83 FR 15036 - Airworthiness Directives; XtremeAir GmbH Airplanes

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration

Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 68 (April 9, 2018)

Page Range		15036-15038
FR Document		2018-06949
We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for XtremeAir GmbH Model XA42 airplanes equipped with an engine mount part number XA42-7120-151. This AD results from mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) issued by the aviation authority of another country to identify and address an unsafe condition on an aviation product. The MCAI describes the unsafe condition as cracking of the diagonal strut of the engine mount frame. 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-2018-0284; Product Identifier 2018-CE-014-AD; Amendment 
39-19246; AD 2018-07-15]
RIN 2120-AA64


Airworthiness Directives; XtremeAir GmbH Airplanes

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Final rule; request for comments.

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SUMMARY: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for 
XtremeAir GmbH Model XA42 airplanes equipped with an engine mount part 
number XA42-7120-151. This AD results from mandatory continuing 
airworthiness information (MCAI) issued by the aviation authority of 
another country to identify and address an unsafe condition on an 
aviation product. The MCAI describes the unsafe condition as cracking 
of the diagonal strut of the engine mount frame. We are issuing this AD 
to require actions to address the unsafe condition on these products.

DATES: This AD is effective April 30, 2018.
    The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by 
reference of a certain publication listed in the AD as of April 30, 
2018.
    We must receive comments on this AD by May 24, 2018.

ADDRESSES: You may send comments by any of the following methods:
     Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments.
     Fax: (202) 493-2251.
     Mail: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket 
Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New 
Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20590.
     Hand Delivery: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket 
Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New 
Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20590, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., 
Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays.
    For service information identified in this AD, contact XtremeAir 
GmbH, Harzstrasse 2, Am Flughafen Cochstedt, D-39444 Hecklingen, 
Germany; phone: +49 39267 60999 0; fax: +49 39267 60999 20; email: 
[email protected]; internet: https://www.xtremeair.com. You may view 
this referenced service

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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 locating 
Docket No. FAA-2018-0284.

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-2018-
0284; or in person at Docket Operations between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., 
Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The AD docket contains 
this AD, the regulatory evaluation, any comments received, and other 
information. The street address for the Docket Office (telephone (800) 
647-5527) is in the ADDRESSES section. Comments will be available in 
the AD docket shortly after receipt.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jim Rutherford, Aerospace Engineer, 
FAA, Policy and Innovation Divsion, 901 Locust, Room 301, Kansas City, 
Missouri 64106; telephone: (816) 329-4165; fax: (816) 329-4090; email: 
[email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Discussion

    The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), which is the Technical 
Agent for the Member States of the European Community, has issued EASA 
AD No. 2018-0050-E, dated March 2, 2018 (referred to after this as 
``the MCAI''), to correct an unsafe condition for XtremeAir GmbH Model 
XA42 airplanes. The MCAI states:

    During a scheduled maintenance inspection of an XA42 aeroplane, 
a crack was detected on a diagonal strut of engine mount frame P/N 
XA42-7120-151.
    This condition, if not detected and corrected, could lead to 
crack growth and subsequently partial or complete failure of the 
structural joint, possibly resulting in in-flight detachment of the 
engine and consequent loss of control of the aeroplane, and/or 
injury to persons on the ground.
    Prompted by this finding, XtremeAir issued the SB to provide 
inspection instructions.
    For the reason described above, this [EASA] AD requires 
repetitive inspections of the affected part and, depending on 
findings, replacement.
    This [EASA] AD is considered interim action and further AD 
action may follow.

You may examine the MCAI on the internet at http://www.regulations.gov 
by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2018-0284.

Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51

    XtremeAir GmbH has issued XtremeAir Mandatory Service Bulletin SB-
XA42-2018-006, Issue A.00, dated March 2, 2018. The service information 
describes procedures for inspection of the engine mount for cracks and 
replacement of the engine mount 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 the AD.
    FAA's Determination and Requirements of the AD
    This product has been approved by the aviation authority of another 
country, and is approved for operation in the United States. Pursuant 
to our bilateral agreement with this State of Design Authority, they 
have notified us of the unsafe condition described in the MCAI and 
service information referenced above. We are issuing this AD because we 
evaluated all information provided by the State of Design Authority and 
determined the unsafe condition exists and is likely to exist or 
develop on other products of the same type design.

