81 FR 11465 - Airworthiness Directives; EVECTOR, spol. s.r.o. Gliders

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration

Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 43 (March 4, 2016)

Page Range		11465-11467
FR Document		2016-04543

We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for EVECTOR, spol. s.r.o. Models L 13 SEH VIVAT and L 13 SDM VIVAT gliders (type certificate previously held by AEROTECHNIK s.r.o.) that would supersede AD 2000-20-12. 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.

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2016-4230; Directorate Identifier 2015-CE-041-AD]
RIN 2120-AA64


Airworthiness Directives; EVECTOR, spol. s.r.o. Gliders

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

ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).

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SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for 
EVECTOR, spol. s.r.o. Models L 13 SEH VIVAT and L 13 SDM VIVAT gliders 
(type certificate previously held by AEROTECHNIK s.r.o.) that would 
supersede AD 2000-20-12. 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:
     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 
EVEKTOR, spol. s.r.o, Letecka 1008, 686 04 Kunovice, Czech Republic; 
phone: +420 572 537 428; email: [email protected]; Internet: http://www.evektor.cz/en/sales-and-support. You may review copies of the 
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-
4230; 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-2016-4230; 
Directorate Identifier 2015-CE-041-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 2000-20-12, Amendment 39-11923 
(65 FR 61262; October 17, 2000) (``AD 2000-20-12''). That AD required 
actions intended to address an unsafe condition on EVECTOR, spol. 
s.r.o. Model L 13 SEH VIVAT 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-
4230.
    A review of records since issuance of AD 2000-20-12 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 2000-20-12 to 
add the EVECTOR, spol. s.r.o. Model L 13 SDM VIVAT gliders to the 
applicability of the AD.
    The FAA will address the BLANIK LIMITED Model L-13 AC Blanik 
gliders in another AD action.

Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51

    AEROTECHNIK CZ s.r.o. issued Mandatory Service Bulletin SEH 13-
005a, dated November 18, 1999. The service information describes 
procedures for testing the material strength of attachment fitting part 
number A 102 021N 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

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develop on other products of the same type design.

Costs of Compliance

    We estimate that this proposed AD will affect 9 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. Required parts would cost 
about $340 per product.
    Based on these figures, we estimate the cost of the proposed AD on 
U.S. operators to be $3,060, 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.
    According to the manufacturer, some of the costs of this proposed 
AD may be covered under warranty, thereby reducing the cost impact on 
affected individuals. We do not control warranty coverage for affected 
individuals. As a result, we have included all costs in our cost 
estimate.

Authority for This Rulemaking

    Title 49 of the United States Code specifies the FAA's authority to 
issue rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, section 106, describes the 
authority of the FAA Administrator. ``Subtitle VII: Aviation 
Programs,'' describes in more detail the scope of the Agency's 
authority.
    We are issuing this rulemaking under the authority described in 
``Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: General 
requirements.'' Under that section, Congress charges the FAA with 
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in air commerce by prescribing 
regulations for practices, methods, and procedures the Administrator 
finds necessary for safety in air commerce. This regulation is within 
the scope of that authority because it addresses an unsafe condition 
that is likely to exist or develop on products identified in this 
rulemaking action.

Regulatory Findings

    We determined that this proposed AD would not have federalism 
implications under Executive Order 13132. This proposed AD would not 
have a substantial direct effect on the States, on the relationship 
between the national Government and the States, or on the distribution 
of power and responsibilities among the various levels of government.
    For the reasons discussed above, I certify this proposed 
regulation:
    (1) Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive 
Order 12866,
    (2) Is not a ``significant rule'' under the DOT Regulatory Policies 
and Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979),
    (3) Will not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska, and
    (4) Will not have a significant economic impact, positive or 
negative, on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria 
of the Regulatory Flexibility Act.

List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39

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

The Proposed Amendment

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

PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES

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

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


Sec.  39.13  [Amended]

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2. The FAA amends Sec.  39.13 by removing Amendment 39-11923 (65 FR 
61262; October 17, 2000), and adding the following new AD:

EVECTOR, spol. S.r.o.: Docket No. FAA-2016-4230; Directorate 
Identifier 2015-CE-041-AD.

