81 FR 11473 - Airworthiness Directives; Blanik Limited Gliders
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 43 (March 4, 2016)
Federal Aviation Administration
Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 43 (March 4, 2016)
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| FR Document | 2016-04542 |
[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 43 (Friday, March 4, 2016)] [Proposed Rules] [Pages 11473-11475] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2016-04542] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2016-4233; Directorate Identifier 2016-CE-003-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 by LET Aeronautical Works) that would supersede AD 99-19-33. 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 lack of distinct color marking of the elevator drive. 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. [[Page 11474]] 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- 4233; 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-2016-4233; Directorate Identifier 2016-CE-003-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 November 8, 1999, we issued AD 99-19-33, Amendment 39-11320 (64 FR 50440; September 17, 1999) (``99-19-33''). That AD required actions intended to address an unsafe condition on BLANIK LIMITED Models 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-4- 099/98, dated December 30, 1998) 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: Colour marking of elevator drive is not inspected or re-painted during sailplane operation. The elevator drive is asymmetrical and improper installation causes significant elevator deflection changes. You may examine the MCAI on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2016- 4233. A review of records since issuance of AD 99-19-33 revealed that the FAA inadvertently did not address this MCAI for the EVECTOR, spol. s.r.o. Models L 13 SEH VIVAT and L 13 SDM VIVAT gliders and the BLANIK LIMITED Model L-13 AC Blanik gliders. This proposed AD would supersede AD 99-19-13 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. Models L 13 SEH VIVAT and 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 MB No.: L13/082a, dated December 10, 1998. The service information describes procedures for painting the left arm of the elevator drive. 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 1 work-hour 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 $10 per product. Based on these figures, we estimate the cost of the proposed AD on U.S. operators to be $11,780, or $95 per product. 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 [[Page 11475]] (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 39-11320 (64 FR 50440; September 17, 1999), and adding the following new AD: Blanik Limited: Docket No. FAA-2016-4233; Directorate Identifier 2016-CE-003-AD. (a) Comments Due Date We must receive comments by April 18, 2016. (b) Affected ADs This AD replaces AD 99-19-33, Amendment 39-11320 (64 FR 50440; September 17, 1999) (``AD 99-19-33''). (c) Applicability This AD applies to BLANIK LIMITED Models L-13 Blanik and L-13 AC Blanik gliders (type certificate previously by LET Aeronautical Works), all serial numbers, certificated in any category. (d) Subject Air Transport Association of America (ATA) Code 27: Flight Controls. (e) Reason This AD was prompted by mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) originated by an aviation authority of another country to identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product. The MCAI describes the unsafe condition as lack of distinct color marking of the elevator drive. We are issuing this AD to prevent inadvertent backward installation of the elevator drive, which could cause significant elevator deflection changes and lead to 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 3 calendar months after November 8, 1999 (the effective date retained from AD 99-19-33), paint the elevator drive mechanism using a contrasting color (such as red) following the procedures in LET Mandatory Bulletin MB No.: L13/082a, dated December 10, 1998. (ii) As of November 8, 1999 (the effective date retained from AD 99-19-33), only install an elevator bellcrank that has been painted as specified in paragraph (f)(1)(i) of this AD and that has been properly oriented to make sure it is not being installed backward. (2) Model L-13 AC Blanik gliders: (i) Within the next 3 calendar months after the effective date of this AD, paint the elevator drive mechanism using a contrasting color (such as red) following the procedures in LET Mandatory Bulletin MB No.: L13/082a, dated December 10, 1998. (ii) As of the effective date of this AD, only install an elevator bellcrank that has been painted as specified in paragraph (f)(2)(i) of this AD and that has been properly oriented to make sure it is not being installed backward. (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-4-099/98, dated December 30, 1998, for related information. You may examine the MCAI on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2016-4233. 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. 2016-04542 Filed 3-3-16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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(e) Reason Global 5000 Service Bulletin 700–1A11–52– www.bombardier.com. You may view this
This AD was prompted by in-service 023, dated October 4, 2013; or Bombardier service information at the FAA, Transport
reports of passenger door tensator spring Global Express/Global Express XRS Service Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW.,
failures, and qualification testing that Bulletin 700–52–046, dated October 4, 2013; Renton, WA. For information on the
determined that incorrect tensator springs as applicable. availability of this material at the FAA, call
could be susceptible to failure prior to 425–227–1221.
