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Department of Transportation, 400 Seventh
Street, SW., NASSIF Building, Room PL–401,
Washington, DC, or on the Internet at
https://dms.dot.gov. The docket number is
Docket No. FAA–2005–21275; Directorate
Identifier 2005–CE–28–AD.
Issued in Kansas City, Missouri, on June
14, 2005.
John R. Colomy,
Acting Manager, Small Airplane Directorate,
Aircraft Certification Service.
Appendix to Docket No. FAA–2005–
21275; Changes to the Cessna Models
208 or 208B Pilot’s Operating
Handbook (POH) and FAA Approved
Airplane Flight Manual
Affected Cessna Models 208 or 208B Pilot’s
Operating Handbook (POH) and FAA
Approved Airplane Flight Manual (AFM)
Supplement S1:
1. Cessna Model 208 (600 SHP) Pilot’s
Operating Handbook, Supplement S1,
Revision 5, D1307–S1–05, dated March 2,
2005.
2. Cessna Model 208 (675 SHP) Pilot’s
Operating Handbook, Supplement S1,
Revision 5, D1352–S1–05, dated March 2,
2005.
3. Cessna Model 208B (600 SHP) Pilot’s
Operating Handbook, Supplement S1,
Revision 5, D1309–S1–05, dated March 2,
2005.
4. Cessna Model 208B (675 SHP) Pilot’s
Operating Handbook, Supplement S1,
Revision 6, D1329–S1–06, dated March 2,
2005.
Remove the following paragraph under
‘‘REQUIRED EQUIPMENT’’ in the
Limitations section of the Affected Cessna
Models 208 or 208B Pilot’s Operating
Handbook (POH), Supplement S1:
‘‘The following additional equipment is
not required for flight into icing conditions
as defined by FAR 25, but may be installed
on early serial airplanes by using optional
accessory Kit AK208–6. On later serial
airplanes, this equipment may be included
with the flight into known icing package. If
installed, this equipment must be fully
operational:’’
Affected Cessna Models 208 or 208B Pilot’s
Operating Handbook (POH) and FAA
Approved Airplane Flight Manuals or FAAapproved later versions that incorporate the
same information addressed in this AD:
1. Cessna Model 208 (600 SHP) Pilot’s
Operating Handbook, Revision 33, D1307–
33–13PH, dated October 30, 2002.
2. Cessna Model 208 (675 SHP) Pilot’s
Operating Handbook, Revision 6, D1352–6–
13PH, dated October 30, 2002.
3. Cessna Model 208B (600 SHP) Pilot’s
Operating Handbook, Revision 28, D1309–
28–13PH, dated October 30, 2002.
4. Cessna Model 208B (675 SHP) Pilot’s
Operating Handbook, Revision 22, D1329–
22–13PH, dated October 30, 2002.
Add the following to the equipment listed
under ‘‘FLIGHT INTO KNOWN ICING’’ in the
‘‘KINDS OF OPERATION LIMITS’’ in the
LIMITATIONS section of the FAA approved
Flight Manual (AFM) or FAA-approved later
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versions that incorporate the same
information addressed in this AD:
‘‘Lower main landing gear leading edge
deice boots’’
‘‘Cargo pod nosecap deice boot’’
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2005–20768; Directorate
Identifier 2005–CE–16–AD]
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Airworthiness Directives; Burkhart
Grob Model G 103 C Twin III SL
Sailplanes
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking
(NPRM).
AGENCY:
SUMMARY: The FAA proposes to
supersede Airworthiness Directive (AD)
97–24–09, which applies to Burkhart
Grob Model G 103 C Twin III SL
sailplanes. AD 97–24–09 currently
requires repetitively inspecting the
propeller bearing and upper pulley
wheel for increased play and, if
increased play is found, modifying the
propeller bearing and pulley wheel.
This proposed AD results from
mandatory continuing airworthiness
information (MCAI) issued by the
airworthiness authority for Germany.
We are issuing this proposed AD to
prevent loss of the sailplane propeller
caused by increased play in the current
design propeller bearing and upper
pulley wheel. This could result in loss
of control of the sailplane.
DATES: We must receive any comments
on this proposed AD by July 25, 2005.
ADDRESSES: Use one of the following to
submit comments on this proposed AD:
• DOT Docket Web site: Go to
https://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–
001.
• Fax: 1–202–493–2251.
• Hand Delivery: Room PL–401 on
the plaza level of the NASSIF Building,
400 Seventh Street, SW., Washington,
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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
GROB LUFT-und, Raumfahrt,
Lettenbachstrasse 9, D–86874
tussenhausen-Mattsies, Federal
Republic of Germany; telephone: +49
8268 998139; facsimile: +49 8268
998200.
To view the comments to this
proposed AD, go to https://dms.dot.gov.
