80 FR 69113 - Airworthiness Directives; Schempp-Hirth Flugzeugbau GmbH Gliders

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration

Federal Register Volume 80, Issue 216 (November 9, 2015)

Page Range		69113-69115
FR Document		2015-28339

The FAA is correcting an airworthiness directive (AD) that published in the Federal Register. That AD applies to certain Schempp- Hirth Flugzeugbau GmbH Models Duo Discus and Duo Discus T gliders. The Model Duo Discus gliders were incorrectly referenced as powered sailplanes in the Applicability section. This document corrects that error and refers to both models as just gliders as in previous ADs. In all other respects, the original document remains the same; however we are publishing the entire rule in the Federal Register.

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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; 
Amendment 39-18290; AD 2015-20-11]
RIN 2120-AA64


Airworthiness Directives; Schempp-Hirth Flugzeugbau GmbH Gliders

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Final rule; correction.

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SUMMARY: The FAA is correcting an airworthiness directive (AD) that 
published in the Federal Register. That AD applies to certain Schempp-
Hirth Flugzeugbau GmbH Models Duo Discus and Duo Discus T gliders. The 
Model Duo Discus gliders were incorrectly referenced as powered 
sailplanes in the Applicability section. This document corrects that 
error and refers to both models as just gliders as in previous ADs. In 
all other respects, the original document remains the same; however we 
are publishing the entire rule in the Federal Register.

DATES: This final rule is effective November 18, 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-
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 AD, the regulatory evaluation, any comments received, and 
other information. The address for the Docket Office (phone: 800-647-
5527) is 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 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: Airworthiness Directive 2015-20-11, 
Amendment 39-18290 (80 FR 61722, October 14, 2015), currently requires 
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.

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    As published, the Model Duo Discus gliders were incorrectly 
referenced as powered sailplanes in the Applicability section. This 
could cause confusion because the Model Duo Discus does not have an 
engine. This document corrects that error and refers to both models as 
just gliders as in previous ADs.
    Although no other part of the preamble or regulatory information 
has been corrected, we are publishing the entire rule in the Federal 
Register.
    The effective date of this AD remains November 18, 2015.

PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES

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

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

Sec.  39.13  [Amended]

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

 2015-20-11 Schempp-Hirth Flugzeugbau GmbH: Amendment 39-18290; 
Docket No. FAA-2015-3224; Directorate Identifier 2015-CE-026-AD.

(a) Effective Date

    This airworthiness directive (AD) becomes effective on November 
18, 2015.

(b) Affected ADs

    None.

(c) Applicability

    This AD applies to Schempp-Hirth Flugzeugbau GmbH Model Duo 
Discus gliders, serial numbers 1 through 639, and Model Duo Discus T 
gliders, 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 November 18, 2015 (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 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 November 18, 
2015 (the effective date of this AD), replace each of 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 November 18, 2015 (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 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.

(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/#!documentDetail;D=FAA-2015-3224-0002.

(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) 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) 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) For Schempp-Hirth Flugzeugbau GmbH service information 
identified in this AD, contact Schempp-Hirth Flugzeugbau GmbH,