(a) Comments Due Date

    We must receive comments by April 18, 2016.

(b) Affected ADs

    This AD replaces AD 2000-20-12, Amendment 39-11923 (65 FR 61262; 
October 17, 2000) (``AD 2000-20-12'').

(c) Applicability

    This AD applies to EVECTOR, spol. s.r.o. Models L 13 SEH VIVAT 
and L 13 SDM VIVAT gliders (type certificate previously held by 
AEROTECHNIK s.r.o.), 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 proposed 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 SEH VIVAT gliders:
    (i) Within the next 60 days after November 27, 2000 (the 
effective date retained from AD 2000-20-12), inspect the tail-
fuselage attachment fitting, part number (P/N) A 102 021N, for 
damage and material hardness following the procedures in AEROTECHNIK 
CZ s.r.o. Mandatory Service Bulletin SEH 13-005a, dated November 18, 
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 021N 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 2000-20-12), do not install, on any glider, a P/N A 102 021N 
attachment fitting that has not passed the inspection required in 
paragraph (f)(1)(i) of this AD.
    (2) Model L 13 SDM VIVAT 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 021N, for damage and material hardness following the procedures 
in AEROTECHNIK CZ s.r.o. Mandatory Service Bulletin SEH 13-005a, 
dated November 18, 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 021N 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

