81 FR 37124 - Airworthiness Directives; EVEKTOR, spol. s.r.o. Gliders

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration

Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 111 (June 9, 2016)

Page Range		37124-37126
FR Document		2016-12601
We are superseding airworthiness directive (AD) 2000-20-12 for EVEKTOR, spol. s.r.o. Models L 13 SEH VIVAT and L 13 SDM VIVAT gliders (type certificate previously held by AEROTECHNIK s.r.o.). This AD results from mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) issued by an aviation authority of another country to identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product. The MCAI describes the unsafe condition as insufficient material strength of the tail- fuselage attachment fitting. We are issuing this AD to 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; 
Amendment 39-18539; AD 2016-11-12]
RIN 2120-AA64


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

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

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: We are superseding airworthiness directive (AD) 2000-20-12 for 
EVEKTOR, spol. s.r.o. Models L 13 SEH VIVAT and L 13 SDM VIVAT gliders 
(type certificate previously held by AEROTECHNIK s.r.o.). This AD 
results from mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) 
issued by an aviation authority of another country to identify and 
correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product. The MCAI describes 
the unsafe condition as insufficient material strength of the tail-
fuselage attachment fitting. We are issuing this AD to require actions 
to address the unsafe condition on these products.

DATES: This AD is effective July 14, 2016.
    The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by 
reference of a certain other publication listed in this AD as of 
November 27, 2000 (65 FR 61262, October 17, 2000).

ADDRESSES: 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, U.S. Department 
of Transportation, Docket Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, 
Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590.
    For service information identified in this AD, contact EVEKTOR, 
spol. s.r.o, Letecka 1008, 686 04 Kunovice, Czech Republic; phone: +420 
572 537 428; email: evektor@evektor.cz; Internet: http://www.evektor.cz/en/sales-and-support. You may view 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. It is also available on 
the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for Docket No. 
FAA-2016-4230.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  Jim Rutherford, Aerospace Engineer, 
901 Locust, Room 301, Kansas City, Missouri 64106; telephone: (816) 
329-4165; fax: (816) 329-4090; email: jim.rutherford@faa.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

Discussion

    We issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR 
part 39 by adding an AD that would apply to EVEKTOR, spol. s.r.o. 
Models L 13 SEH VIVAT and L 13 SDM VIVAT gliders. That NPRM was 
published in the Federal Register on March 4, 2016 (81 FR 11465), and 
proposed to supersede AD 2000-20-12, Amendment 39-11923 (65 FR 61262, 
October 17, 2000).
    The NPRM proposed to correct an unsafe condition for the specified 
products and was based on mandatory continuing airworthiness 
information (MCAI) originated by an aviation authority of another 
country. The MCAI states that:

    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.

The MCAI can be found in the AD docket on the Internet at: https://www.regulations.gov/#!documentDetail;D=FAA-2016-4230-0003.
    A review of records since issuance of AD 2000-20-12 revealed that 
the FAA inadvertently did not address this MCAI for the EVEKTOR, spol. 
s.r.o. Model L 13 SDM VIVAT gliders and the BLANIK LIMITED Model L-13 
AC Blanik gliders. This AD supersedes 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 is addressing the BLANIK LIMITED Model L-13 AC Blanik 
gliders in another AD action.

Comments

    We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing 
this AD. We

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received no comments on the NPRM (81 FR 11465, March 4, 2016) or on the 
determination of the cost to the public.

Conclusion

    We reviewed the relevant data and determined that air safety and 
the public interest require adopting the AD as proposed except for 
minor editorial changes. We identified that we inadvertently included a 
parts cost for the initial inspection in the NPRM (81 FR 11465, March 
4, 2016), and we removed that parts cost from this final rule AD 
action. The basic estimated cost for U.S. operators remains the same. 
We have determined that these minor changes:
     Are consistent with the intent that was proposed in the 
NPRM (81 FR 11465, March 4, 2016) for correcting the unsafe condition; 
and
     Do not add any additional burden upon the public than was 
already proposed in the NPRM (81 FR 11465, March 4, 2016).

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 the AD.

Costs of Compliance

    We estimate that this 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 AD. The average labor rate 
is $85 per work-hour.
    Based on these figures, we estimate the cost of the 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 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 AD will not have federalism implications 
under Executive Order 13132. This AD will 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 AD:
    (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.

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 the NPRM, 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.