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Krebenstrasse 25, 73230 Kirchheim/Teck, Germany; telephone: +49 7021 
7298-0; fax: +49 7021 7298-199; email: hirth.com">info@schempp-hirth.com; 
Internet: http://www.schempp-hirth.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-2015-3224.
    (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 November 2, 2015.
Melvin Johnson,
Acting Manager, Small Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification 
Service.
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responsibilities among the various (1) Inspect the hydraulic external hoist DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
levels of government. pressure line filter for metal particles.
For the reasons discussed, I certify (2) If there are any metal particles, before Federal Aviation Administration
that this AD: further flight, flush the utility hydraulic
1. Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory system, replace the pressure line pump, and 14 CFR Part 39
action’’ under Executive Order 12866; replace the filter.
[Docket No. FAA–2015–3224; Directorate
2. Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under (f) Alternative Methods of Compliance Identifier 2015–CE–026–AD; Amendment
DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures (AMOCs) 39–18290; AD 2015–20–11]
(44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979);
(1) The Manager, Safety Management RIN 2120–AA64
3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in
Group, FAA, may approve AMOCs for this
Alaska to the extent that it justifies Airworthiness Directives; Schempp-
AD. Send your proposal to: Matt Wilbanks,
making a regulatory distinction; and Hirth Flugzeugbau GmbH Gliders
Aviation Safety Engineer, Regulations and
4. Will not have a significant
Policy Group, Rotorcraft Directorate, FAA, AGENCY: Federal Aviation
economic impact, positive or negative,
10101 Hillwood Pkwy., Fort Worth, TX Administration (FAA), DOT.
on a substantial number of small entities
76177; email 9-asw-ftw-amoc-requests@
under the criteria of the Regulatory ACTION: Final rule; correction.
faa.gov.
Flexibility Act.
(2) For operations conducted under a 14 SUMMARY: The FAA is correcting an
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 CFR part 119 operating certificate or under airworthiness directive (AD) that
14 CFR part 91, subpart K, we suggest that published in the Federal Register. That
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation
you notify your principal inspector, or AD applies to certain Schempp-Hirth
safety, Incorporation by reference,
lacking a principal inspector, the manager of Flugzeugbau GmbH Models Duo Discus
Safety.
the local flight standards district office or and Duo Discus T gliders. The Model
Adoption of the Amendment certificate holding district office, before Duo Discus gliders were incorrectly
operating any aircraft complying with this referenced as powered sailplanes in the
Accordingly, under the authority
AD through an AMOC. Applicability section. This document
delegated to me by the Administrator,
the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as (g) Additional Information corrects that error and refers to both
follows: (1) AgustaWestland Bollettino Tecnico No.
models as just gliders as in previous
412–140, dated March 11, 2014, which is not
ADs. In all other respects, the original
PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS document remains the same; however
incorporated by reference, contains
DIRECTIVES additional information about the subject of we are publishing the entire rule in the
this AD. For service information identified in Federal Register.
■ 1. The authority citation for part 39 DATES: This final rule is effective
continues to read as follows: this AD, contact AgustaWestland, Product
Support Engineering, Via del Gregge, 100, November 18, 2015.
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. 21015 Lonate Pozzolo (VA) Italy, ATTN: ADDRESSES: You may examine the AD
§ 39.13 [Amended] Maurizio D’Angelo; telephone 39–0331– docket on the Internet at http://
664757; fax 39–0331–664680; or at http:// www.regulations.gov by searching for
■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding www.agustawestland.com/technical- and locating Docket No. FAA–2015–
the following new airworthiness bulletins. You may review a copy of the 3224; or in person at the Docket
directive (AD): service information at the FAA, Office of the Management Facility between 9 a.m.
2015–23–02 Agusta S.p.A.: Amendment 39– Regional Counsel, Southwest Region, 10101 and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,
18318; Docket No. FAA–2015–3969; Hillwood Pkwy., Room 6N–321, Fort Worth, except Federal holidays. The AD docket
Directorate Identifier 2014–SW–010–AD. TX 76177. contains this AD, the regulatory
(a) Applicability (2) The subject of this AD is addressed in evaluation, any comments received, and
European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD other information. The address for the
This AD applies to Model AB412 No. 2014–0063–E, dated March 12, 2014. You
helicopters with a hydraulic external hoist Docket Office (phone: 800–647–5527) is
may view the EASA AD on the Internet at Document Management Facility, U.S.
part number BL10300–60 installed,
certificated in any category. http://www.regulations.gov by searching for Department of Transportation, Docket
and locating it in Docket No. FAA–2015– Operations, M–30, West Building
(b) Unsafe Condition 3969. Ground Floor, Room W12–140, 1200
This AD defines the unsafe condition as New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington,
(h) Subject
failure of a hydraulic external hoist pressure DC 20590.
line pump. This condition, if not detected Joint Aircraft Service Component (JASC)
and prevented, could result in loss of Code: 2550, Cargo Compartments. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jim
hydraulic pressure and subsequent injury to Rutherford, Aerospace Engineer, FAA,
persons being lifted in the hoist. Issued in Fort Worth, Texas, on October 30, Small Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust,
2015. Room 301, Kansas City, Missouri 64106;
(c) Effective Date James A. Grigg, telephone: (816) 329–4165; fax: (816)
This AD becomes effective November 24, Acting Assistant Manager, Rotorcraft 329–4090; email: jim.rutherford@
2015. faa.gov.
Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
(d) Compliance [FR Doc. 2015–28314 Filed 11–6–15; 8:45 am] SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
You are responsible for performing each BILLING CODE 4910–13–P Airworthiness Directive 2015–20–11,
action required by this AD within the Amendment 39–18290 (80 FR 61722,
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specified compliance time unless it has October 14, 2015), currently requires
already been accomplished prior to that time. inspecting and replacing the airbrake
(e) Required Actions bell crank and the airbrake drive funnels
Within 10 hours time-in-service (TIS) and and inspecting the airbrake control
thereafter at intervals not to exceed 25 hours system for proper clearance and making
TIS: necessary adjustments.