FAA's Determination of the Effective Date

    An unsafe condition exists that requires the immediate adoption of 
this AD. The FAA has found that the risk to the flying public justifies 
waiving notice and comment prior to adoption of this rule because 
cracking of the engine mount frame could lead to in-flight detachment 
of the engine and result in loss of control. Therefore, we determined 
that notice and opportunity for public comment before issuing this AD 
are impracticable and that good cause exists for making this amendment 
effective in fewer than 30 days.

Comments Invited

    This AD is a final rule that involves requirements affecting flight 
safety, and we did not precede it by notice and opportunity for public 
comment. We invite you to send any written relevant data, views, or 
arguments about this AD. Send your comments to an address listed under 
the ADDRESSES section. Include ``Docket No. FAA-2018-0284; Directorate 
Identifier 2018-CE-014-AD'' at the beginning of your comments. We 
specifically invite comments on the overall regulatory, economic, 
environmental, and energy aspects of this AD. We will consider all 
comments received by the closing date and may amend this AD because of 
those comments.
    We will post all comments we receive, without change, to http://www.regulations.gov, including any personal information you provide. We 
will also post a report summarizing each substantive verbal contact we 
receive about this AD.

Costs of Compliance

    We estimate that this AD will affect 13 products of U.S. registry. 
We also estimate that it would take about .5 work-hour 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 the AD on U.S. 
operators to be $552.50, or $42.50 per product.
    In addition, we estimate that any necessary follow-on actions would 
take about 24 work-hours and require parts costing $5,000, for a cost 
of $7,040.00 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.
    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, 
balloons, airships, domestic business jet transport airplanes, and 
associated appliances to the Director of the Policy and Innovation 
Division.

Regulatory Findings

    We determined that this AD will not have federalism implications 
under

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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 that 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.

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:

2018-07-15 XtremeAir GmbH: Amendment 39-19246; Docket No. FAA-2018-
0284; Directorate Identifier 2018-CE-014-AD.

(a) Effective Date

    This airworthiness directive (AD) becomes effective April 30, 
2018.

(b) Affected ADs

    None.

(c) Applicability

    This AD applies to XtremeAir GmbH Model XA42 airplanes, all 
serial numbers, that are:
    (1) Equipped with an engine mount part number (P/N) XA42-7120-
151; and
    (2) certificated in any category.

(d) Subject

    Air Transport Association of America (ATA) Code 71: Power Plant.

(e) Reason

    This AD was prompted by mandatory continuing airworthiness 
information (MCAI) issued by the aviation authority of another 
country to identify and address an unsafe condition on an aviation 
product. The MCAI describes the unsafe condition as cracking of the 
diagonal strut of the engine mount frame. We are issuing this AD to 
detect and address cracking of the engine mount frame, which could 
lead to detachment of the engine in-flight and result in loss of 
control.

(f) Actions and Compliance

    Unless already done, do the following actions in paragraphs 
(f)(1) through (4) of this AD.
    (1) Before the next acrobatic flight after April 30, 2018 (the 
effective date of this AD) or within 50 hours time-in-service after 
the installation of P/N XA42-7120-151 engine mount on the airplane, 
whichever occurs later, and repetitively thereafter at intervals not 
to exceed 10 acrobatic flight hours, inspect the engine mount 
following the Accomplishment Instructions in XtremeAir Mandatory 
Service Bulletin SB-XA42-2018-006, Issue A.00, dated March 2, 2018.
    (2) After the initial inspection required in paragraph (f)(1) of 
this AD, acrobatic flight hours must be recorded in the maintenance 
records. For the purpose of this AD, we define acrobatic flight as 
``flight during which a load factor of 6g is exceeded.''
    (3) If a crack is found during any inspection required in 
paragraph (f)(1) of this AD, before further flight, replace the 
engine mount with a serviceable part following the Accomplishment 
Instructions in XtremeAir Mandatory Service Bulletin SB-XA42-2018-
006, Issue A.00, dated March 2, 2018. Replacement of the engine 
mount does not eliminate the repetitive inspection requirement in 
paragraph (f)(1) of this AD.
    (4) After the effective date of this AD, you may install a new 
or used P/N XA42-7120-151 engine mount on the airplane. The used P/N 
XA42-7120-151 engine mount must be inspected as specified in 
paragraph (f)(1) of this AD and found free of cracks before 
installation on the airplane. The repetitive inspection requirement 
in paragraph (f)(1) of this AD still applies.