The docket number is FAA–2005–
20768; Directorate Identifier 2005–CE–
16–AD.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Gregory A. Davison, Aerospace
Engineer, ACE–112, Small Airplane
Directorate, 901 Locust, Room 301,
Kansas City, Missouri 64106; telephone:
(816) 329–4130; facsimile: (816) 329–
4149.
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–2005–20768; Directorate
Identifier 2005–CE–16–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–2005–20768;
Directorate Identifier 2005–CE–16–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
https://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
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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
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
https://dms.dot.gov. The comments will
be available in the AD docket shortly
after the DMS receives them.
Discussion
Has FAA taken any action to this
point? Increased play in the propeller
bearing and pulley wheel on a Burkhart
Grob Model G 103 C Twin III SL
sailplane caused us to issue AD 97–24–
09, Amendment 39–10216 (62 FR
62945, November 26, 1997). AD 97–24–
09 currently requires the following on
Grob Model G 103 C Twin III SL
sailplanes:
—Repetitively inspecting the propeller
bearing and upper pulley wheel for
increased play; and
—If increased play is found, modifying
the propeller bearing and pulley
wheel with a part of improved design.
What has happened since AD 97–24–
09 to initiate this proposed action? The
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LBA, which is the airworthiness
authority for Germany, recently notified
FAA of the need to change AD 97–24–
09. On April 24, 2002, Grob issued
Service Bulletin 869–18/3, dated May
24, 2002, further revising the
installation requirements (torque values)
specified in their previous bulletin.
Specifically, the service bulletin
includes procedures for modifying the
grooved nut of the upper pulley wheel.
What action did the LBA take? The
LBA classified this service bulletin as
mandatory and issued German AD
1996–206/3, dated August 22, 2002, to
ensure the continued airworthiness of
these sailplanes in Germany.
Did the LBA inform the United States
under the bilateral airworthiness
agreement? These Grob Model G 103 C
Twin III SL sailplanes are manufactured
in Germany and are type-certificated for
operation in the United States under the
provisions of section 21.29 of the
Federal Aviation Regulations (14 CFR
21.29) and the applicable bilateral
airworthiness agreement.
Under this bilateral airworthiness
agreement, the LBA has kept us
informed of the situation described
above.
Since the unsafe condition described
previously is likely to exist or develop
on other Burkhart Grob Model G 103 C
Twin III SL sailplanes of the same type
design that are registered in the United
States, we are proposing AD action to
prevent loss of the sailplane propeller
caused by increased play in the current
design propeller bearing and upper
pulley wheel. This could result in loss
of control of the sailplane.
What would this proposed AD
require? This proposed AD would
supersede AD 97–24–09 with a new AD
that would 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.
FAA’s Determination and Requirements
of This Proposed AD
How many sailplanes would this
proposed AD impact? We estimate that
this proposed AD affects 8 sailplanes in
the U.S. registry.
What would be the cost impact of this
proposed AD on owners/operators of the
affected sailplanes? We estimate the
following costs to do this proposed
modification:
What has FAA decided? We have
examined the LBA’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.
Costs of Compliance
Labor cost
Parts cost
Total cost
per sailplane
Total cost
on U.S. operators
6 workhours × $65 = $390 ......................................................................................................................
N/A
$390
$3,120
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
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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
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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–2005–20768;
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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.
§ 39.13
What Sailplanes Are Affected by This AD?
[Amended]
2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by
removing Airworthiness Directive (AD)
97–24–09, Amendment 39–10216 (62
FR 62945, November 26, 1997), and by
adding a new AD to read as follows:
Burkhart Grob Luft-und: Docket No. FAA–
2005–20768; Directorate Identifier 2005–
CE–16–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
July 25, 2005.
What Other ADs Are Affected by This
Action?
(b) This AD supersedes AD 97–24–09,
Amendment 39–10216.
(c) This AD affects the Model G 103 C
Twin III SL sailplanes, serial numbers 35002
through 35051, that are certificated in any
category.
What is the Unsafe Condition Presented in
This AD?
(d) This AD is the result of increased play
of the propeller bearing. The actions
specified in this AD are intended to prevent
loss of the sailplane propeller caused by
increased play in the current design propeller
bearing and upper pulley wheel. This could
result in loss of control of the sailplane.
What Must I Do To Address This Problem?
(e) To address this problem, you must do
the following:
Actions
Compliance
Procedures
Modify the propeller bearing and upper pulley
wheel by installing a new securing plate (part
number 103SL–W–6400.12) and tightening
the grooved nut. Use the new torque values
as specified in the Burkhart Grob Service
Bulletin MSB869–18/3, dated May 24, 2002.
Within 25 engine operating hours after the effective date of this AD.
Follow Burkhart Grob Service Bulletin
MSB869–18, dated March 7, 1996 (including the reissued page 6 from Burkhart Grob
Service Bulletin MSB869–18/2, dated July
3, 1996, issued as a complement and a correction to Burkhart Grob Service Bulletin
MSB869–18, dated March 7, 1996) and
Burkhart Grob Service Bulletin MSB869–18/
3, dated May 24, 2002. Use the new torque
values as specified in the Burkhart Grob
Service Bulletin MSG869–18/3, dated May
24, 2002.
