83 FR 5956 - Airworthiness Directives; DG Flugzeugbau GmbH Gliders
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 29 (February 12, 2018)
Federal Aviation Administration
Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 29 (February 12, 2018)
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| FR Document | 2018-02608 |
[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 29 (Monday, February 12, 2018)] [Proposed Rules] [Pages 5956-5958] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2018-02608] [[Page 5956]] ======================================================================= ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2018-0093; Product Identifier 2017-CE-047-AD] RIN 2120-AA64 Airworthiness Directives; DG Flugzeugbau GmbH Gliders AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of Transportation (DOT). ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: We propose to supersede 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 (TM)/Service Bulletin (SB) 4600-3 ``Fuel Injection System'' and identified as Solo 2625 02i. 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 proposed AD adds DG Flugzeugbau GmbH Model DG-1000M gliders equipped with Solo 2625 02i engines to the applicability. We are issuing this proposed AD to require actions to address the unsafe condition on these products. DATES: We must receive comments on this proposed AD by March 29, 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 proposed 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 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. 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 this proposed 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, Small Airplane Standards Branch, 901 Locust, Room 301, Kansas City, Missouri 64106; telephone: (816) 329-4165; fax: (816) 329-4090; email: jim.rutherford@faa.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Comments Invited We invite you to send any written relevant data, views, or arguments about this proposed AD. Send your comments to an address listed under the ADDRESSES section. Include ``Docket No. FAA-2018-0093; Product Identifier 2017-CE-047-AD'' at the beginning of your comments. We specifically invite comments on the overall regulatory, economic, environmental, and energy aspects of this proposed AD. We will consider all comments received by the closing date and may amend this proposed AD because of those comments. We will post all comments we receive, without change, to http://regulations.gov, including any personal information you provide. We will also post a report summarizing each substantive verbal contact we receive about this proposed AD. Discussion We issued AD 2017-11-03, Amendment 39-18902 (82 FR 24015; May 25, 2017) (``AD 2017-11-03''). That AD required actions intended to address an unsafe condition on DG Flugzeugbau GmbH Model DG-500MB gliders and was based on mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) originated by the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), which is the Technical Agent for the Member States of the European Community. That MCAI is EASA AD No.: 2016-0254, dated December 15, 2016, correction dated January 4, 2017 (referred to after this as ``the MCAI''). 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. You may examine the MCAI on the internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2018- 0093. Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51 Solo Kleinmotoren GmbH has issued 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 NPRM. FAA's Determination and Requirements of the Proposed 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 proposing this AD because we evaluated all information and determined the unsafe condition exists and is likely to exist or develop on other products of the same type design. Costs of Compliance We estimate that this proposed 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 proposed AD. The average labor rate is $85 per work-hour. [[Page 5957]] Based on these figures, we estimate the cost of the proposed 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 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 proposed AD would not have federalism implications under Executive Order 13132. This proposed AD would 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 proposed regulation: (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. The Proposed Amendment Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the Administrator, the FAA proposes to amend 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 removing Amendment 39-18902 (82 FR 24015; May 25, 2017), and adding the following new AD: DG Flugzeugbau GmbH: Docket No. FAA-2018-0093; Product Identifier 2017-CE-047-AD. (a) Comments Due Date We must receive comments by March 29, 2018. (b) Affected ADs This AD replaces 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 DG-500MB and DG-1000M gliders, all serial numbers, certificated in any category, that are equipped with Solo 2625 02 engines 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 equipped with a Solo 2625 02i engine at