83 FR 53573 - Airworthiness Directives; Glasgflugel Gliders

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration

Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 206 (October 24, 2018)

Page Range		53573-53575
FR Document		2018-23107

We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for Glasflugel Models Club Libelle 205, H 301 ``Libelle,'' H 301B ``Libelle,'' Kestrel, Mosquito, Standard ``Libelle,'' and Standard Libelle-201B gliders. This AD results from mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) issued by the aviation authority of another country to identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product. The MCAI describes the unsafe condition as jamming between the double two-ring end of the towing cable and the deflector angles of the center of gravity (C.G.) release mechanism. 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-2018-0891; Product Identifier 2018-CE-038-AD; Amendment
39-19462; AD 2018-21-04]
RIN 2120-AA64

Airworthiness Directives; Glasgflugel Gliders

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
Glasflugel Models Club Libelle 205, H 301 ``Libelle,'' H 301B
``Libelle,'' Kestrel, Mosquito, Standard ``Libelle,'' and Standard
Libelle-201B gliders. This AD results from mandatory continuing
airworthiness information (MCAI) issued by the aviation authority of
another country to identify and correct an unsafe condition on an
aviation product. The MCAI describes the unsafe condition as jamming
between the double two-ring end of the towing cable and the deflector
angles of the center of gravity (C.G.) release mechanism. We are
issuing this AD to require actions to address the unsafe condition on
these products.

DATES: This AD is effective November 13, 2018.
The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of a certain publication listed in the AD as of November 13,
2018.
We must receive comments on this AD by December 10, 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 Glasfaser
Flugzeug-Service GmbH, Hansjorg Streifeneder, Hofener Weg 61, 72582
Grabenstetten, Germany; phone: +49 (0)7382/1032; fax: +49 (0)7382/1629;
email: info@streifly.de; internet: http://www.streifly.de/kontakt-e.htm. You may view this referenced service information at the FAA,
Policy and Innovation, 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-2018-0891.

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-
0891; 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 Docket Operations (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 Division, 901 Locust, Room 301, Kansas City,
Missouri 64106; telephone: (816) 329-4165; fax: (816) 329-4090; email:
jim.rutherford@faa.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Discussion

The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), which is the Technical
Agent for the Member States of the European Community, has issued AD
No. 2018-0143-E, dated July 6, 2018 (referred to after this as ``the
MCAI''), to correct an unsafe condition for the specified products. The
MCAI states:

Jamming between the double two ring end of the towing cable and
the deflector angles of the C.G. release mechanism was reported.
Subsequent investigation identified incorrect geometry of the
deflector angles of the affected part as likely cause of the
jamming.
This condition, if not detected and corrected, could lead to
failure to disconnect the towing cable, possibly resulting in
reduced or loss of control of the sailplane.
To address this potential unsafe condition, Glasfaser Flugzeug-
Service GmbH issued the TN [Technical Note] to provide inspection
instructions and corrective action.
For the reasons described above, this [EASA] AD requires
repetitive inspections of the affected part, and, depending on
findings, accomplishment of applicable corrective action(s). This
[EASA] AD also requires amendment of the sailplane Aircraft Flight
Manual (AFM).

You may examine the MCAI on the internet at http://www.regulations.gov
by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2018-0891.

Record of Ex Parte Communication

In preparation of AD actions, such as notices of proposed
rulemaking and immediately adopted final rules, the FAA obtains
technical data and information on the operational and economic impact
from design approval holders and aircraft operators. We discussed
certain aspects of this AD by email with Glasfaser Flugzeug-Service
GmbH. You may find a copy of each email contact in the rulemaking
docket. For information on locating the docket, see ``Examining the AD
Docket.''

Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51

We reviewed Glasfaser-Flugzeug-Service GmbH Technical Note No. 5-
2018, dated June 25, 2018. The service information describes procedures
for measuring the distance between the deflector-angles at the C.G.
release and modifying the deflector-angles 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.

