82 FR 24015 - Airworthiness Directives; DG Flugzeugbau GmbH Gliders

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration

Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 100 (May 25, 2017)

Page Range		24015-24017
FR Document		2017-10392

We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for DG Flugzeugbau GmbH Model DG-500MB gliders that are equipped with a Solo 2625 02 engine that has been modified with a fuel injection system following the instructions of Solo Kleinmotoren GmbH Service Bulletin (SB)/Technische Mitteilung (TM) 4600-3 ``Fuel Injection System'' and re-identified as Solo 2625 02i. 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 failure of the connecting rod bearing resulting from too much load on the rod bearings from the engine control unit. We are issuing this AD to require actions to address the unsafe condition on these products.

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2017-0158; Directorate Identifier 2016-CE-040-AD; 
Amendment 39-18902; AD 2017-11-03]
RIN 2120-AA64


Airworthiness Directives; DG Flugzeugbau GmbH Gliders

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

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for DG 
Flugzeugbau GmbH Model DG-500MB gliders that are equipped with a Solo 
2625 02 engine that has been modified with a fuel injection system 
following the instructions of Solo Kleinmotoren GmbH Service Bulletin 
(SB)/Technische Mitteilung (TM) 4600-3 ``Fuel Injection System'' and 
re-identified as Solo 2625 02i. 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 failure of the connecting rod bearing resulting from too 
much load on the rod bearings from the engine control unit. We are 
issuing this AD to require actions to address the unsafe condition on 
these products.

DATES: This AD is effective June 29, 2017.
    The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by 
reference of a certain publications listed in the AD as of June 29, 
2017.

ADDRESSES: You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2017-
0158; 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 Solo 
Kleinmotoren GmbH, Postfach 600152, 71050 Sindelfingen, Germany; 
telephone: +49 703 1301-0; fax: +49 703 1301-136; email: germany.com">aircraft@solo-germany.com; Internet: http://aircraft.solo-online.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-2017-0158.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jim Rutherford, Aerospace Engineer, 
901 Locust, Room 301, Kansas City, Missouri 64106; telephone: (816) 
329-4165; fax: (816) 329-4090; email: [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 DG Flugzeugbau GmbH Model 
DG-500MB gliders. The NPRM was published in the Federal Register on 
March 2, 2017 (82 FR 12312). 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:

    Several occurrences have been reported of connecting rod bearing 
failure.
    This condition, if not corrected, could lead to an uncommanded 
in-flight engine shut-down, possibly resulting in damage to the 
powered sailplane.
    To address this unsafe condition, Solo Kleinmotoren developed a 
software update for the engine control unit (ECU) to reduce the load 
on the rod bearings, and issued SB/TM 4600-6, providing instructions 
to upload the modified software into the ECU.

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    For the reason described above, this [EASA] AD requires a 
modification, updating the ECU software.

The MCAI can be found in the AD docket on the Internet at: https://www.regulations.gov/document?D=FAA-2017-0158-0002.

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 Solo Kleinmotoren GmbH Technische Mitteilung (English 
translation: Service Bulletin), Nr. 4600-6, Ausgabe 1 (English 
translation: Issue 1), dated November 16, 2016. The service information 
describes procedures for a software update that provides new settings 
to the engine control unit (ECU) to lower the load on the bearings of 
the crankshaft. 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 3 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 $510, or $170 per product.

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-2017-
0158; or in person at the Docket Management Facility between 9 a.m. and 
5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The AD docket 
contains the NPRM, the regulatory evaluation, any comments received, 
and other information. The street address for the Docket Office 
(telephone (800) 647-5527) is in the ADDRESSES section. Comments will 
be available in the AD docket shortly after receipt.

List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39

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

Adoption of the Amendment

    Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the 
Administrator, the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as follows:

PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES

0
1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows:

    Authority:  49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.


Sec.  39.13   [Amended]

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

2017-11-03 DG Flugzeugbau GmbH: Amendment 39-18902; Docket No. FAA-
2017-0158; Directorate Identifier 2016-CE-040-AD.

(a) Effective Date

    This airworthiness directive (AD) becomes effective June 29, 
2017.

(b) Affected ADs

    None.

