air brake control system.
We agree with the commenter about using a lighted borescope for the
inspection from the wing rib root as it is already allowed in
Fiberglas-Technik Rudolf Lindner Service Bulletin (SB-G08), Edition
April 24, 2015; and Fiberglas-Technik Rudolf Lindner Anweisung (English
translation: Instructions), (A/I-G08), Ausgabe (English translation:
Edition) April 24, 2015. In the service information it states, ``This
inspection is done using an endoscope or small camera working

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through the wing root rib or using a mirror when working through an
inspecting opening.'' An endoscope consists of an optical system with a
high intensity light source and is sometimes referred to as a
borescope.
We disagree with the commenter with using a lighted borescope to do
the inspection by accessing the area through the spoiler box push rod
opening since this procedure is not specified in the required service
information. The commenter may request an alternative method of
compliance (AMOC) for this process. The request, including all
substantiating data, may be submitted following 14 CFR 39.19 as
specified in paragraph (g)(1) of this AD.

Conclusion

We reviewed the relevant data, considered the comments received,
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 47871, August 10, 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 47871, August 10, 2015).

Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51

We reviewed Fiberglas-Technik Rudolf Lindner Service Bulletin (SB-
G08), Edition April 24, 2015; and Fiberglas-Technik Rudolf Lindner
Anweisung/(English translation: Instructions), (A/I-G08), Ausgabe
(English translation: Edition) April 24, 2015. The service information
describes procedures for inspecting the air brake locking forces;
inspecting the bell-crank; and, if cracks are found during the
inspections, replacing the bell-crank. 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 the AD.

Interim Action

We consider this AD interim action. The design approval holder is
working toward a terminating action for the repetitive inspections. We
may take further AD action in the future.

Costs of Compliance

We estimate that this AD will affect 106 products of U.S. registry.
We also estimate that it will take about 2 work-hours per product to
comply with the basic requirements of this AD. The average labor rate
is $85 per work-hour.
Based on these figures, we estimate the cost of this AD on U.S.
operators to be $18,020, or $170 per product.
In addition, we estimate that any necessary follow-on actions will
be as follows:
Replacement of bell-crank will take about 5 work-hours per
product. Required parts will cost about $566 for a total of $991 per
product.
Installation of optional inspection openings will take
about 15 work-hours per product. Required parts will cost about $1,004
for a total of $2,279 per product.
We have no way of determining the number of products that may need
these actions.

Paperwork Reduction Act

A federal agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not
required to respond to, nor shall a person be subject to penalty for
failure to comply with a collection of information subject to the
requirements of the Paperwork Reduction Act unless that collection of
information displays a current valid OMB control number. The control
number for the collection of information required by this AD is 2120-
0056. The paperwork cost associated with this AD has been detailed in
the Costs of Compliance section of this document and includes time for
reviewing instructions, as well as completing and reviewing the
collection of information. Therefore, all reporting associated with
this AD is mandatory. Comments concerning the accuracy of this burden
and suggestions for reducing the burden should be directed to the FAA
at 800 Independence Ave. SW., Washington, DC 20591. ATTN: Information
Collection Clearance Officer, AES-200.

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-
3300; 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]

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

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2015-22-04 Fiberglas-Technik Rudolf Lindner GmbH & Co. KG: Amendment
38-18309; Docket No. FAA-2015-3300; Directorate Identifier 2015-CE-
024-AD.

(a) Effective Date

This airworthiness directive (AD) becomes effective December 4,
2015.

(b) Affected ADs

None.

This AD applies to Fiberglas-Technik Rudolf Lindner GmbH & Co.
KG Models G103 TWIN ASTIR, G103 TWIN II, and G103A TWIN II ACRO
gliders, all manufacturer 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 a broken bell-
crank installed in the air brake control system. We are issuing this
AD to detect and correct a broken bell-crank which could lead to
failure of the air brake system, possibly resulting in reduced
control.

