83 FR 23575 - Airworthiness Directives; DG Flugzeugbau GmbH Gliders

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration

Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 99 (May 22, 2018)

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FR Document		2018-10583

We are superseding Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2017-11-03 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 Kleinmoteren GmbH Technische Mitteilung 4600-3 and identified as Solo 2625 02i. This AD results from mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) issued by an aviation authority of another country to identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product. The MCAI describes the unsafe condition as failure of the connecting rod bearing resulting from too much load on the rod bearings from the engine control unit. This AD adds a model to the applicability. We are issuing this AD to require actions to address the unsafe condition on these products.

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14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2018-0093; Product Identifier 2017-CE-047-AD; Amendment 
39-19284; AD 2018-10-09]
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) 2017-11-03 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 Kleinmoteren GmbH Technische Mitteilung 4600-3 and 
identified as Solo 2625 02i. This AD results from mandatory continuing 
airworthiness information (MCAI) issued by an aviation authority of 
another country to identify and correct an unsafe condition on an 
aviation product. The MCAI describes the unsafe condition as failure of 
the connecting rod bearing resulting from too much load on the rod 
bearings from the engine control unit. This AD adds a model to the 
applicability. We are issuing this AD to require actions to address the 
unsafe condition on these products.

DATES: This AD is effective June 26, 2018.
    The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by 
reference of a certain publication listed in the AD as of June 29, 2017 
(82 FR 24015; May 25, 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-
0093; 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">[email protected]germany.com; internet: http://aircraft.solo-online.com. You may review 
copies of the 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.

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 gliders. That NPRM was published in the Federal 
Register on February 12, 2018 (83 FR 5956), and proposed to supersede 
AD 2017-11-03, Amendment 39-18902 (82 FR 24015; May 25, 2017) (``AD 
2017-11-03''). Since we issued AD 2017-11-03, 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. Since this model 
has the same engine, it is subject to the same unsafe condition in AD 
2017-11-03.
    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-2017-0158-0002.

Comments

    We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing 
this AD. We received no comments on the NPRM or on the determination of 
the cost to the public.

Conclusion

    We reviewed the relevant data and determined that air safety and 
the public interest require adopting the AD as proposed except for 
minor editorial changes. We have determined that these minor changes:
     Are consistent with the intent that was proposed in the 
NPRM for correcting the unsafe condition; and
     Do not add any additional burden upon the public than was 
already proposed in the NPRM.

Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51

    We reviewed Solo Kleinmotoren GmbH Technische Mitteilung (English 
translation: Service Bulletin) Nr. 4600-6, Ausgabe 1 (English 
translation: Issue 1), dated November 16, 2016, approved for 
incorporation by reference on June 29, 2017 (82 FR 24015; May 25, 
2017). The service information describes procedures for a software 
update that provides new settings to the engine control unit (ECU) to 
lower the load on the bearings of the crankshaft. This service 
information is reasonably available because the interested parties have 
access to it through their normal course of business or by the means 
identified in the ADDRESSES section of this AD.

Costs of Compliance

    We estimate that this AD will affect 6 products of U.S. registry. 
We also estimate that it would take about 2 work-hours per product to 
comply with the basic requirements of this AD. The average labor rate 
is $85 per work-hour.
    Based on these figures, we estimate the cost of this AD on U.S. 
operators to be $1,020, or $170 per product.

Authority for This Rulemaking

    Title 49 of the United States Code specifies the FAA's authority to 
issue rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, section 106, describes the 
authority of the FAA Administrator. ``Subtitle VII: Aviation 
Programs,'' describes in more detail the scope of the Agency's 
authority.
    We are issuing this rulemaking under the authority described in 
``Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: General 
requirements.'' Under that section, Congress charges the FAA with 
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in air commerce by prescribing 
regulations

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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 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-
0093; or in person at Docket Operations 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 Docket Operations (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 39-18902 (82 FR 
24015; May 25, 2017) and adding the following new AD:

2018-10-09 DG Flugzeugbau GmbH: Amendment 39-19284; Docket No. FAA-
2018-0093; Product Identifier 2017-CE-047-AD.

(a) Effective Date

    This airworthiness directive (AD) becomes effective June 26, 
2018.

(b) Affected ADs

    This AD supersedes AD 2017-11-03, Amendment 39-18902 (82 FR 
24015; May 25, 2017) (``AD 2017-11-03'').