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.

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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
injury could occur to people on the ground if the towing cable breaks
during a wench launch. As such, operators must take corrective action
before the next launch of the glider. 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-2018-0891; Product
Identifier 2018-CE-038-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 177 products of U.S. registry.
We also estimate that it would take about 1 work-hour per product to
comply with the inspection 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 $15,045, or $85 per product.
We estimate that any modification of the deflector-angles that may
be necessary as a result of the inspection would take about 4 work-
hours and require parts costing $100, for a cost of $440 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 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
airworthiness directive (AD):

2018-21-04 Glasflugel: Amendment 39-19462; Docket No. FAA-2018-0891;
Product Identifier 2018-CE-038-AD.

(a) Effective Date

This AD becomes effective November 13, 2018.

(b) Affected ADs

None.

This AD applies to Glasflugel Models Club Libelle 205, H 301
``Libelle,'' H 301B ``Libelle,'' Kestrel, Mosquito, Standard
``Libelle,'' and Standard Libelle-201B gliders, certificated in any
category, with a center of gravity (C.G.) tow release installed.

(d) Subject

Air Transport Association of America (ATA) Code 25: Equipment/
Furnishing.

(e) Reason

This AD was prompted by mandatory continuing airworthiness
information (MCAI) issued by the aviation authority of another
country to identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation
product. The MCAI describes the unsafe condition as jamming between
the double two-ring end of the towing cable and the deflector angles
of the C.G. release mechanism. We are issuing this AD to prevent
failure of the towing cable to disconnect, which could result in
reduced or loss of control of the glider or the cable breaking and
causing injury to people on the ground.

(f) Actions and Compliance

Unless already done, do the following actions in paragraphs
(f)(1) and (3) of this AD.
(1) Before the next winch launch after November 13, 2018 (the
effective date of this AD), inspect the distance between the
deflector-angles by following paragraph 1 in the Actions section of
Glasfaser-Flugzeug-Service GmbH Technical Note No. 5-2018, dated
June 25, 2018.
(2) If the distance is less than 36 mm during the inspection
required in paragraph (f)(1) of this AD, before the next winch
launch after November 13, 2018 (the effective date of this AD), do
the corrective action in paragraph 2 in the Actions section of
Glasfaser-Flugzeug-Service GmbH Technical Note No. 5-2018, dated
June 25, 2018.

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(3) Before the next winch launch after November 13, 2018 (the
effective date of this AD), revise the flying operations section of
the sailplane flight manual by inserting the text in paragraph
(f)(3)(i) of this AD into the winch tow section.
(i) Winch launching is permissible only with a connecting ring
pair that conforms to aeronautical standard LN 65091.
(ii) This action may be done by the owner/operator (pilot)
holding at least a private pilot certificate and must be entered
into the aircraft records showing compliance with this AD by
following 14 CFR 43.9 (a)(1) through (4) and 14 CFR 91.417(a)(2)(v).
The record must be maintained as required by 14 CFR 91.417, 121.380,
or 135.439.

(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: jim.rutherford@faa.gov. 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
instead be accomplished using a method approved by the Manager,
Small Airplane Standards Branch, FAA; or the European Aviation
Safety Agency (EASA).

(h) Related Information

Refer to MCAI EASA AD No. 2018-0143-E, dated July 6, 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-2018-0891.

