82 FR 58713 - Airworthiness Directives; Alexander Schleicher GmbH & Co. Segelflugzeugbau Gliders

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration

Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 239 (December 14, 2017)

Page Range		58713-58715
FR Document		2017-26620

We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Alexander Schleicher GmbH & Co. Segelflugzeugbau Models ASH 25M and ASH 26E 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 fatigue cracks found on the exhaust silencer. 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-2017-0911; Product Identifier 2017-CE-025-AD; Amendment 
39-19121; AD 2017-25-07]
RIN 2120-AA64


Airworthiness Directives; Alexander Schleicher GmbH & Co. 
Segelflugzeugbau 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 all 
Alexander Schleicher GmbH & Co. Segelflugzeugbau Models ASH 25M and ASH 
26E 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 fatigue cracks found on the 
exhaust silencer. We are issuing this AD to require actions to address 
the unsafe condition on these products.

DATES: This AD is effective January 18, 2018.
    The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by 
reference of a certain publication listed in this AD as of January 18, 
2018.

ADDRESSES: You may examine the AD docket on the internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2017-
0911; 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, Policy and Innovation Division, 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-2017-0911.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jim Rutherford, Aerospace Engineer, 
FAA, Small Airplane Standards Branch, 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 all Alexander Schleicher 
GmbH & Co. Segelflugzeugbau Models ASH 25M and ASH 26E gliders. The 
NPRM was published in the Federal Register on September 22, 2017 (82 FR 
44361). 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:

    Occurrences were reported of finding cracks on exhaust silencer 
part number (P/N) 800.65.0001, installed on ASK 21 Mi powered 
sailplanes. Subsequent investigation determined that the affected 
part is susceptible to fatigue cracking and is also installed on 
other Schleicher powered sailplanes.
    This condition, if not corrected, could lead to heat damage in 
the engine compartment and to the engine installation, possibly 
resulting in reduced control of the powered sailplane.
    To address this potentially unsafe condition, Schleicher issued 
Technical Note (TN) ASK 21 Mi No. 11, TN ASW 22 BLE 50R No. 16, TN 
ASH 25 M/Mi No. 32 and TN ASH 26 E No. 19 (single document, 
hereafter referred to as `the TN' in this [EASA] AD), to provide 
replacement instructions.
    For the reasons described above, this [EASA] AD requires 
replacement of the affected exhaust silencer with an improved part 
and introduces installation restrictions of a part with P/N 
800.65.0001].

The MCAI can be found in the AD docket on the internet at https://www.regulations.gov/document?D=FAA-2017-0911-0002.

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 this AD as proposed except for 
minor editorial changes. We have determined that these minor changes:

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     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. Segelflugzeugbau ASK 21 
Mi Technical Note No. 11, ASW 22 BLE 50R Technical Note No. 16, ASH 25 
M/Mi Technical Note No. 32, ASH 26 E Technical Note No. 19 (single 
document), dated January 8, 2016. The service information describes 
procedures for replacing the exhaust silencer with an improved part. 
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 35 products of U.S. registry. 
We also estimate that it will take about 8 work-hours per product to 
comply with the basic requirements of this AD. The average labor rate 
is $85 per work-hour. Required parts will cost about $3,900 per 
product.
    Based on these figures, we estimate the cost of this AD on U.S. 
operators to be $160,300, or $4,580 per product.
    We have no way of determining the number of products that have an 
affected exhaust silencer, part number 800.65.0001, installed that will 
need to be replaced. Therefore, this cost estimate includes all 
affected gliders on the U.S. registry.

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.
    This AD is issued in accordance with authority delegated by the 
Executive Director, Aircraft Certification Service, as authorized by 
FAA Order 8000.51C. In accordance with that order, issuance of ADs is 
normally a function of the Compliance and Airworthiness Division, but 
during this transition period, the Executive Director has delegated the 
authority to issue ADs applicable to small airplanes, gliders, and 
domestic business jet transport airplanes to the Director of the Policy 
and Innovation Division.

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-
0911; 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:

2017-25-07 Alexander Schleicher GmbH & Co. Segelflugzeugbau: 
Amendment 39-19121; Docket No. FAA-2017-0911; Product Identifier 
2017-CE-025-AD.

(a) Effective Date

    This airworthiness directive (AD) becomes effective January 18, 
2018.

(b) Affected ADs

    None.