(j) Acceptable Alternative Actions for
reaching their safe-life limit. We are issuing Paragraph (i) of This AD Issued in Renton, Washington, on February
this AD to prevent tensator spring failure, 19, 2016.
(1) For airplanes having serial numbers (S/
resulting in the inability to open the main Dorr M. Anderson,
N) 9278 through 9360 inclusive: Replacement
passenger door, which could impede
of the passenger door tensator springs having Acting Manager, Transport Airplane
evacuation in the event of an emergency.
P/N GS321–0580–1 with new springs before Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
(f) Compliance the effective date of this AD is acceptable for [FR Doc. 2016–04561 Filed 3–3–16; 8:45 am]
Comply with this AD within the compliance with the requirements of
paragraph (i) of this AD. Refer to the task BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
compliance times specified, unless already
specified in the applicable TRs identified in
done.
paragraphs (g)(1) through (g)(4) of this AD for
(g) Maintenance or Inspection Program subsequent spring replacements. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Revision (2) For airplanes with serial numbers not
identified in paragraph (j)(1) of this AD: Federal Aviation Administration
Within 30 days after the effective date of
this AD, revise the maintenance or inspection Accomplishment after the effective date of
program, as applicable, to incorporate the this AD of the ‘‘Time Limits/Maintenance 14 CFR Part 39
task specified in the Temporary Revisions Checks’’ discard task identified in the
applicable service information specified in [Docket No. FAA–2016–4233; Directorate
(TRs) identified in paragraphs (g)(1) through Identifier 2016–CE–003–AD]
paragraphs (g)(1) through (g)(4) of this AD is
(g)(4) of this AD. The compliance time for
acceptable for compliance with the
doing the initial replacement of the passenger RIN 2120–AA64
requirements of paragraph (i) of this AD.
door tensator springs with new springs is at
the times specified in the applicable TR (k) Other FAA AD Provisions Airworthiness Directives; Blanik
specified in paragraphs (g)(1) through (g)(4) The following provisions also apply to this Limited Gliders
of this AD, or within 30 days after the AD:
effective date of this AD, whichever occurs (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance AGENCY: Federal Aviation
later. (AMOCs): The Manager, New York Aircraft Administration (FAA), Department of
(1) TR 5–2–7, dated June 4, 2014, to Part Certification Office (ACO), ANE–170, FAA, Transportation (DOT).
2, Section 5–10–11, of Bombardier Global has the authority to approve AMOCs for this ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking
Express XRS BD–700 Time Limits/ AD, if requested using the procedures found
Maintenance Checks (for Model BD–700– (NPRM).
in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR
1A10 airplanes). 39.19, send your request to your principal
(2) TR 5–2–10, dated September 9, 2014, to SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new
inspector or local Flight Standards District airworthiness directive (AD) for Blanik
Part 2, Section 5–10–11, of Bombardier Office, as appropriate. If sending information
Global 6000 GL 6000 Time Limits/ directly to the New York ACO, send it to
Limited Models L–13 Blanik and L–13
Maintenance Checks (for Model BD–700– ATTN: Program Manager, Continuing AC Blanik gliders (type certificate
1A11 airplanes). Operational Safety, FAA, New York ACO, previously by LET Aeronautical Works)
(3) TR 5–2–13, dated June 4, 2014, to Part 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, that would supersede AD 99–19–33.
2, Section 5–10–11, of Bombardier Global NY 11590; telephone: 516–228–7300; fax: This proposed AD results from
5000 BD–700 Time Limits/Maintenance 516–794–5531. Before using any approved mandatory continuing airworthiness
Checks (for Model BD–700–1A11 airplanes). AMOC, notify your appropriate principal information (MCAI) originated by an
(4) TR 5–2–44, dated June 4, 2014, to Part inspector, or lacking a principal inspector,
2, Section 5–10–11, of Bombardier Global aviation authority of another country to
the manager of the local flight standards
Express BD–700 Time Limits/Maintenance district office/certificate holding district
identify and correct an unsafe condition
Checks (for Model BD–700–1A10 airplanes). office. The AMOC approval letter must on an aviation product. The MCAI
specifically reference this AD. describes the unsafe condition as lack of
(h) No Alternative Actions and Intervals
(2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any distinct color marking of the elevator
After accomplishing the revision required requirement in this AD to obtain corrective drive. We are issuing this proposed AD
by paragraph (g) of this AD, no alternative actions from a manufacturer, the action must to require actions to address the unsafe
actions (e.g., inspections) and intervals may be accomplished using a method approved condition on these products.