(i) Material Incorporated by Reference

(1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the
incorporation by reference (IBR) of the service information listed
in this paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51.
(2) You must use this service information as applicable to do
the actions required by this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise.
(i) Glasfaser-Flugzeug-Service GmbH Technical Note No. 5-2018,
dated June 25, 2018.
(ii) [Reserved]
(3) For service information identified in this AD, contact
Glasfaser Flugzeug-Service GmbH, Hansjorg Streifeneder, Hofener Weg
61, 72582 Grabenstetten, Germany; phone: +49 (0)7382/1032; fax: +49
(0)7382/1629; email: info@streifly.de; internet: http://www.streifly.de/kontakt-e.htm.
(4) You may view this service information at the FAA, Policy and
Innovation, 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-
0891.
(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 October 12, 2018.
Melvin J. Johnson,
Aircraft Certification Service, Deputy Director, Policy and Innovation
Division, AIR-601.
[FR Doc. 2018-23107 Filed 10-23-18; 8:45 am]
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(7) You may view this service information • Mail: U.S. Department of geometry of the deflector angles of the
that is incorporated by reference at the Transportation, Docket Operations, affected part as likely cause of the jamming.
National Archives and Records M–30, West Building Ground Floor, This condition, if not detected and
Administration (NARA). For information on Room W12–140, 1200 New Jersey corrected, could lead to failure to disconnect
the availability of this material at NARA, call the towing cable, possibly resulting in
202–741–6030, or go to: http://
Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20590. reduced or loss of control of the sailplane.
www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr- • Hand Delivery: U.S. Department of To address this potential unsafe condition,
locations.html. Transportation, Docket Operations, Glasfaser Flugzeug-Service GmbH issued the
M–30, West Building Ground Floor, TN [Technical Note] to provide inspection
Issued in Des Moines, Washington, on
October 12, 2018.
Room W12–140, 1200 New Jersey instructions and corrective action.
Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20590, For the reasons described above, this
Michael Kaszycki, [EASA] AD requires repetitive inspections of
between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday
Acting Director, System Oversight Division, through Friday, except Federal holidays. the affected part, and, depending on findings,
Aircraft Certification Service. accomplishment of applicable corrective
For service information identified in
[FR Doc. 2018–23036 Filed 10–23–18; 8:45 am] action(s). This [EASA] AD also requires
this AD, contact Glasfaser Flugzeug- amendment of the sailplane Aircraft Flight
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P Service GmbH, Hansjorg Streifeneder, Manual (AFM).
Hofener Weg 61, 72582 Grabenstetten,
Germany; phone: +49 (0)7382/1032; fax: You may examine the MCAI on the
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION internet at http://www.regulations.gov
+49 (0)7382/1629; email: info@
streifly.de; internet: http:// by searching for and locating Docket No.
Federal Aviation Administration FAA–2018–0891.
www.streifly.de/kontakt-e.htm. You may
14 CFR Part 39 view this referenced service information Record of Ex Parte Communication
at the FAA, Policy and Innovation, 901
[Docket No. FAA–2018–0891; Product In preparation of AD actions, such as
Locust, Kansas City, Missouri 64106.
Identifier 2018–CE–038–AD; Amendment notices of proposed rulemaking and
For information on the availability of
