81 FR 74666 - Airworthiness Directives; Schempp-Hirth Flugzeugbau GmbH Gliders
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 208 (October 27, 2016)
Federal Aviation Administration
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[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 208 (Thursday, October 27, 2016)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 74666-74668] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2016-25674] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2016-6123; Directorate Identifier 2016-CE-007-AD; Amendment 39-18690; AD 2016-22-01] RIN 2120-AA64 Airworthiness Directives; Schempp-Hirth Flugzeugbau GmbH Gliders AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of Transportation (DOT). ACTION: Final rule. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: We are adopting 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 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 insufficient overlap of the airbrake panels. We are issuing this AD to correct the unsafe condition on these products. DATES: This AD is effective December 1, 2016. The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of certain publications listed in the AD as of December 1, 2016. ADDRESSES: 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 Document 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 Schempp- Hirth Flugzeugbau GmbH, Krebenstrasse 25, 73230 Kirchheim/Teck, Germany; telephone: +49 7021 7298-0; fax: +49 7021 7298-199; email: hirth.com">info@schempp-hirth.com; Internet: http://www.schempp-hirth.com. 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-2016-6123. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jim Rutherford, Aerospace Engineer, FAA, [[Page 74667]] Small Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust, Room 301, Kansas City, Missouri 64106; telephone: (816) 329-4165; fax: (816) 329-4090; email: [email protected]. 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 Schempp-Hirth Flugzeugbau Model Discus-2a, Discus-2b, Discus-2c, Discus 2cT, Ventus-2a, and Ventus-2b gliders. The NPRM was published in the Federal Register on April 27, 2016 (81 FR 24743). 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: 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). The MCAI can be found in the AD docket on the Internet at: https://www.regulations.gov/document?D=FAA-2016-6123-0002. Comments We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing this AD. The following presents the comments received on the proposal and the FAA's response to each comment. Request for Pilot-Owner To Conduct Inspection Glenn Yeldezian commented that the EASA AD mandated the use of a Schempp-Hirth Technical Note that allowed for the pilot-owner to accomplish the inspection. The commenter requested that the FAA AD include this option for the pilot-owner to accomplish the inspection or, alternately, asked whether the revised Technical Note is enough justification for the pilot-owner to perform the inspection. We do not agree with allowing pilot-owner to do this inspection. The U.S. regulatory system will not allow a pilot-owner to accomplish inspections on their gliders in accordance with Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) part 43. Therefore, we will not revise the AD to account for the allowance in the foreign AD for the pilot-owner to accomplish the specified inspections. Conclusion We reviewed the relevant data, considered the comment received, and determined that air safety and the public interest require adopting the AD as proposed except for minor editorial changes. We have determined that these minor changes:Are consistent with the intent that was proposed in the NPRM for correcting the unsafe condition; and Do not add any additional burden upon the public than was already proposed in the NPRM. Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51 We reviewed Schempp-Hirth Flugzeugbau GmbH 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 (published as a single document). In combination, this 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 the AD. Costs of Compliance We estimate that this 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 AD. Based on these figures, we estimate the cost of this 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 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 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- 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 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. [[Page 74668]] 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] 0 2. The FAA amends Sec. 39.13 by adding the following new AD: 2016-22-01 Schempp-Hirth Flugzeugbau: Amendment 39-18690; Docket No. FAA-2016-6123; Directorate Identifier 2016-CE-007-AD. (a) Effective Date This airworthiness directive (AD) becomes effective December 1, 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 (2) of this AD: (1) Within the next 40 days after December 1, 2016 (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 (published as a single document). Note 1 to paragraph (f)(1) and (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 (published as a single document). Note 2 to paragraph (f)(2) of this AD: The 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) includes four German language drawings that you may use for additional information, but the drawings are not required to comply with this AD. (g) Other FAA AD Provisions The following provisions also apply to this AD: (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager, Standards Office, FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. Send information to ATTN: Jim Rutherford, Aerospace Engineer, FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust, Room 301, Kansas City, Missouri 64106; telephone: (816) 329-4165; fax: (816) 329-4090; email: [email protected]. Before using any approved AMOC on any airplane to which the AMOC applies, notify your appropriate principal inspector (PI) in the FAA Flight Standards District Office (FSDO), or lacking a PI, your local FSDO. (2) Airworthy Product: For any requirement in this AD to obtain corrective actions from a manufacturer or other source, use these actions if they are FAA-approved. Corrective actions are considered FAA-approved if they are approved by the State of Design Authority (or their delegated agent). You are required to assure the product is airworthy before it is returned to service. (h) Related Information Refer to MCAI European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD No.: 2016-0027, dated February 9, 2016, for related information. The MCAI can be found in the AD docket on the Internet at: https://www.regulations.gov/document?D=FAA-2016-6123-0002. (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. (i) 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 (ii) 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 (published as a single document). Note 3 to paragraph (i)(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. (3) For Schempp-Hirth Flugzeugbau GmbH service information identified in 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">info@schempp-hirth.com; Internet: http://www.schempp-hirth.com. (4) You may view this 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-2016-6123. (5) 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 October 17, 2016. Pat Mullen, Acting Manager, Small Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2016-25674 Filed 10-26-16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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applicable. AES–200.
(3) Installing improved design autopilot Federal Aviation Administration
bridle cable clamps, P/N D41–2213–10–53_ (i) Related Information
01 (or higher) and P/N D41–2213–10–54_01 Refer to MCAI EASA AD No. 2016–0190, 14 CFR Part 39
(or higher) terminates the repetitive dated September 26, 2016, DAI
inspections required in paragraph (f)(1) of Recommended Service Bulletin RSB 40NG– [Docket No. FAA–2016–6123; Directorate
this AD. 048, dated August 24, 2016, DAI Identifier 2016–CE–007–AD; Amendment
(4) As of November 16, 2016 (the effective 39–18690; AD 2016–22–01]
Recommended Service Bulletin RSB 42NG–
date of this AD), do not install autopilot
bridle cable clamps, P/Ns D41–2213–10–53 059, dated June 30, 2016, and DAI RIN 2120–AA64
and D41–2213–10–54. Recommended Service Bulletin RSB 42NG–
059, Revision 1, dated August 24, 2016, for Airworthiness Directives; Schempp-
(g) Credit for Actions Done Following related information. You may examine the Hirth Flugzeugbau GmbH Gliders
Previous Service Information MCAI on the Internet at http://
This AD allows credit for doing only the AGENCY: Federal Aviation
www.regulations.gov by searching for and
initial inspection action required in Administration (FAA), Department of
locating Docket No. FAA–2016–9318.
paragraph (f)(1) of this AD if done before Transportation (DOT).
November 16, 2016 (the effective date of this (j) Material Incorporated by Reference ACTION: Final rule.
AD), following DAI Recommended Service (1) The Director of the Federal Register
Bulletin RSB 40NG–048, dated August 24, approved the incorporation by reference SUMMARY: We are adopting a new
2016, and DAI Recommended Service airworthiness directive (AD) for
(IBR) of the service information listed in this
Bulletin RSB 42NG–059, dated June 30, 2016, Schempp-Hirth Flugzeugbau GmbH
or DAI Recommended Service Bulletin RSB paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR
part 51. Models Discus–2a, Discus–2b, Discus–
42NG–059, Revision 1, dated August 24, 2c, Discus 2cT, Ventus–2a, and Ventus–
2016, as applicable. (2) You must use this service information
as applicable to do the actions required by 2b gliders. This AD results from
(h) Other FAA AD Provisions this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise. mandatory continuing airworthiness
The following provisions also apply to this (i) Diamond Aircraft Industries GmbH information (MCAI) issued by an
AD: Mandatory Service Bulletin MSB 40NG–048/ aviation authority of another country to
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance 1, dated September 9, 2016. identify and correct an unsafe condition
(AMOCs): The Manager, Standards Office, (ii) Diamond Aircraft Industries GmbH on an aviation product. The MCAI
FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs describes the unsafe condition
Work Instruction WI–MSB 40NG–048,
for this AD, if requested using the procedures insufficient overlap of the airbrake
found in 14 CFR 39.19. Send information to Revision 1, dated September 9, 2016.
ATTN: Mike Kiesov, Aerospace Engineer, (iii) Diamond Aircraft Industries GmbH panels. We are issuing this AD to correct
FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust, Mandatory Service Bulletin MSB 42NG–059/ the unsafe condition on these products.
Room 301, Kansas City, Missouri 64106; 2, dated September 9, 2016. DATES: This AD is effective December 1,
telephone: (816) 329–4144; fax: (816) 329– (iv) Diamond Aircraft Industries GmbH 2016.
4090; email: mike.kiesov@faa.gov. Before Work Instruction WI–MSB 42NG–059, The Director of the Federal Register
using any approved AMOC on any airplane Revision 2, dated September 9, 2016. approved the incorporation by reference
to which the AMOC applies, notify your (3) For Diamond Aircraft Industries GmbH of certain publications listed in the AD
appropriate principal inspector (PI) in the service information identified in this AD, as of December 1, 2016.
FAA Flight Standards District Office (FSDO), contact Diamond Aircraft Industries GmbH,
or lacking a PI, your local FSDO. ADDRESSES: You may examine the AD
N.A. Otto-Stra+e 5, A–2700 Wiener Neustadt, docket on the Internet at http://
(2) Airworthy Product: For any requirement
in this AD to obtain corrective actions from Austria, telephone: +43 2622 26700; fax: +43 www.regulations.gov by searching for
a manufacturer or other source, use these 2622 26780; email: office@diamond-air.at; and locating Docket No. FAA–2016–
actions if they are FAA-approved. Corrective Internet: http://www.diamondaircraft.com.
6123; or in person at Document
actions are considered FAA-approved if they (4) You may view this service information
Management Facility, U.S. Department
are approved by the State of Design Authority at the FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, 901
of Transportation, Docket Operations,
(or their delegated agent). You are required Locust, Kansas City, Missouri 64106. For
to assure the product is airworthy before it
M–30, West Building Ground Floor,
information on the availability of this
is returned to service. Room W12–140, 1200 New Jersey
material at the FAA, call (816) 329–4148. It
(3) Reporting Requirements: For any Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590.
is also available on the Internet at http://
reporting requirement in this AD, a federal For service information identified in
www.regulations.gov by searching for
agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a this AD, contact Schempp-Hirth
locating Docket No. FAA–2016–9318.
person is not required to respond to, nor Flugzeugbau GmbH, Krebenstrasse 25,
(5) You may view this service information
shall a person be subject to a penalty for 73230 Kirchheim/Teck, Germany;
failure to comply with a collection of that is incorporated by reference at the
National Archives and Records
telephone: +49 7021 7298–0; fax: +49
information subject to the requirements of 7021 7298–199; email: info@schempp-
the Paperwork Reduction Act unless that Administration (NARA). For information on
the availability of this material at NARA, call hirth.com; Internet: http://
collection of information displays a current
valid OMB Control Number. The OMB 202–741–6030, or go to: http:// www.schempp-hirth.com. You may
Control Number for this information www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr- view this referenced service information
collection is 2120–0056. Public reporting for locations.html. at the FAA, Small Airplane Directorate,
this collection of information is estimated to 901 Locust, Kansas City, Missouri
be approximately 5 minutes per response, Issued in Kansas City, Missouri on October 64106. For information on the
17, 2016.
jstallworth on DSK7TPTVN1PROD with RULES
including the time for reviewing instructions, availability of this material at the FAA,
completing and reviewing the collection of Pat Mullen, call (816) 329–4148. It is also available
information. All responses to this collection Acting Manager, Small Airplane Directorate, on the Internet at http://
of information are mandatory. Comments Aircraft Certification Service. www.regulations.gov by searching for
concerning the accuracy of this burden and
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List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 the overlap of the airbrake panels for a are approved by the State of Design Authority
minimum overlap of at least 3 millimeters (or their delegated agent). You are required
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation following Action 1 in Schempp-Hirth to assure the product is airworthy before it
safety, Incorporation by reference, Flugzeugbau GmbH Technische Mitteilung is returned to service.
Safety. Nr. (English translation: Technical Note No.)
349–39, 360–29, 825–55, 863–22, dated (h) Related Information
Adoption of the Amendment Refer to MCAI European Aviation Safety
January 29, 2016 (published as a single
Accordingly, under the authority document); and Action 1 in the associated Agency (EASA) AD No.: 2016–0027, dated
delegated to me by the Administrator, Arbeitsanweisung (English translation: February 9, 2016, for related information.
the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as Working instructions) for Technische The MCAI can be found in the AD docket on
follows: Mitteilung Nr. (English translation: Technical the Internet at: https://www.regulations.gov/
Note No.) 349–39, 360–29, 825–55, 863–22, document?D=FAA-2016-6123-0002.
PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS Ausgabe (English translation: Issue) 1, Datum
(English translation: Dated) January 22, 2016 (i) Material Incorporated by Reference
DIRECTIVES
(published as a single document). (1) The Director of the Federal Register
■ 1. The authority citation for part 39 Note 1 to paragraph (f)(1) and (2) of this approved the incorporation by reference
continues to read as follows: AD: This service information contains (IBR) of the service information listed in this
German to English translation. The EASA paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. used the English translation in referencing part 51.
the document. For enforceability purposes, (2) You must use this service information
§ 39.13 [Amended] as applicable to do the actions required by
we will refer to the Schempp-Hirth
■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding Flugzeugbau GmbH service information as it this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise.
the following new AD: appears on the document. (i) Schempp-Hirth Flugzeugbau GmbH
2016–22–01 Schempp-Hirth Flugzeugbau: Technische Mitteilung Nr. (English
(2) If, during the inspection required in
Amendment 39–18690; Docket No. translation: Technical Note No.) 349–39,
paragraph (f)(1) of this AD, the overlap on the
FAA–2016–6123; Directorate Identifier 360–29, 825–55, 863–22, dated January 29,
airbrake panels is found to be less than 3
2016–CE–007–AD. 2016 (published as a single document); and
millimeters, before further flight, install
(ii) Arbeitsanweisung (English translation:
(a) Effective Date eccentric bushings and make adjustments
Working instructions) for Technische
following Action 2 in Schempp-Hirth
This airworthiness directive (AD) becomes Mitteilung Nr. (English translation: Technical
Flugzeugbau GmbH Technische Mitteilung
effective December 1, 2016. Note No.) 349–39, 360–29, 825–55, 863–22,
Nr. (English translation: Technical Note No.)
Ausgabe (English translation: Issue) 1, Datum
(b) Affected ADs 349–39, 360–29, 825–55, 863–22, dated
(English translation: Dated) January 22, 2016
January 29, 2016 (published as a single
None. (published as a single document).
document); and Action 2 in the associated
(c) Applicability Arbeitsanweisung (English translation: Note 3 to paragraph (i)(2) of this AD: This
Working instructions) for Technische service information contains German to
This AD applies to the following Schempp-
Mitteilung Nr. (English translation: Technical English translation. The EASA used the
Hirth Flugzeugbau GmbH model and serial
Note No.) 349–39, 360–29, 825–55, 863–22, English translation in referencing the
number gliders, certificated in any category:
Ausgabe (English translation: Issue) 1, Datum document. For enforceability purposes, we
(1) Model Discus–2a, serial numbers 1
(English translation: Dated) January 22, 2016 will refer to the Schempp-Hirth Flugzeugbau
through 253;
(2) Model Discus–2b, serial numbers 1 (published as a single document). GmbH service information as it appears on
through 255; the document.
Note 2 to paragraph (f)(2) of this AD: The
(3) Model Discus–2c, serial numbers 1 Schempp-Hirth Flugzeugbau GmbH (3) For Schempp-Hirth Flugzeugbau GmbH
through 61; Technische Mitteilung Nr. (English service information identified in this AD,
(4) Model Discus 2cT, serial numbers 1 translation: Technical Note No.) 349–39, contact Schempp-Hirth Flugzeugbau GmbH,
through 127; 360–29, 825–55, 863–22, dated January 29, Krebenstrasse 25, 73230 Kirchheim/Teck,
(5) Model Ventus–2a, serial numbers 1 2016 (published as a single document) Germany; telephone: +49 7021 7298–0; fax:
through 178; and includes four German language drawings that +49 7021 7298–199; email: info@schempp-
(6) Model Ventus–2b, serial numbers 1 you may use for additional information, but hirth.com; Internet: http://www.schempp-
through 175. the drawings are not required to comply with hirth.com.
this AD. (4) You may view this service information
(d) Subject
at the FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, 901
Air Transport Association of America (g) Other FAA AD Provisions Locust, Kansas City, Missouri 64106. For
(ATA) Code 27: Flight Controls. information on the availability of this
The following provisions also apply to this
(e) Reason AD: material at the FAA, call (816) 329–4148. In
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance addition, you can access this service
This AD was prompted by mandatory information on the Internet at http://
continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) (AMOCs): The Manager, Standards Office,
FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs www.regulations.gov by searching for and
originated by an aviation authority of another locating Docket No. FAA–2016–6123.
country to identify and correct an unsafe for this AD, if requested using the procedures
found in 14 CFR 39.19. Send information to (5) You may view this service information
condition on an aviation product. The MCAI that is incorporated by reference at the
describes the unsafe condition as insufficient ATTN: Jim Rutherford, Aerospace Engineer,
FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust, National Archives and Records
overlap of the airbrake panels. We are issuing Administration (NARA). For information on
this proposed AD to require actions to Room 301, Kansas City, Missouri 64106;
telephone: (816) 329–4165; fax: (816) 329– the availability of this material at NARA, call
address the unsafe condition on these 202–741–6030, or go to: http://
products. We are issuing this AD to prevent 4090; email: jim.rutherford@faa.gov. Before
using any approved AMOC on any airplane www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-
interlocking of the airbrake panels, which
to which the AMOC applies, notify your locations.html.
could lead to blockage of the airbrakes and
jstallworth on DSK7TPTVN1PROD with RULES
possible loss of control. appropriate principal inspector (PI) in the Issued in Kansas City, Missouri, on
FAA Flight Standards District Office (FSDO), October 17, 2016.
(f) Actions and Compliance or lacking a PI, your local FSDO. Pat Mullen,
Unless already done, do the following (2) Airworthy Product: For any requirement
Acting Manager, Small Airplane Directorate,
actions in paragraphs (f)(1) and (2) of this in this AD to obtain corrective actions from
Aircraft Certification Service.
AD: a manufacturer or other source, use these
(1) Within the next 40 days after December actions if they are FAA-approved. Corrective [FR Doc. 2016–25674 Filed 10–26–16; 8:45 am]
1, 2016 (the effective date of this AD), inspect actions are considered FAA-approved if they BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
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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 December 1, 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 74666 | |
| RIN Number | 2120-AA64 | |
| CFR Associated | Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety |
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