List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39

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

Adoption of the Amendment

    Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the 
Administrator, the FAA amends 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:

2016-11-12 EVEKTOR, spol. s.r.o.: Amendment 39-18539; Docket No. 
FAA-2016-4230; Directorate Identifier 2015-CE-041-AD.

(a) Effective Date

    This airworthiness directive (AD) becomes effective July 14, 
2016.

(b) Affected ADs

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

(c) Applicability

    This AD applies to EVEKTOR, 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

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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 
(i)(4) 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 July 14, 2016 (the effective 
date of this AD), inspect the tail-fuselage attachment fitting, 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 
(i)(4) to contact the manufacturer.
    (iii) As of July 14, 2016 (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: 
jim.rutherford@faa.gov. Before using any approved AMOC on any 
airplane to which the AMOC applies, notify your appropriate 
principal inspector (PI) in the FAA Flight Standards District Office 
(FSDO), or lacking a PI, your local FSDO.
    (2) Airworthy Product: For any requirement in this AD to obtain 
corrective actions from a manufacturer or other source, use these 
actions if they are FAA-approved. Corrective actions are considered 
FAA-approved if they are approved by the State of Design Authority 
(or their delegated agent). You are required to assure the product 
is airworthy before it is returned to service.

(h) Related Information

    Refer to MCAI Civil Aviation Authority AD CAA-AD-T-112/1999R1, 
dated November 23, 1999, for related information. The MCAI can be 
found in the AD docket on the Internet at: https://www.regulations.gov/#!documentDetail;D=FAA-2016-4230-0003.

(i) Material Incorporated by Reference

    (1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the 
incorporation by reference (IBR) of the service information listed 
in this paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51.
    (2) You must use this service information as applicable to do 
the actions required by this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise.
    (3) The following service information was approved for IBR on 
November 27, 2000 (65 FR 61262, October 17, 2000).
    (i) AEROTECHNIK CZ s.r.o. Mandatory Service Bulletin SEH 13-
005a, dated November 18, 1999.
    (ii) Reserved.
    (4) For service information identified in this AD, contact 
EVEKTOR, spol. s.r.o, Letecka 1008, 686 04 Kunovice, Czech Republic; 
phone: +420 572 537 428; email: evektor@evektor.cz; Internet: http://www.evektor.cz/en/sales-and-support.
    (5) 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. In addition, you can access this 
service information on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by 
searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2016-4230.
    (6) You may view this service information that is incorporated 
by reference at the National Archives and Records Administration 
(NARA). For information on the availability of this material at 
NARA, call 202-741-6030, or go to: http://www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html.

