82 FR 10264 - Airworthiness Directives; Alexander Schleicher GmbH & Co. Gliders
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 27 (February 10, 2017)
Federal Aviation Administration
Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 27 (February 10, 2017)
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| FR Document | 2017-01769 |
[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 27 (Friday, February 10, 2017)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 10264-10266] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2017-01769] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2016-9382; Directorate Identifier 2016-CE-032-AD; Amendment 39-18790; AD 2017-02-11] RIN 2120-AA64 Airworthiness Directives; Alexander Schleicher GmbH & Co. Gliders AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of Transportation (DOT). ACTION: Final rule. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for Alexander Schleicher GmbH & Co. Model ASK 21 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 as cable slack in gliders equipped with a rudder hand control [[Page 10265]] system leading to a short-term blockage of the rudder control system and reduced control. We are issuing this AD to require actions to address the unsafe condition on these products. DATES: This AD is effective March 17, 2017. The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of a certain publication listed in the AD as of March 17, 2017. ADDRESSES: 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 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 Alexander Schleicher GmbH & Co. Segelflugzeugbau, Alexander-Schleicher-Str. 1, D- 36163 Poppenhausen, Germany; phone: +49 (0) 06658 89-0; fax: +49 (0) 06658 89-40; Internet: http://www.alexander-schleicher.de/; email: [email protected]. 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- 2016-9382. 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: Discussion We issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR part 39 by adding an AD that would apply to Alexander Schleicher GmbH & Co. Model ASK 21 gliders. The NPRM was published in the Federal Register on November 10, 2016 (81 FR 78947). 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: A temporary rudder control blockage was reported, involving an ASK 21 sailplane equipped with a rudder hand control system. 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. The MCAI can be found in the AD docket on the Internet at: https://www.regulations.gov/document?D=FAA-2016-9382-0002. Comments We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing this AD. We received no comments on the NPRM 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 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 Alexander Schleicher GmbH & Co. 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 AD. Costs of Compliance We estimate that this 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 AD. The average labor rate is $85 per work-hour. Based on these figures, we estimate the cost of this 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 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- 9382; or in person at the Docket Management Facility between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, [[Page 10266]] 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] 0 2. The FAA amends Sec. 39.13 by adding the following new AD: 2017-02-11 Alexander Schleicher GmbH & Co.: Amendment 39-; Docket No. FAA-2016-9382; Directorate Identifier 2016-CE-032-AD. (a) Effective Date This airworthiness directive (AD) becomes effective March 17, 2017. (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 and reduced control. (f) Actions and Compliance Unless already done, do the actions in paragraphs (f)(1) through (4) 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 March 17, 2017 (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 March 17, 2017 (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. (ii) MM: 13, 15. (3) For all affected gliders, within the next 60 days after March 17, 2017 (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 March 17, 2017 (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 have the FM and MM amended 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; ASK 21 Technical Note No. 25, dated February 16, 1993; and ASK 21 Technical Note No. 30, dated January 22, 2007, for related information. The MCAI can be found in the AD docket on the Internet at: https://www.regulations.gov/document?D=FAA-2016-9382-0002. (j) 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) Alexander Schleicher GmbH & Co. ASK 21 Technical Note No. 38, dated May 31, 2016. (ii) Reserved. (3) For Alexander Schleicher GmbH & Co service information identified in this AD, contact Alexander Schleicher GmbH & Co. Segelflugzeugbau, Alexander-Schleicher-Str. 1, D-36163 Poppenhausen, Germany; phone: +49 (0) 06658 89-0; fax: +49 (0) 06658 89-40; Internet: http://www.alexander-schleicher.de/; email: [email protected]. (4) 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. In addition, you can access this service information on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2016-9382. (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 January 19, 2017. Melvin Johnson, Acting Manager, Small Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2017-01769 Filed 2-9-17; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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cracks and corrosion on the crown skin inner a compliance time ‘‘after the original issue (n) Material Incorporated by Reference
surface. If the cracks or corrosion are not date of this service bulletin,’’ this AD (1) The Director of the Federal Register
repaired, the cracks can rapidly join together requires compliance within the specified approved the incorporation by reference
and can cause a sudden decompression and compliance time after the effective date of (IBR) of the service information listed in this
loss of structural integrity of the airplane. this AD. paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR
(2) If any cracking or corrosion is found part 51.