(g) Other FAA AD Provisions

    The following provisions also apply to this AD:
    (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, Policy and Innovation Division, 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) 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) Special Flight Permit

    A special flight permit is allowed for this AD per 14 CFR 39.23 
with the following limitations: Acrobatic flights are prohibited.

(i) Related Information

    Refer to MCAI, EASA AD No. 2018-0050-E, dated March 2, 2018, for 
related information. You may examine the MCAI on the internet at 
http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. 
FAA-2018-0284.

(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) XtremeAir Mandatory Service Bulletin SB-XA42-2018-006, Issue 
A.00, dated March 2, 2018.
    (ii) Reserved.
    (3) For XtremeAir service information identified in this AD, 
contact XtremeAir GmbH, Harzstrasse 2, Am Flughafen Cochstedt, D-
39444 Hecklingen, Germany; phone: +49 39267 60999 0; fax: +49 39267 
60999 20; email: [email protected]; internet: https://www.xtremeair.com.
    (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. It is also available on the internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for locating Docket No. FAA-2018-
0284.
    (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 March 30, 2018.
Pat Mullen,
Acting Deputy Director, Policy & Innovation Division, Aircraft 
Certification Service.
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appraiser. Federal Aviation Administration
(a) * * * ■ 10. Section 323.3 is amended by:
(13) The Board determines that the ■ a. Removing the word ‘‘or’’ at the end 14 CFR Part 39
services of an appraiser are not of paragraph (a)(11);
necessary in order to protect Federal [Docket No. FAA–2018–0284; Product
■ b. Revising paragraph (a)(12); Identifier 2018–CE–014–AD; Amendment
financial and public policy interests in
■ c. Adding paragraph (a)(13); 39–19246; AD 2018–07–15]
real estate-related financial transactions
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of the institution; or
■ e. Revising paragraph (d)(2). Airworthiness Directives; XtremeAir
(14) The transaction is a commercial
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transaction value of $500,000 or less. follows:
AGENCY: Federal Aviation
(b) Evaluations required. For a
§ 323.3 Appraisals required; transactions Administration (FAA), DOT.
transaction that does not require the
requiring a State certified or licensed ACTION: Final rule; request for
services of a State certified or licensed
appraiser. comments.
appraiser under paragraph (a)(1), (a)(5),
(a)(7), or (a)(14) of this section, the (a) * * * SUMMARY: We are adopting a new
institution shall obtain an appropriate (12) The FDIC determines that the airworthiness directive (AD) for
evaluation of real property collateral services of an appraiser are not XtremeAir GmbH Model XA42 airplanes
that is consistent with safe and sound necessary in order to protect Federal equipped with an engine mount part
banking practices. financial and public policy interests in number XA42–7120–151. This AD
* * * * * real estate-related financial transactions results from mandatory continuing
(d) * * * or to protect the safety and soundness airworthiness information (MCAI)
(2) Commercial real estate of the institution; or issued by the aviation authority of
transactions of more than $500,000. All another country to identify and address
federally related transactions that are (13) The transaction is a commercial
real estate transaction that has a an unsafe condition on an aviation
commercial real estate transactions product. The MCAI describes the unsafe
having a transaction value of more than transaction value of $500,000 or less.
condition as cracking of the diagonal
$500,000 shall require an appraisal (b) Evaluations required. For a strut of the engine mount frame. We are
prepared by a State certified appraiser. transaction that does not require the issuing this AD to require actions to
* * * * * services of a State certified or licensed address the unsafe condition on these
appraiser under paragraph (a)(1), (a)(5), products.
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (a)(7), or (a)(13) of this section, the
12 CFR Part 323 institution shall obtain an appropriate DATES: This AD is effective April 30,
evaluation of real property collateral 2018.
For the reasons set forth in the joint The Director of the Federal Register
preamble, the FDIC amends part 323 of that is consistent with safe and sound
banking practices. approved the incorporation by reference
chapter III of title 12 of the Code of of a certain publication listed in the AD
Federal Regulations as follows: * * * * *
as of April 30, 2018.
(d) * * * We must receive comments on this