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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-2016-4230. For service information 
related to this AD, contact EVEKTOR, spol. s.r.o, Letecka 1008, 686 
04 Kunovice, Czech Republic; phone: +420 572 537 428; email: 
[email protected]; Internet: http://www.evektor.cz/en/sales-and-support. You may review copies of the 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. 2016-04543 Filed 3-3-16; 8:45 am]
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unit as an integral part of the cabinet Kunovice, Czech Republic; phone: +420 SEH VIVAT gliders and was based on
assembly. 572 537 428; email: evektor@evektor.cz; mandatory continuing airworthiness
* * * * * Internet: http://www.evektor.cz/en/ information (MCAI) originated by the
[FR Doc. 2016–04874 Filed 3–3–16; 8:45 am] sales-and-support. You may review Civil Aviation Authority, which is the
BILLING CODE 6450–01–P copies of the referenced service aviation authority for the Czech
information at the FAA, Small Airplane Republic. That MCAI (AD CAA–AD–T–
Directorate, 901 Locust, Kansas City, 112/1999R1, dated November 23, 1999),
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Missouri 64106. For information on the was issued to correct an unsafe
availability of this material at the FAA, condition for EVECTOR, spol. s.r.o.
Federal Aviation Administration call (816) 329–4148. Models L 13 SEH VIVAT and L 13 SDM
VIVAT gliders and BLANIK LIMITED
Examining the AD Docket
14 CFR Part 39 Models L–13 Blanik and L–13 AC
You may examine the AD docket on Blanik gliders. The MCAI states:
[Docket No. FAA–2016–4230; Directorate the Internet at http:// To prevent destruction of tail-fuselage
Identifier 2015–CE–041–AD] www.regulations.gov by searching for attachment fitting which can lead to loss of
RIN 2120–AA64 and locating Docket No. FAA–2016– control of the sailplane. This destruction
4230; or in person at the Docket could be caused due to lower strength of the
Airworthiness Directives; EVECTOR, Management Facility between 9 a.m. material used during production.
spol. s.r.o. Gliders and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, You may examine the MCAI on the
except Federal holidays. The AD docket Internet at http://www.regulations.gov
AGENCY: Federal Aviation contains this proposed AD, the
Administration (FAA), Department of by searching for and locating Docket No.
regulatory evaluation, any comments FAA–2016–4230.
Transportation (DOT). received, and other information. The
A review of records since issuance of
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking street address for the Docket Office
AD 2000–20–12 revealed that the FAA
(NPRM). (telephone (800) 647–5527) is in the
inadvertently did not address this MCAI
ADDRESSES section. Comments will be
SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new for the EVECTOR, spol. s.r.o. Model L
available in the AD docket shortly after
airworthiness directive (AD) for 13 SDM VIVAT gliders and the BLANIK
receipt.
EVECTOR, spol. s.r.o. Models L 13 SEH LIMITED Model L–13 AC Blanik gliders.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jim This proposed AD would supersede AD
VIVAT and L 13 SDM VIVAT gliders
Rutherford, Aerospace Engineer, FAA, 2000–20–12 to add the EVECTOR, spol.
(type certificate previously held by
Small Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust, s.r.o. Model L 13 SDM VIVAT gliders to
AEROTECHNIK s.r.o.) that would
Room 301, Kansas City, Missouri 64106; the applicability of the AD.
supersede AD 2000–20–12. This
telephone: (816) 329–4165; fax: (816) The FAA will address the BLANIK
proposed AD results from mandatory
329–4090; email: jim.rutherford@ LIMITED Model L–13 AC Blanik gliders
continuing airworthiness information
faa.gov. in another AD action.
(MCAI) originated by an aviation
authority of another country to identify SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Related Service Information Under 1
and correct an unsafe condition on an Comments Invited CFR Part 51
aviation product. The MCAI describes
the unsafe condition as insufficient We invite you to send any written AEROTECHNIK CZ s.r.o. issued
material strength of the tail-fuselage relevant data, views, or arguments about Mandatory Service Bulletin SEH 13–
attachment fitting. We are issuing this this proposed AD. Send your comments 005a, dated November 18, 1999. The
proposed AD to require actions to to an address listed under the service information describes
address the unsafe condition on these ADDRESSES section. Include ‘‘Docket No. procedures for testing the material
products. FAA–2016–4230; Directorate Identifier strength of attachment fitting part
2015–CE–041–AD’’ at the beginning of number A 102 021N and instructions for
DATES: We must receive comments on your comments. We specifically invite contacting the manufacturer for
this proposed AD by April 18, 2016. comments on the overall regulatory, replacement information if necessary.
ADDRESSES: You may send comments by economic, environmental, and energy This service information is reasonably
any of the following methods: aspects of this proposed AD. We will available because the interested parties
• Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to consider all comments received by the have access to it through their normal
http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the closing date and may amend this course of business or by the means
instructions for submitting comments. proposed AD because of those identified in the ADDRESSES section of
• Fax: (202) 493–2251. comments. this NPRM.
• Mail: U.S. Department of We will post all comments we
Transportation, Docket Operations, M– FAA’s Determination and Requirements
receive, without change, to http://
30, West Building Ground Floor, Room of the Proposed AD
regulations.gov, including any personal
W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., information you provide. We will also This product has been approved by
Washington, DC 20590. post a report summarizing each the aviation authority of another
• Hand Delivery: U.S. Department of substantive verbal contact we receive country, and is approved for operation
Transportation, Docket Operations, M– about this proposed AD. in the United States. Pursuant to our
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30, West Building Ground Floor, Room bilateral agreement with this State of
W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Discussion Design Authority, they have notified us
Washington, DC 20590, between 9 a.m. On September 28, 2000, we issued AD of the unsafe condition described in the
and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, 2000–20–12, Amendment 39–11923 (65 MCAI and service information
except Federal holidays. FR 61262; October 17, 2000) (‘‘AD referenced above. We are proposing this
For service information identified in 2000–20–12’’). That AD required actions AD because we evaluated all
this proposed AD, contact EVEKTOR, intended to address an unsafe condition information and determined the unsafe
spol. s.r.o, Letecka 1008, 686 04 on EVECTOR, spol. s.r.o. Model L 13 condition exists and is likely to exist or

