83_FR_6153 83 FR 6123 - Airworthiness Directives; Aeroclubul Romaniei Gliders

83 FR 6123 - Airworthiness Directives; Aeroclubul Romaniei Gliders

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration

Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 30 (February 13, 2018)

Page Range6123-6125
FR Document2018-02601

We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for Aeroclubul Romaniei Model IS-28B2 gliders. 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 cracks at stringers in the rear fuselage of several Model IS-28B2 gliders. 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-2017-1068; Product Identifier 2017-CE-034-AD; Amendment 
39-19190; AD 2018-03-17]
RIN 2120-AA64


Airworthiness Directives; Aeroclubul Romaniei Gliders

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of 
Transportation (DOT).

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for 
Aeroclubul Romaniei Model IS-28B2 gliders. 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 cracks at stringers in the rear fuselage of several Model 
IS-28B2 gliders. We are issuing this AD to require actions to address 
the unsafe condition on these products.

DATES: This AD is effective March 20, 2018.
    The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by 
reference of certain publications listed in the AD as of March 20, 
2018.

ADDRESSES: You may examine the AD docket on the internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2017-
1068; or in person at U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket 
Operations, 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 Aeroclubul 
Romaniei, Bd.Lascar Catargiu, Nr.54, cod: 010673, Sector 1, Bucharest, 
Romania; telephone: 011+40 021-312-36-19; fax: 011+40 021-312-36-19; 
internet: www.aeroclubulromaniei.ro; email: www.aeroclubulromaniei.ro/
contact/. You may view this referenced service information at the FAA, 
Policy and Innovation Division, 901 Locust, Kansas City, Missouri 
64106. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, 
call (816) 329-4148. It is also available on the internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for Docket No. FAA-2017-1068.

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:

Discussion

    We issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR 
part 39 by adding an AD that would apply to Aeroclubul Romaniei Model 
IS-28B2 gliders. The NPRM was published in the Federal Register on 
November 14, 2017 (82 FR 52676). 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. The MCAI states:

    Cracks were reportedly detected, located at stringers in the 
rear fuselage of a number of IS-28B2 sailplanes. The subsequent 
investigation attributed these cracks to induction of a pre-stress 
during the manufacturing process of the affected parts.
    This condition, if not detected and corrected, could lead to 
reduced structural strength, possibly resulting in a loss of 
structural integrity of the sailplane.
    To address this potentially unsafe condition, Aeroclubul 
Romaniei (AR) issued Service Bulletin (SB) SB-IS-28B2-AR-01 to 
provide inspection instructions. AR is currently developing 
modification(s) to provide a design solution for the affected 
sailplanes.
    For the reasons described above, this [EASA] AD requires 
repetitive inspections of the structure of the rear fuselage and, 
depending on findings, accomplishment of applicable corrective 
action(s).
    This [EASA] AD is considered to be an interim action and further 
AD action may follow.

    The MCAI can be found in the AD docket on the internet at: https://www.regulations.gov/document?D=FAA-2017-1068-0002.

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 Aeroclubul Romaniei Service Bulletin No.: SB-IS-28B2-
AR-01, Revision 003, dated February 9, 2017 (ARSB No. AR-01), and 
Aeroclubul Romaniei Service Bulletin No.: SB-IS-28B2-AR-02, Revision 
01, dated February 24, 2017 (ARSB No. AR-02). ARSB No. AR-01 describes 
procedures for inspection of the rear fuselage area to detect any 
cracks, ruptures, or corrosion. ARSB No. AR-02 describes procedures for 
installation of a modification to the upper stringer of the rear 
fuselage. This service information is reasonably available because the 
interested parties have access to it through their normal course of 
business or by the means identified in the ADDRESSES section of the AD.