be used unless the actions and intervals are by the Manager, New York ACO, ANE–170,
approved as an alternative method of FAA; or Transport Canada Civil Aviation DATES: We must receive comments on
compliance (AMOC) in accordance with the (TCCA); or Bombardier, Inc.’s TCCA Design this proposed AD by April 18, 2016.
procedures specified in paragraph (k)(1) of Approval Organization (DAO). If approved by ADDRESSES: You may send comments by
this AD. the DAO, the approval must include the any of the following methods:
(i) Replacement DAO-authorized signature. • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to
For airplanes identified in section 1.A. (l) Related Information http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the
‘‘Effectivity,’’ of Bombardier Global 5000 (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing instructions for submitting comments.
Service Bulletin 700–1A11–52–023, dated Airworthiness Information (MCAI) Canadian • Fax: (202) 493–2251.
October 4, 2013; or Bombardier Global AD CF–2014–39, dated November 4, 2014, • Mail: U.S. Department of
Express/Global Express XRS Service Bulletin for related information. This MCAI may be Transportation, Docket Operations, M–
jstallworth on DSK7TPTVN1PROD with PROPOSALS
700–52–046, dated October 4, 2013; except as found in the AD docket on the Internet at 30, West Building Ground Floor, Room
provided by paragraph (j)(1) or (j)(2) of this http://www.regulations.gov by searching for W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE,
AD: Within 15 months after the effective date and locating Docket No. FAA–2016–3989. Washington, DC 20590.
of this AD, but not exceeding the applicable (2) For service information identified in
life limit of the passenger tensator spring, this AD, contact Bombardier, Inc., 400 Côte-
• Hand Delivery: U.S. Department of
replace the passenger door tensator springs Vertu Road West, Dorval, Québec H4S 1Y9, Transportation, Docket Operations, M–
having part number (P/N) GS321–0580–1, Canada; telephone: 514–855–5000; fax: 514– 30, West Building Ground Floor, Room
with new springs, in accordance with the 855–7401; email: thd.crj@ W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE.,
Accomplishment Instructions of Bombardier aero.bombardier.com; Internet http:// Washington, DC 20590, between 9 a.m.
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(4) Will not have a significant red) following the procedures in LET Issued in Kansas City, Missouri, on
economic impact, positive or negative, Mandatory Bulletin MB No.: L13/082a, dated February 24, 2016.
on a substantial number of small entities December 10, 1998. Robert P. Busto,
under the criteria of the Regulatory (ii) As of November 8, 1999 (the effective Acting Manager, Small Airplane Directorate,
Flexibility Act. date retained from AD 99–19–33), only Aircraft Certification Service.
install an elevator bellcrank that has been [FR Doc. 2016–04542 Filed 3–3–16; 8:45 am]
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 painted as specified in paragraph (f)(1)(i) of BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation this AD and that has been properly oriented
safety, Incorporation by reference, to make sure it is not being installed
Safety. backward. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
(2) Model L–13 AC Blanik gliders:
The Proposed Amendment (i) Within the next 3 calendar months after Federal Aviation Administration
Accordingly, under the authority the effective date of this AD, paint the
delegated to me by the Administrator, elevator drive mechanism using a contrasting 14 CFR Part 39
the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part color (such as red) following the procedures
in LET Mandatory Bulletin MB No.: L13/ [Docket No. FAA–2016–4232; Directorate
39 as follows:
082a, dated December 10, 1998. Identifier 2015–CE–043–AD]
PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS (ii) As of the effective date of this AD, only RIN 2120–AA64
DIRECTIVES install an elevator bellcrank that has been
painted as specified in paragraph (f)(2)(i) of Airworthiness Directives; EVECTOR,
■ 1. The authority citation for part 39 this AD and that has been properly oriented spol. s.r.o. Gliders
continues to read as follows: to make sure it is not being installed
backward. AGENCY: Federal Aviation
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
Administration (FAA), Department of
§ 39.13 [Amended] (g) Other FAA AD Provisions Transportation (DOT).
■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by The following provisions also apply to this ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking
removing Amendment 39–11320 (64 FR AD: (NPRM).