manufacture, and have engine serial numbers (S/N) through 369/207, except engine S/N's 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. AD 2017-11-03 resulted from failure of the connecting rod bearing because of too much load on the rod bearings from the engine control unit. This AD results from the need to add an airplane 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 and to include FAA type certificated DG Flugzeugbau GmbH Model DG-1000M gliders with Solo 2625 02i engines. (f) Actions and Compliance (1) For DG Flugzeugbau GmbH Model DG-500MB gliders: Unless already done, within the next 60 days after June 29, 2017 (the effective date of AD 2017-11-03), 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. (2) For DG Flugzeugbau GmbH Model DG-1000M gliders: Unless already done, within the next 60 days after the effective date of this AD, 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. (3) For all gliders: After the modification of an engine as required by paragraph (f)(1) or (f)(2) 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. (4) For all gliders: 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, Standards Office, 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: jim.rutherford@faa.gov. Before using any approved AMOC on any airplane to which the AMOC applies, notify your appropriate principal inspector (PI) in the FAA Flight Standards District Office (FSDO), or lacking a PI, your local FSDO. (2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any requirement in this AD to obtain corrective actions from a manufacturer, the action must [[Page 5958]] 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 December 15, 2016, correction dated January 4, 2017, for related information. You may examine the MCAI on the internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2018-0093. 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. 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. Issued in Kansas City, Missouri, on February 5, 2018. Melvin J. Johnson, Deputy Director, Policy & Innovation Division, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2018-02608 Filed 2-9-18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION 71050 Sindelfingen, Germany; airworthiness information (MCAI)
telephone: +49 703 1301–0; fax: +49 703 originated by the European Aviation
Federal Aviation Administration 1301–136; email: aircraft@solo- Safety Agency (EASA), which is the
germany.com; internet: http:// Technical Agent for the Member States
14 CFR Part 39 aircraft.solo-online.com. You may of the European Community. That MCAI
[Docket No. FAA–2018–0093; Product review copies of the referenced service is EASA AD No.: 2016–0254, dated
Identifier 2017–CE–047–AD] information at the FAA, Policy and December 15, 2016, correction dated
Innovation Division, 901 Locust, Kansas January 4, 2017 (referred to after this as
RIN 2120–AA64 City, Missouri 64106. For information ‘‘the MCAI’’).
on the availability of this material at the Since we issued AD 2017–11–03, the
Airworthiness Directives; DG FAA, call (816) 329–4148.
Flugzeugbau GmbH Gliders FAA has now type certificated the DG
Examining the AD Docket Flugzeugbau GmbH Model DG–1000M
AGENCY: Federal Aviation glider and that glider model is equipped
Administration (FAA), Department of You may examine the AD docket on with a Solo 2625 02i engine. Since this
Transportation (DOT). the internet at http:// model has the same engine, it is subject
www.regulations.gov by searching for to the same unsafe condition in AD
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking
and locating Docket No. FAA–2018– 2017–11–03.
(NPRM).
0093; or in person at Docket Operations
You may examine the MCAI on the
SUMMARY: We propose to supersede between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday
through Friday, except Federal holidays. internet at http://www.regulations.gov
Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2017–11– by searching for and locating Docket No.
03 for DG Flugzeugbau GmbH Model The AD docket contains this proposed
AD, the regulatory evaluation, any FAA–2018–0093.
DG–500MB gliders that are equipped
with a Solo 2625 02 engine modified comments received, and other Related Service Information Under
with a fuel injection system following information. The street address for 1 CFR Part 51
the instructions of Solo Kleinmoteren Docket Operations (telephone (800)
647–5527) is in the ADDRESSES section. Solo Kleinmotoren GmbH has issued
GmbH Technische Mitteilung (TM)/ Technische Mitteilung (English
Service Bulletin (SB) 4600–3 ‘‘Fuel Comments will be available in the AD
docket shortly after receipt. translation: Service Bulletin) Nr. 4600–
Injection System’’ and identified as Solo 6, Ausgabe 1 (English translation: Issue
2625 02i. This proposed AD results from FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jim
1), dated November 16, 2016, approved
mandatory continuing airworthiness Rutherford, Aerospace Engineer, FAA,
for incorporation by reference on June
information (MCAI) originated by an Small Airplane Standards Branch, 901
29, 2017 (82 FR 24015; May 25, 2017).