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As published, the Model Duo Discus (i) Inspect the airbrake bell crank and the Working instruction for Technical Note No.
gliders were incorrectly referenced as airbrake drive funnels for cracks and damage 380–2/396–17/868–22/890–14, Ausgabe
powered sailplanes in the Applicability following Action 1 in Schempp-Hirth (English translation: issue) 1, Datum (English
Flugzeugbau GmbH Technical Note No. 380 translation: dated) May 11, 2015.
section. This could cause confusion (5) As of November 18, 2015 (the effective
–2/396–17/868–22/890–14, Revision 1,
because the Model Duo Discus does not issued July 13, 2015 (published as a single date of this AD), only install an airbrake bell
have an engine. This document corrects document). crank or an airbrake drive funnel that
that error and refers to both models as (ii) Inspect the airbrake control system for corresponds to Picture 2: Reinforced version
just gliders as in previous ADs. proper clearance following Paragraph 2.d. of of airbrake bell crank according to HS 11–
Although no other part of the Schempp-Hirth Flugzeugbau GmbH Working 50.016, Revision a or later, and Picture 5:
preamble or regulatory information has instruction for Technical Note No. 380–2/ Airbrake drive funnel in fuselage,
396–17/868–22/890–14, Ausgabe (English ‘‘Reinforcement of airbrake drive funnel
been corrected, we are publishing the
translation: issue) 1, Datum (English according to drawing S14RB703, Revision a,’’
entire rule in the Federal Register. translation: dated) May 11, 2015. in Schempp-Hirth Flugzeugbau GmbH
The effective date of this AD remains (2) If cracks or damage is found on the Working instruction for Technical Note No.
November 18, 2015. airbrake bell cranks or the airbrake drive 380–2/396–17/868–22/890–14, Ausgabe
funnels during any inspection required in (English translation: issue) 1, Datum (English
PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS paragraph (f)(1) of this AD, before further translation: dated) May 11, 2015, as
DIRECTIVES flight, replace each cracked or damaged part applicable.
with a reinforced part. Installing a reinforced
(g) Other FAA AD Provisions
■ 1. The authority citation for part 39 part terminates the repetitive inspections
continues to read as follows: required in paragraph (f)(1) of this AD for The following provisions also apply to this
that part. AD:
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance
(i) For replacement of the airbrake bell
cranks, follow Picture 2: Reinforced version (AMOCs): The Manager, Standards Office,
§ 39.13 [Amended] FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs
of airbrake bell crank according to HS 11–
■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding 50.016, Revision a or later, in Schempp-Hirth for this AD, if requested using the procedures
Flugzeugbau GmbH Working instruction for found in 14 CFR 39.19. Send information to
the following new AD: ATTN: Jim Rutherford, Aerospace Engineer,
Technical Note No. 380–2/396–17/868–22/
2015–20–11 Schempp-Hirth Flugzeugbau 890–14, Ausgabe (English translation: issue) FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust,
GmbH: Amendment 39–18290; Docket 1, Datum (English translation: dated) May 11, Room 301, Kansas City, Missouri 64106;
No. FAA–2015–3224; Directorate 2015. telephone: (816) 329–4165; fax: (816) 329–
Identifier 2015–CE–026–AD. (ii) For replacement of the airbrake drive 4090; email: jim.rutherford@faa.gov. Before
funnels, follow Picture 5: Airbrake drive using any approved AMOC on any glider to
(a) Effective Date which the AMOC applies, notify your
funnel in fuselage ‘‘Reinforcement of airbrake
This airworthiness directive (AD) becomes drive funnel according to drawing S14RB703, appropriate principal inspector (PI) in the
effective on November 18, 2015. Revision a, in Schempp-Hirth Flugzeugbau FAA Flight Standards District Office (FSDO),
GmbH Working instruction for Technical or lacking a PI, your local FSDO.
(b) Affected ADs
Note No. 380–2/396–17/868–22/890–14, (2) Airworthy Product: For any requirement
None. in this AD to obtain corrective actions from