(c) Applicability

    This AD applies to DG Flugzeugbau GmbH Model DG-500MB gliders, 
all serial numbers, that are:
    (1) Equipped with a Solo 2625 02 engine that has been modified 
with a fuel injection system following the instructions of Solo 
Kleinmotoren GmbH Service Bulletin (SB)/Technische Mitteilung (TM) 
4600-3 ``Fuel Injection System'' and re-identified as Solo 2625 02i, 
and with a serial number (S/N) up to 369/207, except S/N's 354/194, 
356/196, 357/197, 358/198, 361/201, 362/202, 363/203, 364/204, and 
368/206; and
    (2) certificated in any category.

(d) Subject

    Air Transport Association of America (ATA) Code 73: Engine Fuel 
& Control.

(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 failure of the 
connecting rod bearing resulting from too much load on the rod 
bearings from the engine control unit. We are issuing this AD to 
prevent such failure that could lead to an uncommanded in-flight 
engine shut-down, which could result in damage to the glider.

(f) Actions and Compliance

    Unless already done, do the following actions in paragraphs 
(f)(1) and (2) of this AD:
    (1) Within the next 60 days after June 29, 2017 (the effective 
date of this AD), modify the engine by installing a software update 
for the engine control unit (ECU) following the actions in Solo 
Kleinmotoren GmbH Technische Mitteilung (English translation: 
Service Bulletin), Nr. 4600-6, Ausgabe 1 (English translation: Issue 
1), dated November 16, 2016.
    (2) After the modification of an engine as required by paragraph 
(f)(1) of this AD, do not install a replacement ECU on that engine 
and do not upload any software update to the ECU of that engine 
unless the ECU software version is as specified in Solo Kleinmotoren

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GmbH Technische Mitteilung (English translation: Service Bulletin), 
Nr. 4600-6, Ausgabe 1 (English translation: Issue 1), dated November 
16, 2016.

    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 Solo Kleinmotoren 
service information as it appears on the document.

(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, 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 glider 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.: 
2016-0254, dated December 15, 2016, correction dated January 4, 
2017, for related information. You may examine the MCAI on the 
Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating 
Docket No. FAA-2017-0158.

(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) Solo Kleinmotoren GmbH Technische Mitteilung (English 
translation: Service Bulletin), Nr. 4600-6, Ausgabe 1 (English 
translation: Issue 1), dated November 16, 2016.
    (ii) Reserved.

    Note 2 to paragraph (i)(2)(i) 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 Solo Kleinmotoren 
service information as it appears on the document.