(f) Actions and Compliance

Unless already done, do the following actions:
(1) Within 30 days after December 4, 2015 (the effective date of
this AD) and repetitively thereafter at intervals not to exceed 12
months, inspect the locking forces of the air brake control unit,
and, if any discrepancy is found, before further flight, correct the
locking forces. Do the inspection and correction of any discrepancy
following the instructions of Fiberglas-Technik Rudolf Lindner
Service Bulletin (SB-G08), Edition April 24, 2015; and Fiberglas-
Technik Rudolf Lindner Anweisung (English translation:
Instructions), (A/I-G08), Ausgabe (English translation: Edition)
April 24, 2015.

Note 1 to paragraph (f)(1) of this AD: This service information
contains German to English translation. The European Aviation Safety
Agency (EASA) used the English translation in referencing the
document. For enforceability purposes, we will refer to the
Fiberglas-Technik Rudolf Lindner service information as it appears
on the document.

(2) Within 60 days after December 4, 2015 (the effective date of
this AD), inspect the bell-crank installed in the air brake control
system, and, if any cracks are found, before further flight, replace
the bell-crank with a serviceable part. Do the inspection and
replacement following the instructions of Fiberglas-Technik Rudolf
Lindner Service Bulletin (SB-G08), Edition April 24, 2015; and
Fiberglas-Technik Rudolf Lindner Anweisung (English translation:
Instructions), (A/I-G08), Ausgabe (English translation: Edition)
April 24, 2015.

Note 2 to paragraph (f)(2) of this AD: In the lower wing
surface inspection, openings near the bell-crank may be installed to
simplify the inspection and make a possible replacement of the bell-
crank possible. This optional installation is described in GROB Luft
Und Raumfahrt Service Bulletin 315-45/2, dated December 21, 1995;
and Fiberglas-Technik Rudolf Lindner Service Bulletin (SB-G07),
Edition April 24, 2015.

(3) Within 30 days after replacing a bell-crank as required by
paragraph (f)(2) of this AD or within the next 30 days after
December 4, 2015 (the effective date of this AD), whichever occurs
later, report the inspection results of the removed bell-crank to
Fiberglas-Technik Rudolf Lindner GmbH & Co. KG. You may find contact
information for Fiberglas-Technik Rudolf Lindner GmbH & Co. KG in
paragraph (h) of this AD.

(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:
jim.rutherford@faa.gov. Before using any approved AMOC on any glider
to which the AMOC applies, notify your appropriate principal
inspector (PI) in the FAA Flight Standards District Office (FSDO),
or lacking a PI, your local FSDO.
(2) Airworthy Product: For any requirement in this AD to obtain
corrective actions from a manufacturer or other source, use these
actions if they are FAA-approved. Corrective actions are considered
FAA-approved if they are approved by the State of Design Authority
(or their delegated agent). You are required to assure the product
is airworthy before it is returned to service.
(3) Reporting Requirements: For any reporting requirement in
this AD, a federal agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person
is not required to respond to, nor shall a person be subject to a
penalty for failure to comply with a collection of information
subject to the requirements of the Paperwork Reduction Act unless
that collection of information displays a current valid OMB Control
Number. The OMB Control Number for this information collection is
2120-0056. Public reporting for this collection of information is
estimated to be approximately 5 minutes per response, including the
time for reviewing instructions, completing and reviewing the
collection of information. All responses to this collection of
information are mandatory. Comments concerning the accuracy of this
burden and suggestions for reducing the burden should be directed to
the FAA at: 800 Independence Ave. SW., Washington, DC 20591, Attn:
Information Collection Clearance Officer, AES-200.

(h) Related Information

Refer to MCAI European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD No.:
2015-0116, dated June 24, 2015; GROB Luft Und Raumfahrt Service
Bulletin 315-45/2, dated December 21, 1995; and Fiberglas-Technik
Rudolf Lindner Service Bulletin (SB-G07), Edition April 24, 2015,
for related information. You may examine the MCAI on the Internet at
http://www.regulations.gov/#!documentDetail;D=FAA-2015-3300-0003.