    Issued in Kansas City, Missouri, on May 20, 2016.
Pat Mullen,
Acting Manager, Small Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification 
Service.
[FR Doc. 2016-12601 Filed 6-8-16; 8:45 am]
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(ii) As of July 14, 2016 (the effective date Administration (NARA). For information on Letecka 1008, 686 04 Kunovice, Czech
of this AD), only install an elevator bellcrank the availability of this material at NARA, call Republic; phone: +420 572 537 428;
that has been painted as specified in 202–741–6030, or go to: http:// email: evektor@evektor.cz; Internet:
paragraph (f)(2)(i) of this AD and that has www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-
been properly oriented to make sure it is not
http://www.evektor.cz/en/sales-and-
locations.html.
being installed backward. support. You may view this referenced
Issued in Kansas City, Missouri, on May service information at the FAA, Small
(g) Other FAA AD Provisions 20, 2016. Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust,
The following provisions also apply to this Pat Mullen, Kansas City, Missouri 64106. For
AD: Acting Manager, Small Airplane Directorate, information on the availability of this
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance Aircraft Certification Service. material at the FAA, call (816) 329–
(AMOCs): The Manager, Standards Office,
FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs
[FR Doc. 2016–12591 Filed 6–8–16; 8:45 am] 4148. It is also available on the Internet
for this AD, if requested using the procedures BILLING CODE 4910–13–P at http://www.regulations.gov by
found in 14 CFR 39.19. Send information to searching for Docket No. FAA–2016–
ATTN: Jim Rutherford, Aerospace Engineer, 4230.
FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust, DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jim
Room 301, Kansas City, Missouri 64106;
telephone: (816) 329–4165; fax: (816) 329– Federal Aviation Administration Rutherford, Aerospace Engineer, 901
4090; email: jim.rutherford@faa.gov. Before Locust, Room 301, Kansas City,
using any approved AMOC on any airplane 14 CFR Part 39 Missouri 64106; telephone: (816) 329–
to which the AMOC applies, notify your 4165; fax: (816) 329–4090; email:
appropriate principal inspector (PI) in the [Docket No. FAA–2016–4230; Directorate jim.rutherford@faa.gov.
FAA Flight Standards District Office (FSDO), Identifier 2015–CE–041–AD; Amendment
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
or lacking a PI, your local FSDO. 39–18539; AD 2016–11–12]
(2) Airworthy Product: For any requirement Discussion
RIN 2120–AA64
in this AD to obtain corrective actions from
We issued a notice of proposed
a manufacturer or other source, use these
actions if they are FAA-approved. Corrective Airworthiness Directives; EVEKTOR, rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
actions are considered FAA-approved if they spol. s.r.o. Gliders part 39 by adding an AD that would
are approved by the State of Design Authority apply to EVEKTOR, spol. s.r.o. Models
AGENCY: Federal Aviation L 13 SEH VIVAT and L 13 SDM VIVAT
(or their delegated agent). You are required
to assure the product is airworthy before it Administration (FAA), Department of gliders. That NPRM was published in
is returned to service. Transportation (DOT). the Federal Register on March 4, 2016
ACTION: Final rule. (81 FR 11465), and proposed to
(h) Related Information
Refer to MCAI Civil Aviation Authority AD supersede AD 2000–20–12, Amendment
SUMMARY: We are superseding
CAA–AD–4–099/98, dated December 30, 39–11923 (65 FR 61262, October 17,
airworthiness directive (AD) 2000–20–
1998, for related information. The MCAI can 2000).
12 for EVEKTOR, spol. s.r.o. Models L The NPRM proposed to correct an
be found in the AD docket on the Internet at:
https://www.regulations.gov/#
13 SEH VIVAT and L 13 SDM VIVAT unsafe condition for the specified
!documentDetail;D=FAA-2016-4233-0003. gliders (type certificate previously held products and was based on mandatory
by AEROTECHNIK s.r.o.). This AD continuing airworthiness information
(i) Material Incorporated by Reference results from mandatory continuing (MCAI) originated by an aviation
(1) The Director of the Federal Register airworthiness information (MCAI)
approved the incorporation by reference authority of another country. The MCAI
issued by an aviation authority of states that:
(IBR) of the service information listed in this another country to identify and correct
paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR To prevent destruction of tail-fuselage
an unsafe condition on an aviation
part 51. attachment fitting which can lead to loss of
(2) You must use this service information product. The MCAI describes the unsafe
control of the sailplane. This destruction
as applicable to do the actions required by condition as insufficient material could be caused due to lower strength of the
this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise. strength of the tail-fuselage attachment material used during production.
(3) The following service information was fitting. We are issuing this AD to require
approved for IBR on November 8, 1999 (64 actions to address the unsafe condition The MCAI can be found in the AD
FR 50440, September 17, 1999). on these products. docket on the Internet at: https://
(i) LET Mandatory Bulletin MB No.: L13/ www.regulations.gov/
DATES: This AD is effective July 14,
082a, dated December 10, 1998. #!documentDetail;D=FAA-2016-4230-
(ii) Reserved. 2016.
0003.
(4) For service information identified in The Director of the Federal Register A review of records since issuance of
this AD, contact BLANIK LIMITED, 2nd approved the incorporation by reference AD 2000–20–12 revealed that the FAA
Floor Beaux Lane House, Mercer Street of a certain other publication listed in inadvertently did not address this MCAI
Lower, Dublin 2, Republic of Ireland; phone: this AD as of November 27, 2000 (65 FR
+420 733 662 194; email: info@blanik.aero; for the EVEKTOR, spol. s.r.o. Model L
61262, October 17, 2000). 13 SDM VIVAT gliders and the BLANIK
Internet: http://www.blanik.aero/%EF%BB%
BFcustomer_support. ADDRESSES: You may examine the AD LIMITED Model L–13 AC Blanik gliders.
(5) You may view this service information docket on the Internet at http:// This AD supersedes AD 2000–20–12 to
at FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, 901 www.regulations.gov by searching for add the EVECTOR, spol. s.r.o. Model L
Locust, Kansas City, Missouri 64106. For and locating Docket No. FAA–2016– 13 SDM VIVAT gliders to the
information on the availability of this 4230; or in person at the Docket applicability of the AD.
material at the FAA, call (816) 329–4148. In Management Facility, U.S. Department
rmajette on DSK2TPTVN1PROD with RULES