(c) Applicability

    This AD applies to Alexander Schleicher GmbH & Co. 
Segelflugzeugbau Models ASH 25M and ASH 26E gliders, all serial 
numbers, that:
    (1) Have an exhaust silencer, part number (P/N) 800.65.0001, 
installed; and
    (2) are certificated in any category.

(d) Subject

    Air Transport Association of America (ATA) Code 78: Engine 
Exhaust.

(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 fatigue cracks 
found on the exhaust silencer. We are issuing this AD to prevent 
heat damage in the engine compartment and to the engine 
installation, which could result in reduced control.

 (f) Actions and Compliance

    Unless already done, do the following actions:
    (1) Before exceeding 150 hours time-in-service (TIS) on the 
exhaust silencer, P/N 800.65.0001, since new, or within the next 5 
hours TIS after January 18, 2018 (the effective date of this AD), 
whichever occurs later, replace P/N 800.65.0001 with an improved 
exhaust silencer, P/N 800.65.9010. Do the replacement as specified 
in Alexander Schleicher GmbH & Co. Segelflugzeugbau ASK 21 Mi 
Technical Note No. 11, ASW 22 BLE 50 R Technical Note No. 16, ASH 25 
M/Mi Technical Note No. 32, ASH 26 E Technical Note No. 19 (single 
document), dated January 8, 2016.
    (2) As of January 18, 2018 (the effective date of this AD), do 
not install a P/N 800.65.0001 exhaust silencer.

(g) Other FAA AD Provisions

    The following provisions also apply to this AD:

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    (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager, 
Small Airplane Standards Branch, 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 Standards Branch, 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) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any requirement in this AD 
to obtain corrective actions from a manufacturer, the action must be 
accomplished using a method approved by the Manager, Small Airplane 
Standards Branch, FAA; or the European Aviation Safety Agency 
(EASA).

(h) Related Information

    Refer to MCAI EASA AD 2017-0136, dated July 31, 2017, for 
related information. You may examine the MCAI on the internet at 
https://www.regulations.gov/document?D=FAA-2017-0911-0002.