39–19462; AD 2018–21–04] immediately adopted final rules, the
this material at the FAA, call (816) 329–
FAA obtains technical data and
RIN 2120–AA64 4148. It is also available on the internet
information on the operational and
at http://www.regulations.gov by
economic impact from design approval
Airworthiness Directives; Glasgflugel searching for locating Docket No. FAA–
holders and aircraft operators. We
Gliders 2018–0891.
discussed certain aspects of this AD by
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Examining the AD Docket email with Glasfaser Flugzeug-Service
Administration (FAA), DOT. You may examine the AD docket on GmbH. You may find a copy of each
ACTION: Final rule; request for the internet at http:// email contact in the rulemaking docket.
comments. www.regulations.gov by searching for For information on locating the docket,
and locating Docket No. FAA–2018– see ‘‘Examining the AD Docket.’’
SUMMARY: We are adopting a new 0891; or in person at Docket Operations Related Service Information Under 1
airworthiness directive (AD) for between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday CFR Part 51
Glasflugel Models Club Libelle 205, H through Friday, except Federal holidays.
301 ‘‘Libelle,’’ H 301B ‘‘Libelle,’’ We reviewed Glasfaser-Flugzeug-
The AD docket contains this AD, the
Kestrel, Mosquito, Standard ‘‘Libelle,’’ Service GmbH Technical Note No. 5–
regulatory evaluation, any comments
and Standard Libelle-201B gliders. This 2018, dated June 25, 2018. The service
received, and other information. The
AD results from mandatory continuing information describes procedures for
street address for Docket Operations
airworthiness information (MCAI) measuring the distance between the
(telephone (800) 647–5527) is in the
issued by the aviation authority of deflector-angles at the C.G. release and
ADDRESSES section. Comments will be
another country to identify and correct modifying the deflector-angles if
available in the AD docket shortly after necessary. This service information is
an unsafe condition on an aviation receipt.
product. The MCAI describes the unsafe reasonably available because the
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jim interested parties have access to it
condition as jamming between the
Rutherford, Aerospace Engineer, FAA, through their normal course of business
double two-ring end of the towing cable
Policy and Innovation Division, 901 or by the means identified in the
and the deflector angles of the center of
Locust, Room 301, Kansas City, ADDRESSES section.
gravity (C.G.) release mechanism. We
Missouri 64106; telephone: (816) 329–
are issuing this AD to require actions to FAA’s Determination and Requirements
4165; fax: (816) 329–4090; email:
address the unsafe condition on these of the AD
jim.rutherford@faa.gov.
products.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This product has been approved by
DATES: This AD is effective November the aviation authority of another
13, 2018. Discussion country, and is approved for operation
The Director of the Federal Register The European Aviation Safety Agency in the United States. Pursuant to our
approved the incorporation by reference (EASA), which is the Technical Agent bilateral agreement with this State of
of a certain publication listed in the AD for the Member States of the European Design Authority, they have notified us
as of November 13, 2018. Community, has issued AD No. 2018– of the unsafe condition described in the
We must receive comments on this 0143–E, dated July 6, 2018 (referred to MCAI and service information
AD by December 10, 2018. after this as ‘‘the MCAI’’), to correct an referenced above. We are issuing this
amozie on DSK3GDR082PROD with RULES

