81 FR 78947 - Airworthiness Directives; Alexander Schleicher GmbH & Co. Gliders

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration

Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 218 (November 10, 2016)

Page Range		78947-78949
FR Document		2016-27041

We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for Alexander Schleicher GmbH & Co. Model ASK 21 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 cable slack in gliders equipped with a rudder hand control system leading to a short-term blockage of the rudder control system and reduced control. We are issuing this proposed AD to correct the unsafe condition on these products.

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2016-9382; Directorate Identifier 2016-CE-032-AD]
RIN 2120-AA64


Airworthiness Directives; Alexander Schleicher GmbH & Co. Gliders

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

ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).

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SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for 
Alexander Schleicher GmbH & Co. Model ASK 21 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 cable slack in gliders equipped with a rudder 
hand control system leading to a short-term blockage of the rudder 
control system and reduced control. We are issuing this proposed AD to 
correct the unsafe condition on these products.

DATES: We must receive comments on this proposed AD by December 27, 
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 
Alexander Schleicher GmbH & Co., Segelflugzeugbau, Germany, Alexander 
Schleicher Str. 1, D-36163 Poppenhausen (Wasserkuppe), telephone: +49 
6658 89-0; fax: +49 6658 89-40; email: [email protected]; 
Internet: http://www.alexander-schleicher.de/en/flugzeuge/ask-21/. 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-
9382; 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-2016-9382; 
Directorate Identifier 2016-CE-032-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 EASA 
AD No.: 2016-0192, dated September 28, 2016 (referred to after this as 
``the MCAI''), to correct an unsafe condition for the specified 
products. The MCAI states:

    A temporary rudder control blockage was reported, involving an 
ASK 21 sailplane equipped with a rudder hand control system.

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The subsequent investigation revealed significant cable slack in the 
rudder control system.
    This condition, if not detected and corrected, could lead to 
reduced rudder control, possibly resulting in reduced 
controllability of the sailplane.
    To address this potentially unsafe condition, Schleicher issued 
ASK 21 Technical Note (TN) 38 to provide instructions to amend the 
ASK 21 Aircraft Flight Manual (AFM), incorporating updated pre-
flight inspection instructions to check the rudder control system of 
sailplanes modified in accordance with the instructions of 
Schleicher ASK 21 TN 25 (rudder actuated by hand lever for the front 
pilot seat) or TN 30 (rudder control by hand for the rear pilot 
seat).
    For reasons described above, this AD requires amendment of the 
applicable Schleicher ASK 21 AFM, revising pre-flight checks of the 
rudder hand control system.

    You may examine the MCAI on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2016-
9357.

Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51

    Alexander Schleicher GmbH & Co. has issued ASK 21 Technical Note 
No. 38, dated May 31, 2016, The service information describes 
procedures for inspecting gliders equipped with a rudder hand control 
system for proper tension and adjustment if necessary. This service 
information is reasonably available because the interested parties have 
access to it through their normal course of business or by the means 
identified in the ADDRESSES section of this NPRM.

FAA's Determination and Requirements of the Proposed AD

    This product has been approved by the aviation authority of another 
country, and is approved for operation in the United States. Pursuant 
to our bilateral agreement with this State of Design Authority, they 
have notified us of the unsafe condition described in the MCAI and 
service information referenced above. We are proposing this AD because 
we evaluated all information and determined the unsafe condition exists 
and is likely to exist or develop on other products of the same type 
design.

Costs of Compliance

    We estimate that this proposed AD will affect 64 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. The 
average labor rate is $85 per work-hour.
    Based on these figures, we estimate the cost of the proposed AD on 
U.S. operators to be $10,880, or $170 per product.
    In addition, we estimate that any necessary follow-on actions would 
take about 1 work-hour for cost of $85 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]

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2. The FAA amends Sec.  39.13 by adding the following new AD:

Alexander Schleicher GmbH & Co.: Docket No. FAA-2016-9382; 
Directorate Identifier 2016-CE-032-AD.

(a) Comments Due Date

    We must receive comments by December 27, 2016.

(b) Affected ADs

    None.

(c) Applicability

    This AD applies to Alexander Schleicher GmbH & Co. ASK 21 
gliders, all serial numbers, certificated in any category, that are 
modified with a rudder hand control system using either ASK 21 
Technical Note No. 25, dated February 16, 1993, or ASK 21 Technical 
Note No. 30, dated January 22, 2007.