(c) Applicability

    This AD applies to DG Flugzeugbau GmbH Models DG-500MB and DG-
1000M gliders, all serial numbers, certificated in any category, 
that are:
    (1) Equipped with Solo 2625 02 engine modified with a fuel 
injection system following the instructions of Solo Kleinmotoren 
GmbH Service Bulletin (SB)/Technische Mitteilung (TM) 4600-3 ``Fuel 
Injection System'' and re-identified as Solo 2625 02i; or
    (2) equipped with a Solo 2625 02i engine at manufacture and have 
engine serial numbers S/Ns up to 369/207, except engine S/Ns 354/
194, 356/196, 357/197, 358/198, 361/201, 362/202, 363/203, 364/204, 
and 368/206.

(d) Subject

    Air Transport Association of America (ATA) Code 73: Engine fuel 
and control.

(e) Reason

    This proposed 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 failure of the 
connecting rod bearing resulting from too much load on the rod 
bearings from the engine control unit. This AD results from the need 
to add a glider model to the applicability. 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.

(f) Actions and Compliance

    (1) Unless already done, modify the engine by installing a 
software update for the engine control unit (ECU) following the 
actions in Solo Kleinmotoren GmbH Technische Mitteilung (English 
translation: Service Bulletin), Nr. 4600-6, Ausgabe 1 (English 
translation: Issue 1), dated November 16, 2016, at the applicable 
compliance time in paragraph (f)(1)(i) or (ii) of this AD.
    (i) For Model DG-500MB gliders, within the next 60 days after 
June 29, 2017 (the effective date of AD 2017-11-03); or
    (ii) For Model DG-1000M gliders, within the next 60 days after 
the effective date of this AD.
    (2) After the modification of an engine as required by paragraph 
(f)(1)(i) or (f)(1)(ii) of this AD, do not install a replacement ECU 
on that engine and do not upload any software update to the ECU of 
that engine unless the ECU software version is as specified in Solo 
Kleinmotoren GmbH Technische Mitteilung (English translation: 
Service Bulletin), Nr. 4600-6, Ausgabe 1 (English translation: Issue 
1), dated November 16, 2016.
    (3) The Note in Solo Kleinmotoren GmbH Technische Mitteilung 
(English translation: Service Bulletin), Nr. 4600-6, Ausgabe 1 
(English translation: Issue 1), dated November 16, 2016, stating 
``the actions have to be accomplished by a certified maintenance 
organization and must be released to service accordingly'' 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) 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).

(h) Related Information

    Refer to MCAI European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD No.: 
2016-0254, dated

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December 15, 2016, correction dated January 4, 2017, for related 
information. You may examine the MCAI on the internet at: https://www.regulations.gov/document?D=FAA-2017-0158-0002.

(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 the AD specifies otherwise.
    (3) The following service information was approved for IBR on 
June 29, 2017 (82 FR 24015; May 25, 2017).
    (i) Solo Kleinmotoren GmbH Technische Mitteilung (English 
translation: Service Bulletin), Nr. 4600-6, Ausgabe 1 (English 
translation: Issue 1), dated November 16, 2016.
    (ii) Reserved.

    Note 2 to paragraph (i)(3)(i) of this AD: This service 
information contains German to English translation. The EASA used 
the English translation in referencing the document. For 
enforceability purposes, we will refer to the Solo Kleinmotoren 
service information as it appears on the document.

