81 FR 11134 - Airworthiness Directives; BLANIK LIMITED Gliders
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 42 (March 3, 2016)
Federal Aviation Administration
Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 42 (March 3, 2016)
| Page Range | 11134-11136 | |
| FR Document | 2016-04541 |
[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 42 (Thursday, March 3, 2016)] [Proposed Rules] [Pages 11134-11136] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2016-04541] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2016-4231; Directorate Identifier 2015-CE-042-AD] RIN 2120-AA64 Airworthiness Directives; BLANIK LIMITED Gliders AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of Transportation (DOT). ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for BLANIK LIMITED Models L-13 Blanik and L-13 AC Blanik gliders (type certificate previously held by LET Aeronautical Works) that would supersede AD 2000-20-11. 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 insufficient material strength of the tail-fuselage attachment fitting. 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 April 18, 2016. ADDRESSES: You may send comments by any of the following methods: [[Page 11135]]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 BLANIK LIMITED, 2nd Floor Beaux Lane House, Mercer Street Lower, Dublin 2, Republic of Ireland; phone: +420 733 662 194; email: [email protected]; Internet: http://www.blanik.aero/%EF%BB%BFcustomer_support. 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-2016- 4231; 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-2016-4231; Directorate Identifier 2015-CE-042-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 On September 28, 2000, we issued AD 2000-20-11, Amendment 39-11922 (65 FR 60845; October 13, 2000) (``AD 2000-20-11''). That AD required actions intended to address an unsafe condition on BLANIK LIMITED Model L-13 Blanik gliders and was based on mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) originated by the Civil Aviation Authority, which is the aviation authority for the Czech Republic. That MCAI (AD CAA-AD-T- 112/1999R1, dated November 23, 1999), was issued to correct an unsafe condition for EVECTOR, spol. s.r.o. Models L 13 SEH VIVAT and L 13 SDM VIVAT gliders and BLANIK LIMITED Models L-13 Blanik and L-13 AC Blanik gliders. The MCAI states: To prevent destruction of tail-fuselage attachment fitting which can lead to loss of control of the sailplane. This destruction could be caused due to lower strength of the material used during production. You may examine the MCAI on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2016- 4231. A review of records since issuance of AD 2000-20-11 revealed that the FAA inadvertently did not address this MCAI for the EVECTOR, spol. s.r.o. Model L 13 SDM VIVAT gliders and the BLANIK LIMITED Model L-13 AC Blanik gliders. This proposed AD would supersede AD 2000-20-11 to add the BLANIK LIMITED Model L-13 AC Blanik gliders to the applicability of the AD. The FAA will address the EVECTOR, spol. s.r.o. Model L 13 SDM VIVAT gliders in another AD action. Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51 LET Aeronautical Works has issued LET Mandatory Bulletin No.: L13/ 085a, dated November 17, 1999. The service information describes procedures for testing the material strength of attachment fitting part number A 102 021 N and instructions for contacting the manufacturer for replacement information if necessary. 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 124 products of U.S. registry. We also estimate that it would take about 4 work-hours per product to comply with the basic 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 $42,160, or $340 per product. In addition, we estimate that any necessary follow-on actions would take about 16 work-hours and require parts costing $500, for a cost of $1,860 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 [[Page 11136]] 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] 0 2. The FAA amends Sec. 39.13 by removing Amendment 39-11922 (65 FR 60845; October 13, 2000), and adding the following new AD: Blanik Limited: Docket No. FAA-2016-4231; Directorate Identifier 2015-CE-042-AD. (a) Comments Due Date We must receive comments by April 18, 2016. (b) Affected ADs This AD replaces AD 2000-20-11, Amendment 39-11922 (65 FR 60845; October 13, 2000) (``AD 2000-20-11''). (c) Applicability This AD applies to BLANIK LIMITED Models L-13 Blanik and L-13 AC Blanik gliders (type certificate previously held by LET Aeronautical Works), all serial numbers, certificated in any category. (d) Subject Air Transport Association of America (ATA) Code 53: Fuselage. (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 insufficient material strength of the tail-fuselage attachment fitting. We are issuing this AD to detect and correct tail-fuselage fittings with insufficient material strength, which if left uncorrected could result in detachment of the tail from the fuselage with consequent loss of control. (f) Actions and Compliance Unless already done, do the following actions in paragraphs (f)(1) and (f)(2) of this AD, including all subparagraphs: (1) Model