(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 cable slack in 
gliders equipped with a rudder hand control system. We are issuing 
this proposed AD to correct any excess slack in the rudder hand 
control system, which could result in a short-term blockage of the 
rudder control system causing reduced control.

(f) Actions and Compliance

    Unless already done, do the actions in paragraphs (f)(1) through 
(3) of this AD:
    (1) If the glider is equipped with a rudder actuated by means of 
a hand lever at the left cockpit wall in the front pilot seat by ASK 
21 Technical Note (TN) No. 25, dated February 16, 1993, within the 
next 60 days after the effective date of this AD, replace the flight 
manual (FM) and maintenance manual (MM) pages with the following 
pages in ASK 21 TN No. 38, dated May 31, 2016:
    (i) FM: Check List/1, 16a, 19.1a., and 21.
    (ii) MM: 13, 15.
    (2) If the glider is equipped with a rudder actuated by means of 
a hand lever at the left cockpit wall in the rear pilot seat by ASK 
21 TN No. 30, dated January 22, 2007, within the next 60 days after 
the effective date of this AD, replace the FM and MM pages with the 
following pages in ASK 21 TN No. 38, dated May 31, 2016:
    (i) FM: Check List/1, 16a, 18a, 19b, 19c, 19.1a, and 21.

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    (ii) MM: 13, 15.
    (3) For all affected gliders, within the next 60 days after the 
effective date of this AD and repetitively thereafter at intervals 
not to exceed every 12 months, inspect the rudder cable tension and 
make any necessary corrections following the instructions from FM 
page 19.1a, Checking and Adjusting of the Cable Tension, as 
specified in ASK 21 TN No. 38, dated May 31, 2016.
    (4) For all affected gliders, after the effective date of this 
AD, any glider modified with a rudder hand control system in 
accordance with ASK 21 TN No. 25 or TN No. 30 must also amend the FM 
and MM following the instructions in ASK 21 TN No. 38, dated May 31, 
2016.

(g) Pilot Authorization

    In addition to the provisions of 14 CFR 43.3 and 43.7, the 
actions required by paragraph (f)(1) through (2) of this AD may be 
performed by the owner/operator (pilot) holding at least a private 
pilot certificate and must be entered into the glider records 
showing compliance with this AD following 14 CFR 43.9 (a)(1) through 
(4) and 14 CFR 91.417(a)(2)(v). The record must be maintained as 
required by 14 CFR 91.417, 121.380, or 135.439.

(h) 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.

(i) Related Information

    Refer to MCAI European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD No.: 
2016-0192, dated September 28, 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-2016-9382. For service 
information related to this AD, contact Alexander Schleicher GmbH & 
Co., Segelflugzeugbau, Germany, Alexander Schleicher Str. 1, D-36163 
Poppenhausen (Wasserkuppe), telephone: +49 6658 89-0; fax: +49 6658 
89-40; email: [email protected]; Internet: http://www.alexander-schleicher.de/en/flugzeuge/ask-21/. You may review 
this referenced service information at the FAA, Small Airplane 
Directorate, 901 Locust, Kansas City, Missouri 64106. For 
information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 
(816) 329-4148.