aviation authority of another country to Locust, Room 301, Kansas City,
Missouri 64106; telephone: (816) 329– The service information describes
identify and correct an unsafe condition procedures for a software update that
on an aviation product. The MCAI 4165; fax: (816) 329–4090; email:
jim.rutherford@faa.gov. provides new settings to the engine
describes the unsafe condition as failure control unit (ECU) to lower the load on
of the connecting rod bearing resulting SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
the bearings of the crankshaft. This
from too much load on the rod bearings Comments Invited service information is reasonably
from the engine control unit. This available because the interested parties
proposed AD adds DG Flugzeugbau We invite you to send any written
relevant data, views, or arguments about have access to it through their normal
GmbH Model DG–1000M gliders course of business or by the means
equipped with Solo 2625 02i engines to this proposed AD. Send your comments
to an address listed under the identified in the ADDRESSES section of
the applicability. We are issuing this this NPRM.
ADDRESSES section. Include ‘‘Docket No.
proposed AD to require actions to
address the unsafe condition on these FAA–2018–0093; Product Identifier FAA’s Determination and Requirements
products. 2017–CE–047–AD’’ at the beginning of of the Proposed AD
your comments. We specifically invite
DATES: We must receive comments on comments on the overall regulatory, This product has been approved by
this proposed AD by March 29, 2018. economic, environmental, and energy the aviation authority of another
ADDRESSES: You may send comments by aspects of this proposed AD. We will country, and is approved for operation
any of the following methods: consider all comments received by the in the United States. Pursuant to our
• Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to closing date and may amend this bilateral agreement with this State of
http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the proposed AD because of those Design Authority, they have notified us
instructions for submitting comments. comments. of the unsafe condition described in the
• Fax: (202) 493–2251. We will post all comments we MCAI and service information
• Mail: U.S. Department of receive, without change, to http:// referenced above. We are proposing this
Transportation, Docket Operations, M– regulations.gov, including any personal AD because we evaluated all
30, West Building Ground Floor, Room information you provide. We will also information and determined the unsafe
W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, post a report summarizing each condition exists and is likely to exist or
Washington, DC 20590. substantive verbal contact we receive develop on other products of the same
• Hand Delivery: U.S. Department of about this proposed AD. type design.
Transportation, Docket Operations, M–
Costs of Compliance
daltland on DSKBBV9HB2PROD with PROPOSALS
30, West Building Ground Floor, Room Discussion
W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, We issued AD 2017–11–03, We estimate that this proposed AD
Washington, DC 20590, between 9 a.m. Amendment 39–18902 (82 FR 24015; will affect 6 products of U.S. registry.
and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, May 25, 2017) (‘‘AD 2017–11–03’’). That We also estimate that it would take
except Federal holidays. AD required actions intended to address about 2 work-hours per product to
For service information identified in an unsafe condition on DG Flugzeugbau comply with the basic requirements of
this proposed AD, contact Solo GmbH Model DG–500MB gliders and this proposed AD. The average labor
Kleinmotoren GmbH, Postfach 600152, was based on mandatory continuing rate is $85 per work-hour.
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Based on these figures, we estimate under the criteria of the Regulatory of control and to include FAA type
the cost of the proposed AD on U.S. Flexibility Act. certificated DG Flugzeugbau GmbH Model
operators to be $1,020, or $170 per DG–1000M gliders with Solo 2625 02i
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 engines.
product.
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation (f) Actions and Compliance
Authority for This Rulemaking safety, Incorporation by reference, (1) For DG Flugzeugbau GmbH Model DG–
Title 49 of the United States Code Safety. 500MB gliders: Unless already done, within
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue the next 60 days after June 29, 2017 (the
The Proposed Amendment
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, effective date of AD 2017–11–03), modify the
section 106, describes the authority of Accordingly, under the authority engine by installing a software update for the
the FAA Administrator. ‘‘Subtitle VII: delegated to me by the Administrator, engine control unit (ECU) following the
Aviation Programs,’’ describes in more the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part actions in Solo Kleinmotoren GmbH
detail the scope of the Agency’s 39 as follows: Technische Mitteilung (English translation:
Service Bulletin), Nr. 4600–6, Ausgabe 1
authority.
PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS (English translation: Issue 1), dated
We are issuing this rulemaking under November 16, 2016.
the authority described in Subtitle VII, DIRECTIVES
(2) For DG Flugzeugbau GmbH Model DG–
Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39 1000M gliders: Unless already done, within
‘‘General requirements.’’ Under that continues to read as follows: the next 60 days after the effective date of
section, Congress charges the FAA with this AD, modify the engine by installing a
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. software update for the engine control unit
air commerce by prescribing regulations (ECU) following the actions in Solo
§ 39.13 [Amended]
for practices, methods, and procedures Kleinmotoren GmbH Technische Mitteilung
■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by (English translation: Service Bulletin), Nr.
the Administrator finds necessary for removing Amendment 39–18902 (82 FR 4600–6, Ausgabe 1 (English translation: Issue
safety in air commerce. This regulation 24015; May 25, 2017), and adding the 1), dated November 16, 2016.
is within the scope of that authority following new AD: (3) For all gliders: After the modification of
because it addresses an unsafe condition an engine as required by paragraph (f)(1) or
that is likely to exist or develop on DG Flugzeugbau GmbH: Docket No. FAA–
(f)(2) of this AD, do not install a replacement
2018–0093; Product Identifier 2017–CE–
products identified in this rulemaking 047–AD. ECU on that engine and do not upload any
action. software update to the ECU of that engine
This AD is issued in accordance with (a) Comments Due Date unless the ECU software version is as
authority delegated by the Executive We must receive comments by March 29, specified in Solo Kleinmotoren GmbH
Director, Aircraft Certification Service, 2018. Technische Mitteilung (English translation:
as authorized by FAA Order 8000.51C. Service Bulletin), Nr. 4600–6, Ausgabe 1
(b) Affected ADs (English translation: Issue 1), dated
In accordance with that order, issuance November 16, 2016.
of ADs is normally a function of the This AD replaces AD 2017–11–03,
Amendment 39–18902 (82 FR 24015; May 25, (4) For all gliders: The Note in Solo
Compliance and Airworthiness 2017) (‘‘AD 2017–11–03’’). Kleinmotoren GmbH Technische Mitteilung
Division, but during this transition (English translation: Service Bulletin), Nr.
period, the Executive Director has (c) Applicability 4600–6, Ausgabe 1 (English translation: Issue
delegated the authority to issue ADs This AD applies to DG Flugzeugbau GmbH 1), dated November 16, 2016, stating ‘‘the
applicable to small airplanes, gliders, DG–500MB and DG–1000M gliders, all serial actions have to be accomplished by a
balloons, airships, domestic business jet numbers, certificated in any category, that are certified maintenance organization and must
transport airplanes, and associated equipped with Solo 2625 02 engines be released to service accordingly’’ is not
modified with a fuel injection system applicable to this AD.
appliances to the Director of the Policy Note 1 to paragraph (f) of this AD: This
following the instructions of Solo
and Innovation Division. Kleinmotoren GmbH Service Bulletin (SB)/ service information contains German to
Regulatory Findings Technische Mitteilung (TM) 4600–3 ‘‘Fuel English translation. The EASA used the
Injection System’’ and re-identified as Solo English translation in referencing the
We determined that this proposed AD 2625 02i, or equipped with a Solo 2625 02i document. For enforceability purposes, we
would not have federalism implications engine at manufacture, and have engine will refer to the Solo Kleinmotoren service
under Executive Order 13132. This serial numbers (S/N) through 369/207, except information as it appears on the document.