L-13 Blanik gliders: (i) Within the next 60 days after November 27, 2000 (the effective date retained from AD 2000-20-11), inspect the tail- fuselage attachment fitting, part number (P/N) A 102 021 N, for damage and material hardness following the procedures in LET Mandatory Bulletin No.: L13/085a, dated November 17, 1999. (ii) If you find the tail-fuselage attachment fitting is damaged or the material does not meet the hardness requirements specified in the service bulletin during the inspection required in paragraph (f)(1)(i) of this AD, before further flight, you must contact the manufacturer to obtain an FAA-approved replacement part for P/N A 102 021 N and FAA-approved installation instructions and install the replacement part. Use the contact information found in paragraph (h) to contact the manufacturer. (iii) As of November 27, 2000 (the effective date retained from AD 2000-20-11), do not install, on any glider, a P/N A 102 021 N attachment fitting that has not passed the inspection required in paragraph (f)(1)(i) of this AD. (2) Model L-13 AC Blanik gliders: (i) Within the next 60 days after the effective date of this AD, inspect the tail-fuselage attachment fitting, part number (P/N) A 102 021 N, for damage and material hardness following the procedures in LET Mandatory Bulletin No.: L13/085a, dated November 17, 1999. (ii) If you find the tail-fuselage attachment fitting is damaged or the material does not meet the hardness requirements specified in the service bulletin during the inspection required in paragraph (f)(2)(i) of this AD, before further flight, you must contact the manufacturer to obtain an FAA-approved replacement part for P/N A 102 021 N and FAA-approved installation instructions and install the replacement part. Use the contact information found in paragraph (h) to contact the manufacturer. (iii) As of the effective date of this AD, do not install, on any glider, a P/N A 102 021N attachment fitting that has not passed the inspection required in paragraph (f)(2)(i) 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: [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 Civil Aviation Authority AD CAA-AD-T-112/1999R1, dated November 23, 1999, for related information. You may examine the MCAI on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2016-4231. For service information related to this AD, contact BLANIK LIMITED, 2nd Floor Beaux Lane House, Mercer Street Lower, Dublin 2, Republic of Ireland; phone: +420 733 662 194; email: [email protected]; Internet: http://www.blanik.aero/%EF%BB%BFcustomer_support. 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 February 24, 2016. Robert P. Busto, Acting Manager, Small Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2016-04541 Filed 3-2-16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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(i) Replacement/Repair for P/N CT2CF1021– (m) Credit for Actions Accomplished in Revision ‘A’, dated November 7, 2014; or
1 Accordance With Previous Service Viking Air Limited DHC–2 Beaver Service
(1) Before further flight after the inspection Information Bulletin Number: V2/0005, Revision ‘B’,
required in paragraph (g)(2) of this AD, if Credit will be given for the inspections dated March 4, 2015, for related information.
corrosion, cracking, or other damages are required in paragraphs (g)(1), (g)(2), and (g)(3) You may examine the MCAI on the Internet
found, replace the elevator control rod of this AD if they were done before the at http://www.regulations.gov by searching
assembly with P/N CT2CF1021–1 that has effective date of this AD following Viking Air for and locating Docket No. FAA–2016–4229.
been inspected and is free of corrosion, Limited DHC–2 Beaver Service Bulletin For service information related to this AD,
cracking, or other damages following section Number: V2/0005, Revision ‘NC’, dated contact Viking Air Limited Technical
I. PLANNING INFORMATION, paragraph D. March 26, 2012; Viking Air Limited DHC–2 Support, 1959 De Havilland Way, Sidney,
of Viking DHC–2 Beaver Service Bulletin Beaver Service Bulletin Number: V2/0005, British Columbia, Canada, V8L 5V5; Fax:
Number: V2/0005, Revision ‘‘C’’, dated July Revision ‘A’, dated November 7, 2014; or 250–656–0673; telephone: (North America)
17, 2015, or contact Viking Air Limited at the Viking Air Limited DHC–2 Beaver Service (800) 663–8444; email: technical.support@
address specified in paragraph (o) of this AD Bulletin Number: V2/0005, Revision ‘B’, vikingair.com; Internet: http://www.vikingair.
for an FAA-approved repair and incorporate dated March 4, 2015. com/support/service-bulletins. You may
the repair. review this referenced service information at
(2) After replacing or repairing P/N (n) Other FAA AD Provisions the FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, 901
CT2CF1021–1, you must still do the The following provisions also apply to this Locust, Kansas City, Missouri 64106. For
repetitive inspections of the elevator control AD: information on the availability of this
rod assemblies following the Airworthiness (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance material at the FAA, call (816) 329–4148.