(i) Material Incorporated by Reference

(1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the
incorporation by reference (IBR) of the service information listed
in this paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51.
(2) You must use this service information as applicable to do
the actions required by this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise.
(i) Fiberglas-Technik Rudolf Lindner Service Bulletin (SB-G08),
Edition April 24, 2015; and
(ii) Fiberglas-Technik Rudolf Lindner Anweisung (English
translation: Instructions), (A/I-G08), Ausgabe (English translation:
Edition) April 24, 2015.
(3) For Fiberglas-Technik Rudolf Lindner GmbH & Co. KG service
information identified in this AD, contact Fiberglas-Technik Rudolf
Lindner GmbH & Co. KG, Steige 3, D-88487 Walpertshofen, Germany;
phone: ++49 (0) 7353/22 43; fax: ++49 (0) 7353/30 96; email:
Lindner.com">info@LTB-Lindner.com; Internet: http://www.ltb-lindner.com.
(4) 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. In addition, you can access this service information
on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and
locating Docket No. FAA-2015-3300.
(5) You may view this service information that is incorporated
by reference at the National Archives and Records Administration
(NARA). For information on the availability of this material at
NARA, call 202-741-6030, or go to: http://www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html.

Issued in Kansas City, Missouri on October 22, 2015.
Melvin Johnson,
Acting Manager, Small Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification
Service.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jim www.regulations.gov/
Rutherford, Aerospace Engineer, FAA, #!documentDetail;D=FAA-2015-3300-
Federal Aviation Administration Small Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust, 0003.
Room 301, Kansas City, Missouri 64106;
14 CFR Part 39 Comments
telephone: (816) 329–4165; fax: (816)
329–4090; email: jim.rutherford@ We gave the public the opportunity to
[Docket No. FAA–2015–3300; Directorate
Identifier 2015–CE–024–AD; Amendment faa.gov. participate in developing this AD. The
38–18309; AD 2015–22–04] following presents the comments
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
received on the proposal and the FAA’s
RIN 2120–AA64 Discussion response to each comment.
Airworthiness Directives; Fiberglas- We issued a notice of proposed Request Credit for Certain Inspections
Technik Rudolf Lindner GmbH & Co. rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR Done Before AD Was Issued
KG Gliders part 39 to add an AD that would apply
William Tisdale requested that the AD
to all Fiberglas-Technik Rudolf Lindner
AGENCY: Federal Aviation give credit for inspections that were
GmbH & Co. KG Models G103 TWIN
Administration (FAA), Department of done following Fiberglas-Technik
ASTIR, G103 TWIN II, and G103A
Transportation (DOT). Rudolf Lindner Service Bulletin (SB–
TWIN II ACRO gliders. The NPRM was
ACTION: Final rule. G08), Edition April 24, 2015; and
published in the Federal Register on
Fiberglas-Technik Rudolf Lindner
SUMMARY: We are adopting a new August 10, 2015 (80 FR 47871). The
Anweisung (English translation:
airworthiness directive (AD) for all NPRM proposed to correct an unsafe
Instructions), (A/I–G08), Ausgabe
Fiberglas-Technik Rudolf Lindner condition for the specified products and
(English translation: Edition) April 24,
GmbH & Co. KG Models G103 TWIN was based on mandatory continuing
2015, within the year before the AD
ASTIR, G103 TWIN II, and G103A airworthiness information (MCAI)
being issued as meeting the initial
TWIN II ACRO gliders. This AD results originated by an aviation authority of
inspection requirement for both the
from mandatory continuing another country. The MCAI states:
tension and crack inspection.
airworthiness information (MCAI) A report was received concerning a broken We infer that the commenter made
issued by an aviation authority of bell-crank, installed in the air brake control this request in order to prevent