(f) Compliance
during any inspection required by this AD, (2) You must use this service information
Comply with this AD within the and Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 747– as applicable to do the actions required by
compliance times specified, unless already 53A2878, dated May 19, 2016, specifies to this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise.
done. contact Boeing for appropriate action: Before (i) Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 747–
(g) Inspection of the Skin Inner Surface further flight, repair the cracking or corrosion 53A2878, dated May 19, 2016.
using a method approved in accordance with (ii) Reserved.
At the applicable time specified in the procedures specified in paragraph (l) of
paragraph 1.E., ‘‘Compliance,’’ of Boeing (3) For service information identified in
this AD. this AD, contact Boeing Commercial
Alert Service Bulletin 747–53A2878, dated
May 19, 2016, except as required by (l) Alternative Methods of Compliance Airplanes, Attention: Contractual & Data
paragraph (k)(1) of this AD: Do a detailed (AMOCs) Services (C&DS), 2600 Westminster Blvd.,
inspection of the skin inner surface for any MC 110–SK57, Seal Beach, CA 90740;
(1) The Manager, Seattle Aircraft
missing or degraded finish, sign of corrosion, telephone 562–797–1717; Internet https://
Certification Office (ACO), FAA, has the
or crack, in accordance with the www.myboeingfleet.com
authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if
Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Alert (4) You may view this service information
requested using the procedures found in 14
Service Bulletin 747–53A2878, dated May at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate,
CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19,
19, 2016. Repeat the inspection thereafter at 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For
send your request to your principal inspector
intervals not to exceed the applicable time information on the availability of this
or local Flight Standards District Office, as
specified in paragraph 1.E., ‘‘Compliance,’’ of material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221.
appropriate. If sending information directly
Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 747–53A2878, (5) You may view this service information
to the manager of the ACO, send it to the
dated May 19, 2016, until the actions that is incorporated by reference at the
attention of the person identified in
specified in paragraph (i) of this AD have National Archives and Records
paragraph (m) of this AD. Information may be
been done. Administration (NARA). For information on
emailed to: 9-ANM-Seattle-ACO-AMOC-
the availability of this material at NARA, call
(h) Repair of the Skin Inner Surface Requests@faa.gov.
202–741–6030, or go to: http://
(2) Before using any approved AMOC,
If any damage is found during any www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-
notify your appropriate principal inspector,
inspection required by paragraph (g) of this locations.html.
or lacking a principal inspector, the manager
AD, before further flight, do all applicable Issued in Renton, Washington, on January
related investigative and correction actions, of the local flight standards district office/
certificate holding district office. 18, 2017.
in accordance with the Accomplishment
Instructions of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin (3) An AMOC that provides an acceptable Michael Kaszycki,
747–53A2878, dated May 19, 2016, except as level of safety may be used for any repair, Acting Manager, Transport Airplane
required by paragraph (k)(2) of this AD. modification, or alteration required by this Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
AD if it is approved by the Boeing
(i) Optional Terminating Action [FR Doc. 2017–01778 Filed 2–9–17; 8:45 am]
Commercial Airplanes Organization
Designation Authorization (ODA) that has BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
Modification or repair of the inner skin
surfaces, and restoration of the surface finish, been authorized by the Manager, Seattle
in accordance with part 3 and part 4, ACO, to make those findings. To be
respectively, of the Accomplishment approved, the repair method, modification DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Instructions of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin deviation, or alteration deviation must meet
747–53A2878, dated May 19, 2016, the certification basis of the airplane, and the Federal Aviation Administration
terminates the repetitive inspections required approval must specifically refer to this AD.
by paragraph (g) of this AD. (4) Except as required by paragraph (k)(2) 14 CFR Part 39
of this AD: For service information that
(j) Post Repair Inspection and Repairs contains steps that are labeled as Required [Docket No. FAA–2016–9382; Directorate
For airplanes on which a repair or for Compliance (RC), the provisions of Identifier 2016–CE–032–AD; Amendment
modification has been done in accordance paragraphs (l)(4)(i) and (l)(4)(ii) of this AD 39–18790; AD 2017–02–11]
with the Accomplishment Instructions of apply. RIN 2120–AA64
Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 747–53A2878, (i) The steps labeled as RC, including
dated May 19, 2016: Except as required by substeps under an RC step and any figures Airworthiness Directives; Alexander
paragraph (k)(1) of this AD, at the applicable identified in an RC step, must be done to
Schleicher GmbH & Co. Gliders
time specified in Table 3 of paragraph 1.E., comply with the AD. An AMOC is required
‘‘Compliance,’’ of Boeing Alert Service for any deviations to RC steps, including AGENCY: Federal Aviation
Bulletin 747–53A2878, dated May 19, 2016, substeps and identified figures. Administration (FAA), Department of
do detailed inspections to detect damage of (ii) Steps not labeled as RC may be
Transportation (DOT).