Limitations section of the FAA-approved (AMOCs): The Manager, Standards Office, Issued in Kansas City, Missouri, on
maintenance program (e.g., maintenance FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs February 24, 2016.
manual) specified in paragraph (k)(1) of this for this AD, if requested using the procedures Robert P. Busto,
AD. found in 14 CFR 39.19. Send information to
ATTN: Aziz Ahmed, Aerospace Safety Acting Manager, Small Airplane Directorate,
(j) Repair of the Elevator Actuating Lever Engineer, FAA, New York Aircraft Aircraft Certification Service.
Before further flight after the inspection Certification Office (ACO), 1600 Steward [FR Doc. 2016–04539 Filed 3–2–16; 8:45 am]
required in paragraph (g)(3) of this AD, if Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, New York BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
corrosion, cracking, or other damages are 11590; telephone: (516) 228–7329; fax: (516)
found, contact Viking Air Limited at the 794–5531; email: aziz.ahmed@faa.gov. Before
address specified in paragraph (o) of this AD using any approved AMOC on any airplane DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
for an FAA-approved repair and incorporate to which the AMOC applies, notify your
the repair. appropriate principal inspector (PI) in the Federal Aviation Administration
FAA Flight Standards District Office (FSDO),
(k) Airworthiness Limitations/Restrictions or lacking a PI, your local FSDO.
(1) For all airplanes, within the next 30 (2) Airworthy Product: For any requirement 14 CFR Part 39
days after the effective date of this AD, insert in this AD to obtain corrective actions from [Docket No. FAA–2016–4231; Directorate
the following into the Airworthiness a manufacturer or other source, use these Identifier 2015–CE–042–AD]
Limitations section of the FAA-approved actions if they are FAA-approved. Corrective
maintenance program (e.g., maintenance actions are considered FAA-approved if they RIN 2120–AA64
manual). This revision to the Limitation are approved by the State of Design Authority
section incorporates repetitive inspections of (or their delegated agent). You are required Airworthiness Directives; BLANIK
the elevator control rod assemblies, the to assure the product is airworthy before it LIMITED Gliders
elevator actuating lever, and the control is returned to service.
column torque tube for corrosion, cracks, (3) Reporting Requirements: For any AGENCY: Federal Aviation
and/or other damage. Insert item 20A., of Part reporting requirement in this AD, a federal Administration (FAA), Department of
3, in Appendix 2 of Temporary Revision No.: agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a Transportation (DOT).
2–38, dated March 4, 2015, into the VIKING person is not required to respond to, nor ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking
PSM NO.: 1–2–2, AIRCRAFT: DHC–2 shall a person be subject to a penalty for (NPRM).