    (3) For Solo Kleinmotoren GmbH service information identified in 
this AD, contact Solo Kleinmotoren GmbH, Postfach 600152, 71050 
Sindelfingen, Germany; telephone: +49 703 1301-0; fax: +49 703 1301-
136; email: germany.com">aircraft@solo-germany.com; Internet: http://aircraft.solo-online.com.
    (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. The MCAI can be found in the AD docket on 
the Internet at: https://www.regulations.gov/document?D=FAA-2017-0158-0002.
    (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 May 15, 2017.
Melvin Johnson,
Acting Manager, Small Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification 
Service.
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having a part number identified in table 1 to (ii) Embraer Alert Service Bulletin 120–32– this AD to require actions to address the
paragraph (g) of this AD, if it has reached or A543, dated July 11, 2016. unsafe condition on these products.
exceeded its safe-life limit, or if its current (3) For service information identified in
status is unknown. this AD, contact Empresa Brasileira de DATES: This AD is effective June 29,
Aeronautica S.A. (Embraer), Technical 2017.
(j) No Alternative Actions and Intervals Publications Section (PC 060), Av. Brigadeiro The Director of the Federal Register
After accomplishing the revision required Faria Lima, 2170—Putim—12227–901 São approved the incorporation by reference
by paragraph (g) of this AD, no alternative Jose dos Campos—SP—Brasil; telephone +55 of a certain publications listed in the AD
actions (e.g., inspections) or intervals may be 12 3927–5852 or +55 12 3309–0732; fax +55 as of June 29, 2017.
used unless the actions or intervals are 12 3927–7546; email distrib@embraer.com.br;
approved as an alternative method of Internet http://www.flyembraer.com. ADDRESSES: You may examine the AD
compliance in accordance with the (4) You may view this service information docket on the Internet at http://
procedures specified in paragraph (k)(1) of at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, www.regulations.gov by searching for
this AD. 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For and locating Docket No. FAA–2017–
information on the availability of this 0158; or in person at Document
(k) Other FAA AD Provisions
material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221. Management Facility, U.S. Department
The following provisions also apply to this (5) You may view this service information
AD: of Transportation, Docket Operations,
that is incorporated by reference at the
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance National Archives and Records M–30, West Building Ground Floor,
(AMOCs): The Manager, International Administration (NARA). For information on Room W12–140, 1200 New Jersey
Branch, ANM–116, Transport Airplane the availability of this material at NARA, call Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590.
Directorate, FAA, has the authority to 202–741–6030, or go to: http:// For service information identified in
approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr- this AD, contact Solo Kleinmotoren
using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. locations.html. GmbH, Postfach 600152, 71050
In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your
request to your principal inspector or local Issued in Renton, Washington, on May 2, Sindelfingen, Germany; telephone: +49
Flight Standards District Office, as 2017. 703 1301–0; fax: +49 703 1301–136;
appropriate. If sending information directly Michael Kaszycki, email: aircraft@solo-germany.com;
to the International Branch, send it to the Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Internet: http://aircraft.solo-online.com.
attention of the person identified in Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. You may view this referenced service
paragraph (l)(2) of this AD. Information may [FR Doc. 2017–10284 Filed 5–24–17; 8:45 am] information at the FAA, Small Airplane
be emailed to: 9-ANM-116-AMOC- Directorate, 901 Locust, Kansas City,
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
REQUESTS@faa.gov. Before using any Missouri 64106. For information on the
approved AMOC, notify your appropriate