another country to identify and correct circuit approximately 1.4 m outside the wing duplication of work already done.
an unsafe condition on an aviation root rib of a GROB G 103 Twin II sailplane.
Preliminary investigation results revealed
We agree with the commenter. In
product. The MCAI describes the unsafe paragraph (f) of this AD, the first
additional cases of cracks on the same part,
condition as a broken bell-crank installed in the air brake control systems of sentence reads, ‘‘Unless already done,
installed in the air brake control system. the early Twin II type design. do the following actions:.’’ This
We are issuing this AD to require The same bell-cranks are also installed at sentence gives compliance credit to
actions to address the unsafe condition the same location in the control systems of owners/operators of the affected gliders
on these products. other models belonging to the same type for actions required by this AD that have
DATES: This AD is effective December 4, design (see list of affected models under already been done before the effective
2015. Applicability).
This condition, if not detected and
date of this AD, if done following the
The Director of the Federal Register service information required by this AD.
corrected, could lead to failure of the air
approved the incorporation by reference brake system, possibly resulting in reduced Because the requested change is
of certain publications listed in the AD control of the sailplane. already part of this AD, we have not
as of December 4, 2015. To address this potential unsafe condition, changed the final rule AD action based
ADDRESSES: You may examine the AD Fiberglas-Technik issued Technische on this comment.
docket on the Internet at http:// Mitteilung (TM)/Service Bulletin (SB) TM–
G08/SB–G08 (one document) and Anweisung Request to Use Lighted Borescope To
www.regulations.gov by searching for
(A)/Instructions (I) A/I–G08 (one document) Inspect the Bell-Crank
and locating Docket No. FAA–2015–
3300; or in person at Document to provide instructions for a check of the air William Tisdale requested the use of
brake locking forces, the inspection of the a lighted borescope from either the wing
Management Facility, U.S. Department
bell-crank and, if cracks are found,
of Transportation, Docket Operations, rib root or access through the spoiler
replacement of the bell-crank.
M–30, West Building Ground Floor, Additionally, TM–G07/SB–G07 (one box push rod opening to inspect the
Room W12–140, 1200 New Jersey document) and A/I–G07 (one document) bell-crank.
Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590. provide instructions for the installation of We infer that the commenter wants us
For service information identified in inspection openings in the wing of GROB G to incorporate into the AD an allowance
this AD, contact Fiberglas-Technik 103 TWIN II and G 103 A TWIN II ACRO to use a lighted borescope to do the
Rudolf Lindner GmbH & Co.KG, Steige sailplanes to facilitate the inspection of the inspection of the bell-crank installed in
3, D–88487 Walpertshofen, Germany; bell-crank. (For the TWIN ASTIR and TWIN the air brake control system.
phone: ++49 (0) 7353/22 43; fax: ++49 ASTIR TRAINER sailplanes, such an opening We agree with the commenter about
(0) 7353/30 96; email: info@LTB- is required by LBA AD 92–190/2 (GROB SB using a lighted borescope for the
315–45/2.) This installation is optional for
Lindner.com; Internet: www.ltb- inspection from the wing rib root as it
sailplanes not exceeding the original
lindner.com. You may view this intended life limit. is already allowed in Fiberglas-Technik
referenced service information at the For the reason described above, this AD Rudolf Lindner Service Bulletin (SB–
FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, 901 requires a check of the air brake locking G08), Edition April 24, 2015; and
Locust, Kansas City, Missouri 64106. forces, an inspection for cracks in the air Fiberglas-Technik Rudolf Lindner
Lhorne on DSK5TPTVN1PROD with RULES