50440; September 17, 1999), and adding (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance
the following new AD: (AMOCs): The Manager, Standards Office, SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new
FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs airworthiness directive (AD) for
Blanik Limited: Docket No. FAA–2016–4233; for this AD, if requested using the procedures EVECTOR, spol. s.r.o. Model L 13 SEH
Directorate Identifier 2016–CE–003–AD.
found in 14 CFR 39.19. Send information to VIVAT and L 13 SDM VIVAT gliders
(a) Comments Due Date ATTN: Jim Rutherford, Aerospace Engineer, (type certificate previously held by
We must receive comments by April 18, FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust, AEROTECHNIK s.r.o.). This proposed
2016. Room 301, Kansas City, Missouri 64106; AD results from mandatory continuing
telephone: (816) 329–4165; fax: (816) 329– airworthiness information (MCAI)
(b) Affected ADs
4090; email: jim.rutherford@faa.gov. Before originated by an aviation authority of
This AD replaces AD 99–19–33, using any approved AMOC on any airplane
Amendment 39–11320 (64 FR 50440;
another country to identify and correct
to which the AMOC applies, notify your an unsafe condition on an aviation
September 17, 1999) (‘‘AD 99–19–33’’). appropriate principal inspector (PI) in the product. The MCAI describes the unsafe
(c) Applicability FAA Flight Standards District Office (FSDO), condition as lack of distinct color
This AD applies to BLANIK LIMITED or lacking a PI, your local FSDO. marking of the elevator drive. We are
Models L–13 Blanik and L–13 AC Blanik (2) Airworthy Product: For any requirement issuing this proposed AD to require
gliders (type certificate previously by LET in this AD to obtain corrective actions from actions to address the unsafe condition
Aeronautical Works), all serial numbers, a manufacturer or other source, use these
on these products.
certificated in any category. actions if they are FAA-approved. Corrective
actions are considered FAA-approved if they DATES: We must receive comments on
(d) Subject this proposed AD by April 18, 2016.
are approved by the State of Design Authority
Air Transport Association of America (or their delegated agent). You are required ADDRESSES: You may send comments by
(ATA) Code 27: Flight Controls.
to assure the product is airworthy before it any of the following methods:
(e) Reason is returned to service. • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to
This AD was prompted by mandatory (h) Related Information http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the
continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) instructions for submitting comments.
originated by an aviation authority of another Refer to MCAI Civil Aviation Authority AD • Fax: (202) 493–2251.
country to identify and correct an unsafe CAA–AD–4–099/98, dated December 30, • Mail: U.S. Department of
condition on an aviation product. The MCAI 1998, for related information. You may
Transportation, Docket Operations, M–
describes the unsafe condition as lack of examine the MCAI on the Internet at http://
30, West Building Ground Floor, Room
distinct color marking of the elevator drive. www.regulations.gov by searching for and
We are issuing this AD to prevent inadvertent W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE.,
locating Docket No. FAA–2016–4233. For
backward installation of the elevator drive, service information related to this AD,
Washington, DC 20590.
which could cause significant elevator contact Blanik Limited, 2nd Floor Beaux • Hand Delivery: U.S. Department of
deflection changes and lead to loss of control. Lane House, Mercer Street Lower, Dublin 2, Transportation, Docket Operations, M–
30, West Building Ground Floor, Room
jstallworth on DSK7TPTVN1PROD with PROPOSALS
(f) Actions and Compliance Republic of Ireland; phone: +420 733 662
194; email: info@blanik.aero; Internet: http:// W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE.,
Unless already done, do the following Washington, DC 20590, between 9 a.m.
actions in paragraphs (f)(1) and (f)(2) of this www.blanik.aero/%EF%BB%BFcustomer_
support. You may review this referenced and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,
AD, including all subparagraphs:
(1) Model L–13 Blanik gliders: service information at the FAA, Small except Federal holidays.
(i) Within the next 3 calendar months after Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust, Kansas For service information identified in
November 8, 1999 (the effective date retained City, Missouri 64106. For information on the this proposed AD, contact EVEKTOR,
from AD 99–19–33), paint the elevator drive availability of this material at the FAA, call spol. s.r.o, Letecka 1008, 686 04
mechanism using a contrasting color (such as (816) 329–4148. Kunovice, Czech Republic; phone: +420
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| 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 11473 | |
| RIN Number | 2120-AA64 | |
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