PART 323—APPRAISALS
(2) Commercial real estate AD by May 24, 2018.
■ 7. Revise the authority citation for part transactions of more than $500,000. All ADDRESSES: You may send comments by
323 to read as follows: federally related transactions that are any of the following methods:
Authority: 12 U.S.C. 1818, commercial real estate transactions • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to
1819(a)(Seventh’’ and ‘‘Tenth), 1831p–1 and having a transaction value of more than http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the
3331 et seq. $500,000 shall require an appraisal instructions for submitting comments.
■ 8. Section 323.1 is amended by prepared by a State certified appraiser. • Fax: (202) 493–2251.
* * * * * • Mail: U.S. Department of
revising paragraph (a) to read as follows:
Transportation, Docket Operations, M–
§ 323.1 Authority, purpose, and scope. Dated: March 16, 2018. 30, West Building Ground Floor, Room
(a) Authority. This subpart is issued Joseph M. Otting, W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE,
under 12 U.S.C. 1818, 1819(a)(Seventh Comptroller of the Currency. Washington, DC 20590.
and Tenth), 1831p–1 and title XI of the • Hand Delivery: U.S. Department of
Financial Institutions Reform, Recovery, By order of the Board of Governors of the Transportation, Docket Operations, M–
and Enforcement Act of 1989 (FIRREA) Federal Reserve System, March 23, 2018. 30, West Building Ground Floor, Room
(Pub. L. 101–73, 103 Stat. 183, 12 U.S.C. Ann E. Misback,
W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE,
3331 et seq. (1989)). Washington, DC 20590, between 9 a.m.
Secretary of the Board. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,
■ 9. Section 323.2 is amended by
redesignating paragraphs (e) through (m) Dated at Washington, DC on March 20, except Federal holidays.
as paragraphs (f) through (n), 2018. For service information identified in
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respectively, and by adding a new By order of the Board of Directors. this AD, contact XtremeAir GmbH,
paragraph (e) to read as follows: Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation. Harzstrasse 2, Am Flughafen Cochstedt,
D–39444 Hecklingen, Germany; phone:
§ 323.2 Definitions. Valerie J. Best,
+49 39267 60999 0; fax: +49 39267
* * * * * Assistant Executive Secretary. 60999 20; email: info@xtremeair.de;
(e) Commercial real estate transaction [FR Doc. 2018–06960 Filed 4–6–18; 8:45 am] internet: https://www.xtremeair.com.
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information at the FAA, Policy and Related Service Information Under 1 We will post all comments we
Innovation Division, 901 Locust, Kansas CFR Part 51 receive, without change, to http://
City, Missouri 64106. For information XtremeAir GmbH has issued www.regulations.gov, including any
on the availability of this material at the XtremeAir Mandatory Service Bulletin personal information you provide. We
FAA, call (816) 329–4148. It is also SB–XA42–2018–006, Issue A.00, dated will also post a report summarizing each
available on the internet at http:// March 2, 2018. The service information substantive verbal contact we receive
www.regulations.gov by searching for describes procedures for inspection of about this AD.
locating Docket No. FAA–2018–0284. the engine mount for cracks and Costs of Compliance
Examining the AD Docket replacement of the engine mount if
necessary. This service information is We estimate that this AD will affect
You may examine the AD docket on reasonably available because the 13 products of U.S. registry. We also
the internet at http:// interested parties have access to it estimate that it would take about .5
www.regulations.gov by searching for through their normal course of business work-hour per product to comply with
and locating Docket No. FAA–2018– or by the means identified in the the basic requirements of this AD. The
0284; or in person at Docket Operations ADDRESSES section of the AD. average labor rate is $85 per work-hour.
between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday FAA’s Determination and Based on these figures, we estimate
through Friday, except Federal holidays. Requirements of the AD the cost of the AD on U.S. operators to
The AD docket contains this AD, the This product has been approved by be $552.50, or $42.50 per product.
the aviation authority of another In addition, we estimate that any
regulatory evaluation, any comments
country, and is approved for operation necessary follow-on actions would take
received, and other information. The
in the United States. Pursuant to our about 24 work-hours and require parts
street address for the Docket Office
bilateral agreement with this State of costing $5,000, for a cost of $7,040.00
(telephone (800) 647–5527) is in the