    (4) 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">[email protected]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-2018-0093.
    (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 May 11, 2018.
Melvin J. Johnson,
Aircraft Certification Service, Deputy Director, Policy and Innovation 
Division, AIR-601.
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this AD, contact Solo Kleinmotoren changes. We have determined that these
The Code of Federal Regulations is sold by GmbH, Postfach 600152, 71050 minor changes:
the Superintendent of Documents. Sindelfingen, Germany; telephone: +49 • Are consistent with the intent that
703 1301–0; fax: +49 703 1301–136; was proposed in the NPRM for
email: aircraft@solo-germany.com; correcting the unsafe condition; and
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION internet: http://aircraft.solo-online.com. • Do not add any additional burden
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14 CFR Part 39 901 Locust, Kansas City, Missouri Related Service Information Under 1
[Docket No. FAA–2018–0093; Product 64106. For information on the CFR Part 51
Identifier 2017–CE–047–AD; Amendment availability of this material at the FAA, We reviewed Solo Kleinmotoren
39–19284; AD 2018–10–09] call (816) 329–4148. GmbH Technische Mitteilung (English
RIN 2120–AA64 FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jim translation: Service Bulletin) Nr. 4600–
Rutherford, Aerospace Engineer, FAA, 6, Ausgabe 1 (English translation: Issue
Airworthiness Directives; DG Small Airplane Standards Branch, 901 1), dated November 16, 2016, approved
Flugzeugbau GmbH Gliders Locust, Room 301, Kansas City, for incorporation by reference on June
Missouri 64106; telephone: (816) 329– 29, 2017 (82 FR 24015; May 25, 2017).
AGENCY: Federal Aviation 4165; fax: (816) 329–4090; email:
Administration (FAA), Department of The service information describes
jim.rutherford@faa.gov. procedures for a software update that
Transportation (DOT).
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: provides new settings to the engine
ACTION: Final rule. control unit (ECU) to lower the load on
Discussion the bearings of the crankshaft. This
SUMMARY: We are superseding
Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2017–11– We issued a notice of proposed service information is reasonably
03 for DG Flugzeugbau GmbH Model rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR available because the interested parties
DG–500MB gliders that are equipped part 39 by adding an AD that would have access to it through their normal
with a Solo 2625 02 engine modified apply to DG Flugzeugbau GmbH Models course of business or by the means
with a fuel injection system following DG–500MB and DG–1000M gliders. identified in the ADDRESSES section of
the instructions of Solo Kleinmoteren That NPRM was published in the this AD.
GmbH Technische Mitteilung 4600–3 Federal Register on February 12, 2018
(83 FR 5956), and proposed to Costs of Compliance
and identified as Solo 2625 02i. This AD
supersede AD 2017–11–03, Amendment We estimate that this AD will affect 6
results from mandatory continuing
39–18902 (82 FR 24015; May 25, 2017) products of U.S. registry. We also
airworthiness information (MCAI)
(‘‘AD 2017–11–03’’). Since we issued estimate that it would take about 2
issued by an aviation authority of
AD 2017–11–03, the FAA has now type work-hours per product to comply with
another country to identify and correct
certificated the DG Flugzeugbau GmbH the basic requirements of this AD. The
an unsafe condition on an aviation
Model DG–1000M glider and that glider average labor rate is $85 per work-hour.
product. The MCAI describes the unsafe
model is equipped with a Solo 2625 02i Based on these figures, we estimate
condition as failure of the connecting
engine. Since this model has the same the cost of this AD on U.S. operators to
rod bearing resulting from too much
engine, it is subject to the same unsafe be $1,020, or $170 per product.
load on the rod bearings from the engine
control unit. This AD adds a model to condition in AD 2017–11–03.
Authority for This Rulemaking
The NPRM proposed to correct an
the applicability. We are issuing this AD Title 49 of the United States Code
unsafe condition for the specified
to require actions to address the unsafe specifies the FAA’s authority to issue
products and was based on mandatory
condition on these products. rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I,
continuing airworthiness information
DATES: This AD is effective June 26, (MCAI) originated by an aviation section 106, describes the authority of
2018. authority of another country. You may the FAA Administrator. ‘‘Subtitle VII:
The Director of the Federal Register examine the MCAI on the internet at: Aviation Programs,’’ describes in more
approved the incorporation by reference https://www.regulations.gov/ detail the scope of the Agency’s
of a certain publication listed in the AD document?D=FAA-2017-0158-0002. authority.
as of June 29, 2017 (82 FR 24015; May We are issuing this rulemaking under
amozie on DSK3GDR082PROD with RULES

25, 2017). Comments the authority described in ‘‘Subtitle VII,
ADDRESSES: You may examine the AD We gave the public the opportunity to Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701:
docket on the internet at http:// participate in developing this AD. We General requirements.’’ Under that
www.regulations.gov by searching for received no comments on the NPRM or section, Congress charges the FAA with
and locating Docket No. FAA–2018– on the determination of the cost to the promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in
0093; or in person at Docket Operations, public. air commerce by prescribing regulations