proposed AD would not have a engine S/N’s 354/194, 356/196, 357/197, 358/
(g) Other FAA AD Provisions
substantial direct effect on the States, on 198, 361/201, 362/202, 363/203, 364/204,
and 368/206. The following provisions also apply to this
the relationship between the national
AD:
Government and the States, or on the (d) Subject (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance
distribution of power and Air Transport Association of America (AMOCs): The Manager, Standards Office,
responsibilities among the various (ATA) Code 73: Engine fuel and control. FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs
levels of government. for this AD, if requested using the procedures
For the reasons discussed above, I (e) Reason found in 14 CFR 39.19. Send information to
certify this proposed regulation: This proposed AD results from mandatory ATTN: Jim Rutherford, Aerospace Engineer,
(1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) FAA, Small Airplane Standards Branch, 901
action’’ under Executive Order 12866, originated by an aviation authority of another Locust, Room 301, Kansas City, Missouri
(2) Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under country to identify and correct an unsafe 64106; telephone: (816) 329–4165; fax: (816)
daltland on DSKBBV9HB2PROD with PROPOSALS
the DOT Regulatory Policies and condition on an aviation product. AD 2017– 329–4090; email: jim.rutherford@faa.gov.
11–03 resulted from failure of the connecting Before using any approved AMOC on any
Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26,
rod bearing because of too much load on the airplane to which the AMOC applies, notify
1979), rod bearings from the engine control unit. your appropriate principal inspector (PI) in
(3) Will not affect intrastate aviation This AD results from the need to add an the FAA Flight Standards District Office
in Alaska, and airplane model to the applicability. We are (FSDO), or lacking a PI, your local FSDO.
(4) Will not have a significant issuing this AD to prevent such failure that (2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any
economic impact, positive or negative, could lead to the potential of an in-flight requirement in this AD to obtain corrective
on a substantial number of small entities shut-down and engine fire and result in loss actions from a manufacturer, the action must
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be accomplished using a method approved DATES: We must receive comments on aspects of this NPRM. We will consider
by the Manager, Small Airplane Standards this proposed AD by March 29, 2018. all comments received by the closing
Branch, FAA; or the European Aviation date and may amend this NPRM
ADDRESSES: You may send comments,
Safety Agency (EASA).
using the procedures found in 14 CFR because of those comments.
(h) Related Information 11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following We will post all comments we
Refer to MCAI European Aviation Safety methods: receive, without change, to http://
Agency (EASA) AD No.: 2016–0254, dated • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to www.regulations.gov, including any
December 15, 2016, correction dated January http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the personal information you provide. We
4, 2017, for related information. You may instructions for submitting comments. will also post a report summarizing each
examine the MCAI on the internet at http://
• Fax: 202–493–2251. substantive verbal contact we receive
www.regulations.gov by searching for and
locating Docket No. FAA–2018–0093. For • Mail: U.S. Department of about this proposed AD.
service information related to this AD, Transportation, Docket Operations, M–
Discussion
contact Solo Kleinmotoren GmbH, Postfach 30, West Building Ground Floor, Room
600152, 71050 Sindelfingen, Germany; W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, We issued AD 2015–24–06,
telephone: +49 703 1301–0; fax: +49 703 Washington, DC 20590. Amendment 39–18338 (80 FR 75788,
1301–136; email: aircraft@solo-germany.com; • Hand Delivery: Deliver to Mail December 4, 2015) (‘‘AD 2015–24–06’’),
internet: http://aircraft.solo-online.com. You address above between 9 a.m. and 5 for certain Gulfstream Aerospace
may review copies of the referenced service p.m., Monday through Friday, except
information at the FAA, Policy and
Corporation (Gulfstream) Model GVI
Innovation Division, 901 Locust, Kansas City, Federal holidays. airplanes. AD 2015–24–06 requires
Missouri 64106. For information on the For service information identified in repetitive breakaway torque checks and
availability of this material at the FAA, call this NPRM, contact Gulfstream torqueing of the MLG brake inlet self-
(816) 329–4148. Aerospace Corporation, P.O. Box 2206, sealing couplings. AD 2015–24–06 also
Issued in Kansas City, Missouri, on
Savannah, Georgia 31404–2206; requires inserting a dispatch and takeoff
February 5, 2018. telephone: (912) 965–3000; fax: (912) limitation to the Limitations section of
Melvin J. Johnson,
965–3520; email: pubs@gulfstream.com; the airplane flight manual to include
internet: www.gulfstream.com. You may procedures to follow if certain display
Deputy Director, Policy & Innovation Division,
Aircraft Certification Service.