Ausgabe (English translation: issue) 1, Datum
(c) Applicability (English translation: dated) May 11, 2015. a manufacturer or other source, use these
(3) If no cracks or damage were found on actions if they are FAA-approved. Corrective
This AD applies to Schempp-Hirth actions are considered FAA-approved if they
Flugzeugbau GmbH Model Duo Discus the airbrake bell cranks or the airbrake drive
are approved by the State of Design Authority
gliders, serial numbers 1 through 639, and funnels during any inspection required in
(or their delegated agent). You are required
Model Duo Discus T gliders, serial numbers paragraph (f)(1) of this AD, within 12 months
to assure the product is airworthy before it
1 through 110 and 112 through 247, after November 18, 2015 (the effective date of
is returned to service.
certificated in any category. this AD), replace each of the airbrake bell
cranks and airbrake drive funnels with a (h) Related Information
(d) Subject reinforced part. These replacements Refer to MCAI European Aviation Safety
Air Transport Association of America terminate the repetitive inspections required Agency (EASA) AD No. 2015–0139R1, dated
(ATA) Code 27: Flight Controls. in paragraph (f)(1) of this AD. July 15, 2015, for related information. You
(i) For replacement of the airbrake bell may examine the MCAI on the Internet at
(e) Reason cranks, follow Picture 2: Reinforced version http://www.regulations.gov/
This AD was prompted by mandatory of airbrake bell crank according to HS 11– #!documentDetail;D=FAA-2015-3224-0002.
continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) 50.016, Revision a or later, in Schempp-Hirth
originated by an aviation authority of another Flugzeugbau GmbH Working instruction for (i) Material Incorporated by Reference
country to identify and correct an unsafe Technical Note No. 380–2/396–17/868–22/ (1) The Director of the Federal Register
condition on an aviation product. The MCAI 890–14, Ausgabe (English translation: issue) approved the incorporation by reference
describes the unsafe condition as excessive 1, Datum (English translation: dated) May 11, (IBR) of the service information listed in this
load on the air brake system. We are issuing 2015. paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR
this AD to prevent uncontrolled actuation of (ii) For replacement of the airbrake drive part 51.
the air brakes (symmetric or asymmetric), funnels, follow Picture 5: Airbrake drive (2) You must use this service information
which could result in reduced control. funnel in fuselage, ‘‘Reinforcement of as applicable to do the actions required by
airbrake drive funnel according to drawing this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise.
(f) Actions and Compliance S14RB703, Revision a,’’ in Schempp-Hirth (i) Schempp-Hirth Flugzeugbau GmbH
Unless already done, do the actions in Flugzeugbau GmbH Working instruction for Technical Note No. 380 –2/396–17/868–22/
paragraph (f)(1) through (f)(5) of this AD. Technical Note No. 380–2/396–17/868–22/ 890–14, Revision 1, issued July 13, 2015
(1) Within 40 days after November 18, 2015 890–14, Ausgabe (English translation: issue) (published as a single document).
(the effective date of this AD) and repetitively 1, Datum (English translation: dated) May 11, (ii) Schempp-Hirth Flugzeugbau GmbH
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thereafter at intervals not to exceed 100 hours 2015. Working instruction for Technical Note No.
time-in-service until the terminating (4) If the airbrake control system is found 380–2/396–17/868–22/890–14, Ausgabe
replacement action required in paragraphs to not have proper clearance during the (English translation: issue) 1, Datum (English
(f)(2) and (f)(3) of this AD (as applicable) is inspection required in paragraph (f)(1) of this translation: dated) May 11, 2015.
done, inspect the airbrake bell crank, the AD, before further flight, make all necessary (3) For Schempp-Hirth Flugzeugbau GmbH
airbrake drive funnels, and the airbrake corrective adjustments following Paragraph service information identified in this AD,
control system. 2.d. of Schempp-Hirth Flugzeugbau GmbH contact Schempp-Hirth Flugzeugbau GmbH,