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for practices, methods, and procedures List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 potential of an in-flight shut-down and
the Administrator finds necessary for engine fire and result in loss of control.
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation
safety in air commerce. This regulation safety, Incorporation by reference, (f) Actions and Compliance
is within the scope of that authority Safety. (1) Unless already done, modify the engine
because it addresses an unsafe condition by installing a software update for the engine
that is likely to exist or develop on Adoption of the Amendment control unit (ECU) following the actions in
products identified in this rulemaking Accordingly, under the authority Solo Kleinmotoren GmbH Technische
action. delegated to me by the Administrator, Mitteilung (English translation: Service
Bulletin), Nr. 4600–6, Ausgabe 1 (English
This AD is issued in accordance with the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as translation: Issue 1), dated November 16,
authority delegated by the Executive follows: 2016, at the applicable compliance time in
Director, Aircraft Certification Service, paragraph (f)(1)(i) or (ii) of this AD.
as authorized by FAA Order 8000.51C. PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS (i) For Model DG–500MB gliders, within
In accordance with that order, issuance DIRECTIVES the next 60 days after June 29, 2017 (the
of ADs is normally a function of the effective date of AD 2017–11–03); or
Compliance and Airworthiness ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39 (ii) For Model DG–1000M gliders, within
Division, but during this transition continues to read as follows: the next 60 days after the effective date of
this AD.
period, the Executive Director has Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
(2) After the modification of an engine as
delegated the authority to issue ADs required by paragraph (f)(1)(i) or (f)(1)(ii) of
§ 39.13 [Amended]
applicable to small airplanes, gliders, this AD, do not install a replacement ECU on
balloons, airships, domestic business jet ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by that engine and do not upload any software
transport airplanes, and associated removing Amendment 39–18902 (82 FR update to the ECU of that engine unless the
appliances to the Director of the Policy 24015; May 25, 2017) and adding the ECU software version is as specified in Solo
and Innovation Division. following new AD: Kleinmotoren GmbH Technische Mitteilung
(English translation: Service Bulletin), Nr.
Regulatory Findings 2018–10–09 DG Flugzeugbau GmbH: 4600–6, Ausgabe 1 (English translation: Issue
Amendment 39–19284; Docket No. 1), dated November 16, 2016.
We determined that this AD will not FAA–2018–0093; Product Identifier (3) The Note in Solo Kleinmotoren GmbH
have federalism implications under 2017–CE–047–AD. Technische Mitteilung (English translation:
Executive Order 13132. This AD will (a) Effective Date Service Bulletin), Nr. 4600–6, Ausgabe 1
not have a substantial direct effect on (English translation: Issue 1), dated
This airworthiness directive (AD) becomes November 16, 2016, stating ‘‘the actions have
the States, on the relationship between effective June 26, 2018. to be accomplished by a certified
the national government and the States,
(b) Affected ADs maintenance organization and must be
or on the distribution of power and released to service accordingly’’ is not
responsibilities among the various This AD supersedes AD 2017–11–03, applicable to this AD.
levels of government. Amendment 39–18902 (82 FR 24015; May 25,
2017) (‘‘AD 2017–11–03’’). Note 1 to paragraph (f) of this AD: This
For the reasons discussed above, I service information contains German to
certify this AD: (c) Applicability English translation. The EASA used the
This AD applies to DG Flugzeugbau GmbH English translation in referencing the
(1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory document. For enforceability purposes, we
action’’ under Executive Order 12866, Models DG–500MB and DG–1000M gliders,
all serial numbers, certificated in any will refer to the Solo Kleinmotoren service
(2) Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under category, that are: information as it appears on the document.
the DOT Regulatory Policies and (1) Equipped with Solo 2625 02 engine
(g) Other FAA AD Provisions
Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, modified with a fuel injection system
1979), following the instructions of Solo The following provisions also apply to this
Kleinmotoren GmbH Service Bulletin (SB)/ AD:
(3) Will not affect intrastate aviation Technische Mitteilung (TM) 4600–3 ‘‘Fuel (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance
in Alaska, and Injection System’’ and re-identified as Solo (AMOCs): The Manager, Small Airplane
(4) Will not have a significant 2625 02i; or Standards Branch, FAA, has the authority to
(2) equipped with a Solo 2625 02i engine approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested
economic impact, positive or negative,
at manufacture and have engine serial using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19.
on a substantial number of small entities Send information to ATTN: Jim Rutherford,
numbers S/Ns up to 369/207, except engine
under the criteria of the Regulatory S/Ns 354/194, 356/196, 357/197, 358/198, Aerospace Engineer, FAA, Small Airplane
Flexibility Act. 361/201, 362/202, 363/203, 364/204, and Standards Branch, 901 Locust, Room 301,
368/206. Kansas City, Missouri 64106; telephone:
Examining the AD Docket
(816) 329–4165; fax: (816) 329–4090; email:
(d) Subject jim.rutherford@faa.gov. Before using any
You may examine the AD docket on
Air Transport Association of America approved AMOC on any glider to which the
the internet at http://
(ATA) Code 73: Engine fuel and control. AMOC applies, notify your appropriate
www.regulations.gov by searching for principal inspector (PI) in the FAA Flight
and locating Docket No. FAA–2018– (e) Reason Standards District Office (FSDO), or lacking
0093; or in person at Docket Operations This proposed AD results from mandatory a PI, your local FSDO.
between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) (2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any
through Friday, except Federal holidays. originated by an aviation authority of another requirement in this AD to obtain corrective
The AD docket contains the NPRM, the country to identify and correct an unsafe actions from a manufacturer, the action must
regulatory evaluation, any comments condition on an aviation product. The MCAI be accomplished using a method approved
amozie on DSK3GDR082PROD with RULES