principal inspector, or lacking a principal availability of this material at the FAA,
inspector, the manager of the local flight DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION call (816) 329–4148. It is also available
standards district office/certificate holding on the Internet at http://
district office. Federal Aviation Administration www.regulations.gov by searching for
(2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any Docket No. FAA–2017–0158.
requirement in this AD to obtain corrective 14 CFR Part 39 FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jim
actions from a manufacturer, the action must
be accomplished using a method approved [Docket No. FAA–2017–0158; Directorate Rutherford, Aerospace Engineer, 901
by the Manager, International Branch, ANM– Identifier 2016–CE–040–AD; Amendment Locust, Room 301, Kansas City,
116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or 39–18902; AD 2017–11–03] Missouri 64106; telephone: (816) 329–
the Agência Nacional de Aviação Civil RIN 2120–AA64 4165; fax: (816) 329–4090; email:
(ANAC); or ANAC’s authorized Designee. If jim.rutherford@faa.gov.
approved by the ANAC Designee, the Airworthiness Directives; DG SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
approval must include the Designee’s Flugzeugbau GmbH Gliders
authorized signature. Discussion
(l) Related Information AGENCY: Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), Department of We issued a notice of proposed
(1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing
Transportation (DOT). rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
Airworthiness Information (MCAI) Brazilian part 39 by adding an AD that would
AD 2016–07–02, dated July 27, 2016, for ACTION: Final rule.
apply to DG Flugzeugbau GmbH Model
related information. This MCAI may be DG–500MB gliders. The NPRM was
found in the AD docket on the Internet at SUMMARY: We are adopting a new
http://www.regulations.gov by searching for airworthiness directive (AD) for DG published in the Federal Register on
and locating Docket No. FAA–2016–9507. Flugzeugbau GmbH Model DG–500MB March 2, 2017 (82 FR 12312). The
(2) For more information about this AD, gliders that are equipped with a Solo NPRM proposed to correct an unsafe
contact Todd Thompson, Aerospace 2625 02 engine that has been modified condition for the specified products and
Engineer, International Branch, ANM–116, with a fuel injection system following was based on mandatory continuing
Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 the instructions of Solo Kleinmotoren airworthiness information (MCAI)
Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057–3356; originated by an aviation authority of
GmbH Service Bulletin (SB)/Technische
telephone 425–227–1175; fax 425–227–1149. another country. The MCAI states:
Mitteilung (TM) 4600–3 ‘‘Fuel Injection
(m) Material Incorporated by Reference System’’ and re-identified as Solo 2625 Several occurrences have been reported of
(1) The Director of the Federal Register 02i. This AD results from mandatory connecting rod bearing failure.
approved the incorporation by reference continuing airworthiness information This condition, if not corrected, could lead
(IBR) of the service information listed in this (MCAI) issued by an aviation authority to an uncommanded in-flight engine shut-
paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR of another country to identify and down, possibly resulting in damage to the
part 51. correct an unsafe condition on an powered sailplane.
(2) You must use this service information To address this unsafe condition, Solo
as applicable to do the actions required by aviation product. The MCAI describes Kleinmotoren developed a software update
this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise. the unsafe condition as failure of the for the engine control unit (ECU) to reduce
(i) EMB–120 Brasilia Maintenance Review connecting rod bearing resulting from the load on the rod bearings, and issued SB/
Board (MRB) Report, Temporary Revision too much load on the rod bearings from TM 4600–6, providing instructions to upload
28–1, dated May 17, 2016. the engine control unit. We are issuing the modified software into the ECU.