BEAVER, SERIES: ALL, PUBLICATION: failure to comply with a collection of
MAINTENANCE MANUAL; and insert item information subject to the requirements of SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new
20A., in Part 4, of Temporary Revision No.: the Paperwork Reduction Act unless that airworthiness directive (AD) for
2T–14, dated March 4, 2015, into VIKING collection of information displays a current BLANIK LIMITED Models L–13 Blanik
PSM NO.: 1–2T–2, AIRCRAFT: DHC–2 valid OMB Control Number. The OMB and L–13 AC Blanik gliders (type
TURBO BEAVER, SERIES: ALL, Control Number for this information certificate previously held by LET
PUBLICATION: MAINTENANCE MANUAL. collection is 2120–0056. Public reporting for
(2) For all airplanes, as of the effective date this collection of information is estimated to
Aeronautical Works) that would
of this AD, do not install P/N C2CF619A or be approximately 5 minutes per response, supersede AD 2000–20–11. This
C2CF619A–9 as a replacement part. including the time for reviewing instructions, proposed AD results from mandatory
completing and reviewing the collection of continuing airworthiness information
(l) Life Limit for P/N C2CF619A information. All responses to this collection (MCAI) originated by an aviation
As of the effective date of this AD, elevator of information are mandatory. Comments authority of another country to identify
control rod assemblies, P/N C2CF619A, are concerning the accuracy of this burden and and correct an unsafe condition on an
life-limited to 15 years and must be replaced suggestions for reducing the burden should aviation product. The MCAI describes
with P/N C2CF619A–11 at the following be directed to the FAA at: 800 Independence
compliance time:
the unsafe condition as insufficient
Ave. SW., Washington, DC 20591, Attn:
(1) If, as of the effective date of this AD, Information Collection Clearance Officer,
material strength of the tail-fuselage
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the age of the installed P/N C2CF619A is AES–200. attachment fitting. We are issuing this
known, it must be replaced before exceeding proposed AD to require actions to
the life limit or within the next 12 months (o) Related Information address the unsafe condition on these
after the effective date of this AD, whichever Refer to MCAI Transport Canada AD No. products.
occurs later. CF–2015–21, dated July 30, 2015; and Viking
DATES: We must receive comments on
(2) If, as of the effective date of this AD, Air Limited DHC–2 Beaver Service Bulletin
the age of the installed P/N C2CF619A is not Number: V2/0005, Revision ‘NC’, dated this proposed AD by April 18, 2016.
known, it must be replaced within the next March 26, 2012; Viking Air Limited DHC–2 ADDRESSES: You may send comments by
12 months after the effective date of this AD. Beaver Service Bulletin Number: V2/0005, any of the following methods:
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under Executive Order 13132. This (e) Reason FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs
proposed AD would not have a This AD was prompted by mandatory for this AD, if requested using the procedures
substantial direct effect on the States, on continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) found in 14 CFR 39.19. Send information to
originated by an aviation authority of another ATTN: Jim Rutherford, Aerospace Engineer,
the relationship between the national FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust,
Government and the States, or on the country to identify and correct an unsafe
condition on an aviation product. The MCAI Room 301, Kansas City, Missouri 64106;
distribution of power and telephone: (816) 329–4165; fax: (816) 329–
describes the unsafe condition as insufficient
responsibilities among the various material strength of the tail-fuselage 4090; email: jim.rutherford@faa.gov. Before
levels of government. attachment fitting. We are issuing this AD to using any approved AMOC on any airplane
detect and correct tail-fuselage fittings with to which the AMOC applies, notify your
For the reasons discussed above, I
insufficient material strength, which if left appropriate principal inspector (PI) in the
certify this proposed regulation: FAA Flight Standards District Office (FSDO),
uncorrected could result in detachment of
(1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory the tail from the fuselage with consequent or lacking a PI, your local FSDO.
action’’ under Executive Order 12866, loss of control. (2) Airworthy Product: For any requirement
in this AD to obtain corrective actions from
(2) Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under (f) Actions and Compliance a manufacturer or other source, use these
the DOT Regulatory Policies and actions if they are FAA-approved. Corrective
Unless already done, do the following
Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, actions in paragraphs (f)(1) and (f)(2) of this actions are considered FAA-approved if they
1979), AD, including all subparagraphs: are approved by the State of Design Authority
(3) Will not affect intrastate aviation (1) Model L–13 Blanik gliders: (or their delegated agent). You are required
in Alaska, and (i) Within the next 60 days after November to assure the product is airworthy before it
27, 2000 (the effective date retained from AD is returned to service.
(4) Will not have a significant 2000–20–11), inspect the tail-fuselage
economic impact, positive or negative, (h) Related Information
attachment fitting, part number
on a substantial number of small entities (P/N) A 102 021 N, for damage and material Refer to MCAI Civil Aviation Authority AD
under the criteria of the Regulatory hardness following the procedures in LET CAA–AD–T–112/1999R1, dated November
Flexibility Act. Mandatory Bulletin No.: L13/085a, dated 23, 1999, for related information. You may
November 17, 1999. examine the MCAI on the Internet at
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 (ii) If you find the tail-fuselage attachment http://www.regulations.gov by searching for
fitting is damaged or the material does not and locating Docket No. FAA–2016–4231.
