81 FR 24743 - Airworthiness Directives; Schempp-Hirth Flugzeugbau GmbH Gliders
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 81 (April 27, 2016)
Federal Aviation Administration
Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 81 (April 27, 2016)
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| FR Document | 2016-09435 |
[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 81 (Wednesday, April 27, 2016)] [Proposed Rules] [Pages 24743-24745] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2016-09435] [[Page 24743]] ======================================================================= ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2016-6123; Directorate Identifier 2016-CE-007-AD] RIN 2120-AA64 Airworthiness Directives; Schempp-Hirth Flugzeugbau GmbH 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 Schempp-Hirth Flugzeugbau GmbH Models Discus-2a, Discus-2b, Discus-2c, Discus 2cT, Ventus-2a, and Ventus-2b gliders. 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 overlap of the airbrake panels. 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 June 13, 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 Schempp-Hirth Flugzeugbau GmbH, Krebenstrasse 25, 73230 Kirchheim/Teck, Germany; telephone: +49 7021 7298-0; fax: +49 7021 7298-199; email: hirth.com">[email protected]hirth.com; Internet: http://www.schempp-hirth.com. 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- 6123; 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-2016-6123; Directorate Identifier 2016-CE-007-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 The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), which is the Technical Agent for the Member States of the European Community, has issued AD No.: 2016-0027, dated February 9, 2016 (referred to after this as ``the MCAI''), to correct an unsafe condition for the specified products. The MCAI states: Operational experience shows that, under certain conditions, the overlap between the two airbrake panels can be insufficient and the panels can interlock. This condition, if not corrected, could lead to blockage of the airbrakes, possibly resulting in reduced control of the (powered) sailplane. To address this potential unsafe condition, Schempp-Hirth Flugzeugbau GmbH issued TN 349-39, 360-29, 825-55 and 863-22 (single document, hereafter referred to as `the TN' in this AD), to provide inspection instructions to verify the correct overlap between the two affected airbrake panels. For the reason described above, this AD requires a one-time inspection of the overlap of the affected airbrake panels and, depending on findings, accomplishment of applicable corrective action(s). You may examine the MCAI on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2016- 6123. Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51 Schempp-Hirth Flugzeugbau GmbH has issued Technical Note No. 349- 39, 360-29, 825-55, 863-22; dated January 29, 2016 (published as a single document), and Arbeitsanweisung (English translation: Working instructions) for Technische Mitteilung Nr. (English translation: Technical Note No.) 349-39, 360-29, 825-55, 863-22, Ausgabe (English translation: Issue) 1, Datum (English translation: Dated) January 22, 2016. The service information describes procedures for inspection of the overlap of the airbrake panels and, if necessary, replacement of the airbrake panels. 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 86 products of U.S. registry. We also estimate that it would take about 2 work-hours per product to comply with the basic requirements of this proposed AD. Based on these figures, we estimate the cost of the proposed AD on U.S. operators to be $14,620, or $170 per product. In addition, we estimate that any necessary follow-on actions would take about 4 work-hours and require parts [[Page 24744]] costing $100, for a cost of $440 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 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 adding the following new AD: Schempp-Hirth Flugzeugbau GmbH: Docket No. FAA-2016-6123; Directorate Identifier 2016-CE-007-AD. (a) Comments Due Date We must receive comments by June 13, 2016. (b) Affected ADs None. (c) Applicability This AD applies to the following Schempp-Hirth Flugzeugbau GmbH model and serial number gliders, certificated in any category: (1) Model Discus-2a, serial numbers 1 through 253; (2) Model Discus-2b, serial