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develop on other products of the same For the reasons discussed above, I fuselage fittings with insufficient material
type design. certify this proposed regulation: strength, which if left uncorrected could
(1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory result in detachment of the tail from the
Costs of Compliance action’’ under Executive Order 12866, fuselage with consequent loss of control.
We estimate that this proposed AD (2) Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under (f) Actions and Compliance
will affect 9 products of U.S. registry. the DOT Regulatory Policies and Unless already done, do the following
We also estimate that it would take Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, actions in paragraphs (f)(1) and (f)(2) of this
about 4 work-hours per product to 1979), AD, including all subparagraphs:
comply with the basic requirements of (3) Will not affect intrastate aviation (1) Model L 13 SEH VIVAT gliders:
this proposed AD. The average labor in Alaska, and (i) Within the next 60 days after November
rate is $85 per work-hour. Required (4) Will not have a significant 27, 2000 (the effective date retained from AD
parts would cost about $340 per economic impact, positive or negative, 2000–20–12), inspect the tail-fuselage
product. on a substantial number of small entities attachment fitting, part number (P/N) A 102
Based on these figures, we estimate under the criteria of the Regulatory 021N, for damage and material hardness
Flexibility Act. following the procedures in AEROTECHNIK
the cost of the proposed AD on U.S. CZ s.r.o. Mandatory Service Bulletin SEH 13–
operators to be $3,060, or $340 per List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 005a, dated November 18, 1999.
product. (ii) If you find the tail-fuselage attachment
In addition, we estimate that any Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation fitting is damaged or the material does not
necessary follow-on actions would take safety, Incorporation by reference, meet the hardness requirements specified in
about 16 work-hours and require parts Safety. the service bulletin during the inspection
costing $500, for a cost of $1,860 per The Proposed Amendment required in paragraph (f)(1)(i) of this AD,
product. We have no way of before further flight, you must contact the
determining the number of products Accordingly, under the authority manufacturer to obtain an FAA-approved
that may need these actions. delegated to me by the Administrator, replacement part for P/N A 102 021N and
the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part FAA-approved installation instructions and
According to the manufacturer, some
39 as follows: install the replacement part. Use the contact
of the costs of this proposed AD may be information found in paragraph (h) to contact
covered under warranty, thereby the manufacturer.
PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
reducing the cost impact on affected (iii) As of November 27, 2000 (the effective
DIRECTIVES
individuals. We do not control warranty date retained from AD 2000–20–12), do not
coverage for affected individuals. As a ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39 install, on any glider, a P/N A 102 021N
result, we have included all costs in our continues to read as follows: attachment fitting that has not passed the
cost estimate. inspection required in paragraph (f)(1)(i) of
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. this AD.
Authority for This Rulemaking (2) Model L 13 SDM VIVAT gliders:
§ 39.13 [Amended]
Title 49 of the United States Code (i) Within the next 60 days after the
■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by effective date of this AD, inspect the tail-
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue removing Amendment 39–11923 (65 FR fuselage attachment fitting, part number (P/
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, 61262; October 17, 2000), and adding N) A 102 021N, for damage and material
section 106, describes the authority of the following new AD: hardness following the procedures in
the FAA Administrator. ‘‘Subtitle VII: AEROTECHNIK CZ s.r.o. Mandatory Service
Aviation Programs,’’ describes in more EVECTOR, spol. S.r.o.: Docket No. FAA– Bulletin SEH 13–005a, dated November 18,
2016–4230; Directorate Identifier 2015–
detail the scope of the Agency’s CE–041–AD.
1999.
authority. (ii) If you find the tail-fuselage attachment
We are issuing this rulemaking under (a) Comments Due Date fitting is damaged or the material does not
the authority described in ‘‘Subtitle VII, We must receive comments by April 18, meet the hardness requirements specified in
Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: 2016. the service bulletin during the inspection
required in paragraph (f)(2)(i) of this AD,
General requirements.’’ Under that (b) Affected ADs before further flight, you must contact the
section, Congress charges the FAA with manufacturer to obtain an FAA-approved
This AD replaces AD 2000–20–12,
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in replacement part for P/N A 102 021N and
Amendment 39–11923 (65 FR 61262; October
air commerce by prescribing regulations 17, 2000) (‘‘AD 2000–20–12’’). FAA-approved installation instructions and
for practices, methods, and procedures install the replacement part. Use the contact
the Administrator finds necessary for (c) Applicability information found in paragraph (h) to contact
safety in air commerce. This regulation This AD applies to EVECTOR, spol. s.r.o. the manufacturer.
is within the scope of that authority Models L 13 SEH VIVAT and L 13 SDM (iii) As of the effective date of this AD, do
because it addresses an unsafe condition VIVAT gliders (type certificate previously not install, on any glider, a P/N A 102 021N
held by AEROTECHNIK s.r.o.), all serial attachment fitting that has not passed the
that is likely to exist or develop on inspection required in paragraph (f)(2)(i) of
numbers, certificated in any category.
products identified in this rulemaking this AD.
action. (d) Subject
Air Transport Association of America (g) Other FAA AD Provisions
Regulatory Findings The following provisions also apply to this
(ATA) Code 53: Fuselage.
We determined that this proposed AD AD:
would not have federalism implications (e) Reason (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance
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under Executive Order 13132. This This AD was prompted by mandatory (AMOCs): The Manager, Standards Office,
proposed AD would not have a continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs
substantial direct effect on the States, on originated by an aviation authority of another for this AD, if requested using the procedures
country to identify and correct an unsafe found in 14 CFR 39.19. Send information to
the relationship between the national condition on an aviation product. The MCAI ATTN: Jim Rutherford, Aerospace Engineer,
Government and the States, or on the describes the unsafe condition as insufficient FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust,
distribution of power and material strength of the tail-fuselage Room 301, Kansas City, Missouri 64106;
responsibilities among the various attachment fitting. We are issuing this telephone: (816) 329–4165; fax: (816) 329–
levels of government. proposed AD to detect and correct tail- 4090; email: jim.rutherford@faa.gov. Before