Costs of Compliance

    We estimate that this AD will affect 30 products of U.S. registry. 
We also estimate that it would take about 2 work-hours per product to 
comply with

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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 $5,100, or $170 per product.
    In addition, we estimate that any necessary follow-on actions would 
take about 15 work-hours and require parts costing $1,000, for a cost 
of $2,275 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 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-2017-
1068; 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

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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 adding the following new AD:

2018-03-17 Aeroclubul Romaniei: Amendment 39-19190; Docket No. FAA-
2017-1068; Product Identifier 2017-CE-034-AD.

(a) Effective Date

    This airworthiness directive (AD) becomes effective March 20, 
2018.

(b) Affected ADs

    None.

(c) Applicability

    This AD applies to Aeroclubul Romaniei Model IS-28B2 gliders, 
all serial numbers, certificated in any category.

(d) Subject

    Air Transport Association of America (ATA) Code 53: Fuselage.

(e) Reason

    This AD was prompted by 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 cracks at 
stringers in the rear fuselage of several Model IS-28B2 gliders. We 
are issuing this AD to detect and correct cracks, which could lead 
to reduced structural strength resulting in loss of structural 
integrity and loss of control.

(f) Actions and Compliance

    Unless already done, do the following actions in paragraphs 
(f)(1) through (3):
    (1) Within 90 days after March 20, 2018 (the effective date of 
this AD) and repetitively thereafter at intervals not to exceed 50 
hours time-in-service (TIS), inspect the rear fuselage structure 
following the instructions in Aeroclubul Romaniei Service Bulletin 
(SB) No.: SB-IS-28B2-AR-01, Revision 003, dated February 9, 2017.
    (2) If any crack or corrosion is detected during any inspection 
required in paragraph (f)(1) of this AD, before further flight, 
modify the rear fuselage structure following the instructions in 
Aeroclubul Romaniei SB No.: SB-IS-28B2-AR-02, Revision 01, dated 
February 24, 2017.
    (3) Completion of the modification to the rear fuselage 
structure as required in paragraph (f)(2) of this AD terminates the 
repetitive inspections required in paragraph (f)(1) of this AD.

(g) Reporting Requirement

    Although Aeroclubul Romaniei SB No.: SB-IS-28B2-AR-01, Revision 
003, dated February 9, 2017, specifies to submit certain information 
to the manufacturer, this AD does not require that action.

(h) Other FAA AD Provisions

    The following provisions also apply to this AD:
    (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager, 
Small Airplane Standards Branch, FAA, has the authority to approve 
AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the procedures found in 14 CFR 
39.19. Send information to ATTN: Jim Rutherford, Aerospace Engineer, 
FAA, Small Airplane Standards Branch, 901 Locust, Room 301, Kansas 
City, Missouri 64106; telephone: (816) 329-4165; fax: (816) 329-
4090; email: 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 be 
accomplished using a method approved by the Manager, Small Airplane 
Standards Branch, FAA; or the European Aviation Safety Agency 
(EASA).

(i) Related Information

    Refer to MCAI AD No.: 2016-0233, dated November 23, 2016. The 
MCAI can be found in the AD docket on the internet at: https://www.regulations.gov/document?D=FAA-2017-1068-0002.

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(j) Material Incorporated by Reference