Design Authority, they have notified us per product. We have no way of
ADDRESSES section. Comments will be
of the unsafe condition described in the determining the number of products
available in the AD docket shortly after
MCAI and service information that may need these actions.
receipt.
referenced above. We are issuing this Authority for This Rulemaking
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jim AD because we evaluated all
Rutherford, Aerospace Engineer, FAA, information provided by the State of Title 49 of the United States Code
Policy and Innovation Divsion, 901 Design Authority and determined the specifies the FAA’s authority to issue
Locust, Room 301, Kansas City, unsafe condition exists and is likely to rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I,
Missouri 64106; telephone: (816) 329– exist or develop on other products of the section 106, describes the authority of
4165; fax: (816) 329–4090; email: same type design. the FAA Administrator. ‘‘Subtitle VII:
jim.rutherford@faa.gov. Aviation Programs,’’ describes in more
FAA’s Determination of the Effective detail the scope of the Agency’s
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Date authority.
Discussion An unsafe condition exists that We are issuing this rulemaking under
requires the immediate adoption of this the authority described in ‘‘Subtitle VII,
The European Aviation Safety Agency Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701:
AD. The FAA has found that the risk to
(EASA), which is the Technical Agent General requirements.’’ Under that
the flying public justifies waiving notice
for the Member States of the European section, Congress charges the FAA with
and comment prior to adoption of this
Community, has issued EASA AD No. promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in
rule because cracking of the engine
2018–0050–E, dated March 2, 2018 mount frame could lead to in-flight air commerce by prescribing regulations
(referred to after this as ‘‘the MCAI’’), to detachment of the engine and result in for practices, methods, and procedures
correct an unsafe condition for loss of control. Therefore, we the Administrator finds necessary for
XtremeAir GmbH Model XA42 determined that notice and opportunity safety in air commerce. This regulation
airplanes. The MCAI states: for public comment before issuing this is within the scope of that authority
During a scheduled maintenance AD are impracticable and that good because it addresses an unsafe condition
inspection of an XA42 aeroplane, a crack was cause exists for making this amendment that is likely to exist or develop on
detected on a diagonal strut of engine mount effective in fewer than 30 days. products identified in this rulemaking
frame P/N XA42–7120–151. action.
This condition, if not detected and Comments Invited This AD is issued in accordance with
corrected, could lead to crack growth and This AD is a final rule that involves authority delegated by the Executive
subsequently partial or complete failure of
the structural joint, possibly resulting in in-
requirements affecting flight safety, and Director, Aircraft Certification Service,
flight detachment of the engine and we did not precede it by notice and as authorized by FAA Order 8000.51C.
consequent loss of control of the aeroplane, opportunity for public comment. We In accordance with that order, issuance
and/or injury to persons on the ground. invite you to send any written relevant of ADs is normally a function of the
Prompted by this finding, XtremeAir data, views, or arguments about this AD. Compliance and Airworthiness
issued the SB to provide inspection Send your comments to an address Division, but during this transition
instructions. listed under the ADDRESSES section. period, the Executive Director has
For the reason described above, this Include ‘‘Docket No. FAA–2018–0284; delegated the authority to issue ADs
[EASA] AD requires repetitive inspections of Directorate Identifier 2018–CE–014– applicable to small airplanes, gliders,
the affected part and, depending on findings, AD’’ at the beginning of your comments. balloons, airships, domestic business jet
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replacement.
This [EASA] AD is considered interim
We specifically invite comments on the transport airplanes, and associated
action and further AD action may follow. overall regulatory, economic, appliances to the Director of the Policy
environmental, and energy aspects of and Innovation Division.
You may examine the MCAI on the this AD. We will consider all comments
internet at http://www.regulations.gov received by the closing date and may Regulatory Findings
by searching for and locating Docket No. amend this AD because of those We determined that this AD will not
FAA–2018–0284. comments. have federalism implications under