(i) Material Incorporated by Reference

    (1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the 
incorporation by reference (IBR) of the service information listed 
in this paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51.
    (2) You must use this service information as applicable to do 
the actions required by this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise.
    (i) Alexander Schleicher GmbH & Co. Segelflugzeugbau ASK 21 Mi 
Technical Note No. 11, ASW 22 BLE 50R Technical Note No. 16, ASH 25 
M/Mi Technical Note No. 32, ASH 26 E Technical Note No. 19 (single 
document), dated January 8, 2016.
    (ii) Reserved.
    (3) For Alexander Schleicher GmbH & Co. Segelflugzeugbau 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 view this service information at the FAA, Policy and 
Innovation Division, 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-2017-0911.
    (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 December 1, 2017.
Melvin J. Johnson,
Deputy Director, Policy & Innovation Division, Aircraft Certification 
Service.
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deviations to RC steps, including substeps DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jim
and identified figures. Rutherford, Aerospace Engineer, FAA,
(ii) Steps not labeled as RC may be Federal Aviation Administration Small Airplane Standards Branch, 901
deviated from using accepted methods in Locust, Room 301, Kansas City,
accordance with the operator’s maintenance 14 CFR Part 39 Missouri 64106; telephone: (816) 329–
or inspection program without obtaining 4165; fax: (816) 329–4090; email:
[Docket No. FAA–2017–0911; Product
approval of an AMOC, provided the RC steps, jim.rutherford@faa.gov.
Identifier 2017–CE–025–AD; Amendment
including substeps and identified figures, can 39–19121; AD 2017–25–07]
still be done as specified, and the airplane SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
can be put back in an airworthy condition. RIN 2120–AA64 Discussion
(n) Related Information Airworthiness Directives; Alexander We issued a notice of proposed
For more information about this AD, Schleicher GmbH & Co. rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
contact George Garrido, Aerospace Engineer, Segelflugzeugbau Gliders part 39 by adding an AD that would
Airframe Section, FAA, Los Angeles ACO apply to all Alexander Schleicher GmbH
AGENCY: Federal Aviation
Branch, 3960 Paramount Boulevard, & Co. Segelflugzeugbau Models ASH
Lakewood, CA 90712–4137; phone: 562–627–
Administration (FAA), Department of
25M and ASH 26E gliders. The NPRM
5357; fax: 562–627–5210; email:
Transportation (DOT).
was published in the Federal Register
george.garrido@faa.gov. ACTION: Final rule. on September 22, 2017 (82 FR 44361).
(o) Material Incorporated by Reference SUMMARY: We are adopting a new The NPRM proposed to correct an
airworthiness directive (AD) for all unsafe condition for the specified
(1) The Director of the Federal Register products and was based on mandatory
approved the incorporation by reference Alexander Schleicher GmbH & Co.
Segelflugzeugbau Models ASH 25M and continuing airworthiness information
(IBR) of the service information listed in this
ASH 26E gliders. This AD results from (MCAI) originated by an aviation
paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR
mandatory continuing airworthiness authority of another country. The MCAI
part 51.
information (MCAI) issued by an states:
(2) You must use this service information
as applicable to do the actions required by aviation authority of another country to Occurrences were reported of finding
this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise. identify and correct an unsafe condition cracks on exhaust silencer part number (P/N)
(i) Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 737– on an aviation product. The MCAI 800.65.0001, installed on ASK 21 Mi
describes the unsafe condition as fatigue powered sailplanes. Subsequent investigation
55A1099, Revision 1, dated October 21, 2016.
determined that the affected part is
(ii) Reserved. cracks found on the exhaust silencer.
susceptible to fatigue cracking and is also
(3) For service information identified in We are issuing this AD to require installed on other Schleicher powered
this AD, contact Boeing Commercial actions to address the unsafe condition sailplanes.
Airplanes, Attention: Contractual & Data on these products. This condition, if not corrected, could lead
Services (C&DS), 2600 Westminster Blvd., DATES: This AD is effective January 18, to heat damage in the engine compartment
MC 110–SK57, Seal Beach, CA 90740–5600; 2018. and to the engine installation, possibly
telephone 562–797–1717; internet https:// The Director of the Federal Register resulting in reduced control of the powered
www.myboeingfleet.com. sailplane.
approved the incorporation by reference
(4) You may view this service information To address this potentially unsafe
of a certain publication listed in this AD condition, Schleicher issued Technical Note
at the FAA, Transport Standards Branch, as of January 18, 2018. (TN) ASK 21 Mi No. 11, TN ASW 22 BLE 50R
1601 Lind Avenue SW, Renton, WA. For
ADDRESSES: You may examine the AD No. 16, TN ASH 25 M/Mi No. 32 and TN
information on the availability of this ASH 26 E No. 19 (single document, hereafter
docket on the internet at http://
material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221. referred to as ‘the TN’ in this [EASA] AD),
www.regulations.gov by searching for
(5) You may view this service information to provide replacement instructions.
that is incorporated by reference at the
and locating Docket No. FAA–2017–
For the reasons described above, this
National Archives and Records
0911; or in person at Document
[EASA] AD requires replacement of the
Administration (NARA). For information on Management Facility, U.S. Department affected exhaust silencer with an improved
the availability of this material at NARA, call of Transportation, Docket Operations, part and introduces installation restrictions
202–741–6030, or go to: http:// M–30, West Building Ground Floor, of a part with P/N 800.65.0001].
www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr- Room W12–140, 1200 New Jersey
Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20590. The MCAI can be found in the AD
locations.html.
For service information identified in docket on the internet at https://
Issued in Renton, Washington, on this AD, contact Alexander Schleicher www.regulations.gov/
December 4, 2017. GmbH & Co. Segelflugzeugbau, document?D=FAA-2017-0911-0002.
Jeffrey E. Duven, Alexander-Schleicher-Str. 1, D–36163 Comments
Director, System Oversight Division, Aircraft Poppenhausen, Germany; phone: +49
Certification Service. (0) 06658 89–0; fax: +49 (0) 06658 89– We gave the public the opportunity to
[FR Doc. 2017–26619 Filed 12–13–17; 8:45 am] 40; internet: http://www.alexander- participate in developing this AD. We
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P schleicher.de; email: info@alexander- received no comments on the NPRM or
schleicher.de. You may view this on the determination of the cost to the
referenced service information at the public.
FAA, Policy and Innovation Division, Conclusion
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901 Locust, Kansas City, Missouri
64106. For information on the We reviewed the relevant data and
availability of this material at the FAA, determined that air safety and the
call (816) 329–4148. It is also available public interest require adopting this AD
on the internet at http:// as proposed except for minor editorial
www.regulations.gov by searching for changes. We have determined that these
Docket No. FAA–2017–0911. minor changes:

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• Are consistent with the intent that products identified in this rulemaking the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as
was proposed in the NPRM for action. follows:
correcting the unsafe condition; and This AD is issued in accordance with
• Do not add any additional burden authority delegated by the Executive PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
upon the public than was already Director, Aircraft Certification Service, DIRECTIVES
proposed in the NPRM. as authorized by FAA Order 8000.51C.
■ 1. The authority citation for part 39
In accordance with that order, issuance
Related Service Information Under 1 continues to read as follows:
of ADs is normally a function of the
CFR Part 51 Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
Compliance and Airworthiness
We reviewed Alexander Schleicher Division, but during this transition § 39.13 [Amended]
GmbH & Co. Segelflugzeugbau ASK 21 period, the Executive Director has
Mi Technical Note No. 11, ASW 22 BLE delegated the authority to issue ADs ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding
50R Technical Note No. 16, ASH 25 M/ applicable to small airplanes, gliders, the following new AD:
Mi Technical Note No. 32, ASH 26 E and domestic business jet transport 2017–25–07 Alexander Schleicher GmbH &
Technical Note No. 19 (single airplanes to the Director of the Policy Co. Segelflugzeugbau: Amendment 39–
document), dated January 8, 2016. The and Innovation Division. 19121; Docket No. FAA–2017–0911;
service information describes Product Identifier 2017–CE–025–AD.
Regulatory Findings
procedures for replacing the exhaust (a) Effective Date
silencer with an improved part. This We determined that this AD will not This airworthiness directive (AD) becomes
service information is reasonably have federalism implications under effective January 18, 2018.
available because the interested parties Executive Order 13132. This AD will
(b) Affected ADs
have access to it through their normal not have a substantial direct effect on
course of business or by the means the States, on the relationship between None.
identified in the ADDRESSES section of the national government and the States, (c) Applicability
this AD. or on the distribution of power and This AD applies to Alexander Schleicher
responsibilities among the various GmbH & Co. Segelflugzeugbau Models ASH
Costs of Compliance
levels of government. 25M and ASH 26E gliders, all serial numbers,
We estimate that this AD will affect For the reasons discussed above, I that:
35 products of U.S. registry. We also certify this AD: (1) Have an exhaust silencer, part number
estimate that it will take about 8 work- (1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory (P/N) 800.65.0001, installed; and
hours per product to comply with the action’’ under Executive Order 12866, (2) are certificated in any category.
basic requirements of this AD. The (2) Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under (d) Subject
average labor rate is $85 per work-hour. the DOT Regulatory Policies and Air Transport Association of America
Required parts will cost about $3,900 Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, (ATA) Code 78: Engine Exhaust.
per product. 1979),
Based on these figures, we estimate (e) Reason
(3) Will not affect intrastate aviation
the cost of this AD on U.S. operators to in Alaska, and This AD was prompted by mandatory
be $160,300, or $4,580 per product. continuing airworthiness information (MCAI)
(4) Will not have a significant originated by an aviation authority of another
We have no way of determining the economic impact, positive or negative, country to identify and correct an unsafe
number of products that have an on a substantial number of small entities condition on an aviation product. The MCAI
affected exhaust silencer, part number under the criteria of the Regulatory describes the unsafe condition as fatigue
800.65.0001, installed that will need to Flexibility Act. cracks found on the exhaust silencer. We are
be replaced. Therefore, this cost issuing this AD to prevent heat damage in the
estimate includes all affected gliders on Examining the AD Docket engine compartment and to the engine
the U.S. registry. You may examine the AD docket on installation, which could result in reduced
the internet at http:// control.
Authority for This Rulemaking
www.regulations.gov by searching for (f) Actions and Compliance
Title 49 of the United States Code and locating Docket No. FAA–2017– Unless already done, do the following
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue 0911; or in person at the Docket actions:
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, Management Facility between 9 a.m. (1) Before exceeding 150 hours time-in-
section 106, describes the authority of and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, service (TIS) on the exhaust silencer, P/N
the FAA Administrator. ‘‘Subtitle VII: except Federal holidays. The AD docket 800.65.0001, since new, or within the next 5
Aviation Programs,’’ describes in more contains the NPRM, the regulatory hours TIS after January 18, 2018 (the effective
detail the scope of the Agency’s evaluation, any comments received, and date of this AD), whichever occurs later,
authority. replace P/N 800.65.0001 with an improved
other information. The street address for exhaust silencer, P/N 800.65.9010. Do the
We are issuing this rulemaking under the Docket Office (telephone (800) 647– replacement as specified in Alexander
the authority described in ‘‘Subtitle VII, 5527) is in the ADDRESSES section. Schleicher GmbH & Co. Segelflugzeugbau
Part A, Subpart III, section 44701: Comments will be available in the AD ASK 21 Mi Technical Note No. 11, ASW 22
General requirements.’’ Under that docket shortly after receipt. BLE 50 R Technical Note No. 16, ASH 25 M/
section, Congress charges the FAA with Mi Technical Note No. 32, ASH 26 E
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 Technical Note No. 19 (single document),
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air commerce by prescribing regulations Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation dated January 8, 2016.
for practices, methods, and procedures safety, Incorporation by reference, (2) As of January 18, 2018 (the effective
the Administrator finds necessary for date of this AD), do not install a P/N
Safety.
800.65.0001 exhaust silencer.
safety in air commerce. This regulation
Adoption of the Amendment (g) Other FAA AD Provisions
is within the scope of that authority
because it addresses an unsafe condition Accordingly, under the authority The following provisions also apply to this
that is likely to exist or develop on delegated to me by the Administrator, AD:

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(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance Issued in Kansas City, Missouri, on EAW, 1 Rond Point Maurice Bellonte,
(AMOCs): The Manager, Small Airplane December 1, 2017. 31707 Blagnac Cedex, France;
Standards Branch, FAA, has the authority to Melvin J. Johnson, telephone: +33 5 61 93 36 96; fax: +33
approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested Deputy Director, Policy & Innovation Division, 5 61 93 44 51; email: account.airworth-
using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. Aircraft Certification Service. eas@airbus.com; internet: http://
Send information to ATTN: Jim Rutherford, www.airbus.com. You may view this
[FR Doc. 2017–26620 Filed 12–13–17; 8:45 am]
Aerospace Engineer, FAA, Small Airplane
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Standards Branch, 901 Locust, Room 301,
Kansas City, Missouri 64106; telephone:
FAA, Transport Standards Branch, 1601
(816) 329–4165; fax: (816) 329–4090; email: Lind Avenue SW, Renton, WA. For
jim.rutherford@faa.gov. Before using any DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION information on the availability of this
approved AMOC on any glider to which the material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221.
Federal Aviation Administration It is also available on the internet at
AMOC applies, notify your appropriate
principal inspector (PI) in the FAA Flight http://www.regulations.gov by searching
Standards District Office (FSDO), or lacking 14 CFR Part 39 for and locating Docket No. FAA–2017–
a PI, your local FSDO. [Docket No. FAA–2017–0714; Product 0714.
(2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any Identifier 2017–NM–042–AD; Amendment
requirement in this AD to obtain corrective Examining the AD Docket
39–19123; AD 2017–25–09]
actions from a manufacturer, the action must You may examine the AD docket on
be accomplished using a method approved RIN 2120–AA64
the internet at http://
by the Manager, Small Airplane Standards www.regulations.gov by searching for
Branch, FAA; or the European Aviation Airworthiness Directives; Airbus
Airplanes and locating Docket No. FAA–2017–
Safety Agency (EASA). 0714; or in person at the Docket
(h) Related Information AGENCY: Federal Aviation Management Facility between 9 a.m.
Refer to MCAI EASA AD 2017–0136, dated Administration (FAA), Department of and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,
July 31, 2017, for related information. You Transportation (DOT). except Federal holidays. The AD docket
may examine the MCAI on the internet at ACTION: Final rule. contains this AD, the regulatory
https://www.regulations.gov/ evaluation, any comments received, and
document?D=FAA-2017-0911-0002. SUMMARY: We are superseding other information. The address for the
Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2012–21– Docket Office (telephone: 800–647–
(i) Material Incorporated by Reference 04, which applied to all Airbus Model 5527) is Docket Management Facility,
(1) The Director of the Federal Register A300 series airplanes; Model A310 U.S. Department of Transportation,
approved the incorporation by reference series airplanes; and Model A300 B4– Docket Operations, M–30, West
(IBR) of the service information listed in this 600, B4–600R, and F4–600R series Building Ground Floor, Room W12–140,
paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR airplanes, and Model A300 C4–605R 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE,
part 51. Variant F airplanes (collectively called Washington, DC 20590.
(2) You must use this service information Model A300–600 series airplanes).
as applicable to do the actions required by FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dan
AD 2012–21–04 required repetitive Rodina, Aerospace Engineer,
this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise.
(i) Alexander Schleicher GmbH & Co.
inspections for, and replacement of, any International Section, Transport