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hirth.com; Internet: http://www.schempp- employee complaints to the carriers and other covered persons from
hirth.com.
(4) You may view this service information
Occupational Safety and Health denying, delaying, or interfering with
at the FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, 901 Administration (OSHA), investigations the medical or first aid treatment of an
Locust, Kansas City, Missouri 64106. For by OSHA, appeals of OSHA employee, and require that an injured
information on the availability of this determinations to an administrative law employee be promptly transported to
material at the FAA, call (816) 329–4148. In judge (ALJ) for a hearing de novo, the nearest hospital upon request. 49
addition, you can access this service hearings by ALJs, review of ALJ U.S.C. 20109(c)(1). These rules establish
information on the Internet at http:// decisions by the Administrative Review final procedures for the handling of
www.regulations.gov by searching for and Board (ARB) (acting on behalf of the whistleblower complaints under NTSSA
locating Docket No. FAA–2015–3224. Secretary of Labor), and judicial review and FRSA.
(5) You may view this service information
of the Secretary of Labor’s final II. Summary of Statutory Procedures
that is incorporated by reference at the
National Archives and Records decision.
Prior to the 9/11 Commission Act
Administration (NARA). For information on DATES: This final rule is effective on
the availability of this material at NARA, call
amendment of FRSA, whistleblower
November 9, 2015. retaliation complaints by railroad carrier
202–741–6030, or go to: http:// FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Rob
www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr- employees were subject to mandatory
locations.html.
Swick, Directorate of Whistleblower dispute resolution pursuant to the
Protection Programs, Occupational Railway Labor Act (45 U.S.C. 151 et
Issued in Kansas City, Missouri, on Safety and Health Administration, U.S.
November 2, 2015. seq.), which included whistleblower
Department of Labor, Room N–4618, proceedings before the National
Melvin Johnson, 200 Constitution Avenue NW., Railroad Adjustment Board, as well as
Acting Manager, Small Airplane Directorate, Washington, DC 20210; telephone (202) other dispute resolution procedures.
Aircraft Certification Service. 693–2199 (this is not a toll-free The amendment changed the
[FR Doc. 2015–28339 Filed 11–6–15; 8:45 am] number); email OSHA.DWPP@dol.gov. procedures for resolution of such
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P This Federal Register document is complaints and transferred the authority
available in alternative formats. The to implement the whistleblower
alternative formats available are large provisions for railroad carrier
DEPARTMENT OF LABOR print, electronic file on computer disk employees to the Secretary of Labor
(Word Perfect, ASCII, Mates with (Secretary).
Occupational Safety and Health Duxbury Braille System) and audiotape. The procedures for filing and
Administration SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: adjudicating whistleblower complaints
under NTSSA and FRSA, as amended,
29 CFR Part 1982 I. Background are generally the same.1 FRSA provides
[Docket Number: OSHA–2008–0027] NTSSA, which was enacted by the that the rules and procedures set forth
9/11 Commission Act, establishes in the Wendell H. Ford Aviation
RIN 1218–AC36 employee protection provisions for Investment and Reform Act for the 21st
public transportation agency employees Century (AIR 21), 49 U.S.C. 42121(b),
Procedures for the Handling of who engage in whistleblowing activities govern in FRSA actions, 49 U.S.C.
Retaliation Complaints Under the pertaining to public transportation 20109(d)(2). AIR 21’s rules and
National Transit Systems Security Act safety or security (or, in circumstances procedures are very similar to the
and the Federal Railroad Safety Act covered by the statute, employees procedures provided in NTSSA, 6
AGENCY: Occupational Safety and Health perceived to have engaged or to be about U.S.C. 1142(c). The NTSSA and FRSA
Administration, Labor. to engage in protected activity). See whistleblower provisions include
ACTION: Final rule. Public Law 110–53, Title XIV, § 1413, procedures that allow a covered
121 Stat. 414 (2007) (NTSSA, codified at employee to file, within 180 days of the
SUMMARY: This document provides the 6 U.S.C. 1142). alleged retaliation, a complaint with the
final text of regulations governing the FRSA, which was amended by the Secretary. Upon receipt of the
employee protection provisions of the 9/11 Commission Act, establishes complaint, the Secretary must provide
National Transit Systems Security Act employee protection provisions for written notice to the person or persons
(NTSSA), enacted as Section 1413 of the railroad carrier employees who engage named in the complaint alleged to have
Implementing Recommendations of the in whistleblowing activities pertaining violated NTSSA or FRSA (respondent)
9/11 Commission Act of 2007 (9/11 to railroad safety or security (or, in of the filing of the complaint, the
Commission Act), and the Federal circumstances covered by the statute,
Railroad Safety Act (FRSA), as amended employees perceived to have engaged or 1 The regulatory provisions in this part have been