numbers 1 through 255; (3) Model Discus-2c, serial numbers 1 through 61; (4) Model Discus 2cT, serial numbers 1 through 127; (5) Model Ventus-2a, serial numbers 1 through 178; and (6) Model Ventus-2b, serial numbers 1 through 175. (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 insufficient overlap of the airbrake panels. We are issuing this proposed AD to require actions to address the unsafe condition on these products. We are issuing this AD to prevent interlocking of the airbrake panels, which could lead to blockage of the airbrakes and possible loss of control. (f) Actions and Compliance Unless already done, do the following actions in paragraphs (f)(1) and (f)(2) of this AD: (1) Within the next 40 days after the effective date of this AD, inspect the overlap of the airbrake panels for a minimum overlap of at least 3 millimeters following Action 1 in Schempp-Hirth Flugzeugbau GmbH Technische Mitteilung Nr. (English translation: Technical Note No.) 349-39, 360-29, 825-55, 863-22, dated January 29, 2016 (published as a single document); and Action 1 in the associated Arbeitsanweisung (English translation: Working instructions) for Technische Mitteilung Nr. (English translation: Technical Note No.) 349-39, 360-29, 825-55, 863-22, Ausgabe (English translation: issue) 1, Datum (English translation: dated) January 22, 2016. Note 1 to paragraph (f)(1) and (f)(2) of this AD: This service information contains German to English translation. The EASA used the English translation in referencing the document. For enforceability purposes, we will refer to the Schempp-Hirth Flugzeugbau GmbH service information as it appears on the document. (2) If, during the inspection required in paragraph (f)(1) of this AD, the overlap on the airbrake panels is found to be less than 3 millimeters, before further flight, install eccentric bushings and make adjustments following Action 2 in Schempp-Hirth Flugzeugbau GmbH Technische Mitteilung Nr. (English translation: Technical Note No.) 349-39, 360-29, 825-55, 863-22, dated January 29, 2016 (published as a single document); and Action 2 in the associated Arbeitsanweisung (English translation: Working instructions) for Technische Mitteilung Nr. (English translation: Technical Note No.) 349-39, 360-29, 825-55, 863-22, Ausgabe (English translation: issue) 1, Datum (English translation: dated) January 22, 2016. (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 European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD No.: 2016-0027, dated February 9, 2016, for related information. You may examine the MCAI on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2016-6123. For service information related to this AD, contact Schempp-Hirth Flugzeugbau GmbH, Krebenstrasse 25, 73230 Kirchheim/Teck, Germany; telephone: +49 7021 7298-0; fax: +49 7021 7298-199; email: hirth.com">[email protected]hirth.com; Internet: http://www.schempp-hirth.com. 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. [[Page 24745]] Issued in Kansas City, Missouri, on April 15, 2016. Melvin Johnson, Acting Manager, Small Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2016-09435 Filed 4-26-16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Examining the AD Docket TN 349–39, 360–29, 825–55 and 863–22
(single document, hereafter referred to as ‘the
You may examine the AD docket on TN’ in this AD), to provide inspection
Federal Aviation Administration the Internet at http:// instructions to verify the correct overlap
www.regulations.gov by searching for between the two affected airbrake panels.
14 CFR Part 39 and locating Docket No. FAA–2016– For the reason described above, this AD
[Docket No. FAA–2016–6123; Directorate 6123; or in person at the Docket requires a one-time inspection of the overlap
Identifier 2016–CE–007–AD] Management Facility between 9 a.m. of the affected airbrake panels and,
and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, depending on findings, accomplishment of
RIN 2120–AA64 applicable corrective action(s).
except Federal holidays. The AD docket
Airworthiness Directives; Schempp- contains this proposed AD, the You may examine the MCAI on the
Hirth Flugzeugbau GmbH Gliders regulatory evaluation, any comments Internet at http://www.regulations.gov
received, and other information. The by searching for and locating Docket No.
AGENCY: Federal Aviation street address for the Docket Office FAA–2016–6123.