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using any approved AMOC on any airplane the airplane flight manual (AFM) to SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
to which the AMOC applies, notify your provide procedures to guide the crew to
appropriate principal inspector (PI) in the Comments Invited
stabilize the airplane’s airspeed and
FAA Flight Standards District Office (FSDO), attitude for continued safe flight. We are We invite you to send any written
or lacking a PI, your local FSDO. relevant data, views, or arguments about
(2) Airworthy Product: For any requirement
proposing this AD to prevent loss of air
data information that may affect this proposed AD. Send your comments
in this AD to obtain corrective actions from
a manufacturer or other source, use these continued safe flight. to an address listed under the
ADDRESSES section. Include ‘‘Docket No.
actions if they are FAA-approved. Corrective DATES: We must receive comments on
actions are considered FAA-approved if they this proposed AD by April 18, 2016. FAA–2016–3990; Directorate Identifier
are approved by the State of Design Authority 2015–NM–153–AD’’ at the beginning of
ADDRESSES: You may send comments,
(or their delegated agent). You are required your comments. We specifically invite
to assure the product is airworthy before it using the procedures found in 14 CFR comments on the overall regulatory,
is returned to service. 11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following economic, environmental, and energy
methods: aspects of this proposed AD. We will
(h) Related Information • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to consider all comments received by the
Refer to MCAI Civil Aviation Authority AD http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the
CAA–AD–T–112/1999R1, dated November
closing date and may amend this
instructions for submitting comments. proposed AD based on those comments.
23, 1999, for related information. You may • Fax: 202–493–2251. We will post all comments we
examine the MCAI on the Internet at http:// • Mail: U.S. Department of
www.regulations.gov by searching for and receive, without change, to http://
Transportation, Docket Operations, M– www.regulations.gov, including any
locating Docket No. FAA–2016–4230. For
service information related to this AD, 30, West Building Ground Floor, Room personal information you provide. We
contact EVEKTOR, spol. s.r.o, Letecka 1008, W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., will also post a report summarizing each
686 04 Kunovice, Czech Republic; phone: Washington, DC 20590. substantive verbal contact we receive
+420 572 537 428; email: evektor@evektor.cz; • Hand Delivery: U.S. Department of about this proposed AD.
Internet: http://www.evektor.cz/en/sales-and- Transportation, Docket Operations, M–
support. You may review copies of the 30, West Building Ground Floor, Room Discussion
referenced service information at the FAA, W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Transport Canada Civil Aviation
Small Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust, Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 (TCCA), which is the aviation authority
Kansas City, Missouri 64106. For information p.m., Monday through Friday, except
on the availability of this material at the for Canada, has issued Canadian AD
FAA, call (816) 329–4148.
Federal holidays. CF–2015–08, dated April 28, 2015
For service information identified in (referred to after this as the Mandatory
Issued in Kansas City, Missouri, on this NPRM, contact Bombardier, Inc., Continuing Airworthiness Information,
February 24, 2016. 400 Côte-Vertu Road West, Dorval, or ‘‘the MCAI’’), to correct an unsafe
Robert P. Busto, Québec H4S 1Y9, Canada; telephone: condition for all Bombardier, Inc. Model
Acting Manager, Small Airplane Directorate, 514–855–5000; fax: 514–855–7401; CL–600–2D15 (Regional Jet Series 705)