The FAA is addressing the BLANIK
addition, you can access this service of Transportation, Docket Operations,
information on the Internet at http:// LIMITED Model L–13 AC Blanik gliders
www.regulations.gov by searching for and
M–30, West Building Ground Floor, in another AD action.
locating Docket No. FAA–2016–4233. Room W12–140, 1200 New Jersey
Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590. Comments
(6) You may view this service information
that is incorporated by reference at the For service information identified in We gave the public the opportunity to
National Archives and Records this AD, contact EVEKTOR, spol. s.r.o, participate in developing this AD. We

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received no comments on the NPRM (81 have included all costs in our cost Comments will be available in the AD
FR 11465, March 4, 2016) or on the estimate. docket shortly after receipt.
determination of the cost to the public.
Authority for This Rulemaking List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
Conclusion Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation
Title 49 of the United States Code
We reviewed the relevant data and specifies the FAA’s authority to issue safety, Incorporation by reference,
determined that air safety and the rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, Safety.
public interest require adopting the AD section 106, describes the authority of Adoption of the Amendment
as proposed except for minor editorial the FAA Administrator. ‘‘Subtitle VII:
changes. We identified that we Aviation Programs,’’ describes in more Accordingly, under the authority
inadvertently included a parts cost for detail the scope of the Agency’s delegated to me by the Administrator,
the initial inspection in the NPRM (81 authority. the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as
FR 11465, March 4, 2016), and we We are issuing this rulemaking under follows:
removed that parts cost from this final the authority described in ‘‘Subtitle VII, PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
rule AD action. The basic estimated cost Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: DIRECTIVES
for U.S. operators remains the same. We General requirements.’’ Under that
have determined that these minor section, Congress charges the FAA with ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39
changes: promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in continues to read as follows:
• Are consistent with the intent that air commerce by prescribing regulations
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
was proposed in the NPRM (81 FR for practices, methods, and procedures
11465, March 4, 2016) for correcting the the Administrator finds necessary for § 39.13 [Amended]
unsafe condition; and safety in air commerce. This regulation ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by
• Do not add any additional burden is within the scope of that authority removing Amendment 39–11923 (65 FR
upon the public than was already because it addresses an unsafe condition 61262; October 17, 2000) and adding the
proposed in the NPRM (81 FR 11465, that is likely to exist or develop on following new AD:
March 4, 2016). products identified in this rulemaking
2016–11–12 EVEKTOR, spol. s.r.o.:
action. Amendment 39–18539; Docket No.
Related Service Information Under 1
CFR Part 51 Regulatory Findings FAA–2016–4230; Directorate Identifier
2015–CE–041–AD.
AEROTECHNIK CZ s.r.o. issued We determined that this AD will not
have federalism implications under (a) Effective Date
Mandatory Service Bulletin SEH 13–
005a, dated November 18, 1999. The Executive Order 13132. This AD will This airworthiness directive (AD) becomes
service information describes not have a substantial direct effect on effective July 14, 2016.
procedures for testing the material the States, on the relationship between (b) Affected ADs
strength of attachment fitting part the national government and the States, This AD supersedes AD 2000–20–12,
number A 102 021N and instructions for or on the distribution of power and Amendment 39–11923 (65 FR 61262; October
contacting the manufacturer for responsibilities among the various 17, 2000) (‘‘AD 2000–20–12’’).
replacement information if necessary. levels of government.
(c) Applicability
This service information is reasonably For the reasons discussed above, I
available because the interested parties certify this AD: This AD applies to EVEKTOR, spol. s.r.o.
Models L 13 SEH VIVAT and L 13 SDM
have access to it through their normal (1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory VIVAT gliders (type certificate previously
course of business or by the means action’’ under Executive Order 12866, held by AEROTECHNIK s.r.o.), all serial
identified in the ADDRESSES section of (2) Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under numbers, certificated in any category.
the AD. the DOT Regulatory Policies and
(d) Subject
Costs of Compliance Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26,
1979), Air Transport Association of America
We estimate that this AD will affect 9 (3) Will not affect intrastate aviation (ATA) Code 53: Fuselage.
products of U.S. registry. We also in Alaska, and (e) Reason
estimate that it would take about 4 (4) Will not have a significant This AD was prompted by mandatory
work-hours per product to comply with economic impact, positive or negative, continuing airworthiness information (MCAI)
the basic requirements of this AD. The on a substantial number of small entities originated by an aviation authority of another
average labor rate is $85 per work-hour. under the criteria of the Regulatory country to identify and correct an unsafe
Based on these figures, we estimate Flexibility Act. condition on an aviation product. The MCAI
the cost of the AD on U.S. operators to describes the unsafe condition as insufficient
be $3,060, or $340 per product. Examining the AD Docket material strength of the tail-fuselage
attachment fitting. We are issuing this
In addition, we estimate that any You may examine the AD docket on proposed AD to detect and correct tail-
necessary follow-on actions would take the Internet at http:// fuselage fittings with insufficient material
about 16 work-hours and require parts www.regulations.gov by searching for strength, which if left uncorrected could
costing $500, for a cost of $1,860 per and locating Docket No. FAA–2016– result in detachment of the tail from the
product. We have no way of 4230; or in person at the Docket fuselage with consequent loss of control.
determining the number of products Management Facility between 9 a.m. (f) Actions and Compliance
that may need these actions. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,
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According to the manufacturer, some except Federal holidays. The AD docket Unless already done, do the following
actions in paragraphs (f)(1) and (f)(2) of this
of the costs of this AD may be covered contains the NPRM, the regulatory AD, including all subparagraphs:
under warranty, thereby reducing the evaluation, any comments received, and (1) Model L 13 SEH VIVAT gliders:
cost impact on affected individuals. We other information. The street address for (i) Within the next 60 days after November
do not control warranty coverage for the Docket Office (telephone (800) 647– 27, 2000 (the effective date retained from AD
affected individuals. As a result, we 5527) is in the ADDRESSES section. 2000–20–12), inspect the tail-fuselage