Administration (FAA), Department of (telephone (800) 647–5527) is in the Related Service Information Under 1
Transportation (DOT). ADDRESSES section. Comments will be
CFR Part 51
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking available in the AD docket shortly after
(NPRM). receipt. Schempp-Hirth Flugzeugbau GmbH
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jim
has issued Technical Note No. 349–39,
SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new Rutherford, Aerospace Engineer, FAA, 360–29, 825–55, 863–22; dated January
airworthiness directive (AD) for Small Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust, 29, 2016 (published as a single
Schempp-Hirth Flugzeugbau GmbH Room 301, Kansas City, Missouri 64106; document), and Arbeitsanweisung
Models Discus-2a, Discus-2b, Discus-2c, telephone: (816) 329–4165; fax: (816) (English translation: Working
Discus 2cT, Ventus-2a, and Ventus-2b 329–4090; email: jim.rutherford@ instructions) for Technische Mitteilung
gliders. This proposed AD results from faa.gov. Nr. (English translation: Technical Note
mandatory continuing airworthiness No.) 349–39, 360–29, 825–55, 863–22,
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Ausgabe (English translation: Issue) 1,
information (MCAI) originated by an
aviation authority of another country to Comments Invited Datum (English translation: Dated)
identify and correct an unsafe condition January 22, 2016. The service
We invite you to send any written information describes procedures for
on an aviation product. The MCAI relevant data, views, or arguments about
describes the unsafe condition as inspection of the overlap of the airbrake
this proposed AD. Send your comments panels and, if necessary, replacement of
insufficient overlap of the airbrake to an address listed under the
panels. We are issuing this proposed AD the airbrake panels. This service
ADDRESSES section. Include ‘‘Docket No.
to require actions to address the unsafe information is reasonably available
FAA–2016–6123; Directorate Identifier
condition on these products. because the interested parties have
2016–CE–007–AD’’ at the beginning of
DATES: We must receive comments on access to it through their normal course
your comments. We specifically invite
this proposed AD by June 13, 2016. of business or by the means identified
comments on the overall regulatory,
in the ADDRESSES section of this NPRM.
ADDRESSES: You may send comments by economic, environmental, and energy
any of the following methods: aspects of this proposed AD. We will FAA’s Determination and Requirements
• Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to consider all comments received by the of the Proposed AD
http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the closing date and may amend this This product has been approved by
instructions for submitting comments. proposed AD because of those the aviation authority of another
• Fax: (202) 493–2251. comments. country, and is approved for operation
• Mail: U.S. Department of We will post all comments we in the United States. Pursuant to our
Transportation, Docket Operations, M– receive, without change, to http:// bilateral agreement with this State of
30, West Building Ground Floor, Room regulations.gov, including any personal Design Authority, they have notified us
W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., information you provide. We will also of the unsafe condition described in the
Washington, DC 20590. post a report summarizing each MCAI and service information
• Hand Delivery: U.S. Department of substantive verbal contact we receive referenced above. We are proposing this
Transportation, Docket Operations, M– about this proposed AD. AD because we evaluated all
30, West Building Ground Floor, Room information and determined the unsafe
Discussion
W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., condition exists and is likely to exist or
Washington, DC 20590, between 9 a.m. The European Aviation Safety Agency
(EASA), which is the Technical Agent develop on other products of the same
and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, type design.
except Federal holidays. for the Member States of the European
For service information identified in Community, has issued AD No.: 2016– Costs of Compliance
this proposed AD, contact Schempp- 0027, dated February 9, 2016 (referred We estimate that this proposed AD
Hirth Flugzeugbau GmbH, Krebenstrasse to after this as ‘‘the MCAI’’), to correct will affect 86 products of U.S. registry.
25, 73230 Kirchheim/Teck, Germany; an unsafe condition for the specified We also estimate that it would take
telephone: +49 7021 7298–0; fax: +49 products. The MCAI states: about 2 work-hours per product to
7021 7298–199; email: info@schempp- Operational experience shows that, under comply with the basic requirements of
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hirth.com; Internet: http:// certain conditions, the overlap between the this proposed AD.
www.schempp-hirth.com. You may two airbrake panels can be insufficient and Based on these figures, we estimate
review this referenced service the panels can interlock. the cost of the proposed AD on U.S.
information at the FAA, Small Airplane This condition, if not corrected, could lead
to blockage of the airbrakes, possibly
operators to be $14,620, or $170 per
Directorate, 901 Locust, Kansas City, resulting in reduced control of the (powered) product.