Segelflugzeugbau ASK 21 Mi Technical Note cracked hood halves of fuel pump Standards Branch, FAA, 1601 Lind
No. 11, ASW 22 BLE 50R Technical Note No. canisters. Since we issued AD 2012–21– Avenue SW, Renton, WA 98057–3356;
16, ASH 25 M/Mi Technical Note No. 32, 04, we allowed inspections of the wing- telephone: 425–227–2125; fax: 425–
ASH 26 E Technical Note No. 19 (single outer tank and trim tank fuel pump 227–1149.
document), dated January 8, 2016. canister hood halves to be terminated.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
(ii) Reserved. This new AD retains the requirements
(3) For Alexander Schleicher GmbH & Co. of AD 2012–21–04, reinstates the Discussion
Segelflugzeugbau service information terminated inspections, and adds We issued a notice of proposed
identified in this AD, contact Alexander optional terminating actions. This AD
Schleicher GmbH & Co. Segelflugzeugbau,
rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
was prompted by reports of cracked fuel part 39 to supersede AD 2012–21–04,
Alexander-Schleicher-Str. 1, D–36163 pump canister hoods located in fuel
Poppenhausen, Germany; phone: +49 (0) Amendment 39–17220 (77 FR 64701,
tanks and new in-service events of October 23, 2012) (‘‘AD 2012–21–04’’).
06658 89–0; fax: +49 (0) 06658 89–40; wing-outer tank fuel pump canister
internet: http://www.alexander-schleicher.de; AD 2012–21–04 applied to all Airbus
hood cracking. We are issuing this AD Model A300 series airplanes; Model
email: info@alexander-schleicher.de.
to address the unsafe condition on these A310 series airplanes; and Model A300
(4) You may view this service information
at the FAA, Policy and Innovation Division,
products. B4–600, B4–600R, and F4–600R series
901 Locust, Kansas City, Missouri 64106. For DATES: This AD is effective January 18, airplanes, and Model A300 C4–605R
information on the availability of this 2018. Variant F airplanes (collectively called
material at the FAA, call (816) 329–4148. In The Director of the Federal Register Model A300–600 series airplanes).
addition, you can access this service approved the incorporation by reference The NPRM published in the Federal
information on the internet at http:// of certain publications listed in this AD Register on August 2, 2017 (82 FR
www.regulations.gov by searching for and as of January 18, 2018. 35911). The NPRM was prompted by
locating Docket No. FAA–2017–0911. The Director of the Federal Register reports of cracked fuel pump canister
(5) You may view this service information
sradovich on DSK3GMQ082PROD with RULES

approved the incorporation by reference hoods located in fuel tanks and new in-
that is incorporated by reference at the of certain other publications listed in
National Archives and Records service events of wing-outer tank fuel
this AD as of November 27, 2012 (77 FR pump canister hood cracking. The
Administration (NARA). For information on
the availability of this material at NARA, call
64701, October 23, 2012). NPRM proposed to retain the
202–741–6030, or go to: http:// ADDRESSES: For service information requirements of AD 2012–21–04,
www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr- identified in this final rule, contact reinstate terminated inspections, and
locations.html. Airbus SAS, Airworthiness Office— add optional terminating actions. We

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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 January 18, 2018.
Contact		Jim Rutherford, Aerospace Engineer, FAA, Small Airplane Standards Branch, 901 Locust, Room 301, Kansas City, Missouri 64106; telephone: (816) 329-4165; fax: (816) 329-4090; email: [email protected]
FR Citation		82 FR 58713
RIN Number		2120-AA64
CFR Associated		Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety

82 FR 58713 - Airworthiness Directives; Alexander Schleicher GmbH & Co. Segelflugzeugbau Gliders

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