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Executive Order 13132. This AD will condition on an aviation product. The MCAI (h) Special Flight Permit
not have a substantial direct effect on describes the unsafe condition as cracking of A special flight permit is allowed for this
the States, on the relationship between the diagonal strut of the engine mount frame. AD per 14 CFR 39.23 with the following
the national government and the States, We are issuing this AD to detect and address limitations: Acrobatic flights are prohibited.
cracking of the engine mount frame, which
or on the distribution of power and (i) Related Information
could lead to detachment of the engine in-
responsibilities among the various flight and result in loss of control. Refer to MCAI, EASA AD No. 2018–0050–
levels of government. E, dated March 2, 2018, for related
For the reasons discussed above, I (f) Actions and Compliance information. You may examine the MCAI on
certify that this AD: Unless already done, do the following the internet at http://www.regulations.gov by
(1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory actions in paragraphs (f)(1) through (4) of this searching for and locating Docket No. FAA–
action’’ under Executive Order 12866, AD. 2018–0284.
(2) Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under (1) Before the next acrobatic flight after (j) Material Incorporated by Reference
the DOT Regulatory Policies and April 30, 2018 (the effective date of this AD)
or within 50 hours time-in-service after the (1) The Director of the Federal Register
Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, approved the incorporation by reference
1979), installation of P/N XA42–7120–151 engine
(IBR) of the service information listed in this
(3) Will not affect intrastate aviation mount on the airplane, whichever occurs
paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR
in Alaska, and later, and repetitively thereafter at intervals
part 51.
(4) Will not have a significant not to exceed 10 acrobatic flight hours, (2) You must use this service information
economic impact, positive or negative, inspect the engine mount following the as applicable to do the actions required by
Accomplishment Instructions in XtremeAir this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise.
on a substantial number of small entities Mandatory Service Bulletin SB–XA42–2018–
under the criteria of the Regulatory (i) XtremeAir Mandatory Service Bulletin
006, Issue A.00, dated March 2, 2018. SB–XA42–2018–006, Issue A.00, dated
Flexibility Act. (2) After the initial inspection required in March 2, 2018.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 paragraph (f)(1) of this AD, acrobatic flight (ii) Reserved.
hours must be recorded in the maintenance (3) For XtremeAir service information
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation records. For the purpose of this AD, we identified in this AD, contact XtremeAir
safety, Incorporation by reference, define acrobatic flight as ‘‘flight during GmbH, Harzstrasse 2, Am Flughafen
Safety. which a load factor of 6g is exceeded.’’ Cochstedt, D–39444 Hecklingen, Germany;
(3) If a crack is found during any phone: +49 39267 60999 0; fax: +49 39267
Adoption of the Amendment inspection required in paragraph (f)(1) of this 60999 20; email: info@xtremeair.de; internet:
Accordingly, under the authority AD, before further flight, replace the engine https://www.xtremeair.com.
delegated to me by the Administrator, mount with a serviceable part following the (4) You may view this service information
the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as Accomplishment Instructions in XtremeAir at the FAA, Policy and Innovation Division,
Mandatory Service Bulletin SB–XA42–2018– 901 Locust, Kansas City, Missouri 64106. For
follows: information on the availability of this
006, Issue A.00, dated March 2, 2018.
Replacement of the engine mount does not material at the FAA, call (816) 329–4148. It
PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS is also available on the internet at http://
eliminate the repetitive inspection
DIRECTIVES requirement in paragraph (f)(1) of this AD. www.regulations.gov by searching for
(4) After the effective date of this AD, you locating Docket No. FAA–2018–0284.
■ 1. The authority citation for part 39 (5) You may view this service information
may install a new or used P/N XA42–7120–
continues to read as follows: 151 engine mount on the airplane. The used that is incorporated by reference at the
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. P/N XA42–7120–151 engine mount must be National Archives and Records
inspected as specified in paragraph (f)(1) of Administration (NARA). For information on
§ 39.13 [Amended] this AD and found free of cracks before the availability of this material at NARA, call
202–741–6030, or go to: http://
■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding installation on the airplane. The repetitive
www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-
the following new AD: inspection requirement in paragraph (f)(1) of
locations.html.
this AD still applies.
2018–07–15 XtremeAir GmbH: Amendment Issued in Kansas City, Missouri, on March
39–19246; Docket No. FAA–2018–0284; (g) Other FAA AD Provisions 30, 2018.
Directorate Identifier 2018–CE–014–AD. The following provisions also apply to this Pat Mullen,
(a) Effective Date AD: Acting Deputy Director, Policy & Innovation
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance Division, Aircraft Certification Service.
This airworthiness directive (AD) becomes (AMOCs): The Manager, Small Airplane
effective April 30, 2018. [FR Doc. 2018–06949 Filed 4–6–18; 8:45 am]
Standards Branch, FAA, has the authority to
approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
(b) Affected ADs
using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19.
None.
Send information to ATTN: Jim Rutherford,
(c) Applicability Aerospace Engineer, FAA, Policy and DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
This AD applies to XtremeAir GmbH Innovation Division, 901 Locust, Room 301,
Kansas City, Missouri 64106; telephone: Federal Aviation Administration
Model XA42 airplanes, all serial numbers,
that are: (816) 329–4165; fax: (816) 329–4090; email:
(1) Equipped with an engine mount part jim.rutherford@faa.gov. Before using any 14 CFR Part 39
number (P/N) XA42–7120–151; and approved AMOC on any airplane to which
the AMOC applies, notify your appropriate [Docket No. FAA–2017–0908; Product
(2) certificated in any category. Identifier 2017–NM–103–AD; Amendment
principal inspector (PI) in the FAA Flight
(d) Subject 39–19238; AD 2018–07–07]
Standards District Office (FSDO), or lacking
sradovich on DSK3GMQ082PROD with RULES

Air Transport Association of America a PI, your local FSDO. RIN 2120–AA64
(ATA) Code 71: Power Plant. (2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any
requirement in this AD to obtain corrective Airworthiness Directives; Dassault
(e) Reason actions from a manufacturer, the action must Aviation Airplanes
This AD was prompted by mandatory be accomplished using a method approved
continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) by the Manager, Small Airplane Standards AGENCY: Federal Aviation
issued by the aviation authority of another Branch, FAA; or the European Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of
country to identify and address an unsafe Safety Agency (EASA). Transportation (DOT).

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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; request for comments.
Dates		This AD is effective April 30, 2018.
Contact		Jim Rutherford, Aerospace Engineer, FAA, Policy and Innovation Divsion, 901 Locust, Room 301, Kansas City, Missouri 64106; telephone: (816) 329-4165; fax: (816) 329-4090; email: [email protected]
FR Citation		83 FR 15036
RIN Number		2120-AA64
CFR Associated		Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety
83 FR 15036 - Airworthiness Directives; XtremeAir GmbH Airplanes

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATIONFederal Aviation Administration

Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 68 (April 9, 2018)

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