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For the reason described above, this Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
[EASA] AD requires a modification, updating General requirements.’’ Under that DIRECTIVES
the ECU software. section, Congress charges the FAA with
The MCAI can be found in the AD promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39
docket on the Internet at: https:// air commerce by prescribing regulations continues to read as follows:
www.regulations.gov/ for practices, methods, and procedures Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
document?D=FAA-2017-0158-0002. the Administrator finds necessary for
safety in air commerce. This regulation § 39.13 [Amended]
Comments
is within the scope of that authority ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding
We gave the public the opportunity to because it addresses an unsafe condition the following new AD:
participate in developing this AD. We that is likely to exist or develop on 2017–11–03 DG Flugzeugbau GmbH:
received no comments on the NPRM or products identified in this rulemaking Amendment 39–18902; Docket No.
on the determination of the cost to the action. FAA–2017–0158; Directorate Identifier
public. 2016–CE–040–AD.
Regulatory Findings
Conclusion (a) Effective Date
We reviewed the relevant data and We determined that this AD will not
This airworthiness directive (AD) becomes
determined that air safety and the have federalism implications under effective June 29, 2017.
public interest require adopting the AD Executive Order 13132. This AD will
not have a substantial direct effect on (b) Affected ADs
as proposed except for minor editorial
changes. We have determined that these the States, on the relationship between None.
minor changes: the national government and the States, (c) Applicability
• Are consistent with the intent that or on the distribution of power and
This AD applies to DG Flugzeugbau GmbH
was proposed in the NPRM for responsibilities among the various Model DG–500MB gliders, all serial numbers,
correcting the unsafe condition; and levels of government. that are:
• Do not add any additional burden For the reasons discussed above, I (1) Equipped with a Solo 2625 02 engine
upon the public than was already certify this AD: that has been modified with a fuel injection
proposed in the NPRM. (1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory system following the instructions of Solo
Kleinmotoren GmbH Service Bulletin (SB)/
Related Service Information Under 1 action’’ under Executive Order 12866,
Technische Mitteilung (TM) 4600–3 ‘‘Fuel
CFR Part 51 (2) Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under Injection System’’ and re-identified as Solo
We reviewed Solo Kleinmotoren the DOT Regulatory Policies and 2625 02i, and with a serial number (S/N) up
GmbH Technische Mitteilung (English Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, to 369/207, except S/N’s 354/194, 356/196,
1979), 357/197, 358/198, 361/201, 362/202, 363/
translation: Service Bulletin), Nr. 4600– 203, 364/204, and 368/206; and
6, Ausgabe 1 (English translation: Issue (3) Will not affect intrastate aviation
(2) certificated in any category.
1), dated November 16, 2016. The in Alaska, and
service information describes (4) Will not have a significant (d) Subject
procedures for a software update that economic impact, positive or negative, Air Transport Association of America
provides new settings to the engine on a substantial number of small entities (ATA) Code 73: Engine Fuel & Control.
control unit (ECU) to lower the load on under the criteria of the Regulatory (e) Reason
the bearings of the crankshaft. This Flexibility Act. This AD was prompted by mandatory
service information is reasonably continuing airworthiness information (MCAI)
Examining the AD Docket
available because the interested parties originated by an aviation authority of another
have access to it through their normal You may examine the AD docket on country to identify and correct an unsafe
course of business or by the means the Internet at http:// condition on an aviation product. The MCAI
identified in the ADDRESSES section of www.regulations.gov by searching for describes the unsafe condition as failure of
the AD. and locating Docket No. FAA–2017– the connecting rod bearing resulting from too
0158; or in person at the Docket much load on the rod bearings from the
Costs of Compliance engine control unit. We are issuing this AD
Management Facility between 9 a.m. to prevent such failure that could lead to an
We estimate that this AD will affect 3 and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,
products of U.S. registry. We also uncommanded in-flight engine shut-down,
except Federal holidays. The AD docket which could result in damage to the glider.
estimate that it would take about 2 contains the NPRM, the regulatory
work-hours per product to comply with evaluation, any comments received, and (f) Actions and Compliance
the basic requirements of this AD. The other information. The street address for Unless already done, do the following
average labor rate is $85 per work-hour. the Docket Office (telephone (800) 647– actions in paragraphs (f)(1) and (2) of this
Based on these figures, we estimate AD:
5527) is in the ADDRESSES section.
the cost of this AD on U.S. operators to (1) Within the next 60 days after June 29,
Comments will be available in the AD
be $510, or $170 per product. 2017 (the effective date of this AD), modify
docket shortly after receipt. the engine by installing a software update for
Authority for This Rulemaking the engine control unit (ECU) following the
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
Title 49 of the United States Code actions in Solo Kleinmotoren GmbH
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation Technische Mitteilung (English translation:
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, safety, Incorporation by reference, Service Bulletin), Nr. 4600–6, Ausgabe 1
Safety. (English translation: Issue 1), dated
section 106, describes the authority of
November 16, 2016.
the FAA Administrator. ‘‘Subtitle VII: Adoption of the Amendment (2) After the modification of an engine as
Aviation Programs,’’ describes in more required by paragraph (f)(1) of this AD, do
detail the scope of the Agency’s Accordingly, under the authority not install a replacement ECU on that engine
authority. delegated to me by the Administrator, and do not upload any software update to the
We are issuing this rulemaking under the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as ECU of that engine unless the ECU software
the authority described in ‘‘Subtitle VII, follows: version is as specified in Solo Kleinmotoren