    (1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the 
incorporation by reference (IBR) of the service information listed 
in this paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51.
    (2) You must use this service information as applicable to do 
the actions required by this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise.
    (i) Aeroclubul Romaniei Service Bulletin No.: SB-IS-28B2-AR-01, 
Revision 003, dated February 9, 2017.
    (ii) Aeroclubul Romaniei Service Bulletin No.: SB-IS-28B2-AR-02, 
Revision 01, dated February 24, 2017.
    (3) For Aeroclubul Romaniei service information identified in 
this AD, contact: Aeroclubul Romaniei, Bd.Lascar Catargiu, Nr.54, 
cod: 010673, Sector 1, Bucharest, Romania; telephone: 011+40 021-
312-36-19; fax: 011+40 021-312-36-19; internet: 
www.aeroclubulromaniei.ro; email: www.aeroclubulromaniei.ro/
contact/.
    (4) You may view this service information at the FAA, Policy and 
Innovation Division, 901 Locust, Kansas City, Missouri 64106. For 
information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 
(816) 329-4148. In addition, you can access this service information 
on the internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and 
locating Docket No. FAA-2017-1068.
    (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 February 5, 2018.
Melvin J. Johnson,
Deputy Director, Policy & Innovation Division, Aircraft Certification 
Service.
[FR Doc. 2018-02601 Filed 2-12-18; 8:45 am]
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Federal Register / Vol. 83, No. 30 / Tuesday, February 13, 2018 / Rules and Regulations 6123 (3) Service information identified in this the unsafe condition as cracks at strength, possibly resulting in a loss of AD that is not incorporated by reference is stringers in the rear fuselage of several structural integrity of the sailplane. available at the addresses specified in Model IS–28B2 gliders. We are issuing To address this potentially unsafe paragraphs (m)(3) and (m)(4) of this AD. this AD to require actions to address the condition, Aeroclubul Romaniei (AR) issued Service Bulletin (SB) SB–IS–28B2–AR–01 to (m) Material Incorporated by Reference unsafe condition on these products. provide inspection instructions. AR is (1) The Director of the Federal Register DATES: This AD is effective March 20, currently developing modification(s) to approved the incorporation by reference 2018. provide a design solution for the affected (IBR) of the service information listed in this The Director of the Federal Register sailplanes. paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR approved the incorporation by reference For the reasons described above, this part 51. of certain publications listed in the AD [EASA] AD requires repetitive inspections of (2) You must use this service information the structure of the rear fuselage and, as applicable to do the actions required by as of March 20, 2018. depending on findings, accomplishment of this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise. ADDRESSES: You may examine the AD applicable corrective action(s). (i) Dassault Service Bulletin 7X–042, docket on the internet at http:// This [EASA] AD is considered to be an Revision 1, dated May 3, 2016. www.regulations.gov by searching for interim action and further AD action may (ii) Reserved. and locating Docket No. FAA–2017– follow. (3) For service information identified in 1068; or in person at U.S. Department of this AD, contact Dassault Falcon Jet The MCAI can be found in the AD Transportation, Docket Operations, M– docket on the internet at: https:// Corporation, Teterboro Airport, P.O. Box 30, West Building Ground Floor, Room www.regulations.gov/ 2000, South Hackensack, NJ 07606; telephone 201–440–6700; internet http:// W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, document?D=FAA-2017-1068-0002. www.dassaultfalcon.com. Washington, DC 20590. (4) You may view this service information For service information identified in Comments at the FAA, Transport Standards Branch, this AD, contact Aeroclubul Romaniei, We gave the public the opportunity to 1601 Lind Avenue SW, Renton, WA. For Bd.Lascar Catargiu, Nr.54, cod: 010673, participate in developing this AD. We information on the availability of this Sector 1, Bucharest, Romania; received no comments on the NPRM or