Missouri 64106. For information on the sailplane. In addition, we estimate that any
availability of this material at the FAA, To address this potential unsafe condition, necessary follow-on actions would take
call (816) 329–4148. Schempp-Hirth Flugzeugbau GmbH issued about 4 work-hours and require parts
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costing $100, for a cost of $440 per PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS translation: issue) 1, Datum (English
product. We have no way of DIRECTIVES translation: dated) January 22, 2016.
determining the number of products Note 1 to paragraph (f)(1) and (f)(2) of this
that may need these actions. ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39 AD: This service information contains
continues to read as follows: German to English translation. The EASA
Authority for This Rulemaking used the English translation in referencing
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. the document. For enforceability purposes,
Title 49 of the United States Code we will refer to the Schempp-Hirth
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue § 39.13 [Amended]
Flugzeugbau GmbH service information as it
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding appears on the document.
section 106, describes the authority of the following new AD: (2) If, during the inspection required in
the FAA Administrator. ‘‘Subtitle VII: Schempp-Hirth Flugzeugbau GmbH: Docket paragraph (f)(1) of this AD, the overlap on the
Aviation Programs,’’ describes in more No. FAA–2016–6123; Directorate airbrake panels is found to be less than 3
detail the scope of the Agency’s Identifier 2016–CE–007–AD. millimeters, before further flight, install
authority. eccentric bushings and make adjustments
(a) Comments Due Date following Action 2 in Schempp-Hirth
We are issuing this rulemaking under We must receive comments by June 13, Flugzeugbau GmbH Technische Mitteilung
the authority described in ‘‘Subtitle VII, 2016. Nr. (English translation: Technical Note No.)
Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: 349–39, 360–29, 825–55, 863–22, dated
General requirements.’’ Under that (b) Affected ADs
January 29, 2016 (published as a single
section, Congress charges the FAA with None. document); and Action 2 in the associated
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in (c) Applicability Arbeitsanweisung (English translation:
air commerce by prescribing regulations Working instructions) for Technische
This AD applies to the following Schempp- Mitteilung Nr. (English translation: Technical
for practices, methods, and procedures Hirth Flugzeugbau GmbH model and serial
the Administrator finds necessary for Note No.) 349–39, 360–29, 825–55, 863–22,
number gliders, certificated in any category: Ausgabe (English translation: issue) 1, Datum
safety in air commerce. This regulation (1) Model Discus-2a, serial numbers 1 (English translation: dated) January 22, 2016.
is within the scope of that authority through 253;
because it addresses an unsafe condition (2) Model Discus-2b, serial numbers 1 (g) Other FAA AD Provisions
that is likely to exist or develop on through 255; The following provisions also apply to this
products identified in this rulemaking (3) Model Discus-2c, serial numbers 1 AD:
action. through 61; (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance
(4) Model Discus 2cT, serial numbers 1 (AMOCs): The Manager, Standards Office,
Regulatory Findings through 127; FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs
(5) Model Ventus-2a, serial numbers 1 for this AD, if requested using the procedures
We determined that this proposed AD through 178; and found in 14 CFR 39.19. Send information to
would not have federalism implications (6) Model Ventus-2b, serial numbers 1 ATTN: Jim Rutherford, Aerospace Engineer,
under Executive Order 13132. This through 175. FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust,
proposed AD would not have a (d) Subject Room 301, Kansas City, Missouri 64106;
substantial direct effect on the States, on telephone: (816) 329–4165; fax: (816) 329–
the relationship between the national Air Transport Association of America
4090; email: jim.rutherford@faa.gov. Before
(ATA) Code 27: Flight Controls.
Government and the States, or on the using any approved AMOC on any airplane
distribution of power and (e) Reason to which the AMOC applies, notify your
responsibilities among the various This AD was prompted by mandatory appropriate principal inspector (PI) in the
levels of government. continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) FAA Flight Standards District Office (FSDO),
originated by an aviation authority of another or lacking a PI, your local FSDO.
For the reasons discussed above, I (2) Airworthy Product: For any requirement
certify this proposed regulation: country to identify and correct an unsafe
condition on an aviation product. The MCAI in this AD to obtain corrective actions from
(1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory describes the unsafe condition as insufficient a manufacturer or other source, use these
action’’ under Executive Order 12866, overlap of the airbrake panels. We are issuing actions if they are FAA-approved. Corrective
(2) Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under this proposed AD to require actions to actions are considered FAA-approved if they
the DOT Regulatory Policies and address the unsafe condition on these are approved by the State of Design Authority
products. We are issuing this AD to prevent (or their delegated agent). You are required
Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, to assure the product is airworthy before it
1979), interlocking of the airbrake panels, which
could lead to blockage of the airbrakes and is returned to service.