the repaired or modified areas, and do all deviated from using accepted methods in
applicable corrective actions, in accordance accordance with the operator’s maintenance ACTION: Final rule.
with part 5 of the Accomplishment or inspection program without obtaining
Instructions of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin approval of an AMOC, provided the RC steps, SUMMARY: We are adopting a new
747–53A2878, dated May 19, 2016, except as including substeps and identified figures, can airworthiness directive (AD) for
required by paragraph (k)(2) of this AD. Do still be done as specified, and the airplane Alexander Schleicher GmbH & Co.
all applicable corrective actions before can be put back in an airworthy condition. Model ASK 21 gliders. This AD results
further flight. Repeat the inspections from mandatory continuing
thereafter at intervals not to exceed the (m) Related Information
airworthiness information (MCAI)
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applicable time specified in paragraph 1.E., For more information about this AD,
issued by an aviation authority of
‘‘Compliance,’’ of Boeing Alert Service contact Nathan Weigand, Aerospace
Engineer, Airframe Branch, ANM–120S, another country to identify and correct
Bulletin 747–53A2878, dated May 19, 2016.
FAA, Seattle ACO, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., an unsafe condition on an aviation
(k) Exceptions Renton, WA 98057–3356; phone: 425–917– product. The MCAI describes the unsafe
(1) Where Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 6428; fax: 425–917–6590; email: condition as cable slack in gliders
747–53A2878, dated May 19, 2016, specifies nathan.p.weigand@faa.gov. equipped with a rudder hand control
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except Federal holidays. The AD docket (1) If the glider is equipped with a rudder actions are considered FAA-approved if they
contains the NPRM, the regulatory actuated by means of a hand lever at the left are approved by the State of Design Authority
evaluation, any comments received, and cockpit wall in the front pilot seat by ASK (or their delegated agent). You are required
other information. The street address for 21 Technical Note (TN) No. 25, dated to assure the product is airworthy before it
February 16, 1993, within the next 60 days is returned to service.
the Docket Office (telephone (800) 647– after March 17, 2017 (the effective date of
5527) is in the ADDRESSES section. this AD), replace the flight manual (FM) and (i) Related Information
Comments will be available in the AD maintenance manual (MM) pages with the Refer to MCAI European Aviation Safety
docket shortly after receipt. following pages in ASK 21 TN No. 38, dated
Agency (EASA) AD No.: 2016–0192, dated
May 31, 2016:
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 (i) FM: Check List/1, 16a, 19.1a., and 21. September 28, 2016; ASK 21 Technical Note
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation (ii) MM: 13, 15. No. 25, dated February 16, 1993; and ASK 21
(2) If the glider is equipped with a rudder Technical Note No. 30, dated January 22,
safety, Incorporation by reference,
actuated by means of a hand lever at the left 2007, for related information. The MCAI can
Safety.
cockpit wall in the rear pilot seat by ASK 21 be found in the AD docket on the Internet at:
Adoption of the Amendment TN No. 30, dated January 22, 2007, within https://www.regulations.gov/document?
the next 60 days after March 17, 2017 (the D=FAA-2016-9382-0002.
Accordingly, under the authority effective date of this AD), replace the FM and
delegated to me by the Administrator, MM pages with the following pages in ASK (j) Material Incorporated by Reference
the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as 21 TN No. 38, dated May 31, 2016: (1) The Director of the Federal Register
follows: (i) FM: Check List/1, 16a, 18a, 19b, 19c, approved the incorporation by reference
19.1a, and 21. (IBR) of the service information listed in this
PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS (ii) MM: 13, 15.
paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR
DIRECTIVES (3) For all affected gliders, within the next
60 days after March 17, 2017 (the effective part 51.
■ 1. The authority citation for part 39 date of this AD) and repetitively thereafter at (2) You must use this service information
continues to read as follows: intervals not to exceed every 12 months, as applicable to do the actions required by
inspect the rudder cable tension and make this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise.