received, and other information. The describes the unsafe condition as failure of by the Manager, Small Airplane Standards
the connecting rod bearing resulting from too Branch, FAA; or the European Aviation
street address for Docket Operations much load on the rod bearings from the Safety Agency (EASA).
(telephone (800) 647–5527) is in the engine control unit. This AD results from the
ADDRESSES section. Comments will be need to add a glider model to the (h) Related Information
available in the AD docket shortly after applicability. We are issuing this AD to Refer to MCAI European Aviation Safety
receipt. prevent such failure that could lead to the Agency (EASA) AD No.: 2016–0254, dated

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December 15, 2016, correction dated January ACTION: Order. adequacy, protection of customer funds,
4, 2017, for related information. You may recordkeeping and reporting, and sales
examine the MCAI on the internet at: https:// SUMMARY: The Commodity Futures practice and compliance procedures
www.regulations.gov/document?D=FAA- Trading Commission (Commission or that are generally comparable to those
2017-0158-0002. CFTC) is granting an exemption to applicable to transactions on U.S.
(i) Material Incorporated by Reference certain member firms designated by the markets.
(1) The Director of the Federal Register National Stock Exchange of India Ltd. In formulating a regulatory program to
approved the incorporation by reference (NSE) from the application of certain of govern the offer and sale of foreign
(IBR) of the service information listed in this the Commission’s foreign futures and futures and option products to
paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR option regulations based upon customers located in the U.S., the
part 51. substituted compliance with certain Commission, among other things,
(2) You must use this service information comparable regulatory and self-
as applicable to do the actions required by
considered the desirability of
regulatory requirements of a foreign ameliorating the potential impact of
this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise. regulatory authority consistent with
(3) The following service information was such a program. Based upon these
approved for IBR on June 29, 2017 (82 FR conditions specified by the considerations, the Commission
24015; May 25, 2017). Commission, as set forth herein. This determined to permit persons located
(i) Solo Kleinmotoren GmbH Technische Order is issued pursuant to Commission outside the U.S. and subject to a
Mitteilung (English translation: Service Regulation 30.10, which permit persons comparable regulatory structure in the
Bulletin), Nr. 4600–6, Ausgabe 1 (English to file a petition with the Commission jurisdiction in which they were located
translation: Issue 1), dated November 16, for exemption from the application of
2016.
to seek an exemption from certain of the
certain of the Regulations set forth in requirements under part 30 of the
(ii) Reserved. part 30 and authorizes the Commission
Note 2 to paragraph (i)(3)(i) of this AD:
Commission’s regulations based upon
to grant such an exemption if such substituted compliance with the
This service information contains German to action would not be otherwise contrary
English translation. The EASA used the regulatory requirements of the foreign
English translation in referencing the to the public interest or to the purposes jurisdiction.2
document. For enforceability purposes, we of the provision from which exemption Appendix A to part 30, ‘‘Interpretative
will refer to the Solo Kleinmotoren service is sought. The Commission notes that Statement With Respect to the
information as it appears on the document. this Order does not pertain to any Commission’s Exemptive Authority
(4) For service information identified in transaction in swaps, as defined in Under § 30.10 of Its Rules’’ (Appendix
this AD, contact Solo Kleinmotoren GmbH, Section 1a(47) of the Commodity A), generally sets forth the elements the
Postfach 600152, 71050 Sindelfingen, Exchange Act (Act). Commission will evaluate in
Germany; telephone: +49 703 1301–0; fax: DATES: Effective May 22, 2018.
+49 703 1301–136; email: aircraft@solo- determining whether a particular