Aircraft Certification Service. email: thd.crj@aero.bombardier.com; and CL–600–2D24 (Regional Jet Series
[FR Doc. 2016–04543 Filed 3–3–16; 8:45 am] Internet: http://www.bombardier.com. 900) airplanes. The MCAI states:
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
You may view this referenced service Two in-service incidents have been
information at the FAA, Transport reported on CL–600–2C10 aeroplanes
Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue regarding a loss of all air data information in
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION SW., Renton, WA. For information on the cockpit. The air data information was
the availability of this material at the recovered as the aeroplane descended to
Federal Aviation Administration FAA, call 425–227–1221. lower altitudes. An investigation determined
that the root cause in both events was high
Examining the AD Docket altitude icing (ice crystal contamination). If
14 CFR Part 39 not addressed, this condition may affect
You may examine the AD docket on continued safe flight.
[Docket No. FAA–2016–3990; Directorate
Identifier 2015–NM–153–AD]
the Internet at http:// Due to similarities in the air data systems,
www.regulations.gov by searching for such events could happen on all Bombardier
RIN 2120–AA64 and locating Docket No. FAA–2016– CRJ models, CL–600–2B19, CL–600–2C10,
3990; or in person at the Docket CL–600–2D15, CL–600–2D24 and CL–600–
Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier, Management Facility between 9 a.m. 2E25. Therefore, the corrective actions for
Inc. Airplanes and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, these models will be mandated once their
respective Airplane Flight Manual (AFM)
AGENCY: Federal Aviation except Federal holidays. The AD docket revisions become available.
Administration (FAA), DOT. contains this proposed AD, the This [Canadian] AD mandates the
regulatory evaluation, any comments incorporation of AFM procedures to guide
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking
received, and other information. The the crew to stabilize the aeroplanes airspeed
(NPRM).
street address for the Docket Operations and attitude for continued safe flight.
SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new office (telephone: 800–647–5527) is in Required actions in this NPRM apply
airworthiness directive (AD) for all the ADDRESSES section. Comments will only to Bombardier, Inc. Model CL–
Bombardier, Inc. Model CL–600–2D15 be available in the AD docket shortly 600–2D15 (Regional Jet Series 705) and
(Regional Jet Series 705) and CL–600– after receipt. CL–600–2D24 (Regional Jet Series 900)
jstallworth on DSK7TPTVN1PROD with PROPOSALS

2D24 (Regional Jet Series 900) airplanes. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: airplanes; we may consider issuing
This proposed AD was prompted by two Assata Dessaline, Aerospace Engineer, further rulemaking on the other
in-service incidents reported on Avionics and Services Branch, ANE– Bombardier airplane models identified
Bombardier, Inc. Model CL–600–2C10 172, FAA, New York Aircraft previously. You may examine the MCAI
(Regional Jet Series 700, 701, & 702) Certification Office (ACO), 1600 Stewart in the AD docket on the Internet at
airplanes regarding a loss of all air data Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, NY http://www.regulations.gov by searching
information in the flight deck. This 11590; telephone: 516–228–7301; fax: for and locating Docket No. FAA–2016–
proposed AD would require revision of 516–794–5531. 3990.

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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 11465
RIN Number		2120-AA64
CFR Associated		Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety

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