For information on the availability of brake control unit and, if cracks are found, Anweisung (English translation:
this material at the FAA, call (816) 329– replacement of the affected flight control Instructions), (A/I–G08), Ausgabe
4148. It is also available on the Internet system parts. This AD is a temporary (English translation: Edition) April 24,
at http://www.regulations.gov by measure and further AD action may follow. 2015. In the service information it
searching for Docket No. FAA–2015– The MCAI can be found in the AD states, ‘‘This inspection is done using an
3300. docket on the Internet at http:// endoscope or small camera working

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through the wing root rib or using a basic requirements of this AD. The that is likely to exist or develop on
mirror when working through an average labor rate is $85 per work-hour. products identified in this rulemaking
inspecting opening.’’ An endoscope Based on these figures, we estimate action.
consists of an optical system with a high the cost of this AD on U.S. operators to
be $18,020, or $170 per product. Regulatory Findings
intensity light source and is sometimes
referred to as a borescope. In addition, we estimate that any We determined that this AD will not
We disagree with the commenter with necessary follow-on actions will be as have federalism implications under
using a lighted borescope to do the follows: Executive Order 13132. This AD will
inspection by accessing the area through • Replacement of bell-crank will take not have a substantial direct effect on
the spoiler box push rod opening since about 5 work-hours per product. the States, on the relationship between
this procedure is not specified in the Required parts will cost about $566 for the national government and the States,
required service information. The a total of $991 per product. or on the distribution of power and
commenter may request an alternative • Installation of optional inspection responsibilities among the various
method of compliance (AMOC) for this openings will take about 15 work-hours levels of government.
process. The request, including all per product. Required parts will cost For the reasons discussed above, I
substantiating data, may be submitted about $1,004 for a total of $2,279 per certify this AD:
following 14 CFR 39.19 as specified in product. (1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory
paragraph (g)(1) of this AD. We have no way of determining the
action’’ under Executive Order 12866,
number of products that may need these
Conclusion actions. (2) Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under
the DOT Regulatory Policies and
We reviewed the relevant data, Paperwork Reduction Act Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26,
considered the comments received, and 1979),
determined that air safety and the A federal agency may not conduct or
sponsor, and a person is not required to (3) Will not affect intrastate aviation
public interest require adopting the AD
respond to, nor shall a person be subject in Alaska, and
as proposed except for minor editorial
to penalty for failure to comply with a (4) Will not have a significant
changes. We have determined that these
collection of information subject to the economic impact, positive or negative,
minor changes:
• Are consistent with the intent that requirements of the Paperwork on a substantial number of small entities
was proposed in the NPRM (80 FR Reduction Act unless that collection of under the criteria of the Regulatory
47871, August 10, 2015) for correcting information displays a current valid Flexibility Act.
the unsafe condition; and OMB control number. The control Examining the AD Docket
• Do not add any additional burden number for the collection of information
upon the public than was already required by this AD is 2120–0056. The You may examine the AD docket on
proposed in the NPRM (80 FR 47871, paperwork cost associated with this AD the Internet at http://
August 10, 2015). has been detailed in the Costs of www.regulations.gov by searching for
Compliance section of this document and locating Docket No. FAA–2015–
Related Service Information Under 1 and includes time for reviewing 3300; or in person at the Docket
CFR Part 51 instructions, as well as completing and Management Facility between 9 a.m.
We reviewed Fiberglas-Technik reviewing the collection of information. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,
Rudolf Lindner Service Bulletin (SB– Therefore, all reporting associated with except Federal holidays. The AD docket
G08), Edition April 24, 2015; and this AD is mandatory. Comments contains the NPRM, the regulatory
Fiberglas-Technik Rudolf Lindner concerning the accuracy of this burden evaluation, any comments received, and
Anweisung/(English translation: and suggestions for reducing the burden other information. The street address for
Instructions), (A/I–G08), Ausgabe should be directed to the FAA at 800 the Docket Office (telephone (800) 647–
(English translation: Edition) April 24, Independence Ave. SW., Washington, 5527) is in the ADDRESSES section.
2015. The service information describes DC 20591. ATTN: Information Comments will be available in the AD
procedures for inspecting the air brake Collection Clearance Officer, AES–200. docket shortly after receipt.
locking forces; inspecting the bell-crank; Authority for This Rulemaking List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
and, if cracks are found during the
inspections, replacing the bell-crank. Title 49 of the United States Code Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation
This service information is reasonably specifies the FAA’s authority to issue safety, Incorporation by reference,
available because the interested parties rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, Safety.
have access to it through their normal section 106, describes the authority of
Adoption of the Amendment
course of business or by the means the FAA Administrator. ‘‘Subtitle VII:
identified in the ADDRESSES section of Aviation Programs,’’ describes in more Accordingly, under the authority
the AD. detail the scope of the Agency’s delegated to me by the Administrator,
authority. the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as
Interim Action We are issuing this rulemaking under follows:
We consider this AD interim action. the authority described in ‘‘Subtitle VII,
The design approval holder is working Part A, Subpart III, section 44701: PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
toward a terminating action for the General requirements.’’ Under that DIRECTIVES
repetitive inspections. We may take section, Congress charges the FAA with
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39
further AD action in the future.
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air commerce by prescribing regulations continues to read as follows:
Costs of Compliance for practices, methods, and procedures Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
We estimate that this AD will affect the Administrator finds necessary for
§ 39.13 [Amended]
106 products of U.S. registry. We also safety in air commerce. This regulation
estimate that it will take about 2 work- is within the scope of that authority ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding
hours per product to comply with the because it addresses an unsafe condition the following new AD:

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2015–22–04 Fiberglas-Technik Rudolf near the bell-crank may be installed to 21, 1995; and Fiberglas-Technik Rudolf
Lindner GmbH & Co. KG: Amendment simplify the inspection and make a possible Lindner Service Bulletin (SB–G07), Edition
38–18309; Docket No. FAA–2015–3300; replacement of the bell-crank possible. This April 24, 2015, for related information. You
Directorate Identifier 2015–CE–024–AD. optional installation is described in GROB may examine the MCAI on the Internet at
Luft Und Raumfahrt Service Bulletin 315–45/ http://www.regulations.gov/
(a) Effective Date
2, dated December 21, 1995; and Fiberglas- #!documentDetail;D=FAA-2015-3300-0003.
This airworthiness directive (AD) becomes Technik Rudolf Lindner Service Bulletin
effective December 4, 2015. (SB–G07), Edition April 24, 2015. (i) Material Incorporated by Reference
(b) Affected ADs (3) Within 30 days after replacing a bell- (1) The Director of the Federal Register
crank as required by paragraph (f)(2) of this approved the incorporation by reference
None. (IBR) of the service information listed in this
AD or within the next 30 days after December
(c) Applicability 4, 2015 (the effective date of this AD), paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR
whichever occurs later, report the inspection part 51.
This AD applies to Fiberglas-Technik (2) You must use this service information
Rudolf Lindner GmbH & Co. KG Models results of the removed bell-crank to
Fiberglas-Technik Rudolf Lindner GmbH & as applicable to do the actions required by
G103 TWIN ASTIR, G103 TWIN II, and
Co. KG. You may find contact information for this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise.
G103A TWIN II ACRO gliders, all
Fiberglas-Technik Rudolf Lindner GmbH & (i) Fiberglas-Technik Rudolf Lindner
manufacturer serial numbers, certificated in
Co. KG in paragraph (h) of this AD. Service Bulletin (SB–G08), Edition April 24,
any category.
2015; and
(d) Subject (g) Other FAA AD Provisions (ii) Fiberglas-Technik Rudolf Lindner
Air Transport Association of America The following provisions also apply to this Anweisung (English translation:
(ATA) Code 27: Flight Controls. AD: Instructions), (A/I–G08), Ausgabe (English
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance translation: Edition) April 24, 2015.
(e) Reason (AMOCs): The Manager, Standards Office, (3) For Fiberglas-Technik Rudolf Lindner
This AD was prompted by mandatory FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs GmbH & Co. KG service information
continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) for this AD, if requested using the procedures identified in this AD, contact Fiberglas-
originated by an aviation authority of another found in 14 CFR 39.19. Send information to Technik Rudolf Lindner GmbH & Co. KG,
country to identify and correct an unsafe ATTN: Jim Rutherford, Aerospace Engineer, Steige 3, D–88487 Walpertshofen, Germany;
condition on an aviation product. The MCAI FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust, phone: ++49 (0) 7353/22 43; fax: ++49 (0)
describes the unsafe condition as a broken Room 301, Kansas City, Missouri 64106; 7353/30 96; email: info@LTB-Lindner.com;
bell-crank installed in the air brake control telephone: (816) 329–4165; fax: (816) 329– Internet: http://www.ltb-lindner.com.
system. We are issuing this AD to detect and 4090; email: jim.rutherford@faa.gov. Before (4) You may view this service information
correct a broken bell-crank which could lead using any approved AMOC on any glider to at the FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, 901
to failure of the air brake system, possibly which the AMOC applies, notify your Locust, Kansas City, Missouri 64106. For
resulting in reduced control. appropriate principal inspector (PI) in the information on the availability of this
FAA Flight Standards District Office (FSDO), material at the FAA, call (816) 329–4148. In
(f) Actions and Compliance
or lacking a PI, your local FSDO. addition, you can access this service
Unless already done, do the following (2) Airworthy Product: For any requirement information on the Internet at http://
actions: in this AD to obtain corrective actions from www.regulations.gov by searching for and