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation meet the hardness requirements specified in For service information related to this AD,
safety, Incorporation by reference, the service bulletin during the inspection contact BLANIK LIMITED, 2nd Floor Beaux
Safety. required in paragraph (f)(1)(i) of this AD, Lane House, Mercer Street Lower, Dublin 2,
before further flight, you must contact the Republic of Ireland; phone: +420 733 662
The Proposed Amendment manufacturer to obtain an FAA-approved 194; email: info@blanik.aero; Internet:
replacement part for P/N A 102 021 N and http://www.blanik.aero/%EF%BB
Accordingly, under the authority %BFcustomer_support. You may review this
FAA-approved installation instructions and
delegated to me by the Administrator, install the replacement part. Use the contact referenced service information at the FAA,
the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part information found in paragraph (h) to contact Small Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust,
39 as follows: the manufacturer. Kansas City, Missouri 64106. For information
(iii) As of November 27, 2000 (the effective on the availability of this material at the
PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS date retained from AD 2000–20–11), do not FAA, call (816) 329–4148.
DIRECTIVES install, on any glider, a P/N A 102 021 N Issued in Kansas City, Missouri, on
attachment fitting that has not passed the February 24, 2016.
■ 1. The authority citation for part 39 inspection required in paragraph (f)(1)(i) of Robert P. Busto,
continues to read as follows: this AD.
(2) Model L–13 AC Blanik gliders: Acting Manager, Small Airplane Directorate,
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. (i) Within the next 60 days after the Aircraft Certification Service.
effective date of this AD, inspect the tail- [FR Doc. 2016–04541 Filed 3–2–16; 8:45 am]
§ 39.13 [Amended] fuselage attachment fitting, part number BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by (P/N) A 102 021 N, for damage and material
removing Amendment 39–11922 (65 FR hardness following the procedures in LET
Mandatory Bulletin No.: L13/085a, dated DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
60845; October 13, 2000), and adding November 17, 1999.
the following new AD: (ii) If you find the tail-fuselage attachment Federal Aviation Administration
Blanik Limited: Docket No. FAA–2016–4231; fitting is damaged or the material does not
Directorate Identifier 2015–CE–042–AD. meet the hardness requirements specified in
14 CFR Part 71
the service bulletin during the inspection
(a) Comments Due Date required in paragraph (f)(2)(i) of this AD, [Docket No. FAA–2015–7203; Airspace
We must receive comments by April 18, before further flight, you must contact the Docket No. 15–ASO–14]
2016. manufacturer to obtain an FAA-approved
replacement part for P/N A 102 021 N and Proposed Establishment of Class D
(b) Affected ADs FAA-approved installation instructions and Airspace: Destin, FL; Duke Field, Eglin
This AD replaces AD 2000–20–11, install the replacement part. Use the contact AFB, FL; Proposed Revocation of
Amendment 39–11922 (65 FR 60845; October information found in paragraph (h) to contact
Class D Airspace; Eglin AF Aux No 3
13, 2000) (‘‘AD 2000–20–11’’). the manufacturer.
(iii) As of the effective date of this AD, do Duke Field, FL; and Proposed
(c) Applicability Amendment of Class D and E
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not install, on any glider, a P/N A 102 021N
This AD applies to BLANIK LIMITED attachment fitting that has not passed the Airspace; Eglin Air Force Base, FL;
Models L–13 Blanik and L–13 AC Blanik inspection required in paragraph (f)(2)(i) of Eglin Hurlburt Field, FL; and
gliders (type certificate previously held by this AD. Crestview, FL
LET Aeronautical Works), all serial numbers,
certificated in any category. (g) Other FAA AD Provisions AGENCY: Federal Aviation
The following provisions also apply to this Administration (FAA), DOT.
(d) Subject AD: ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking
Air Transport Association of America (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (NPRM).
(ATA) Code 53: Fuselage. (AMOCs): The Manager, Standards Office,
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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 April 18, 2016. | |
| 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 | 81 FR 11134 | |
| RIN Number | 2120-AA64 | |
| CFR Associated | Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety |
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