ADDRESSES: You may send comments by unsafe condition for the specified AD because we evaluated all
any of the following methods: products. The MCAI states: information provided by the State of
• Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to Jamming between the double two ring end Design Authority and determined the
http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the of the towing cable and the deflector angles unsafe condition exists and is likely to
instructions for submitting comments. of the C.G. release mechanism was reported. exist or develop on other products of the
• Fax: (202) 493–2251. Subsequent investigation identified incorrect same type design.

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FAA’s Determination of the Effective rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, Adoption of the Amendment
Date section 106, describes the authority of Accordingly, under the authority
An unsafe condition exists that the FAA Administrator. ‘‘Subtitle VII: delegated to me by the Administrator,
requires the immediate adoption of this Aviation Programs,’’ describes in more the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as
AD. The FAA has found that the risk to detail the scope of the Agency’s follows:
the flying public justifies waiving notice authority.
and comment prior to adoption of this We are issuing this rulemaking under PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
rule because injury could occur to the authority described in ‘‘Subtitle VII, DIRECTIVES
people on the ground if the towing cable Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701:
breaks during a wench launch. As such, General requirements.’’ Under that ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39
operators must take corrective action section, Congress charges the FAA with continues to read as follows:
before the next launch of the glider. promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
Therefore, we determined that notice air commerce by prescribing regulations
§ 39.13 [Amended]
and opportunity for public comment for practices, methods, and procedures
before issuing this AD are impracticable the Administrator finds necessary for ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding
and that good cause exists for making safety in air commerce. This regulation the following new airworthiness
this amendment effective in fewer than is within the scope of that authority directive (AD):
30 days. because it addresses an unsafe condition 2018–21–04 Glasflugel: Amendment 39–
that is likely to exist or develop on 19462; Docket No. FAA–2018–0891;
Comments Invited Product Identifier 2018–CE–038–AD.
products identified in this rulemaking
This AD is a final rule that involves action. (a) Effective Date
requirements affecting flight safety, and This AD is issued in accordance with
we did not precede it by notice and This AD becomes effective November 13,
authority delegated by the Executive 2018.
opportunity for public comment. We Director, Aircraft Certification Service,
invite you to send any written relevant as authorized by FAA Order 8000.51C.
(b) Affected ADs
data, views, or arguments about this AD. In accordance with that order, issuance None.
Send your comments to an address of ADs is normally a function of the (c) Applicability
listed under the ADDRESSES section. Compliance and Airworthiness
Include ‘‘Docket No. FAA–2018–0891; This AD applies to Glasflugel Models Club
Division, but during this transition Libelle 205, H 301 ‘‘Libelle,’’ H 301B
Product Identifier 2018–CE–038–AD’’ at period, the Executive Director has ‘‘Libelle,’’ Kestrel, Mosquito, Standard
the beginning of your comments. We
delegated the authority to issue ADs ‘‘Libelle,’’ and Standard Libelle-201B gliders,
specifically invite comments on the certificated in any category, with a center of
applicable to small airplanes, gliders,
overall regulatory, economic, gravity (C.G.) tow release installed.
balloons, airships, domestic business jet
environmental, and energy aspects of
transport airplanes, and associated (d) Subject
this AD. We will consider all comments
appliances to the Director of the Policy Air Transport Association of America
received by the closing date and may
and Innovation Division. (ATA) Code 25: Equipment/Furnishing.
amend this AD because of those
comments. Regulatory Findings (e) Reason
We will post all comments we This AD was prompted by mandatory
receive, without change, to http:// We determined that this AD will not
continuing airworthiness information (MCAI)
www.regulations.gov, including any have federalism implications under issued by the aviation authority of another
personal information you provide. We Executive Order 13132. This AD will country to identify and correct an unsafe
will also post a report summarizing each not have a substantial direct effect on condition on an aviation product. The MCAI
substantive verbal contact we receive the States, on the relationship between describes the unsafe condition as jamming
the national government and the States, between the double two-ring end of the
about this AD. towing cable and the deflector angles of the
or on the distribution of power and
Costs of Compliance responsibilities among the various C.G. release mechanism. We are issuing this
AD to prevent failure of the towing cable to
We estimate that this AD will affect levels of government. disconnect, which could result in reduced or
177 products of U.S. registry. We also For the reasons discussed above, I loss of control of the glider or the cable
estimate that it would take about 1 certify that this AD: breaking and causing injury to people on the
work-hour per product to comply with (1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory ground.
the inspection requirements of this AD. action’’ under Executive Order 12866, (f) Actions and Compliance
The average labor rate is $85 per work- (2) Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under Unless already done, do the following
hour. the DOT Regulatory Policies and actions in paragraphs (f)(1) and (3) of this
Based on these figures, we estimate Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, AD.
the cost of the AD on U.S. operators to 1979), (1) Before the next winch launch after
be $15,045, or $85 per product. November 13, 2018 (the effective date of this
We estimate that any modification of (3) Will not affect intrastate aviation
AD), inspect the distance between the
the deflector-angles that may be in Alaska, and deflector-angles by following paragraph 1 in
necessary as a result of the inspection (4) Will not have a significant the Actions section of Glasfaser-Flugzeug-
would take about 4 work-hours and economic impact, positive or negative, Service GmbH Technical Note No. 5–2018,
require parts costing $100, for a cost of on a substantial number of small entities dated June 25, 2018.
under the criteria of the Regulatory (2) If the distance is less than 36 mm
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specifies the FAA’s authority to issue Safety. Note No. 5–2018, dated June 25, 2018.

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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 November 13, 2018.
Contact		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]
FR Citation		83 FR 53573
RIN Number		2120-AA64
CFR Associated		Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety

83 FR 53573 - Airworthiness Directives; Glasgflugel Gliders

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATIONFederal Aviation Administration

Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 206 (October 24, 2018)

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration