83 FR 17478 - Airworthiness Directives; DG Flugzeugbau GmbH Gliders

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration

Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 77 (April 20, 2018)

Page Range		17478-17480
FR Document		2018-07970

We are superseding Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2017-08-09 for DG Flugzeugbau GmbH Model DG-500MB gliders that are equipped with a Solo 2625 02 engine modified with a fuel injection system following the instructions of Solo Kleinmotoren GmbH Technische Mitteilung Nr. 4600-3 and identified as Solo 2625 02i. This AD results from mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) originated by an aviation authority of another country to identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product. The MCAI describes the unsafe condition as the potential of an in-flight shut-down and engine fire due to failure of the connecting stud for the two fuel injector mounts of the engine redundancy system on gliders equipped with a Solo 2625 02i engine. We are issuing this AD to add a model to the applicability and 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-2018-0014; Product Identifier 2017-CE-044-AD; Amendment 
39-19253; AD 2018-07-22]
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 superseding Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2017-08-09 for 
DG Flugzeugbau GmbH Model DG-500MB gliders that are equipped with a 
Solo 2625 02 engine modified with a fuel injection system following the 
instructions of Solo Kleinmotoren GmbH Technische Mitteilung Nr. 4600-3 
and identified as Solo 2625 02i. This AD results from mandatory 
continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) originated by an aviation 
authority of another country to identify and correct an unsafe 
condition on an aviation product. The MCAI describes the unsafe 
condition as the potential of an in-flight shut-down and engine fire 
due to failure of the connecting stud for the two fuel injector mounts 
of the engine redundancy system on gliders equipped with a Solo 2625 
02i engine. We are issuing this AD to add a model to the applicability 
and require actions to address the unsafe condition on these products.

DATES: This AD is effective May 25, 2018.
    The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by 
reference of a certain publication listed in this AD as of May 26, 2017 
(82 FR 18694, April 21, 2017).

ADDRESSES: You may examine the AD docket on the internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2018-
0014; or in person at Docket Operations, U.S. Department of 
Transportation, 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, 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-2018-0014.

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 DG Flugzeugbau GmbH Models 
DG-500MB and DG-1000M airplanes. That NPRM was published in the Federal 
Register on January 16, 2018 (83 FR 2088), and proposed to supersede AD 
2017-08-09, Amendment 39-18858 (82 FR 18694; April 21, 2017) (``AD 
2017-08-09''). Since we issued AD 2017-08-09, the FAA has now type 
certificated the DG Flugzeugbau GmbH Model DG-1000M glider and that 
glider model is equipped with a Solo 2625 02i engine.
    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. You may examine the MCAI on the internet at: https://www.regulations.gov/document?D=FAA-2018-0014-0002.

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

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     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 issued Technische Mitteilung Nr. 
(English translation: Service Bulletin No.) 4600-5, Ausgabe 2 (English 
translation: Issue 2), dated December 12, 2014, approved for 
incorporation by reference on May 26, 2017 (82 FR 18694; April 21, 
2017). The service information describes procedures for changing the 
fuel injector mounts for the engine redundancy system and securing of 
the connection of the lower to the upper engine mount. 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.

Other Related Service Information

    We also reviewed Solo Kleinmotoren GmbH Technische Mitteilung Nr. 
(English translation: Service Bulletin No.) 4600-3, Ausgabe 3 (English 
translation: Issue 3), dated December 18, 2014, and the earlier 
versions. The service information describes procedures for modifying 
the engine Solo 2625 02 from the version with carburetors to the 
version with electronic engine management for fuel injection and 
ingnition.

Costs of Compliance

    We estimate that this AD will affect 6 products of U.S. registry. 
We also estimate that it would take about 1 work-hour per product to 
comply with the basic requirements of this AD. The average labor rate 
is $85 per work-hour. Required parts would cost about $67 per product.
    Based on these figures, we estimate the cost of this AD on U.S. 
operators to be $912, or $152 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.
    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, and 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 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-2018-
0014; 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 removing Amendment 39-18858 (82 FR 
18694; April 21, 2017) and adding the following new AD:

2018-07-22 DG Flugzeugbau GmbH: Amendment 39-19253; Docket No. FAA-
2018-0014; Product Identifier 2017-CE-044-AD.

(a) Effective Date

    This airworthiness directive (AD) becomes effective May 25, 
2018.

(b) Affected ADs

    This AD replaces AD 2017-08-09, Amendment 39-18858 (82 FR 18694; 
April 21, 2017) (``AD 2017-08-09'').

 (c) Applicability

    This AD applies to DG Flugzeugbau GmbH DG-500MB and DG-1000M 
gliders, all serial numbers, certificated in any category, that are:
    (1) Equipped with a Solo 2625 02 engine modified with a fuel 
injection system following the instructions of Solo Kleinmotoren 
GmbH Technische Mitteilung Nr. (English translation: Service 
Bulletin No.) 4600-3 and identified as Solo 2625 02i; or
    (2) equipped with a Solo 2625 02i engine at manufacture.

(d) Subject

    Air Transport Association of America (ATA) Code 72: Engine.

(e) Reason

    This AD results from mandatory continuing airworthiness 
information (MCAI) originated by an aviation authority of another 
country to identify and address an unsafe condition on an aviation 
product. The MCAI describes the unsafe condition as the potential of 
an in-flight shut-down and engine fire resulting in loss of control 
due to failure of the connecting stud for the two fuel injector 
mounts of the engine redundancy system on gliders equipped with a 
Solo 2625 02i engine. We are issuing this AD to prevent such failure 
that could lead to the potential of an in-flight shut-down and 
engine fire and result in loss of control.

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(f) Actions and Compliance

    Unless already done, do the following actions in paragraphs 
(f)(1) through (3) of this AD following Solo Kleinmotoren GmbH 
Technische Mitteilung Nr. (English translation: Service Bulletin 
No.), 4600-5, Ausgabe 2 (English translation: Issue 2), dated 
December 12, 2014.
    (1) For Model DG-500MB gliders: Within the next 60 days after 
May 26, 2017 (the effective date of AD 2017-08-09), modify the 
engine redundancy system.
    (2) For Model DG-1000M gliders: Within the next 60 days after 
May 25, 2018 (the effective date of this AD), modify the engine 
redundancy system.
    (3) For all gliders: The Note in Solo Kleinmotoren GmbH 
Technische Mitteilung (English translation: Service Bulletin), Nr. 
4600-5, Ausgabe 2 (English translation: Issue 2), dated December 12, 
2014, stating ``the actions have to be accomplished by a certified 
maintenance organization and must be released by certifying staff,'' 
is not applicable to this AD.

    Note 1 to paragraph (f) 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) Credit for Actions Accomplished in Accordance With Previous Service 
Information

    This AD allows credit for modification of the engine redundancy 
system as required in paragraph (f)(1) of this AD if done before May 
26, 2017 (the effective date of AD 2017-08-09) and allows credit for 
modification of the engine redundancy system as required in 
paragraph (f)(2) of this AD if done before May 25, 2018 (the 
effective date of this AD) following Solo Kleinmotoren GmbH 
Technische Mitteilung (English translation: Service Bulletin), Nr. 
4600-5, Ausgabe 1 (English translation: Issue 1), dated November 24, 
2014.

(h) 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, 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).

(i) Related Information

    Refer to MCAI European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD No.: 
2014-0269, dated December 11, 2014, for related information. You may 
examine the MCAI on the internet at: https://www.regulations.gov/document?D=FAA-2018-0014-0002. You may also refer to Solo 
Kleinmotoren GmbH Technische Mitteilung Nr. (English translation: 
Service Bulletin No.) 4600-3, Ausgabe 3 (English translation: Issue 
3), dated December 18, 2014, and the earlier versions for 
information related to this AD. You may use the contact information 
found in paragraph (j)(4) of this AD to obtain copies of the 
information.

(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.
    (3) The following service information was approved for IBR on 
May 26, 2017 (82 FR 18694; April 21, 2017).
    (i) Solo Kleinmotoren GmbH Technische Mitteilung (English 
translation: Service Bulletin), Nr. 4600-5, Ausgabe 2 (English 
translation: Issue 2), dated December 12, 2014.
    (ii) Reserved.
    (4) For service information related to 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.
    (5) You may view this service information at 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-2018-0014.
    (6) 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 April 11, 2018.
Pat Mullen,
Acting Deputy Director, Policy & Innovation Division, Aircraft 
Certification Service.
[FR Doc. 2018-07970 Filed 4-19-18; 8:45 am]
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TABLE 1 TO § 217.11—CALCULATION OF MAXIMUM PAYOUT AMOUNT—Continued
Maximum payout ratio
Capital conservation buffer (as a percentage of eligible retained
income)

Less than or equal to 1.875 percent plus 75 percent of the Board-regulated institution’s applicable 40 percent.
countercyclical capital buffer amount and 75 percent of the Board-regulated institution’s applica-
ble GSIB surcharge, and greater than 1.25 percent plus 50 percent of the Board-regulated insti-
tution’s applicable countercyclical capital buffer amount and 50 percent of the Board-regulated
institution’s applicable GSIB surcharge.
Less than or equal to 1.25 percent plus 50 percent of the Board-regulated institution’s applicable 20 percent.
countercyclical capital buffer amount and 50 percent of the Board-regulated institution’s applica-
ble GSIB surcharge, and greater than 0.625 percent plus 25 percent of the Board-regulated in-
stitution’s applicable countercyclical capital buffer amount and 25 percent of the Board-regulated
institution’s applicable GSIB surcharge.
Less than or equal to 0.625 percent plus 25 percent of the Board-regulated institution’s applicable 0 percent.
countercyclical capital buffer amount and 25 percent of the Board-regulated institution’s applica-
ble GSIB surcharge.

(v) Other limitations on distributions. product. The MCAI describes the unsafe 4165; fax: (816) 329–4090; email:
Additional limitations on distributions condition as the potential of an in-flight jim.rutherford@faa.gov.
may apply to a Board-regulated shut-down and engine fire due to failure SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
institution under 12 CFR 225.4, 12 CFR of the connecting stud for the two fuel
225.8, and 12 CFR 263.202. injector mounts of the engine Discussion
* * * * * redundancy system on gliders equipped We issued a notice of proposed
with a Solo 2625 02i engine. We are rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
By order of the Board of Governors of the
Federal Reserve System, acting through the
issuing this AD to add a model to the part 39 by adding an AD that would
Secretary of the Board under delegated applicability and require actions to apply to DG Flugzeugbau GmbH Models
authority, April 16, 2018. address the unsafe condition on these DG–500MB and DG–1000M airplanes.
Ann Misback, products. That NPRM was published in the
Secretary of the Board. DATES: This AD is effective May 25, Federal Register on January 16, 2018
[FR Doc. 2018–08248 Filed 4–19–18; 8:45 am] 2018. (83 FR 2088), and proposed to
BILLING CODE 6210–01–P The Director of the Federal Register supersede AD 2017–08–09, Amendment
approved the incorporation by reference 39–18858 (82 FR 18694; April 21, 2017)
of a certain publication listed in this AD (‘‘AD 2017–08–09’’). Since we issued
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION as of May 26, 2017 (82 FR 18694, AD 2017–08–09, the FAA has now type
April 21, 2017). certificated the DG Flugzeugbau GmbH
Federal Aviation Administration ADDRESSES: You may examine the AD Model DG–1000M glider and that glider
docket on the internet at http:// model is equipped with a Solo 2625 02i
14 CFR Part 39 www.regulations.gov by searching for engine.
and locating Docket No. FAA–2018– The NPRM proposed to correct an
[Docket No. FAA–2018–0014; Product
0014; or in person at Docket Operations, unsafe condition for the specified
Identifier 2017–CE–044–AD; Amendment
39–19253; AD 2018–07–22] U.S. Department of Transportation, M– products and was based on mandatory
30, West Building Ground Floor, Room continuing airworthiness information
RIN 2120–AA64 W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, (MCAI) originated by an aviation
Washington, DC 20590. authority of another country. You may
Airworthiness Directives; DG For service information identified in examine the MCAI on the internet at:
Flugzeugbau GmbH Gliders this AD, contact Solo Kleinmotoren https://www.regulations.gov/
AGENCY: Federal Aviation GmbH, Postfach 600152, 71050 document?D=FAA-2018-0014-0002.
Administration (FAA), Department of Sindelfingen, Germany; telephone: +49
Comments
Transportation (DOT). 703 1301–0; fax: +49 703 1301–136;
email: aircraft@solo-germany.com; We gave the public the opportunity to
ACTION: Final rule.
internet: http://aircraft.solo-online.com. participate in developing this AD. We
SUMMARY: We are superseding You may view this referenced service received no comments on the NPRM or
Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2017–08– information at the FAA, Policy and on the determination of the cost to the
09 for DG Flugzeugbau GmbH Model Innovation Division, 901 Locust, Kansas public.
DG–500MB gliders that are equipped City, Missouri 64106. For information
Conclusion
with a Solo 2625 02 engine modified on the availability of this material at the
with a fuel injection system following FAA, call (816) 329–4148. It is also We reviewed the relevant data and
the instructions of Solo Kleinmotoren available on the internet at http:// determined that air safety and the
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GmbH Technische Mitteilung Nr. 4600– www.regulations.gov by searching for public interest require adopting the AD
3 and identified as Solo 2625 02i. This Docket No. FAA–2018–0014. as proposed except for minor editorial
AD results from mandatory continuing FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jim changes. We have determined that these
airworthiness information (MCAI) Rutherford, Aerospace Engineer, FAA, minor changes:
originated by an aviation authority of Small Airplane Standards Branch, 901 • Are consistent with the intent that
another country to identify and correct Locust, Room 301, Kansas City, was proposed in the NPRM for
an unsafe condition on an aviation Missouri 64106; telephone: (816) 329– correcting the unsafe condition; and

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• Do not add any additional burden the Administrator finds necessary for List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
upon the public than was already safety in air commerce. This regulation
proposed in the NPRM. is within the scope of that authority Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation
because it addresses an unsafe condition safety, Incorporation by reference,
Related Service Information Under Safety.
1 CFR Part 51 that is likely to exist or develop on
products identified in this rulemaking Adoption of the Amendment
We reviewed Solo Kleinmotoren action.
GmbH issued Technische Mitteilung Nr. Accordingly, under the authority
(English translation: Service Bulletin This AD is issued in accordance with
delegated to me by the Administrator,
No.) 4600–5, Ausgabe 2 (English authority delegated by the Executive
the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as
translation: Issue 2), dated December 12, Director, Aircraft Certification Service,
follows:
2014, approved for incorporation by as authorized by FAA Order 8000.51C.
reference on May 26, 2017 (82 FR In accordance with that order, issuance PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
18694; April 21, 2017). The service of ADs is normally a function of the DIRECTIVES
information describes procedures for Compliance and Airworthiness
changing the fuel injector mounts for Division, but during this transition ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39
the engine redundancy system and period, the Executive Director has continues to read as follows:
securing of the connection of the lower delegated the authority to issue ADs
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
to the upper engine mount. This service applicable to small airplanes, gliders,
information is reasonably available balloons, airships, and domestic § 39.13 [Amended]
because the interested parties have business jet transport airplanes, and
access to it through their normal course associated appliances to the Director of ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by
of business or by the means identified the Policy and Innovation Division. removing Amendment 39–18858 (82 FR
in the ADDRESSES section of this AD. 18694; April 21, 2017) and adding the
Regulatory Findings following new AD:
Other Related Service Information
We determined that this AD will not 2018–07–22 DG Flugzeugbau GmbH:
We also reviewed Solo Kleinmotoren have federalism implications under Amendment 39–19253; Docket No.
GmbH Technische Mitteilung Nr. Executive Order 13132. This AD will FAA–2018–0014; Product Identifier
(English translation: Service Bulletin not have a substantial direct effect on 2017–CE–044–AD.
No.) 4600–3, Ausgabe 3 (English the States, on the relationship between (a) Effective Date
translation: Issue 3), dated December 18, the national government and the States,
2014, and the earlier versions. The This airworthiness directive (AD) becomes
or on the distribution of power and effective May 25, 2018.
service information describes responsibilities among the various
procedures for modifying the engine levels of government. (b) Affected ADs
Solo 2625 02 from the version with This AD replaces AD 2017–08–09,
carburetors to the version with For the reasons discussed above, I Amendment 39–18858 (82 FR 18694; April
electronic engine management for fuel certify this AD: 21, 2017) (‘‘AD 2017–08–09’’).
injection and ingnition. (1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory (c) Applicability
Costs of Compliance action’’ under Executive Order 12866,
This AD applies to DG Flugzeugbau GmbH
(2) Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under DG–500MB and DG–1000M gliders, all serial
We estimate that this AD will affect 6
products of U.S. registry. We also the DOT Regulatory Policies and numbers, certificated in any category, that
estimate that it would take about 1 Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, are:
1979), (1) Equipped with a Solo 2625 02 engine
work-hour per product to comply with modified with a fuel injection system
the basic requirements of this AD. The (3) Will not affect intrastate aviation following the instructions of Solo
average labor rate is $85 per work-hour. in Alaska, and Kleinmotoren GmbH Technische Mitteilung
Required parts would cost about $67 per (4) Will not have a significant Nr. (English translation: Service Bulletin No.)
product. economic impact, positive or negative, 4600–3 and identified as Solo 2625 02i; or
Based on these figures, we estimate on a substantial number of small entities (2) equipped with a Solo 2625 02i engine
the cost of this AD on U.S. operators to at manufacture.
under the criteria of the Regulatory
be $912, or $152 per product. Flexibility Act. (d) Subject
Authority for This Rulemaking Examining the AD Docket Air Transport Association of America
(ATA) Code 72: Engine.
Title 49 of the United States Code
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue You may examine the AD docket on (e) Reason
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, the internet at http:// This AD results from mandatory
section 106, describes the authority of www.regulations.gov by searching for continuing airworthiness information (MCAI)
the FAA Administrator. ‘‘Subtitle VII: and locating Docket No. FAA–2018– originated by an aviation authority of another
Aviation Programs,’’ describes in more 0014; or in person at the Docket country to identify and address an unsafe
detail the scope of the Agency’s Management Facility between 9 a.m. condition on an aviation product. The MCAI
authority. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, describes the unsafe condition as the
We are issuing this rulemaking under except Federal holidays. The AD docket potential of an in-flight shut-down and
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the authority described in ‘‘Subtitle VII, contains the NPRM, the regulatory engine fire resulting in loss of control due to
failure of the connecting stud for the two fuel
Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: evaluation, any comments received, and
injector mounts of the engine redundancy
General requirements.’’ Under that other information. The street address for system on gliders equipped with a Solo 2625
section, Congress charges the FAA with the Docket Office (telephone (800) 647– 02i engine. We are issuing this AD to prevent
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in 5527) is in the ADDRESSES section. such failure that could lead to the potential
air commerce by prescribing regulations Comments will be available in the AD of an in-flight shut-down and engine fire and
for practices, methods, and procedures docket shortly after receipt. result in loss of control.

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(f) Actions and Compliance (i) Related Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Unless already done, do the following Refer to MCAI European Aviation Safety
actions in paragraphs (f)(1) through (3) of this Agency (EASA) AD No.: 2014–0269, dated Federal Aviation Administration
AD following Solo Kleinmotoren GmbH December 11, 2014, for related information.
Technische Mitteilung Nr. (English You may examine the MCAI on the internet 14 CFR Part 71
translation: Service Bulletin No.), 4600–5,
at: https://www.regulations.gov/
Ausgabe 2 (English translation: Issue 2),
dated December 12, 2014. document?D=FAA-2018-0014-0002. You may [Docket No. FAA–2017–0610; Airspace
(1) For Model DG–500MB gliders: Within also refer to Solo Kleinmotoren GmbH Docket No. 17–AEA–13]
the next 60 days after May 26, 2017 (the Technische Mitteilung Nr. (English
effective date of AD 2017–08–09), modify the translation: Service Bulletin No.) 4600–3, Revocation of Class E Airspace; Seven
engine redundancy system. Ausgabe 3 (English translation: Issue 3), Springs, PA, and Amendment of
(2) For Model DG–1000M gliders: Within dated December 18, 2014, and the earlier Class E Airspace; Somerset, PA
the next 60 days after May 25, 2018 (the versions for information related to this AD.
effective date of this AD), modify the engine AGENCY: Federal Aviation
You may use the contact information found
redundancy system. in paragraph (j)(4) of this AD to obtain copies
Administration (FAA), DOT.
(3) For all gliders: The Note in Solo ACTION: Final rule.
of the information.
Kleinmotoren GmbH Technische Mitteilung
(English translation: Service Bulletin), Nr. (j) Material Incorporated by Reference SUMMARY: This action removes Class E
4600–5, Ausgabe 2 (English translation: Issue airspace at Seven Springs, PA, as Seven
2), dated December 12, 2014, stating ‘‘the (1) The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference Springs Borough Airport has been
actions have to be accomplished by a
certified maintenance organization and must (IBR) of the service information listed in this abandoned, and controlled airspace is
be released by certifying staff,’’ is not paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR no longer required. This action also
applicable to this AD. part 51. removes reference to the Seven Springs,
Note 1 to paragraph (f) of this AD: This (2) You must use this service information PA, Class E airspace area from the
service information contains German to as applicable to do the actions required by Somerset County Airport, Somerset, PA,
English translation. The EASA used the this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise. description, and updates the geographic
English translation in referencing the (3) The following service information was coordinates of Somerset County Airport
document. For enforceability purposes, we approved for IBR on May 26, 2017 (82 FR to coincide with the FAA’s aeronautical
will refer to the Solo Kleinmotoren service 18694; April 21, 2017). database. This action enhances the
information as it appears on the document.
(i) Solo Kleinmotoren GmbH Technische safety and management of controlled
(g) Credit for Actions Accomplished in Mitteilung (English translation: Service airspace within the national airspace
Accordance With Previous Service Bulletin), Nr. 4600–5, Ausgabe 2 (English system.
Information translation: Issue 2), dated December 12,
DATES: Effective 0901 UTC, July 19,
This AD allows credit for modification of 2014.
2018. The Director of the Federal
the engine redundancy system as required in (ii) Reserved.
Register approves this incorporation by
paragraph (f)(1) of this AD if done before May (4) For service information related to this
26, 2017 (the effective date of AD 2017–08–
reference action under title 1, Code of
AD, contact Solo Kleinmotoren GmbH,
09) and allows credit for modification of the Federal Regulations, part 51, subject to