(3) Will not affect intrastate aviation possible loss of control. (h) Related Information
in Alaska, and
(f) Actions and Compliance Refer to MCAI European Aviation Safety
(4) Will not have a significant
Unless already done, do the following Agency (EASA) AD No.: 2016–0027, dated
economic impact, positive or negative,
actions in paragraphs (f)(1) and (f)(2) of this February 9, 2016, for related information.
on a substantial number of small entities You may examine the MCAI on the Internet
AD:
under the criteria of the Regulatory (1) Within the next 40 days after the at http://www.regulations.gov by searching
Flexibility Act. effective date of this AD, inspect the overlap for and locating Docket No. FAA–2016–6123.
of the airbrake panels for a minimum overlap For service information related to this AD,
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
of at least 3 millimeters following Action 1 contact Schempp-Hirth Flugzeugbau GmbH,
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation in Schempp-Hirth Flugzeugbau GmbH Krebenstrasse 25, 73230 Kirchheim/Teck,
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safety, Incorporation by reference, Technische Mitteilung Nr. (English Germany; telephone: +49 7021 7298–0; fax:
Safety. translation: Technical Note No.) 349–39, +49 7021 7298–199; email: info@schempp-
360–29, 825–55, 863–22, dated January 29, hirth.com; Internet: http://www.schempp-
The Proposed Amendment 2016 (published as a single document); and hirth.com. You may review this referenced
Action 1 in the associated Arbeitsanweisung service information at the FAA, Small
Accordingly, under the authority (English translation: Working instructions) Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust, Kansas
delegated to me by the Administrator, for Technische Mitteilung Nr. (English City, Missouri 64106. For information on the
the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part translation: Technical Note No.) 349–39, availability of this material at the FAA, call
39 as follows: 360–29, 825–55, 863–22, Ausgabe (English (816) 329–4148.
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Issued in Kansas City, Missouri, on April 30, West Building Ground Floor, Room Discussion
15, 2016. W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., On June 4, 2014, we issued AD 2014–
Melvin Johnson, Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 12–06, Amendment 39–17867 (79 FR
Acting Manager, Small Airplane Directorate, p.m., Monday through Friday, except 34403, June 17, 2014) (‘‘AD 2014–12–
Aircraft Certification Service. Federal holidays. 06’’). AD 2014–12–06 requires actions
[FR Doc. 2016–09435 Filed 4–26–16; 8:45 am] For service information identified in intended to address an unsafe condition
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P this NPRM, contact Airbus SAS, on certain Airbus Model A300 B4–600,
Airworthiness Office—EAW, 1 Rond B4–600R, and F4–600R series airplanes,
Point Maurice Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac and Model A300 C4–605R Variant F
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Cedex, France; telephone +33 5 61 93 36 airplanes (collectively called Model
96; fax +33 5 61 93 44 51; email A300–600 series airplanes); and Airbus
Federal Aviation Administration account.airworth-eas@airbus.com; Model A310 series airplanes.
Internet http://www.airbus.com. You Since we issued AD 2014–12–06, we
14 CFR Part 39 may view this referenced service have determined it is necessary to
[Docket No. FAA–2016–5596; Directorate information at the FAA, Transport require that the HFEC inspections be
Identifier 2015–NM–121–AD] Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue performed repetitively.
RIN 2120–AA64 SW., Renton, WA. For information on The European Aviation Safety Agency
the availability of this material at the (EASA), which is the Technical Agent
Airworthiness Directives; Airbus FAA, call 425–227–1221. for the Member States of the European
Airplanes Examining the AD Docket Union, has issued EASA Airworthiness
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Directive 2015–0150, dated July 23,
You may examine the AD docket on
Administration (FAA), DOT. 2015 (referred to after this as the
the Internet at http://
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness
www.regulations.gov by searching for
(NPRM). Information, or ‘‘the MCAI’’), to correct
and locating Docket No. FAA–2016–
an unsafe condition for certain Airbus
5596; or in person at the Docket
SUMMARY: We propose to supersede Model A300 B4–600, B4–600R, and F4–
Management Facility between 9 a.m.
Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2014–12– 600R series airplanes, and Model A300
06, for certain Airbus Model A300 B4– and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,
C4–605R Variant F airplanes
600, B4–600R, and F4–600R series except Federal holidays. The AD docket
(collectively called Model A300–600
airplanes, and Model A300 C4–605R contains this proposed AD, the
series airplanes); and Airbus Model
Variant F airplanes (collectively called regulatory evaluation, any comments
A310 series airplanes. The MCAI states:
Model A300–600 series airplanes); and received, and other information. The
street address for the Docket Operations During accomplishment of Maintenance
Airbus Model A310 series airplanes. AD Review Board Report (MRBR) task 531625–
2014–12–06 currently requires office (telephone 800–647–5527) is in
the ADDRESSES section. Comments will 01–1 on an A300–600 aeroplane having
inspections of the external area of the aft accumulated more than 25,000 flight cycles
cargo door sill beam for cracking, and be available in the AD docket shortly (FC) since aeroplane first flight, multiple
repair if necessary. Since we issued AD after receipt. fatigue cracks were found on the following
2014–12–06, we have determined it is FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dan parts:
necessary to require that high frequency Rodina, Aerospace Engineer, —Aft cargo door sill beam Part Number
eddy current (HFEC) inspections be International Branch, ANM–116, (P/N) A53973085210
performed repetitively. This proposed Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, —Lock fitting P/N A53978239002
AD would mandate the previously 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA —Torsion box plate P/N A53973318206.
optional terminating HFEC inspection, 98057–3356; telephone 425–227–2125; Prompted by these findings, a stress
and require that it be done repetitively. fax 425–227–1149. analysis was performed during which it was
We are proposing this AD to detect and discovered that there is no dedicated
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
scheduled maintenance task to inspect the
correct fatigue cracking of the cargo affected area for fatigue damage.
door sill beam, lock fitting, and torsion Comments Invited
This condition, if not detected and
box plate. Failure of one or more of We invite you to send any written corrected, could lead to failure of multiple
these components could result in the relevant data, views, or arguments about lock fittings, possibly resulting in loss of the
loss of the door locking function and, this proposed AD. Send your comments cargo door in flight and consequent explosive
subsequently, complete loss of the cargo to an address listed under the decompression of the aeroplane.
door in flight with the risk of rapid ADDRESSES section. Include ‘‘Docket No. To address this unsafe condition, Airbus
decompression. FAA–2016–5596; Directorate Identifier issued Alert Operators Transmission (AOT)
2015–NM–121–AD’’ at the beginning of A53W005–14 providing instructions for
DATES: We must receive comments on inspection of the affected area.
this proposed AD by June 13, 2016. your comments. We specifically invite Consequently, EASA issued Emergency AD
ADDRESSES: You may send comments by comments on the overall regulatory, 2014–0097–E [FAA AD 2014–12–06,
any of the following methods: economic, environmental, and energy Amendment 39–17867 (79 FR 34403, June
• Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to aspects of this proposed AD. We will 17, 2014)] to require repetitive ultrasonic
http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the consider all comments received by the (US) inspections or detailed inspections
closing date and may amend this (DET) of the aft cargo door sill beam external
jstallworth on DSK7TPTVN1PROD with PROPOSALS
instructions for submitting comments.
• Fax: 202–493–2251. proposed AD based on those comments. area, and/or a one-time High Frequency Eddy
• Mail: U.S. Department of We will post all comments we Current (HFEC) inspection of the aft cargo
receive, without change, to http:// door sill beam internal structure and,
Transportation, Docket Operations, M– depending on findings, accomplishment of
30, West Building Ground Floor, Room www.regulations.gov, including any corrective action(s).
W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., personal information you provide. We Since that [EASA] AD was issued, the
Washington, DC 20590. will also post a report summarizing each results of further analysis have indicated that
• Hand Delivery: U.S. Department of substantive verbal contact we receive repetitive HFEC inspections need to be
Transportation, Docket Operations, M– about this proposed AD. introduced.
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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 June 13, 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 24743 | |
| RIN Number | 2120-AA64 | |
| CFR Associated | Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety |
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