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inspection is made from within touching
distance unless otherwise specified. A mirror
may be necessary to ensure visual access to
all surfaces in the inspection area. This level
of inspection is made under normally
available lighting conditions such as
daylight, hangar lighting, flashlight, or
droplight and may require removal or
opening of access panels or doors. Stands,
ladders, or platforms may be required to gain
proximity to the area being checked.’’
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Concurrent Requirements
(g) Before or concurrently with the
requirements of paragraph (f) of this AD, do
the applicable action specified in Table 1 of
this AD.
TABLE 1.—CONCURRENT REQUIREMENTS
For airplanes identified in Boeing component service bulletin—
Action—
(1) 233A3205–24–01, dated July 26, 2001 ..............................................
Modify the generator drive and standby power module assembly in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of the service bulletin.
Modify the air conditioning module assembly in accordance with the
Accomplishment Instructions of the service bulletin.
(2) 69–37319–21–02, Revision 1, dated August 30, 2001 ......................
Alternative Methods of Compliance
(AMOCs)
(h) The Manager, Seattle Aircraft
Certification Office, FAA, has the authority to
approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested in
accordance with the procedures found in 14
CFR 39.19.
Issued in Renton, Washington, on April 18,
2005.
Ali Bahrami,
Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate,
Aircraft Certification Service.
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Airworthiness Directives; PZL-Swidnik
S.A. Models PW–5 ‘‘Smyk’’ and PW–6U
Gliders
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking
(NPRM).
AGENCY:
SUMMARY: The FAA proposes to adopt a
new airworthiness directive (AD) for
certain PZL-Swidnik S.A. (PZLSwidnik) Models PW–5 ‘‘Smyk’’ and
PW–6U gliders. This proposed AD
would require you to inspect for the
minimum dimension of the left side
aileron, right side aileron, and airbrake
push-rod ends for certain Model PW–5
‘‘Smyk’’ gliders; inspect for the
minimum dimension of the aileron,
airbrake, and elevator control push-rod
ends for certain Model PW–6U gliders;
and replace any push-rod end that does
not meet the minimum dimension. This
proposed AD results from mandatory
continuing airworthiness information
(MCAI) issued by the airworthiness
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authority for Poland. We are issuing this
proposed AD to detect and replace any
push-rod end that does not meet the
minimum dimension, which could
result in failure of the control system.
This failure could lead to loss of control
of the glider.
We must receive any comments
on this proposed AD by May 27, 2005.
DATES:
Use one of the following to
submit comments on this proposed AD:
• DOT Docket Web site: Go to http:
//dms.dot.gov and follow the
instructions for sending your comments
electronically.
• Government-wide rulemaking Web
site: Go to https://www.regulations.gov
and follow the instructions for sending
your comments electronically.
• Mail: Docket Management Facility;
U.S. Department of Transportation, 400
Seventh Street, SW., Nassif Building,
Room PL–401, Washington, DC 20590–
0001.
• Fax: 1–202–493–2251.
• Hand Delivery: Room PL–401 on
the plaza level of the Nassif Building,
400 Seventh Street, SW., Washington,
DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday
through Friday, except Federal holidays.
To get the service information
identified in this proposed AD, contact
PZL-Swidnik S.A., Polish Aviation
Works, Al. Lotnikow Polskich 1, 21–045
Swidnik, Poland; telephone: 48 81 468
09 01 751 20 71; facsimile: 48 81 468
09 19 751 21 73.
To view the comments to this
proposed AD, go to https://dms.dot.gov.
This is docket number FAA–2005–
20802; Directorate Identifier 2005–CE–
18–AD.
ADDRESSES:
Greg
Davison, Aerospace Engineer, FAA,
Small Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust,
Room 301, Kansas City, Missouri 64106;
telephone: (816) 329–4130; facsimile:
(816) 329–4090.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
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Comments Invited
How do I comment on this proposed
AD? We invite you to submit any
written relevant data, views, or
arguments regarding this proposal. Send
your comments to an address listed
under ADDRESSES. Include the docket
number, ‘‘FAA–2005–20802; Directorate
Identifier 2005–CE–18–AD’’ at the
beginning of your comments. We will
post all comments we receive, without
change, to https://dms.dot.gov, including
any personal information you provide.
We will also post a report summarizing
each substantive verbal contact with
FAA personnel concerning this
proposed rulemaking. Using the search
function of our docket web site, anyone
can find and read the comments
received into any of our dockets,
including the name of the individual
who sent the comment (or signed the
comment on behalf of an association,
business, labor union, etc.). This is
docket number FAA–2005–20802;
Directorate Identifier 2005–CE–18–AD.
You may review the DOT’s complete
Privacy Act Statement in the Federal
Register published on April 11, 2000
(65 FR 19477–78) or you may visit http:
//dms.dot.gov.
Are there any specific portions of this
proposed AD I should pay attention to?
We specifically invite comments on the
overall regulatory, economic,
environmental, and energy aspects of
this proposed AD. If you contact us
through a nonwritten communication
and that contact relates to a substantive
part of this proposed AD, we will
summarize the contact and place the
summary in the docket. We will
consider all comments received by the
closing date and may amend this
proposed AD in light of those comments
and contacts.
Docket Information
Where can I go to view the docket
information? You may view the AD
docket that contains the proposal, any
comments received, and any final
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disposition in person at the DMS Docket
Offices between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
(eastern standard time), Monday
through Friday, except Federal holidays.
The Docket Office (telephone 1–800–
647–5227) is located on the plaza level
of the Department of Transportation
NASSIF Building at the street address
stated in ADDRESSES. You may also view
the AD docket on the Internet at http:
//dms.dot.gov. The comments will be
available in the AD docket shortly after
the DMS receives them.
Discussion
What events have caused this
proposed AD? The General Inspectorate
of Civil Aviation (GICA), which is the
airworthiness authority for Poland,
recently notified FAA that an unsafe
condition may exist on certain PZLSwidnik S.A. (PZL-Swidnik) gliders.
The GICA reports that an owner of a
Model PW–6U glider found the
dimension of the push-rod end to not
meet the minimum dimension of 0.165
inches (in.) or 4.2 millimeter (mm).
Further, the GICA reports that the
manufacturer has identified a
production run of these parts that do not
meet the minimum dimension of the
push-rod end. Similar push-rod ends,
where applicable, are used to link the
ailerons, airbrakes, and elevator control
systems in the Models PW–5 ‘‘Smyk’’
and PW–6U gliders.
What is the potential impact if FAA
took no action? Any push-rod end that
does not meet the minimum dimension
could result in failure of the control
system. This failure could lead to loss
of control of the glider.
Is there service information that
applies to this subject? PZL-Swidnik has
issued:
—Mandatory Bulletin Number BO–17–
03–18, dated December 22, 2003, for
the Model PW–5 ‘‘Smyk’’ gliders.
—Mandatory Bulletin Number BO–78–
03–06, dated December 22, 2003, for
the Model PW–6U gliders.
What are the provisions of this service
information? The service information
includes procedures for:
—Inspecting for the minimum
dimension of the left side aileron,
right side aileron, and airbrake pushrod ends for the Model PW–5 ‘‘Smyk’’
gliders;
—Inspecting for the minimum
dimension of the aileron, airbrake,
and elevator control push-rod ends for
the Model PW–6U gliders; and
—Replacing any push-rod end that does
not meet the minimum dimension.
What action did the GICA take? The
GICA classified this service bulletin as
mandatory and issued Polish AD
Numbers SP–0085–2003–A, dated
December 22, 2003, and SP–0086–2003,
dated December 22, 2003, to ensure the
continued airworthiness of these gliders
in Poland.
Did the GICA inform the United States
under the bilateral airworthiness
agreement? These PZL-Swidnik Models
PW–5 ‘‘Smyk’’ and PW–6U gliders are
manufactured in Poland and are typecertificated for operation in the United
States under the provisions of § 21.29 of
the Federal Aviation Regulations (14
CFR 21.29) and the applicable bilateral
airworthiness agreement.
Under this bilateral airworthiness
agreement, the GICA has kept us
informed of the situation described
above.
FAA’s Determination and Requirements
of This Proposed AD
What has FAA decided? We have
examined the GICA’s findings, reviewed
all available information, and
determined that AD action is necessary
for products of this type design that are
certificated for operation in the United
States.
Since the unsafe condition described
previously is likely to exist or develop
on other PZL-Swidnik Models PW–5
‘‘Smyk’’ and PW–6U gliders of the same
type design that are registered in the
United States, we are proposing AD
action to detect and replace any pushrod end that does not meet the
minimum dimension, which could
result in failure of the control system.
This failure could lead to loss of control
of the glider.
What would this proposed AD
require? This proposed AD would
require you to incorporate the actions in
the previously-referenced service
bulletin.
How does the revision to 14 CFR part
39 affect this proposed AD? On July 10,
2002, we published a new version of 14
CFR part 39 (67 FR 47997, July 22,
2002), which governs FAA’s AD system.
This regulation now includes material
that relates to altered products, special
flight permits, and alternative methods
of compliance. This material previously
was included in each individual AD.
Since this material is included in 14
CFR part 39, we will not include it in
future AD actions.
Costs of Compliance
How many gliders would this
proposed AD impact? We estimate that
this proposed AD affects 67 gliders in
the U.S. registry.
What would be the cost impact of this
proposed AD on owners/operators of the
affected gliders? We estimate the
following costs to do this proposed
inspection of the push-rod ends:
Total cost per
glider
Labor cost
Parts cost
1 work hour × $65 = $65 ..................................................................
Not Applicable .............................
We estimate the following costs to do
any necessary push-rod end
replacements that would be required
based on the results of this proposed
inspection. We have no way of
$65
Total cost on U.S.
operators
67 × $65 = $4,355
determining the number of gliders that
may need this replacement:
Labor cost per push-rod end
Parts cost
1 work hour × $65 = $65 ................................................................................................
Not Applicable ............................................
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The manufacturer has stated that the
costs for any required parts and
transportation will be covered under the
manufacturer’s warranty.
Authority for This Rulemaking
What authority does FAA have for
issuing this rulemaking action? 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 AD.
Regulatory Findings
Would this proposed AD impact
various entities? We have 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.
Would this proposed AD involve a
significant rule or regulatory action? For
the reasons discussed above, I certify
that this proposed 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); and
3. 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.
We prepared a summary of the costs
to comply with this proposed AD (and
other information as included in the
Regulatory Evaluation) and placed it in
the AD Docket. You may get a copy of
this summary by sending a request to us
at the address listed under ADDRESSES.
Include ‘‘AD Docket FAA–2005–20802;
Directorate Identifier 2005–CE–18–AD’’
in your request.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation
safety, Safety.
Model
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The Proposed Amendment
Accordingly, under the authority
delegated to me by the Administrator,
the Federal Aviation Administration
proposes to amend 14 CFR part 39 as
follows:
PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
DIRECTIVES
1. The authority citation for part 39
continues to read as follows:
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
§ 39.13
[Amended]
2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding
the following new airworthiness
directive (AD):
PZL–Swidnik S.A.: Docket No. FAA–2005–
20802; Directorate Identifier 2005–CE–
18–AD.
When Is the Last Date I Can Submit
Comments on This Proposed AD?
(a) We must receive comments on this
proposed airworthiness directive (AD) by
May 27, 2005.
What Other ADs Are Affected by This
Action?
(b) None.
What Gliders Are Affected by This AD?
(c) This AD affects the following glider
models and serial numbers that are
certificated in any category:
Serial Numbers
PW–5 ‘‘Smyk’’ .................................
PW–6U ............................................
17.12.022 through 17.12.024.
78.02.07 through 78.02.10 and 78.03.01 through 78.03.03.
What Is the Unsafe Condition Presented in
This AD?
(d) This AD is the result of mandatory
continuing airworthiness information (MCAI)
issued by the airworthiness authority for
Poland. The actions specified in this AD are
intended to detect and replace any push-rod
end that does not meet the minimum
dimension, which could result in failure of
the control system. This failure could lead to
loss of control of the glider.
What Must I Do To Address This Problem?
(e) To address this problem, you must do
the following:
Actions
Compliance
Procedures
(1) Inspect for the minimum dimension (0.165
inches (in.) or 4.2 millimeter (mm)):
(i) Any left side aileron, right side aileron, and
airbrake push-rod end (part number (P/N)
511.00.20.00) for the Model PW–5 ‘‘Smyk’’
glider; and
(ii) Any aileron, airbrake, and elevator control
push-rod end (P/N 78.21.215.00.00) for the
Model PW–6U glider.
Within the next 25 hours time-in-service (TIS)
after the effective date of this AD, unless already done.
For the Model PW-5 ‘‘Smyk’’ glider: Follow
Communication Equipment Factory PZLSwidnik Mandatory Bulletin Number BO–
17–03–18, dated December 22, 2003.
For the Model PW–6U glider: Follow Communication Equipment Factory PZL-Swidnik
Mandatory Bulletin Number BO–78–03–06,
dated December 22, 2003.
(2) Replace any push-rod end (P/N
511.00.20.00 or 78.21.215.00.00) that you
find as a result of the inspection required by
paragraph (e)(1) of this AD that has a pushrod end that is less than the minimum dimension (0.165 in. or 4.2 mm)..
Before further flight after the inspection required by paragraph (e)(1) of this AD.
For the Model PW–5 ‘‘Smyk’’ glider: Follow
Communication Equipment Factory PZLSwidnik Mandatory Bulletin Number BO–
17–03–18, dated December 22, 2003.
For the Model PW–6U glider: Follow Communication Equipment Factory PZL-Swidnik
Mandatory Bulletin Number BO–78–03–06,
dated December 22, 2003.
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Actions
Compliance
Procedures
(3) Do not install any push-rod end (P/N
511.00.20.00 or 78.21.215.00.00) with a dimension that is less than the minimum dimension (0.165 in. or 4.2 mm) for the following use:.
(i) Any push-rod end for the left side aileron,
right side aileron, or airbrake of the Model
PW–5 ‘‘Smyk’’ glider; and
(ii) Any push-rod end for the ailerons, airbrake,
or elevator control of the Model PW–6U glider.
As of the effective date of this AD ...................
For the Model PW–5 ‘‘Smyk’’ glider: Follow
Communication Equipment Factory PZLSwidnik Mandatory Bulletin Number BO–
17–03–18, dated December 22, 2003.
For the Model PW–6U glider: Follow Communication Equipment Factory PZL-Swidnik
Mandatory Bulletin Number BO–78–03–06,
dated December 22, 2003.
Note: You may contact the manufacturer at
the address in paragraph (h) of this AD to
request any required replacement part pushrod end.
(f) You may request a different method of
compliance or a different compliance time
for this AD by following the procedures in 14
CFR 39.19. Unless FAA authorizes otherwise,
send your request to your principal
inspector. The principal inspector may add
comments and will send your request to the
Manager, Standards Office, Small Airplane
Directorate, FAA. For information on any
already approved alternative methods of
compliance, contact Greg Davison, Aerospace
Engineer, FAA, Small Airplane Directorate,
901 Locust, Room 301, Kansas City, Missouri
64106; telephone: (816) 329–4130; facsimile:
(816) 329–4090.
Is There Other Information That Relates to
This Subject?
(g) Polish AD Numbers SP–0085–2003–A,
dated December 22, 2003, and SP–0086–
2003, dated December 22, 2003, also address
the subject of this AD.
May I Get Copies of the Documents
Referenced in This AD?
(h) To get copies of the documents
referenced in this AD, contact PZL-Swidnik
S.A., Polish Aviation Works, Al. Lotnikow
Polskich 1, 21–045 Swidnik, Poland;
telephone: 48 81 468 09 01 751 20 71;
facsimile: 48 81 468 09 19 751 21 73. To view
the AD docket, go to the Docket Management
Facility; U.S. Department of Transportation,
400 Seventh Street, SW., Nassif Building,
Room PL–401, Washington, DC, or on the
Internet at https://dms.dot.gov. This is docket
number FAA–2005–20802; Directorate
Identifier 2005–CE–18–AD.
Issued in Kansas City, Missouri, on April
20, 2005.
Patrick R. Mullen,
Acting Manager, Small Airplane Directorate,
Aircraft Certification Service.
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14 CFR Part 71
May I Request an Alternative Method of
Compliance?
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
[Docket No. FAA–2005–20895; Airspace
Docket No. 05–ASO–6]
Proposed Establishment of Class D
Airspace; Pascagoula, MS
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking.
AGENCY:
This notice proposes to
establish Class D airspace at Pascgoula,
MS. A federal contract tower with a
weather reporting system is being
constructed at the Trent Lott
International Airport. Therefore, the
airport will meet criteria for Class D
airspace. Class D surface area airspace is
required when the control tower is open
to contain Standard Instrument
Approach Procedures (SIAPs) and other
Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) operations
at the airport. This action would
establish Class D airspace extending
upward from the surface to and
including 2,500 feet MSL within a 4.1—
mile radius of the airport.
DATES: Comments must be received on
or before May 27, 2005.
ADDRESSES: Send comments on this
proposal to the Docket Management
System, U.S. Department of
Transportation, Room Plaza 401, 400
Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC
20590–0001. You must identify the
docket number FAA–2005–20895/
Airspace Docket No. 05–ASO–6, at the
beginning of your comments. You may
also submit comments on the Internet at
https://dms.dot.gov. You may review the
public docket containing the proposal,
any comments received, and any final
disposition in person in the Dockets
Office between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.,
Monday through Friday, except Federal
holidays. The Docket office (telephone
1–800–647–5527) is on the plaza level
of the Department of Transportation
NASSIF Building at the above address.
SUMMARY:
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An informal docket may also be
examined during normal business hours
at the office of the Regional Air Traffic
Division, Federal Aviation
Administration, Room 550, 1701
Columbia Avenue, College Park, Georgia
30337.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Mark D. Ward, Manager, Airspace and
Procedures Branch, Air Traffic Division,
Federal Aviation Administration, P.O.
Box 20636, Atlanta, Georgia 30320;
telephone (404) 305–5627.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Comments Invited
Interested parties are invited to
participate in this proposed rulemaking
by submitting such written data, views
or arguments as they may desire.
Comments that provide the factual basis
supporting the views and suggestions
presented are particularly helpful in
developing reasoned regulatory
decisions on the proposal. Comments
are specifically invited on the overall
regulatory, aeronautical, economic,
environmental, and energy-related
aspects of the proposal.
Communications should identify both
docket numbers and be submitted in
triplicate to the address listed above.
Commenters wishing the FAA to
acknowledge receipt of their comments
on this notice must submit with those
comments a self-addressed, stamped
postcard on which the following
statement is made: ‘‘Comments to
Docket No. FAA–2005–20895/Airspace
Docket No. 05–ASO–6.’’ The postcard
will be date/time stamped and returned
to the commenter. All communications
received before the specified closing
date for comments will be considered
before taking action on the proposed
rule. The proposal contained in this
notice may be changed in light of the
comments received. A report
summarizing each substantive public
contact with FAA personnel concerned
with this rulemaking will be filed in the
docket.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2005-20802; Directorate Identifier 2005-CE-18-AD]
RIN 2120-AA64
Airworthiness Directives; PZL-Swidnik S.A. Models PW-5 ``Smyk''
and PW-6U Gliders
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
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SUMMARY: The FAA proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD)
for certain PZL-Swidnik S.A. (PZL-Swidnik) Models PW-5 ``Smyk'' and PW-
6U gliders. This proposed AD would require you to inspect for the
minimum dimension of the left side aileron, right side aileron, and
airbrake push-rod ends for certain Model PW-5 ``Smyk'' gliders; inspect
for the minimum dimension of the aileron, airbrake, and elevator
control push-rod ends for certain Model PW-6U gliders; and replace any
push-rod end that does not meet the minimum dimension. This proposed AD
results from mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI)
issued by the airworthiness authority for Poland. We are issuing this
proposed AD to detect and replace any push-rod end that does not meet
the minimum dimension, which could result in failure of the control
system. This failure could lead to loss of control of the glider.
DATES: We must receive any comments on this proposed AD by May 27,
2005.
ADDRESSES: Use one of the following to submit comments on this proposed
AD:
DOT Docket Web site: Go to http: //dms.dot.gov and follow
the instructions for sending your comments electronically.
Government-wide rulemaking Web site: Go to https://
www.regulations.gov and follow the instructions for sending your
comments electronically.
Mail: Docket Management Facility; U.S. Department of
Transportation, 400 Seventh Street, SW., Nassif Building, Room PL-401,
Washington, DC 20590-0001.
Fax: 1-202-493-2251.
Hand Delivery: Room PL-401 on the plaza level of the
Nassif Building, 400 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC, between 9
a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays.
To get the service information identified in this proposed AD,
contact PZL-Swidnik S.A., Polish Aviation Works, Al. Lotnikow Polskich
1, 21-045 Swidnik, Poland; telephone: 48 81 468 09 01 751 20 71;
facsimile: 48 81 468 09 19 751 21 73.
To view the comments to this proposed AD, go to https://dms.dot.gov.
This is docket number FAA-2005-20802; Directorate Identifier 2005-CE-
18-AD.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Greg Davison, Aerospace Engineer, FAA,
Small Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust, Room 301, Kansas City, Missouri
64106; telephone: (816) 329-4130; facsimile: (816) 329-4090.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Comments Invited
How do I comment on this proposed AD? We invite you to submit any
written relevant data, views, or arguments regarding this proposal.
Send your comments to an address listed under ADDRESSES. Include the
docket number, ``FAA-2005-20802; Directorate Identifier 2005-CE-18-AD''
at the beginning of your comments. We will post all comments we
receive, without change, to https://dms.dot.gov, including any personal
information you provide. We will also post a report summarizing each
substantive verbal contact with FAA personnel concerning this proposed
rulemaking. Using the search function of our docket web site, anyone
can find and read the comments received into any of our dockets,
including the name of the individual who sent the comment (or signed
the comment on behalf of an association, business, labor union, etc.).
This is docket number FAA-2005-20802; Directorate Identifier 2005-CE-
18-AD. You may review the DOT's complete Privacy Act Statement in the
Federal Register published on April 11, 2000 (65 FR 19477-78) or you
may visit http: //dms.dot.gov.
Are there any specific portions of this proposed AD I should pay
attention to? We specifically invite comments on the overall
regulatory, economic, environmental, and energy aspects of this
proposed AD. If you contact us through a nonwritten communication and
that contact relates to a substantive part of this proposed AD, we will
summarize the contact and place the summary in the docket. We will
consider all comments received by the closing date and may amend this
proposed AD in light of those comments and contacts.
Docket Information
Where can I go to view the docket information? You may view the AD
docket that contains the proposal, any comments received, and any final
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disposition in person at the DMS Docket Offices between 9 a.m. and 5
p.m. (eastern standard time), Monday through Friday, except Federal
holidays. The Docket Office (telephone 1-800-647-5227) is located on
the plaza level of the Department of Transportation NASSIF Building at
the street address stated in ADDRESSES. You may also view the AD docket
on the Internet at http: //dms.dot.gov. The comments will be available
in the AD docket shortly after the DMS receives them.
Discussion
What events have caused this proposed AD? The General Inspectorate
of Civil Aviation (GICA), which is the airworthiness authority for
Poland, recently notified FAA that an unsafe condition may exist on
certain PZL-Swidnik S.A. (PZL-Swidnik) gliders. The GICA reports that
an owner of a Model PW-6U glider found the dimension of the push-rod
end to not meet the minimum dimension of 0.165 inches (in.) or 4.2
millimeter (mm). Further, the GICA reports that the manufacturer has
identified a production run of these parts that do not meet the minimum
dimension of the push-rod end. Similar push-rod ends, where applicable,
are used to link the ailerons, airbrakes, and elevator control systems
in the Models PW-5 ``Smyk'' and PW-6U gliders.
What is the potential impact if FAA took no action? Any push-rod
end that does not meet the minimum dimension could result in failure of
the control system. This failure could lead to loss of control of the
glider.
Is there service information that applies to this subject? PZL-
Swidnik has issued:
--Mandatory Bulletin Number BO-17-03-18, dated December 22, 2003, for
the Model PW-5 ``Smyk'' gliders.
--Mandatory Bulletin Number BO-78-03-06, dated December 22, 2003, for
the Model PW-6U gliders.
What are the provisions of this service information? The service
information includes procedures for:
--Inspecting for the minimum dimension of the left side aileron, right
side aileron, and airbrake push-rod ends for the Model PW-5 ``Smyk''
gliders;
--Inspecting for the minimum dimension of the aileron, airbrake, and
elevator control push-rod ends for the Model PW-6U gliders; and
--Replacing any push-rod end that does not meet the minimum dimension.
What action did the GICA take? The GICA classified this service
bulletin as mandatory and issued Polish AD Numbers SP-0085-2003-A,
dated December 22, 2003, and SP-0086-2003, dated December 22, 2003, to
ensure the continued airworthiness of these gliders in Poland.
Did the GICA inform the United States under the bilateral
airworthiness agreement? These PZL-Swidnik Models PW-5 ``Smyk'' and PW-
6U gliders are manufactured in Poland and are type-certificated for
operation in the United States under the provisions of Sec. 21.29 of
the Federal Aviation Regulations (14 CFR 21.29) and the applicable
bilateral airworthiness agreement.
Under this bilateral airworthiness agreement, the GICA has kept us
informed of the situation described above.
FAA's Determination and Requirements of This Proposed AD
What has FAA decided? We have examined the GICA's findings,
reviewed all available information, and determined that AD action is
necessary for products of this type design that are certificated for
operation in the United States.
Since the unsafe condition described previously is likely to exist
or develop on other PZL-Swidnik Models PW-5 ``Smyk'' and PW-6U gliders
of the same type design that are registered in the United States, we
are proposing AD action to detect and replace any push-rod end that
does not meet the minimum dimension, which could result in failure of
the control system. This failure could lead to loss of control of the
glider.
What would this proposed AD require? This proposed AD would require
you to incorporate the actions in the previously-referenced service
bulletin.
How does the revision to 14 CFR part 39 affect this proposed AD? On
July 10, 2002, we published a new version of 14 CFR part 39 (67 FR
47997, July 22, 2002), which governs FAA's AD system. This regulation
now includes material that relates to altered products, special flight
permits, and alternative methods of compliance. This material
previously was included in each individual AD. Since this material is
included in 14 CFR part 39, we will not include it in future AD
actions.
Costs of Compliance
How many gliders would this proposed AD impact? We estimate that
this proposed AD affects 67 gliders in the U.S. registry.
What would be the cost impact of this proposed AD on owners/
operators of the affected gliders? We estimate the following costs to
do this proposed inspection of the push-rod ends:
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Total cost per
Labor cost Parts cost glider Total cost on U.S. operators
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1 work hour x $65 = $65............ Not Applicable........ $65 67 x $65 = $4,355
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We estimate the following costs to do any necessary push-rod end
replacements that would be required based on the results of this
proposed inspection. We have no way of determining the number of
gliders that may need this replacement:
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Total cost
per push-
Labor cost per push-rod end Parts cost rod end
per glider
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1 work hour x $65 = $65............ Not Applicable........ $65
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The manufacturer has stated that the costs for any required parts
and transportation will be covered under the manufacturer's warranty.
Authority for This Rulemaking
What authority does FAA have for issuing this rulemaking action?
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 AD.
Regulatory Findings
Would this proposed AD impact various entities? We have 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.
Would this proposed AD involve a significant rule or regulatory
action? For the reasons discussed above, I certify that this proposed
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); and
3. 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.
We prepared a summary of the costs to comply with this proposed AD
(and other information as included in the Regulatory Evaluation) and
placed it in the AD Docket. You may get a copy of this summary by
sending a request to us at the address listed under ADDRESSES. Include
``AD Docket FAA-2005-20802; Directorate Identifier 2005-CE-18-AD'' in
your request.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Safety.
The Proposed Amendment
Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the
Administrator, the Federal Aviation Administration proposes to amend 14
CFR part 39 as follows:
PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES
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]
2. The FAA amends Sec. 39.13 by adding the following new
airworthiness directive (AD):
PZL-Swidnik S.A.: Docket No. FAA-2005-20802; Directorate Identifier
2005-CE-18-AD.
When Is the Last Date I Can Submit Comments on This Proposed AD?
(a) We must receive comments on this proposed airworthiness
directive (AD) by May 27, 2005.
What Other ADs Are Affected by This Action?
(b) None.
What Gliders Are Affected by This AD?
(c) This AD affects the following glider models and serial
numbers that are certificated in any category:
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Model Serial Numbers
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PW-5 ``Smyk''..................... 17.12.022 through 17.12.024.
PW-6U............................. 78.02.07 through 78.02.10 and
78.03.01 through 78.03.03.
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What Is the Unsafe Condition Presented in This AD?
(d) This AD is the result of mandatory continuing airworthiness
information (MCAI) issued by the airworthiness authority for Poland.
The actions specified in this AD are intended to detect and replace
any push-rod end that does not meet the minimum dimension, which
could result in failure of the control system. This failure could
lead to loss of control of the glider.
What Must I Do To Address This Problem?
(e) To address this problem, you must do the following:
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Actions Compliance Procedures
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(1) Inspect for the minimum Within the next 25 For the Model PW-5
dimension (0.165 inches hours time-in- ``Smyk'' glider:
(in.) or 4.2 millimeter service (TIS) after Follow
(mm)): the effective date Communication
(i) Any left side aileron, of this AD, unless Equipment Factory
right side aileron, and already done. PZL-Swidnik
airbrake push-rod end (part Mandatory Bulletin
number (P/N) 511.00.20.00) Number BO-17-03-18,
for the Model PW-5 ``Smyk'' dated December 22,
glider; and. 2003.
(ii) Any aileron, airbrake, For the Model PW-6U
and elevator control push- glider: Follow
rod end (P/N Communication
78.21.215.00.00) for the Equipment Factory
Model PW-6U glider.. PZL-Swidnik
Mandatory Bulletin
Number BO-78-03-06,
dated December 22,
2003.
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(2) Replace any push-rod end Before further For the Model PW-5
(P/N 511.00.20.00 or flight after the ``Smyk'' glider:
78.21.215.00.00) that you inspection required Follow
find as a result of the by paragraph (e)(1) Communication
inspection required by of this AD. Equipment Factory
paragraph (e)(1) of this AD PZL-Swidnik
that has a push-rod end Mandatory Bulletin
that is less than the Number BO-17-03-18,
minimum dimension (0.165 dated December 22,
in. or 4.2 mm).. 2003.
For the Model PW-6U
glider: Follow
Communication
Equipment Factory
PZL-Swidnik
Mandatory Bulletin
Number BO-78-03-06,
dated December 22,
2003.
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(3) Do not install any push- As of the effective For the Model PW-5
rod end (P/N 511.00.20.00 date of this AD. ``Smyk'' glider:
or 78.21.215.00.00) with a Follow
dimension that is less than Communication
the minimum dimension Equipment Factory
(0.165 in. or 4.2 mm) for PZL-Swidnik
the following use:. Mandatory Bulletin
(i) Any push-rod end for the Number BO-17-03-18,
left side aileron, right dated December 22,
side aileron, or airbrake 2003.
of the Model PW-5 ``Smyk'' For the Model PW-6U
glider; and. glider: Follow
(ii) Any push-rod end for Communication
the ailerons, airbrake, or Equipment Factory
elevator control of the PZL-Swidnik
Model PW-6U glider.. Mandatory Bulletin
Number BO-78-03-06,
dated December 22,
2003.
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Note: You may contact the manufacturer at the address in
paragraph (h) of this AD to request any required replacement part
push-rod end.
May I Request an Alternative Method of Compliance?
(f) You may request a different method of compliance or a
different compliance time for this AD by following the procedures in
14 CFR 39.19. Unless FAA authorizes otherwise, send your request to
your principal inspector. The principal inspector may add comments
and will send your request to the Manager, Standards Office, Small
Airplane Directorate, FAA. For information on any already approved
alternative methods of compliance, contact Greg Davison, Aerospace
Engineer, FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust, Room 301,
Kansas City, Missouri 64106; telephone: (816) 329-4130; facsimile:
(816) 329-4090.
Is There Other Information That Relates to This Subject?
(g) Polish AD Numbers SP-0085-2003-A, dated December 22, 2003,
and SP-0086-2003, dated December 22, 2003, also address the subject
of this AD.
May I Get Copies of the Documents Referenced in This AD?
(h) To get copies of the documents referenced in this AD,
contact PZL-Swidnik S.A., Polish Aviation Works, Al. Lotnikow
Polskich 1, 21-045 Swidnik, Poland; telephone: 48 81 468 09 01 751
20 71; facsimile: 48 81 468 09 19 751 21 73. To view the AD docket,
go to the Docket Management Facility; U.S. Department of
Transportation, 400 Seventh Street, SW., Nassif Building, Room PL-
401, Washington, DC, or on the Internet at https://dms.dot.gov. This
is docket number FAA-2005-20802; Directorate Identifier 2005-CE-18-
AD.
Issued in Kansas City, Missouri, on April 20, 2005.
Patrick R. Mullen,
Acting Manager, Small Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification
Service.
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