by Section 1521 of the 9/11 Commission to be about to engage in protected written and organized to be consistent with other
whistleblower regulations promulgated by OSHA to
Act. The 9/11 Commission Act was activity). Public Law 110–53, Title XV, the extent possible within the bounds of the
enacted into law on August 3, 2007. § 1521, 121 Stat. 444 (2007) (FRSA, statutory language of NTSSA and FRSA.
FRSA was amended further in 2008. An codified at 49 U.S.C. 20109). FRSA, as Responsibility for receiving and investigating
interim final rule establishing further amended in 2008, establishes complaints under NTSSA and FRSA has been
delegated to the Assistant Secretary for
procedures for these provisions and a whistleblower provisions for railroad
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Occupational Safety and Health. Secretary’s Order
request for public comment was carrier employees who are retaliated 01–2012 (Jan. 18, 2012), 77 FR 3912 (Jan. 25, 2012).
published in the Federal Register on against for requesting medical or first Hearings on determinations by the Assistant
August 31, 2010. Ten comments were aid treatment, or for following orders or Secretary are conducted by the Office of
Administrative Law Judges, and appeals from
received. This rule responds to those a treatment plan of a treating physician. decisions by ALJs are decided by the ARB.
comments and establishes the final See Public Law 110–432, Div. A, Title Secretary of Labor’s Order No. 2–2012 (Oct. 19,
procedures and time frames for the IV, § 419, 122 Stat. 4892 (Oct. 16, 2008) 2012), 77 FR 69378 (Nov. 16, 2012).

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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; correction.
Dates		This final rule is effective November 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 69113
RIN Number		2120-AA64

80 FR 69113 - Airworthiness Directives; Schempp-Hirth Flugzeugbau GmbH Gliders

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