    Issued in Kansas City, Missouri, on November 2, 2016.
Pat Mullen,
Acting Manager, Small Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification 
Service.
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Dan Rodina, Aerospace Engineer, DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, 901
International Branch, ANM–116, Transport Locust, Kansas City, Missouri 64106.
Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind Federal Aviation Administration For information on the availability of
Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057–3356; this material at the FAA, call (816) 329–
telephone 425–227–2125; fax 425–227–1149. 14 CFR Part 39 4148.
Information may be emailed to: 9-ANM-116-
AMOC-REQUESTS@faa.gov. Before using [Docket No. FAA–2016–9382; Directorate Examining the AD Docket
any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate Identifier 2016–CE–032–AD]
principal inspector, or lacking a principal
You may examine the AD docket on
RIN 2120–AA64 the Internet at http://
inspector, the manager of the local flight
standards district office/certificate holding www.regulations.gov by searching for
Airworthiness Directives; Alexander and locating Docket No. FAA–2016–
district office.
Schleicher GmbH & Co. Gliders 9382; or in person at the Docket
(2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any
requirement in this AD to obtain corrective AGENCY: Federal Aviation Management Facility between 9 a.m.
actions from a manufacturer, the action must Administration (FAA), Department of and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,
be accomplished using a method approved Transportation (DOT). except Federal holidays. The AD docket
by the Manager, International Branch, ANM– contains this proposed AD, the
116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking
(NPRM). regulatory evaluation, any comments
the EASA; or Airbus’s EASA DOA. If received, and other information. The
approved by the DOA, the approval must
SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new street address for the Docket Office
include the DOA-authorized signature.
(3) Reporting Requirements: A federal airworthiness directive (AD) for (telephone (800) 647–5527) is in the
agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a Alexander Schleicher GmbH & Co. ADDRESSES section. Comments will be
person is not required to respond to, nor Model ASK 21 gliders. This proposed available in the AD docket shortly after
shall a person be subject to a penalty for AD results from mandatory continuing receipt.
failure to comply with a collection of airworthiness information (MCAI) FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jim
information subject to the requirements of originated by an aviation authority of Rutherford, Aerospace Engineer, FAA,
the Paperwork Reduction Act unless that another country to identify and correct Small Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust,
collection of information displays a current an unsafe condition on an aviation Room 301, Kansas City, Missouri 64106;
valid OMB Control Number. The OMB product. The MCAI describes the unsafe telephone: (816) 329–4165; fax: (816)
Control Number for this information condition as cable slack in gliders
collection is 2120–0056. Public reporting for
329–4090; email: jim.rutherford@
equipped with a rudder hand control faa.gov.
this collection of information is estimated to
be approximately 5 minutes per response,
system leading to a short-term blockage
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
including the time for reviewing instructions, of the rudder control system and
completing and reviewing the collection of reduced control. We are issuing this Comments Invited
information. All responses to this collection proposed AD to correct the unsafe We invite you to send any written
of information are mandatory. Comments condition on these products. relevant data, views, or arguments about
concerning the accuracy of this burden and DATES: We must receive comments on this proposed AD. Send your comments
suggestions for reducing the burden should this proposed AD by December 27, to an address listed under the
be directed to the FAA at: 800 Independence 2016. ADDRESSES section. Include ‘‘Docket No.
Ave. SW., Washington, DC 20591, Attn:
Information Collection Clearance Officer, ADDRESSES: You may send comments by FAA–2016–9382; Directorate Identifier
AES–200. any of the following methods: 2016–CE–032–AD’’ at the beginning of
• Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to your comments. We specifically invite
(n) Related Information comments on the overall regulatory,
http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the
(1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing instructions for submitting comments. economic, environmental, and energy
Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA • Fax: (202) 493–2251. aspects of this proposed AD. We will
Airworthiness Directive 2015–0232R1, dated • Mail: U.S. Department of consider all comments received by the
December 16, 2015, for related information. Transportation, Docket Operations, M– closing date and may amend this
This MCAI may be found in the AD docket
30, West Building Ground Floor, Room proposed AD because of those
on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov
by searching for and locating Docket No. W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., comments.
FAA–2015–0084. Washington, DC 20590. We will post all comments we
(2) For service information identified in • Hand Delivery: U.S. Department of receive, without change, to http://
this AD, contact Airbus SAS, Airworthiness Transportation, Docket Operations, M– regulations.gov, including any personal
Office—EAW, 1 Rond Point Maurice 30, West Building Ground Floor, Room information you provide. We will also
Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac Cedex, France; W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., post a report summarizing each
telephone +33 5 61 93 36 96; fax +33 5 61 Washington, DC 20590, between 9 a.m. substantive verbal contact we receive
93 44 51; email account.airworth-eas@ and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, about this proposed AD.
airbus.com; Internet http://www.airbus.com. except Federal holidays.
You may view this service information at the Discussion
For service information identified in
FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 this proposed AD, contact Alexander The European Aviation Safety Agency
Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For (EASA), which is the Technical Agent
Schleicher GmbH & Co.,
asabaliauskas on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with PROPOSALS