view this service information at the indications occur. AD 2015–24–06
FAA, Policy and Innovation Division, resulted from reports of the self-sealing
[FR Doc. 2018–02608 Filed 2–9–18; 8:45 am]
901 Locust, Kansas City, Missouri couplings on the MLG brake inlet fitting
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
64106. For information on the backing out of the fully seated position.
availability of this material at the FAA, This unsafe condition could lead to loss
call (816) 329–4148. of hydraulic pressure to the affected
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Examining the AD Docket brake. We issued AD 2015–24–06 to
Federal Aviation Administration detect and correct inadequate torque on
You may examine the AD docket on the self-sealing couplings and prevent
14 CFR Part 39 the internet at http:// loss of braking capability on one or
www.regulations.gov by searching for multiple brakes, which could lead to
[Docket No. FAA–2018–0104; Product and locating Docket No. FAA–2018– runway overrun or asymmetrical
Identifier 2017–CE–036–AD] 0104; or in person at Docket Operations braking that could result in lateral
RIN 2120–AA64 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday runway excursion.
through Friday, except Federal holidays.
Airworthiness Directives; Gulfstream The AD docket contains this NPRM, the Actions Since AD 2015–24–06 Was
Aerospace Corporation Airplanes regulatory evaluation, any comments Issued
received, and other information. The Since we issued AD 2015–24–06, a
AGENCY: Federal Aviation
street address for Docket Operations modification for the MLG and brake
Administration (FAA), DOT.
(phone: 800–647–5527) is in the assembly has been developed that
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking
ADDRESSES section. Comments will be eliminates the self-sealing coupling and
(NPRM). available in the AD docket shortly after uses a permanent hose design. This
SUMMARY: We propose to supersede receipt. modification when incorporated would
Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2015–24– FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: terminate the need for the repetitive
06, which applies to certain Gulfstream Gideon Jose, Aerospace Engineer, breakaway torque checks and torqueing
Aerospace Corporation Model GVI Altanta ACO Branch, FAA, 1701 of the brake inlet self-sealing couplings.
airplanes. AD 2015–24–06 requires Columbia Avenue, College Park, Georgia
Related Service Information Under 1
repetitive breakaway torque checks and 30337; phone: 404–474–5569; fax: 404–
CFR Part 51
torqueing of the main landing gear 474–5606; email: gideon.jose@faa.gov.
(MLG) brake inlet self-sealing couplings SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: We reviewed Gulfstream G650
and inserting a dispatch and takeoff Customer Bulletin Number 155B, dated
limitation to the Limitations section of Comments Invited July 26, 2017; and Gulfstream G650ER
the airplane flight manual. Since we We invite you to send any written Customer Bulletin Number 155B, dated
issued AD 2015–24–06, a modification relevant data, views, or arguments about July 26, 2017. For the applicable model
daltland on DSKBBV9HB2PROD with PROPOSALS
of the MLG and brake assembly has this proposed AD. Send your comments designations, this service information
been developed that when incorporated to an address listed under the describes procedures to modify the MLG
would terminate the need for the ADDRESSES section. Include ‘‘Docket No. and brake assemblies. This service
repetitive actions of AD 2015–24–06. FAA–2018–0104; Product Identifier information is reasonably available
This proposed AD would require 2017–CE–036–AD’’ at the beginning of because the interested parties have
modifying the MLG and brake assembly. your comments. We specifically invite access to it through their normal course
We are proposing this AD to address the comments on the overall regulatory, of business or by the means identified
unsafe condition on these products. economic, environmental, and energy in the ADDRESSES section.
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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 | Proposed Rules | |
| Action | Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). | |
| Dates | We must receive comments on this proposed AD by March 29, 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 5956 | |
| RIN Number | 2120-AA64 | |
| CFR Associated | Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety |
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