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. (i) Alexander Schleicher GmbH & Co. ASK
any necessary corrections following the
§ 39.13 [Amended] instructions from FM page 19.1a, Checking 21 Technical Note No. 38, dated May 31,
and Adjusting of the Cable Tension, as 2016.
■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding specified in ASK 21 TN No. 38, dated May (ii) Reserved.
the following new AD: 31, 2016. (3) For Alexander Schleicher GmbH & Co
2017–02–11 Alexander Schleicher GmbH & (4) For all affected gliders, after March 17, service information identified in this AD,
Co.: Amendment 39–; Docket No. FAA– 2017 (the effective date of this AD), any
contact Alexander Schleicher GmbH & Co.
2016–9382; Directorate Identifier 2016– glider modified with a rudder hand control
Segelflugzeugbau, Alexander-Schleicher-Str.
CE–032–AD. system in accordance with ASK 21 TN No.
25 or TN No. 30 must also have the FM and 1, D–36163 Poppenhausen, Germany; phone:
(a) Effective Date MM amended following the instructions in +49 (0) 06658 89–0; fax: +49 (0) 06658 89–
ASK 21 TN No. 38, dated May 31, 2016. 40; Internet: http://www.alexander-
This airworthiness directive (AD) becomes
effective March 17, 2017. schleicher.de/; email: info@alexander-
(g) Pilot Authorization schleicher.de.
(b) Affected ADs In addition to the provisions of 14 CFR (4) You may review this referenced service
None. 43.3 and 43.7, the actions required by information at the FAA, Small Airplane
paragraph (f)(1) through (2) of this AD may Directorate, 901 Locust, Kansas City,
(c) Applicability be performed by the owner/operator (pilot)
Missouri 64106. For information on the
This AD applies to Alexander Schleicher holding at least a private pilot certificate and
availability of this material at the FAA, call
GmbH & Co. ASK 21 gliders, all serial must be entered into the glider records
showing compliance with this AD following (816) 329–4148. In addition, you can access
numbers, certificated in any category, that are
14 CFR 43.9 (a)(1) through (4) and 14 CFR this service information on the Internet at
modified with a rudder hand control system
using either ASK 21 Technical Note No. 25, 91.417(a)(2)(v). The record must be http://www.regulations.gov by searching for
dated February 16, 1993, or ASK 21 maintained as required by 14 CFR 91.417, and locating Docket No. FAA–2016–9382.
Technical Note No. 30, dated January 22, 121.380, or 135.439. (5) You may view this service information
2007. that is incorporated by reference at the
(h) Other FAA AD Provisions
National Archives and Records
(d) Subject The following provisions also apply to this Administration (NARA). For information on
Air Transport Association of America AD:
the availability of this material at NARA, call
(ATA) Code 27: Flight Controls. (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance
202–741–6030, or go to: http://www.archives
(AMOCs): The Manager, Standards Office,
(e) Reason FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs .gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html.
This AD was prompted by mandatory for this AD, if requested using the procedures Issued in Kansas City, Missouri, on January
continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) found in 14 CFR 39.19. Send information to 19, 2017.
originated by an aviation authority of another ATTN: Jim Rutherford, Aerospace Engineer,
FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust, Melvin Johnson,
country to identify and correct an unsafe
condition on an aviation product. The MCAI Room 301, Kansas City, Missouri 64106; Acting Manager, Small Airplane Directorate,
describes the unsafe condition as cable slack telephone: (816) 329–4165; fax: (816) 329– Aircraft Certification Service.
in gliders equipped with a rudder hand 4090; email: jim.rutherford@faa.gov. Before [FR Doc. 2017–01769 Filed 2–9–17; 8:45 am]
control system. We are issuing this proposed using any approved AMOC on any airplane BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
AD to correct any excess slack in the rudder to which the AMOC applies, notify your
rmajette on DSK2TPTVN1PROD with RULES
hand control system, which could result in appropriate principal inspector (PI) in the
a short-term blockage of the rudder control FAA Flight Standards District Office (FSDO),
system and reduced control. or lacking a PI, your local FSDO.
(2) Airworthy Product: For any requirement
(f) Actions and Compliance in this AD to obtain corrective actions from
Unless already done, do the actions in a manufacturer or other source, use these
paragraphs (f)(1) through (4) of this AD: actions if they are FAA-approved. Corrective
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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 March 17, 2017. | |
| 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 | 82 FR 10264 | |
| RIN Number | 2120-AA64 | |
| CFR Associated | Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety |
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