material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221. telephone: 011+40 021–312–36–19; fax: (5) You may view this service information on the determination of the cost to the 011+40 021–312–36–19; internet: public. that is incorporated by reference at the www.aeroclubulromaniei.ro; email: National Archives and Records Conclusion Administration (NARA). For information on www.aeroclubulromaniei.ro/contact/. the availability of this material at NARA, call You may view this referenced service We reviewed the relevant data and 202–741–6030, or go to: http:// information at the FAA, Policy and determined that air safety and the www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr- Innovation Division, 901 Locust, Kansas public interest require adopting the AD locations.html. City, Missouri 64106. For information as proposed except for minor editorial Issued in Renton, Washington, on January on the availability of this material at the changes. We have determined that these 30, 2018. FAA, call (816) 329–4148. It is also minor changes: Michael Kaszycki, available on the internet at http:// • Are consistent with the intent that Acting Director, System Oversight Division, www.regulations.gov by searching for was proposed in the NPRM for Aircraft Certification Service. Docket No. FAA–2017–1068. correcting the unsafe condition; and [FR Doc. 2018–02748 Filed 2–12–18; 8:45 am] FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jim • Do not add any additional burden BILLING CODE 4910–13–P Rutherford, Aerospace Engineer, FAA, upon the public than was already Small Airplane Standards Branch, 901 proposed in the NPRM. Locust, Room 301, Kansas City, Related Service Information Under 1 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Missouri 64106; telephone: (816) 329– CFR Part 51 4165; fax: (816) 329–4090; email: Federal Aviation Administration jim.rutherford@faa.gov. We reviewed Aeroclubul Romaniei SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Service Bulletin No.: SB–IS–28B2–AR– 14 CFR Part 39 01, Revision 003, dated February 9, Discussion 2017 (ARSB No. AR–01), and [Docket No. FAA–2017–1068; Product We issued a notice of proposed Aeroclubul Romaniei Service Bulletin Identifier 2017–CE–034–AD; Amendment 39–19190; AD 2018–03–17] rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR No.: SB–IS–28B2–AR–02, Revision 01, part 39 by adding an AD that would dated February 24, 2017 (ARSB No. AR– RIN 2120–AA64 02). ARSB No. AR–01 describes apply to Aeroclubul Romaniei Model IS–28B2 gliders. The NPRM was procedures for inspection of the rear Airworthiness Directives; Aeroclubul fuselage area to detect any cracks, Romaniei Gliders published in the Federal Register on November 14, 2017 (82 FR 52676). The ruptures, or corrosion. ARSB No. AR–02 AGENCY: Federal Aviation NPRM proposed to correct an unsafe describes procedures for installation of Administration (FAA), Department of condition for the specified products and a modification to the upper stringer of Transportation (DOT). was based on mandatory continuing the rear fuselage. This service ACTION: Final rule. airworthiness information (MCAI) information is reasonably available originated by an aviation authority of because the interested parties have SUMMARY: We are adopting a new another country. The MCAI states: access to it through their normal course airworthiness directive (AD) for of business or by the means identified sradovich on DSK3GMQ082PROD with RULES Aeroclubul Romaniei Model IS–28B2 Cracks were reportedly detected, located at in the ADDRESSES section of the AD. gliders. This AD results from mandatory stringers in the rear fuselage of a number of IS–28B2 sailplanes. The subsequent Costs of Compliance continuing airworthiness information investigation attributed these cracks to (MCAI) issued by an aviation authority induction of a pre-stress during the We estimate that this AD will affect of another country to identify and manufacturing process of the affected parts. 30 products of U.S. registry. We also correct an unsafe condition on an This condition, if not detected and estimate that it would take about 2 aviation product. The MCAI describes corrected, could lead to reduced structural work-hours per product to comply with VerDate Sep<11>2014 15:52 Feb 12, 2018 Jkt 244001 PO 00000 Frm 00017 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 E:\FR\FM\13FER1.SGM 13FER1

6124 Federal Register / Vol. 83, No. 30 / Tuesday, February 13, 2018 / Rules and Regulations the basic requirements of this AD. The Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, originated by an aviation authority of another average labor rate is $85 per work-hour. 1979), country to identify and correct an unsafe Based on these figures, we estimate (3) Will not affect intrastate aviation condition on an aviation product. The MCAI the cost of this AD on U.S. operators to in Alaska, and describes the unsafe condition as cracks at be $5,100, or $170 per product. (4) Will not have a significant stringers in the rear fuselage of several Model In addition, we estimate that any economic impact, positive or negative, IS–28B2 gliders. We are issuing this AD to necessary follow-on actions would take on a substantial number of small entities detect and correct cracks, which could lead to reduced structural strength resulting in about 15 work-hours and require parts under the criteria of the Regulatory loss of structural integrity and loss of control. costing $1,000, for a cost of $2,275 per Flexibility Act. product. We have no way of (f) Actions and Compliance Examining the AD Docket determining the number of products Unless already done, do the following that may need these actions. You may examine the AD docket on actions in paragraphs (f)(1) through (3): the internet at http:// (1) Within 90 days after March 20, 2018 Authority for This Rulemaking www.regulations.gov by searching for (the effective date of this AD) and repetitively Title 49 of the United States Code and locating Docket No. FAA–2017– thereafter at intervals not to exceed 50 hours specifies the FAA’s authority to issue 1068; or in person at Docket Operations time-in-service (TIS), inspect the rear rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday fuselage structure following the instructions section 106, describes the authority of through Friday, except Federal holidays. in Aeroclubul Romaniei Service Bulletin (SB) the FAA Administrator. ‘‘Subtitle VII: The AD docket contains the NPRM, the No.: SB–IS–28B2–AR–01, Revision 003, Aviation Programs,’’ describes in more regulatory evaluation, any comments dated February 9, 2017. detail the scope of the Agency’s received, and other information. The (2) If any crack or corrosion is detected street address for Docket Operations during any inspection required in paragraph authority. (f)(1) of this AD, before further flight, modify We are issuing this rulemaking under (telephone (800) 647–5527) is in the the rear fuselage structure following the the authority described in ‘‘Subtitle VII, ADDRESSES section. Comments will be instructions in Aeroclubul Romaniei SB No.: Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: available in the AD docket shortly after SB–IS–28B2–AR–02, Revision 01, dated General requirements.’’ Under that receipt. February 24, 2017. section, Congress charges the FAA with (3) Completion of the modification to the List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in rear fuselage structure as required in air commerce by prescribing regulations Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation paragraph (f)(2) of this AD terminates the for practices, methods, and procedures safety, Incorporation by reference, repetitive inspections required in paragraph the Administrator finds necessary for Safety. (f)(1) of this AD. safety in air commerce. This regulation Adoption of the Amendment (g) Reporting Requirement is within the scope of that authority because it addresses an unsafe condition Accordingly, under the authority Although Aeroclubul Romaniei SB No.: delegated to me by the Administrator, SB–IS–28B2–AR–01, Revision 003, dated that is likely to exist or develop on February 9, 2017, specifies to submit certain products identified in this rulemaking the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as follows: information to the manufacturer, this AD action. does not require that action. This AD is issued in accordance with PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS (h) Other FAA AD Provisions authority delegated by the Executive DIRECTIVES Director, Aircraft Certification Service, The following provisions also apply to this as authorized by FAA Order 8000.51C. ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39 AD: In accordance with that order, issuance continues to read as follows: (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance of ADs is normally a function of the (AMOCs): The Manager, Small Airplane Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. Standards Branch, FAA, has the authority to Compliance and Airworthiness Division, but during this transition § 39.13 [Amended] approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested period, the Executive Director has using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding Send information to ATTN: Jim Rutherford, delegated the authority to issue ADs the following new AD: Aerospace Engineer, FAA, Small Airplane applicable to small airplanes, gliders, Standards Branch, 901 Locust, Room 301, balloons, airships, domestic business jet 2018–03–17 Aeroclubul Romaniei: Amendment 39–19190; Docket No. Kansas City, Missouri 64106; telephone: transport airplanes, and associated FAA–2017–1068; Product Identifier (816) 329–4165; fax: (816) 329–4090; email: appliances to the Director of the Policy 2017–CE–034–AD. jim.rutherford@faa.gov. Before using any and Innovation Division. approved AMOC on any glider to which the (a) Effective Date AMOC applies, notify your appropriate Regulatory Findings This airworthiness directive (AD) becomes principal inspector (PI) in the FAA Flight We determined that this AD will not effective March 20, 2018. Standards District Office (FSDO), or lacking have federalism implications under (b) Affected ADs a PI, your local FSDO. Executive Order 13132. This AD will (2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any None. requirement in this AD to obtain corrective not have a substantial direct effect on the States, on the relationship between (c) Applicability actions from a manufacturer, the action must the national government and the States, This AD applies to Aeroclubul Romaniei be accomplished using a method approved or on the distribution of power and Model IS–28B2 gliders, all serial numbers, by the Manager, Small Airplane Standards responsibilities among the various certificated in any category. Branch, FAA; or the European Aviation sradovich on DSK3GMQ082PROD with RULES Safety Agency (EASA). levels of government. (d) Subject For the reasons discussed above, I (i) Related Information Air Transport Association of America certify this AD: (ATA) Code 53: Fuselage. Refer to MCAI AD No.: 2016–0233, dated (1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory November 23, 2016. The MCAI can be found action’’ under Executive Order 12866, (e) Reason in the AD docket on the internet at: https:// (2) Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under This AD was prompted by mandatory www.regulations.gov/document?D=FAA- the DOT Regulatory Policies and continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) 2017-1068-0002. VerDate Sep<11>2014 15:52 Feb 12, 2018 Jkt 244001 PO 00000 Frm 00018 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 E:\FR\FM\13FER1.SGM 13FER1

Federal Register / Vol. 83, No. 30 / Tuesday, February 13, 2018 / Rules and Regulations 6125 (j) Material Incorporated by Reference and CT7–9C3 model turboprop engines. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: (1) The Director of the Federal Register This AD requires initial and repetitive Michael Richardson-Bach, Aerospace approved the incorporation by reference visual inspection and fluorescent- Engineer, ECO Branch, FAA, 1200 (IBR) of the service information listed in this penetrant inspection (FPI) of the main District Avenue, Burlington, MA 01803; paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR propeller shaft. This AD was prompted phone: 781–238–7747; fax: 781–238– part 51. by the failure of a main propeller shaft. 7199; email: michael.richardson-bach@ (2) You must use this service information We are issuing this AD to address the faa.gov. as applicable to do the actions required by unsafe condition on these products. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise. (i) Aeroclubul Romaniei Service Bulletin DATES: This AD is effective February 28, 2018. Discussion No.: SB–IS–28B2–AR–01, Revision 003, dated February 9, 2017. The Director of the Federal Register We received a report that a condition (ii) Aeroclubul Romaniei Service Bulletin approved the incorporation by reference was found after an incident where the No.: SB–IS–28B2–AR–02, Revision 01, dated of a certain publication listed in this AD main propeller shaft on a GE CT7–9B February 24, 2017. as of February 28, 2018. failed in flight, resulting in the loss of (3) For Aeroclubul Romaniei service We must receive comments on this the propeller. The condition is cracking information identified in this AD, contact: AD by March 30, 2018. initiating from undiscovered corrosion Aeroclubul Romaniei, Bd.Lascar Catargiu, ADDRESSES: You may send comments, in the dowel pin hole on the flange of Nr.54, cod: 010673, Sector 1, Bucharest, Romania; telephone: 011+40 021–312–36–19; using the procedures found in 14 CFR the main propeller shaft. This proposed fax: 011+40 021–312–36–19; internet: 11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following AD would require visually inspecting www.aeroclubulromaniei.ro; email: methods: the main propeller shaft for wear and www.aeroclubulromaniei.ro/contact/. • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to corrosion and FPI for cracks. This (4) You may view this service information http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the condition, if not addressed, could result at the FAA, Policy and Innovation Division, instructions for submitting comments. in failure of the main propeller shaft, 901 Locust, Kansas City, Missouri 64106. For • Fax: 202–493–2251. resulting in in-flight loss of the information on the availability of this • Mail: U.S. Department of propeller, loss of engine thrust control, material at the FAA, call (816) 329–4148. In Transportation, Docket Operations, M– and damage to the airplane. We are addition, you can access this service 30, West Building Ground Floor, Room information on the internet at http:// issuing this AD to address the unsafe W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, condition on these products. www.regulations.gov by searching for and Washington, DC 20590. A similar propeller separation locating Docket No. FAA–2017–1068. • Hand Delivery: U.S. Department of incident occurred in 1992 because of a (5) You may view this service information that is incorporated by reference at the Transportation, Docket Operations, M– material defect. The affected parts were National Archives and Records 30, West Building Ground Floor, Room purged from the field at that time. Administration (NARA). For information on W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, the availability of this material at NARA, call Washington, DC 20590, between 9 a.m. Related Service Information Under 1 202–741–6030, or go to: http:// and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, CFR Part 51 www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr- except Federal holidays. We reviewed SPM 70–32–03, SPOT– locations.html. For service information identified in FLUORESCENT PENETRANT Issued in Kansas City, Missouri, on this final rule, contact General Electric INSPECTION, TASK 70–32–03–230– February 5, 2018. Company, GE-Aviation, Room 285, 1 002, from the GE Commercial Engine Melvin J. Johnson, Neumann Way, Cincinnati, OH 45215; Standard Practices Manual GEK 9250, Deputy Director, Policy & Innovation Division, phone: 513–552–3272; fax: 513–552– Rev. 106, dated April 01, 2007. This Aircraft Certification Service. 3329; email: geae.aoc@ge.com. You may procedure provides instruction for spot [FR Doc. 2018–02601 Filed 2–12–18; 8:45 am] view this service information at the FPI. BILLING CODE 4910–13–P FAA, Engine and Propeller Standards We also reviewed MM 72–10–00, Branch, 1200 District Avenue, PROPELLER GEARBOX INSPECTION Burlington, MA 01803. For information and MM 72–10–00, PROPELLER DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION on the availability of this material at the GEARBOX—CLEANING, from the GE FAA, call 781–238–7759. It is also CT7B Maintenance Manual SEI–576, Federal Aviation Administration available on the internet at http:// Rev. 60, dated October 1, 2017. These www.regulations.gov by searching for procedures provides instructions for 14 CFR Part 39 and locating Docket No. FAA–2017– inspection and cleaning, respectively, of 0943. the main propeller shaft. [Docket No. FAA–2017–0943; Product Identifier 2017–NE–34–AD; Amendment 39– Examining the AD Docket This service information is reasonably 19186; AD 2018–03–13] available because the interested parties You may examine the AD docket on have access to it through their normal RIN 2120–AA64 the internet at http:// course of business or by the means www.regulations.gov by searching for identified in the ADDRESSES section. Airworthiness Directives; General and locating Docket No. FAA–2017– Electric Company Turboprop Engines 0943; or in person at the Docket Other Related Service Information AGENCY: Federal Aviation Management Facility between 9 a.m. We reviewed GE Service Bulletin (SB) Administration (FAA), DOT. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, CT7–TP S/B 72–0531, dated June 22, ACTION: Final rule; request for except Federal holidays. The AD docket 2017. The SB references standard sradovich on DSK3GMQ082PROD with RULES comments. contains this final rule, the regulatory procedures for initial and repetitive evaluation, any comments received, and visual and FPI of the main propeller SUMMARY: We are adopting a new other information. The street address for shaft for SF340 aircraft. airworthiness directive (AD) for certain the Docket Office (phone: 800–647– We also reviewed GE SB CT7–TP General Electric Company (GE) CT7– 5527) is in the ADDRESSES section. S/B 72–0533, dated October 3, 2017. 5A2, CT7–5A3, CT7–7A, CT7–7A1, Comments will be available in the AD The SB references standard procedures CT7–9B, CT7–9B1, CT7–9B2, CT7–9C docket shortly after receipt. for initial and repetitive visual and FPI VerDate Sep<11>2014 15:52 Feb 12, 2018 Jkt 244001 PO 00000 Frm 00019 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 E:\FR\FM\13FER1.SGM 13FER1


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CategoryRegulatory Information
CollectionFederal Register
sudoc ClassAE 2.7:
GS 4.107:
AE 2.106:
PublisherOffice of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration
SectionRules and Regulations
ActionFinal rule.
DatesThis AD is effective March 20, 2018.
ContactJim 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 Citation83 FR 6123 
RIN Number2120-AA64
CFR AssociatedAir Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety
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