information on the availability of this
Segelflugzeugbau, Germany, Alexander for the Member States of the European
material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221.
Schleicher Str. 1, D–36163 Community, has issued EASA AD No.:
Issued in Renton, Washington, on October Poppenhausen (Wasserkuppe), 2016–0192, dated September 28, 2016
31, 2016. telephone: +49 6658 89–0; fax: +49 6658 (referred to after this as ‘‘the MCAI’’), to
Michael Kaszycki, 89–40; email: info@alexander- correct an unsafe condition for the
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane schleicher.de; Internet: http:// specified products. The MCAI states:
Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. www.alexander-schleicher.de/en/ A temporary rudder control blockage was
[FR Doc. 2016–26813 Filed 11–9–16; 8:45 am] flugzeuge/ask-21/. You may review this reported, involving an ASK 21 sailplane
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The subsequent investigation revealed operators to be $10,880, or $170 per the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part
significant cable slack in the rudder control product. 39 as follows:
system. In addition, we estimate that any
This condition, if not detected and necessary follow-on actions would take PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
corrected, could lead to reduced rudder DIRECTIVES
control, possibly resulting in reduced about 1 work-hour for cost of $85 per
controllability of the sailplane. product. We have no way of
■ 1. The authority citation for part 39
To address this potentially unsafe determining the number of products
continues to read as follows:
condition, Schleicher issued ASK 21 that may need these actions.
Technical Note (TN) 38 to provide Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
instructions to amend the ASK 21 Aircraft Authority for This Rulemaking
Flight Manual (AFM), incorporating updated § 39.13 [Amended]
Title 49 of the United States Code
pre-flight inspection instructions to check the specifies the FAA’s authority to issue ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding
rudder control system of sailplanes modified rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, the following new AD:
in accordance with the instructions of
Schleicher ASK 21 TN 25 (rudder actuated
section 106, describes the authority of Alexander Schleicher GmbH & Co.: Docket
the FAA Administrator. ‘‘Subtitle VII: No. FAA–2016–9382; Directorate
by hand lever for the front pilot seat) or TN Identifier 2016–CE–032–AD.
30 (rudder control by hand for the rear pilot Aviation Programs,’’ describes in more
seat). detail the scope of the Agency’s (a) Comments Due Date
For reasons described above, this AD authority. We must receive comments by December
requires amendment of the applicable We are issuing this rulemaking under 27, 2016.
Schleicher ASK 21 AFM, revising pre-flight the authority described in ‘‘Subtitle VII,
checks of the rudder hand control system. (b) Affected ADs
Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701:
You may examine the MCAI on the General requirements.’’ Under that None.
Internet at http://www.regulations.gov section, Congress charges the FAA with (c) Applicability
by searching for and locating Docket No. promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in This AD applies to Alexander Schleicher
FAA–2016–9357. air commerce by prescribing regulations GmbH & Co. ASK 21 gliders, all serial
for practices, methods, and procedures numbers, certificated in any category, that are
Related Service Information Under 1
the Administrator finds necessary for modified with a rudder hand control system
CFR Part 51 using either ASK 21 Technical Note No. 25,
safety in air commerce. This regulation
Alexander Schleicher GmbH & Co. is within the scope of that authority dated February 16, 1993, or ASK 21
has issued ASK 21 Technical Note No. Technical Note No. 30, dated January 22,
because it addresses an unsafe condition
38, dated May 31, 2016, The service 2007.
that is likely to exist or develop on
information describes procedures for products identified in this rulemaking (d) Subject
inspecting gliders equipped with a action. Air Transport Association of America
rudder hand control system for proper (ATA) Code 27: Flight Controls.
tension and adjustment if necessary. Regulatory Findings
(e) Reason
This service information is reasonably We determined that this proposed AD
available because the interested parties would not have federalism implications This AD was prompted by mandatory
continuing airworthiness information (MCAI)
have access to it through their normal under Executive Order 13132. This originated by an aviation authority of another
course of business or by the means proposed AD would not have a country to identify and correct an unsafe
identified in the ADDRESSES section of substantial direct effect on the States, on condition on an aviation product. The MCAI
this NPRM. the relationship between the national describes the unsafe condition as cable slack
Government and the States, or on the in gliders equipped with a rudder hand
FAA’s Determination and Requirements control system. We are issuing this proposed
distribution of power and
of the Proposed AD AD to correct any excess slack in the rudder
responsibilities among the various
This product has been approved by levels of government. hand control system, which could result in
the aviation authority of another a short-term blockage of the rudder control
For the reasons discussed above, I system causing reduced control.
country, and is approved for operation certify this proposed regulation:
in the United States. Pursuant to our (1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory (f) Actions and Compliance
bilateral agreement with this State of action’’ under Executive Order 12866, Unless already done, do the actions in
Design Authority, they have notified us (2) Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under paragraphs (f)(1) through (3) of this AD:
of the unsafe condition described in the the DOT Regulatory Policies and (1) If the glider is equipped with a rudder
MCAI and service information Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, actuated by means of a hand lever at the left
referenced above. We are proposing this 1979), cockpit wall in the front pilot seat by ASK
AD because we evaluated all 21 Technical Note (TN) No. 25, dated
(3) Will not affect intrastate aviation
February 16, 1993, within the next 60 days
information and determined the unsafe in Alaska, and after the effective date of this AD, replace the
condition exists and is likely to exist or (4) Will not have a significant flight manual (FM) and maintenance manual
develop on other products of the same economic impact, positive or negative, (MM) pages with the following pages in ASK
type design. on a substantial number of small entities 21 TN No. 38, dated May 31, 2016:
under the criteria of the Regulatory (i) FM: Check List/1, 16a, 19.1a., and 21.
Costs of Compliance (ii) MM: 13, 15.
asabaliauskas on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with PROPOSALS