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GmbH Technische Mitteilung (English email: aircraft@solo-germany.com; Internet: of a certain publication listed in this AD
translation: Service Bulletin), Nr. 4600–6, http://aircraft.solo-online.com. as of June 29, 2017.
Ausgabe 1 (English translation: Issue 1), (4) You may review this referenced service The Director of the Federal Register
dated November 16, 2016. information at the FAA, Small Airplane approved the incorporation by reference
Note 1 to paragraph (f)(1) and (2) of this Directorate, 901 Locust, Kansas City,
Missouri 64106. For information on the
of a certain other publication listed in
AD: This service information contains
availability of this material at the FAA, call this AD as of September 25, 2014 (79 FR
German to English translation. The EASA
used the English translation in referencing (816) 329–4148. The MCAI can be found in 49449, August 21, 2014).
the document. For enforceability purposes, the AD docket on the Internet at: https:// ADDRESSES: For service information
we will refer to the Solo Kleinmotoren www.regulations.gov/document?D=FAA- identified in this final rule, contact
service information as it appears on the 2017-0158-0002. Airbus SAS, Airworthiness Office—
document. (5) You may view this service information EAL, 1 Rond Point Maurice Bellonte,
that is incorporated by reference at the
(g) Other FAA AD Provisions 31707 Blagnac Cedex, France;
National Archives and Records
Administration (NARA). For information on telephone: +33 5 61 93 36 96; fax: +33
The following provisions also apply to this
AD: the availability of this material at NARA, call 5 61 93 45 80; email:
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance 202–741–6030, or go to: http:// airworthiness.A330-A340@airbus.com;
(AMOCs): The Manager, Standards Office, www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr- Internet: http://www.airbus.com. You
FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs locations.html. may view this referenced service
for this AD, if requested using the procedures Issued in Kansas City, Missouri, on May information at the FAA, Transport
found in 14 CFR 39.19. Send information to 15, 2017. Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue
ATTN: Jim Rutherford, Aerospace Engineer, SW., Renton, WA. For information on
Melvin Johnson,
901 Locust, Room 301, Kansas City, Missouri the availability of this material at the
64106; telephone: (816) 329–4165; fax: (816) Acting Manager, Small Airplane Directorate,
329–4090; email: jim.rutherford@faa.gov. Aircraft Certification Service. FAA, call 425–227–1221. It is also
Before using any approved AMOC on any [FR Doc. 2017–10392 Filed 5–24–17; 8:45 am]
available on the Internet at http://
glider to which the AMOC applies, notify www.regulations.gov by searching for
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
your appropriate principal inspector (PI) in and locating Docket No. FAA–2016–
the FAA Flight Standards District Office 9524.
(FSDO), or lacking a PI, your local FSDO.
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Examining the AD Docket
(2) Airworthy Product: For any requirement
in this AD to obtain corrective actions from You may examine the AD docket on
a manufacturer or other source, use these
Federal Aviation Administration
the Internet at http://
actions if they are FAA-approved. Corrective
14 CFR Part 39 www.regulations.gov by searching for
actions are considered FAA-approved if they
are approved by the State of Design Authority and locating Docket No. FAA–2016–
(or their delegated agent). You are required [Docket No. FAA–2016–9524; Directorate 9524; or in person at the Docket
to assure the product is airworthy before it Identifier 2016–NM–049–AD; Amendment Management Facility between 9 a.m.
is returned to service. 39–18891; AD 2017–10–17] and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,
(h) Related Information
except Federal holidays. The AD docket
RIN 2120–AA64
contains this AD, the regulatory
Refer to MCAI European Aviation Safety evaluation, any comments received, and
Agency (EASA) AD No.: 2016–0254, dated Airworthiness Directives; Airbus
December 15, 2016, correction dated January Airplanes other information. The address for the
4, 2017, for related information. You may Docket Office (telephone: 800–647–
examine the MCAI on the Internet at http:// AGENCY: Federal Aviation 5527) is Docket Management Facility,
www.regulations.gov by searching for and Administration (FAA), Department of U.S. Department of Transportation,
locating Docket No. FAA–2017–0158. Transportation (DOT). Docket Operations, M–30, West
(i) Material Incorporated by Reference ACTION: Final rule. Building Ground Floor, Room W12–140,
1200 New Jersey Avenue SE.,
(1) The Director of the Federal Register SUMMARY: We are superseding
approved the incorporation by reference
Washington, DC 20590.
Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2014–16– FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
(IBR) of the service information listed in this
paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR 19 for all Airbus Model A330–200 Vladimir Ulyanov, Aerospace Engineer,
part 51. Freighter, –200, and –300 series International Branch, ANM–116,
(2) You must use this service information airplanes. AD 2014–16–19 required Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA,
as applicable to do the actions required by revision of the maintenance or 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA
this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise. inspection program to include certain 98057–3356; telephone: 425–227–1138;
(i) Solo Kleinmotoren GmbH Technische fuel airworthiness limitations. This new
Mitteilung (English translation: Service fax: 425–227–1149.
AD requires revision of the maintenance
Bulletin), Nr. 4600–6, Ausgabe 1 (English SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
or inspection program, as applicable, to
translation: Issue 1), dated November 16,
2016. include new fuel airworthiness Discussion
(ii) Reserved. limitations. This new AD also removes We issued a notice of proposed
Note 2 to paragraph (i)(2)(i) of this AD: certain airplanes from the applicability rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
This service information contains German to of AD 2014–16–19. This AD was part 39 to supersede AD 2014–16–19,
English translation. The EASA used the prompted by the issuance of more Amendment 39–17943 (79 FR 49449,
English translation in referencing the restrictive fuel airworthiness August 21, 2014) (‘‘AD 2014–16–19’’).
document. For enforceability purposes, we limitations. We are issuing this AD to
will refer to the Solo Kleinmotoren service
AD 2014–16–19 applied to all Airbus
address the unsafe condition on these Model A330–200 Freighter, –200, and
information as it appears on the document. products.
(3) For Solo Kleinmotoren GmbH service –300 series airplanes. The NPRM
information identified in this AD, contact DATES:This AD is effective June 29, published in the Federal Register on
Solo Kleinmotoren GmbH, Postfach 600152, 2017. January 4, 2017 (82 FR 734). The NPRM
71050 Sindelfingen, Germany; telephone: The Director of the Federal Register was prompted by the issuance of more
+49 703 1301–0; fax: +49 703 1301–136; approved the incorporation by reference restrictive fuel airworthiness

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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 June 29, 2017.
Contact		Jim Rutherford, Aerospace Engineer, 901 Locust, Room 301, Kansas City, Missouri 64106; telephone: (816) 329-4165; fax: (816) 329-4090; email: [email protected]
FR Citation		82 FR 24015
RIN Number		2120-AA64
CFR Associated		Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety

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