germany.com; internet: http://aircraft.solo- FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: regulatory program may be found to be
online.com. Andrew V. Chapin, Associate Chief comparable for purposes of exemptive
(5) You may view this service information Counsel, (202) 418–5465, achapin@ relief pursuant to Regulation 30.10.3
at FAA, Policy and Innovation Division, 901 cftc.gov, or Scott W. Lee, Special These elements include: (1) registration,
Locust, Kansas City, Missouri 64106. For Counsel, (202) 418–5090, slee@cftc.gov, authorization or other form of licensing,
information on the availability of this Division of Swap Dealer and fitness review or qualification of
material at the FAA, call 816–329–4148. In Intermediary Oversight, Commodity
addition, you can access this service
persons that solicit and accept customer
information on the internet at http://
Futures Trading Commission, 1155 21st orders; (2) minimum financial
www.regulations.gov by searching for and Street NW, Washington, DC 20581. requirements for those persons who
locating Docket No. FAA–2018–0093. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The accept customer funds; (3) protection of
(6) You may view this service information Commission has issued the following customer funds from misapplication; (4)
that is incorporated by reference at the Order: recordkeeping and reporting
National Archives and Records requirements; (5) sales practice
Administration (NARA). For information on Order Under CFTC Regulation 30.10
standards; (6) procedures to audit for
the availability of this material at NARA, call Exempting Firms Designated by the
202–741–6030, or go to: http:// compliance with, and to take action
National Stock Exchange of India Ltd.
www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr- against those persons who violate, the
(NSE) From the Application of Certain
locations.html requirements of the program; and (7)
of the Foreign Futures and Option
Issued in Kansas City, Missouri, on May information sharing arrangements
Regulations the Later of the Date of
11, 2018. between the Commission and the
Publication of the Order Herein in the
Melvin J. Johnson, appropriate governmental and/or self-
Federal Register or After Filing of
regulatory organization to ensure
Aircraft Certification Service, Deputy Consents by Such Firms and NSE, as
Director, Policy and Innovation Division, Commission access on an ‘‘as needed’’
Appropriate, to the Terms and
AIR–601. basis to information essential to
Conditions of the Order Herein.
[FR Doc. 2018–10583 Filed 5–21–18; 8:45 am] maintaining standards of customer and
Commission Regulations governing market protection within the U.S.
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
the offer and sale of commodity futures Moreover, the Commission
and option contracts traded on or specifically stated in adopting
subject to the regulations of a foreign Regulation 30.10 that no exemption of a
COMMODITY FUTURES TRADING board of trade to customers located in general nature would be granted unless
COMMISSION the U.S. are contained in part 30 of the the persons to whom the exemption is
amozie on DSK3GDR082PROD with RULES

17 CFR Part 30 Commission’s regulations.1 These to be applied: (1) submit to jurisdiction
regulations include requirements for in the U.S. by designating an agent for
Foreign Futures and Options intermediaries with respect to service of process in the U.S. with
Transactions registration, disclosure, capital
2 ‘‘Foreign Futures and Foreign Options
AGENCY:Commodity Futures Trading 1 Commission regulations referred to herein are Transactions,’’ 52 FR 28290 (Aug. 5, 1987).
Commission. found at 17 CFR Chapter I. 3 52 FR 28990, 29001.

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Category		Regulatory Information
Collection		Federal Register
sudoc Class		AE 2.7: GS 4.107: AE 2.106:
Publisher		Office of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration
Section		Rules and Regulations
Action		Final rule.
Dates		This AD is effective June 26, 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 23575
RIN Number		2120-AA64
CFR Associated		Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety

83 FR 23575 - Airworthiness Directives; DG Flugzeugbau GmbH Gliders

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