Flexibility Act.
We estimate that this proposed AD (2) If the glider is equipped with a rudder
will affect 64 products of U.S. registry. List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 actuated by means of a hand lever at the left
We also estimate that it would take Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation cockpit wall in the rear pilot seat by ASK 21
TN No. 30, dated January 22, 2007, within
about 2 work-hours per product to safety, Incorporation by reference, the next 60 days after the effective date of
comply with the basic requirements of Safety. this AD, replace the FM and MM pages with
this proposed AD. The average labor the following pages in ASK 21 TN No. 38,
The Proposed Amendment
rate is $85 per work-hour. dated May 31, 2016:
Based on these figures, we estimate Accordingly, under the authority (i) FM: Check List/1, 16a, 18a, 19b, 19c,
the cost of the proposed AD on U.S. delegated to me by the Administrator, 19.1a, and 21.

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(ii) MM: 13, 15. City, Missouri 64106. For information on the FAA Order 7400.11A, Airspace
(3) For all affected gliders, within the next availability of this material at the FAA, call Designations and Reporting Points, and
60 days after the effective date of this AD and (816) 329–4148. subsequent amendments can be viewed
repetitively thereafter at intervals not to
exceed every 12 months, inspect the rudder
Issued in Kansas City, Missouri, on online at http://www.faa.gov/air_traffic/
November 2, 2016. publications/. For further information,
cable tension and make any necessary
corrections following the instructions from Pat Mullen, you can contact the Airspace Policy
FM page 19.1a, Checking and Adjusting of Acting Manager, Small Airplane Directorate, Group, Federal Aviation
the Cable Tension, as specified in ASK 21 TN Aircraft Certification Service. Administration, 800 Independence
No. 38, dated May 31, 2016. [FR Doc. 2016–27041 Filed 11–9–16; 8:45 am] Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20591;
(4) For all affected gliders, after the telephone: 202–267–8783. The Order is
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
effective date of this AD, any glider modified also available for inspection at the
with a rudder hand control system in
accordance with ASK 21 TN No. 25 or TN
National Archives and Records
No. 30 must also amend the FM and MM DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Administration (NARA). For
following the instructions in ASK 21 TN No. information on the availability of FAA
38, dated May 31, 2016. Federal Aviation Administration Order 7400.11A at NARA, call 202–741–
6030, or go to http://www.archives.gov/
(g) Pilot Authorization 14 CFR Part 71 federal_register/code_of_federal-
In addition to the provisions of 14 CFR regulations/ibr_locations.html.
43.3 and 43.7, the actions required by [Docket No. FAA–2016–9295; Airspace
paragraph (f)(1) through (2) of this AD may
FAA Order 7400.11, Airspace
Docket No. 16–AWP–16]
be performed by the owner/operator (pilot) Designations and Reporting Points, is
holding at least a private pilot certificate and Proposed Amendment of Class E published yearly and effective on
must be entered into the glider records Airspace, Establishment of Class E En September 15.
showing compliance with this AD following Route Airspace; Paso Robles, CA FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Tom
14 CFR 43.9 (a)(1) through (4) and 14 CFR Clark, Federal Aviation Administration,
91.417(a)(2)(v). The record must be AGENCY: Federal Aviation Operations Support Group, Western
maintained as required by 14 CFR 91.417, Administration (FAA), DOT.
121.380, or 135.439. Service Center, 1601 Lind Avenue SW.,
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking Renton, WA 98057; telephone (425)
(h) Other FAA AD Provisions (NPRM). 203–4511.
The following provisions also apply to this SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
AD: SUMMARY: This action proposes to
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance modify Class E surface area airspace, Authority for This Rulemaking
(AMOCs): The Manager, Standards Office, Class E airspace extending upward from
FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs The FAA’s authority to issue rules
700 feet above the surface, and establish
for this AD, if requested using the procedures regarding aviation safety is found in
Class E en route airspace at Paso Robles,