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attachment fitting, part number (P/N) A 102 (h) Related Information SUMMARY: This action amends
021N, for damage and material hardness Refer to MCAI Civil Aviation Authority AD geographic coordinates of Billings Logan
following the procedures in AEROTECHNIK CAA–AD–T–112/1999R1, dated November International Airport, Billings, MT,
CZ s.r.o. Mandatory Service Bulletin SEH 13– 23, 1999, for related information. The MCAI
005a, dated November 18, 1999.
under Class C airspace, due to recent
can be found in the AD docket on the surveys of the airport. This action does
(ii) If you find the tail-fuselage attachment Internet at: https://www.regulations.gov/
fitting is damaged or the material does not #!documentDetail;D=FAA-2016-4230-0003.
not change the boundaries or operating
meet the hardness requirements specified in requirements of the airspace.
the service bulletin during the inspection (i) Material Incorporated by Reference
required in paragraph (f)(1)(i) of this AD, DATES: Effective date 0901 UTC,
(1) The Director of the Federal Register
before further flight, you must contact the approved the incorporation by reference September 15, 2016. The Director of the
manufacturer to obtain an FAA-approved (IBR) of the service information listed in this Federal Register approves this
replacement part for P/N A 102 021N and paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR incorporation by reference action under
FAA-approved installation instructions and part 51. title 1, Code of Federal Regulations, part
install the replacement part. Use the contact (2) You must use this service information 51, subject to the annual revision of
information found in paragraph (i)(4) to as applicable to do the actions required by FAA Order 7400.9 and publication of
contact the manufacturer. this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise.
(iii) As of November 27, 2000 (the effective (3) The following service information was
conforming amendments.
date retained from AD 2000–20–12), do not approved for IBR on November 27, 2000 (65 ADDRESSES: FAA Order 7400.9Z,
install, on any glider, a P/N A 102 021N FR 61262, October 17, 2000). Airspace Designations and Reporting
attachment fitting that has not passed the (i) AEROTECHNIK CZ s.r.o. Mandatory
Service Bulletin SEH 13–005a, dated
Points and subsequent amendments can
inspection required in paragraph (f)(1)(i) of
this AD. November 18, 1999. be viewed online at http://www.faa.gov/
(2) Model L 13 SDM VIVAT gliders: (ii) Reserved. airtraffic/publications/. For further
(i) Within the next 60 days after July 14, (4) For service information identified in information, you can contact the
2016 (the effective date of this AD), inspect this AD, contact EVEKTOR, spol. s.r.o, Airspace Policy Group, Federal Aviation
the tail-fuselage attachment fitting, P/N A Letecka 1008, 686 04 Kunovice, Czech Administration, 800 Independence
102 021N, for damage and material hardness Republic; phone: +420 572 537 428; email: Avenue SW., Washington DC, 20591;
following the procedures in AEROTECHNIK evektor@evektor.cz; Internet: http://
www.evektor.cz/en/sales-and-support. telephone: (202) 267–8783. The order is
CZ s.r.o. Mandatory Service Bulletin SEH 13– also available for inspection at the
005a, dated November 18, 1999. (5) You may review copies of the
(ii) If you find the tail-fuselage attachment referenced service information at the FAA, National Archives and Records
fitting is damaged or the material does not Small Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust, Administration (NARA). For
meet the hardness requirements specified in Kansas City, Missouri 64106. For information information on the availability of FAA
the service bulletin during the inspection on the availability of this material at the Order 7400.9Z at NARA, call (202) 741–
FAA, call (816) 329–4148. In addition, you
required in paragraph (f)(2)(i) of this AD, 6030, or go to http://www.archives.gov/
before further flight, you must contact the can access this service information on the
Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by federal_register/code_of_federal-
manufacturer to obtain an FAA-approved regulations/ibr_locations.html.
searching for and locating Docket No. FAA–