(1) Within 30 days after December 4, 2015 a manufacturer or other source, use these locating Docket No. FAA–2015–3300.
(the effective date of this AD) and repetitively actions if they are FAA-approved. Corrective (5) You may view this service information
thereafter at intervals not to exceed 12 actions are considered FAA-approved if they that is incorporated by reference at the
months, inspect the locking forces of the air are approved by the State of Design Authority National Archives and Records
brake control unit, and, if any discrepancy is (or their delegated agent). You are required Administration (NARA). For information on
found, before further flight, correct the to assure the product is airworthy before it the availability of this material at NARA, call
locking forces. Do the inspection and is returned to service. 202–741–6030, or go to: http://
correction of any discrepancy following the (3) Reporting Requirements: For any www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-
instructions of Fiberglas-Technik Rudolf
reporting requirement in this AD, a federal locations.html.
Lindner Service Bulletin (SB–G08), Edition
agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a
April 24, 2015; and Fiberglas-Technik Rudolf Issued in Kansas City, Missouri on October
person is not required to respond to, nor
Lindner Anweisung (English translation: 22, 2015.
shall a person be subject to a penalty for
Instructions), (A/I–G08), Ausgabe (English Melvin Johnson,
failure to comply with a collection of
translation: Edition) April 24, 2015. Acting Manager, Small Airplane Directorate,
information subject to the requirements of
Note 1 to paragraph (f)(1) of this AD: This the Paperwork Reduction Act unless that Aircraft Certification Service.
service information contains German to collection of information displays a current [FR Doc. 2015–27440 Filed 10–29–15; 8:45 am]
English translation. The European Aviation valid OMB Control Number. The OMB
Safety Agency (EASA) used the English BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
Control Number for this information
translation in referencing the document. For collection is 2120–0056. Public reporting for
enforceability purposes, we will refer to the this collection of information is estimated to
Fiberglas-Technik Rudolf Lindner service be approximately 5 minutes per response, DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY
information as it appears on the document. including the time for reviewing instructions,
(2) Within 60 days after December 4, 2015 completing and reviewing the collection of Internal Revenue Service
(the effective date of this AD), inspect the information. All responses to this collection
bell-crank installed in the air brake control of information are mandatory. Comments 26 CFR Part 300
system, and, if any cracks are found, before concerning the accuracy of this burden and
further flight, replace the bell-crank with a suggestions for reducing the burden should [T.D. 9742]
serviceable part. Do the inspection and be directed to the FAA at: 800 Independence
replacement following the instructions of Ave. SW., Washington, DC 20591, Attn: RIN 1545–BN03
Fiberglas-Technik Rudolf Lindner Service Information Collection Clearance Officer,
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Bulletin (SB–G08), Edition April 24, 2015; AES–200. Preparer Tax Identification Number
and Fiberglas-Technik Rudolf Lindner (PTIN) User Fee Update
Anweisung (English translation: (h) Related Information
Instructions), (A/I–G08), Ausgabe (English Refer to MCAI European Aviation Safety AGENCY: Internal Revenue Service (IRS),
translation: Edition) April 24, 2015. Agency (EASA) AD No.: 2015–0116, dated Treasury.
Note 2 to paragraph (f)(2) of this AD: In June 24, 2015; GROB Luft Und Raumfahrt ACTION: Temporary regulations.
the lower wing surface inspection, openings Service Bulletin 315–45/2, dated December

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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 December 4, 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 66790
RIN Number		2120-AA64
CFR Associated		Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety

80 FR 66790 - Airworthiness Directives; Fiberglas-Technik Rudolf Lindner GmbH & Co. KG Gliders

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