Postfach 600152, 71050 Sindelfingen,
engine redundancy system as required in Germany; telephone: +49 703 1301–0; fax:
the annual revision of FAA Order
paragraph (f)(2) of this AD if done before May +49 703 1301–136; email: aircraft@solo-
7400.11 and publication of conforming
25, 2018 (the effective date of this AD)
germany.com; internet: http://aircraft.solo- amendments.
following Solo Kleinmotoren GmbH ADDRESSES: FAA Order 7400.11B,
Technische Mitteilung (English translation: online.com.
(5) You may view this service information Airspace Designations and Reporting
Service Bulletin), Nr. 4600–5, Ausgabe 1
(English translation: Issue 1), dated at FAA, Policy and Innovation Division, 901 Points, and subsequent amendments can
November 24, 2014. Locust, Kansas City, Missouri 64106. For be viewed online at http://www.faa.gov/
information on the availability of this air_traffic/publications/. For further
(h) Other FAA AD Provisions information, you can contact the
material at the FAA, call 816–329–4148. In
The following provisions also apply to this addition, you can access this service Airspace Policy Group, Federal Aviation
AD: information on the internet at http:// Administration, 800 Independence
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance
www.regulations.gov by searching for and Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20591;
(AMOCs): The Manager, Small Airplane
Standards Branch, FAA, has the authority to locating Docket No. FAA–2018–0014. telephone: (202) 267–8783. The Order is
approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested (6) You may view this service information also available for inspection at the
using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. that is incorporated by reference at the National Archives and Records
Send information to ATTN: Jim Rutherford, National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). For
Aerospace Engineer, FAA, Small Airplane Administration (NARA). For information on information on the availability of FAA
Standards Branch, 901 Locust, Room 301, the availability of this material at NARA, call Order 7400.11B at NARA, call (202)
Kansas City, Missouri 64106; telephone: 202–741–6030, or go to: http:// 741–6030, or go to https://
(816) 329–4165; fax: (816) 329– 4090; email: www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr- www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/
jim.rutherford@faa.gov. Before using any locations.html.
approved AMOC on any glider to which the ibr-locations.html.
AMOC applies, notify your appropriate Issued in Kansas City, Missouri, on FAA Order 7400.11, Airspace
principal inspector (PI) in the FAA Flight April 11, 2018. Designations and Reporting Points, is
Standards District Office (FSDO), or lacking Pat Mullen, published yearly and effective on
sradovich on DSK3GMQ082PROD with RULES

a PI, your local FSDO. September 15.
(2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any Acting Deputy Director, Policy & Innovation
Division, Aircraft Certification Service. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: John
requirement in this AD to obtain corrective
actions from a manufacturer, the action must [FR Doc. 2018–07970 Filed 4–19–18; 8:45 am]
Fornito, Operations Support Group,
be accomplished using a method approved Eastern Service Center, Federal Aviation
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
by the Manager, Small Airplane Standards Administration, 1701 Columbia Avenue,
Branch, FAA; or the European Aviation College Park, GA 30337; telephone (404)
Safety Agency (EASA). 305–6364.

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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 May 25, 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		83 FR 17478
RIN Number		2120-AA64
CFR Associated		Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety

83 FR 17478 - Airworthiness Directives; DG Flugzeugbau GmbH Gliders

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