replacement part for P/N A 102 021N and
2016–4230. FAA Order 7400.9, Airspace
FAA-approved installation instructions and
(6) You may view this service information Designations and Reporting Points, is
install the replacement part. Use the contact
that is incorporated by reference at the
information found in paragraph (i)(4) to National Archives and Records published yearly and effective on
contact the manufacturer. Administration (NARA). For information on September 15.
(iii) As of July 14, 2016 (the effective date the availability of this material at NARA, call
of this AD), do not install, on any glider, a FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Paul
202–741–6030, or go to: http://
P/N A 102 021N attachment fitting that has www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr- Gallant, Airspace Policy Group, Office
not passed the inspection required in locations.html. of Airspace Services, Federal Aviation
paragraph (f)(2)(i) of this AD. Administration, 800 Independence
Issued in Kansas City, Missouri, on May
(g) Other FAA AD Provisions 20, 2016. Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20591;
The following provisions also apply to this
telephone: (202) 267–8783.
Pat Mullen,
AD: Acting Manager, Small Airplane Directorate, SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance Aircraft Certification Service.
(AMOCs): The Manager, Standards Office,
[FR Doc. 2016–12601 Filed 6–8–16; 8:45 am]
Authority for This Rulemaking
FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs
for this AD, if requested using the procedures BILLING CODE 4910–13–P The FAA’s authority to issue rules
found in 14 CFR 39.19. Send information to regarding aviation safety is found in
ATTN: Jim Rutherford, Aerospace Engineer, Title 49 of the United States Code.
FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust, DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Subtitle I, Section 106 describes the
Room 301, Kansas City, Missouri 64106; authority of the FAA Administrator.
telephone: (816) 329–4165; fax: (816) 329– Federal Aviation Administration
Subtitle VII, Aviation Programs,
4090; email: jim.rutherford@faa.gov. Before
using any approved AMOC on any airplane 14 CFR Part 71 describes in more detail the scope of the
to which the AMOC applies, notify your agency’s authority. This rulemaking is
appropriate principal inspector (PI) in the [Docket No. FAA–2016–0149; Airspace promulgated under the authority
FAA Flight Standards District Office (FSDO), Docket No. 15–AWA–8] described in Subtitle VII, Part A,
or lacking a PI, your local FSDO. RIN 2120–AA66 Subpart I, Section 40103. Under that
(2) Airworthy Product: For any requirement section, the FAA is charged with
in this AD to obtain corrective actions from Amendment of Class C Airspace; prescribing regulations to assign the use
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a manufacturer or other source, use these Billings Logan International Airport, of airspace necessary to ensure the
actions if they are FAA-approved. Corrective MT
actions are considered FAA-approved if they safety of aircraft and the efficient use of
are approved by the State of Design Authority AGENCY: Federal Aviation airspace. This regulation is within the
(or their delegated agent). You are required Administration (FAA), DOT. scope of that authority as it updates the
to assure the product is airworthy before it geographic coordinates of Billings Logan
ACTION: Final rule.
is returned to service. International Airport, Billings, MT.

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Category		Regulatory Information
Collection		Federal Register
sudoc Class		AE 2.7: GS 4.107: AE 2.106:
Publisher		Office of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration
Section		Rules and Regulations
Action		Final rule.
Dates		This AD is effective July 14, 2016.
Contact		Jim Rutherford, Aerospace Engineer, 901 Locust, Room 301, Kansas City, Missouri 64106; telephone: (816) 329-4165; fax: (816) 329-4090; email: [email protected]
FR Citation		81 FR 37124
RIN Number		2120-AA64
CFR Associated		Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety
81 FR 37124 - Airworthiness Directives; EVEKTOR, spol. s.r.o. Gliders

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