found in 14 CFR 39.19. Send information to Title 49 of the United States Code.
CA. After a review of the airspace, the
ATTN: Jim Rutherford, Aerospace Engineer, Subtitle I, Section 106 describes the
FAA found redesign necessary to
FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust, authority of the FAA Administrator.
Room 301, Kansas City, Missouri 64106; support new Instrument Flight Rules
Subtitle VII, Aviation Programs,
telephone: (816) 329–4165; fax: (816) 329– (IFR) standard instrument approach
describes in more detail the scope of the
4090; email: jim.rutherford@faa.gov. Before procedures, and en route operations
agency’s authority. This rulemaking is
using any approved AMOC on any airplane where the Federal airway structure is
to which the AMOC applies, notify your promulgated under the authority
inadequate, for the safety and
appropriate principal inspector (PI) in the described in Subtitle VII, Part, A,
management of aircraft operations at the
FAA Flight Standards District Office (FSDO), Subpart I, Section 40103. Under that
airport. The geographic coordinates of
or lacking a PI, your local FSDO. section, the FAA is charged with
the airport also would be adjusted.
(2) Airworthy Product: For any requirement prescribing regulations to assign the use
in this AD to obtain corrective actions from DATES: Comments must be received on of airspace necessary to ensure the
a manufacturer or other source, use these or before December 27, 2016. safety of aircraft and the efficient use of
actions if they are FAA-approved. Corrective ADDRESSES: Send comments on this airspace. This regulation is within the
actions are considered FAA-approved if they proposal to the U.S. Department of
are approved by the State of Design Authority scope of that authority as it would
(or their delegated agent). You are required Transportation, Docket Operations, 1200 amend Class E airspace at Paso Robles
to assure the product is airworthy before it New Jersey Avenue SE., West Building Municipal Airport, Paso Robles, CA.
is returned to service. Ground Floor, Room W12–140,
Washington, DC 20590; telephone: 1– Comments Invited
(i) Related Information
800–647–5527, or (202) 366–9826. You Interested parties are invited to
Refer to MCAI European Aviation Safety must identify FAA Docket No. FAA– participate in this proposed rulemaking
Agency (EASA) AD No.: 2016–0192, dated 2016–9295; Airspace Docket No. 16– by submitting such written data, views,
September 28, 2016, for related information.
You may examine the MCAI on the Internet
AWP–16, at the beginning of your or arguments, as they may desire.
at http://www.regulations.gov by searching comments. You may also submit Comments that provide the factual basis
for and locating Docket No. FAA–2016–9382. comments through the Internet at http:// supporting the views and suggestions
For service information related to this AD, www.regulations.gov. You may review presented are particularly helpful in
asabaliauskas on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with PROPOSALS

contact Alexander Schleicher GmbH & Co., the public docket containing the developing reasoned regulatory
Segelflugzeugbau, Germany, Alexander proposal, any comments received, and decisions on the proposal. Comments
Schleicher Str. 1, D–36163 Poppenhausen any final disposition in person in the are specifically invited on the overall
(Wasserkuppe), telephone: +49 6658 89–0; Dockets Office between 9:00 a.m. and regulatory, aeronautical, economic,
fax: +49 6658 89–40; email: info@alexander-
schleicher.de; Internet: http://
5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, environmental, and energy-related
www.alexander-schleicher.de/en/flugzeuge/ except Federal holidays. The Docket aspects of the proposal.
ask-21/. You may review this referenced Office (telephone 1–800–647–5527), is Communications should identify both
service information at the FAA, Small on the ground floor of the building at docket numbers and be submitted in
Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust, Kansas the above address. triplicate to the address listed above.

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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 December 27, 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 78947
RIN Number		2120-AA64
CFR Associated		Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety

81 FR 78947 - Airworthiness Directives; Alexander Schleicher GmbH & Co. Gliders

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