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 comments
and will send your request to the Manager,
Standards Office, Small Airplane Directorate,
FAA. For information on any alternative
methods of compliance, contact Gregory A.
Davison, Aerospace Engineer, ACE–112,
Small Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust,
Room 301, Kansas City, Missouri 64106;
telephone: (816) 329–4130; facsimile: (816)
329–4149.
Room PL–401, Washington, DC, or on the
Internet at https://dms.dot.gov. This is docket
number FAA–2005–20768; Directorate ID
2005–CE–16–AD.
increasing research activities for
members of a controlled group of
corporations, including consolidated
groups, or a group of trades or
businesses under common control.
Is There Other Information That Relates to
This Subject?
(g) LBA Airworthiness Directive 1996–206/
3, dated August 22, 2002; Burkhart Grob
Service Bulletin MSB869–18, dated March 7,
1996; Grob Service Bulletin MSB869–18/2,
dated July 3, 1996; and Grob Service Bulletin
MSB869–18/3, dated May 24, 2002, 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 GROB LUFTund, Raumfahrt, Lettenbachstrasse 9, D–
86874 tussenhausen-Mattsies, Federal
Republic of Germany; telephone: +49 8268
998139; facsimile: +49 8268 998200. To view
the AD docket, go to the Docket Management
Facility; U.S. Department of Transportation,
400 Seventh Street, SW., NASSIF Building,
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Issued in Kansas City, Missouri, on June
15, 2005.
John R. Colomy,
Acting Manager, Small Airplane Directorate,
Aircraft Certification Service.
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FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Nicole R. Cimino at (202) 622–3120 (not
a toll-free number).
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Background
DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY
Internal Revenue Service
The proposed regulations that are the
subject of these corrections are under
section 951(a) of the Internal Revenue
Code.
26 CFR Part 1
Correction of Publication
[REG–134030–04 and REG–133791–02]
Accordingly, the publication of the
notice of proposed rulemaking (REG–
134030–04 and REG–133791–02), which
was the subject of FR Doc. 05–10236, is
corrected as follows:
1. On page 29662, column 3, in the
preamble, under the paragraph heading
‘‘Background and Explanation of
Provisions’’, line 5 from the bottom, the
language ‘‘December 31, 2004. The text
RIN 1545–BD60 and RIN 1545–BA88
Credit for Increasing Research
Activities; Correction
Internal Revenue Service (IRS),
Treasury.
ACTION: Correction to notice of proposed
rulemaking.
AGENCY:
SUMMARY: This document contains
corrections to a notice of proposed
rulemaking relating to the computation
and allocation of the credit for
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2005-20768; Directorate Identifier 2005-CE-16-AD]
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Airworthiness Directives; Burkhart Grob Model G 103 C Twin III SL
Sailplanes
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
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SUMMARY: The FAA proposes to supersede Airworthiness Directive (AD) 97-
24-09, which applies to Burkhart Grob Model G 103 C Twin III SL
sailplanes. AD 97-24-09 currently requires repetitively inspecting the
propeller bearing and upper pulley wheel for increased play and, if
increased play is found, modifying the propeller bearing and pulley
wheel. This proposed AD results from mandatory continuing airworthiness
information (MCAI) issued by the airworthiness authority for Germany.
We are issuing this proposed AD to prevent loss of the sailplane
propeller caused by increased play in the current design propeller
bearing and upper pulley wheel. This could result in loss of control of
the sailplane.
DATES: We must receive any comments on this proposed AD by July 25,
2005.
ADDRESSES: Use one of the following to submit comments on this proposed
AD:
DOT Docket Web site: Go to https://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 20590-001.
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 GROB LUFT-und, Raumfahrt, Lettenbachstrasse 9, D-86874
tussenhausen-Mattsies, Federal Republic of Germany; telephone: +49 8268
998139; facsimile: +49 8268 998200.
To view the comments to this proposed AD, go to https://dms.dot.gov.
The docket number is FAA-2005-20768; Directorate Identifier 2005-CE-16-
AD.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Gregory A. Davison, Aerospace
Engineer, ACE-112, Small Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust, Room 301,
Kansas City, Missouri 64106; telephone: (816) 329-4130; facsimile:
(816) 329-4149.
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-2005-20768; Directorate Identifier 2005-CE-16-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-2005-20768; Directorate Identifier 2005-CE-
16-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 https://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
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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
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 https://dms.dot.gov. The comments will be available
in the AD docket shortly after the DMS receives them.
Discussion
Has FAA taken any action to this point? Increased play in the
propeller bearing and pulley wheel on a Burkhart Grob Model G 103 C
Twin III SL sailplane caused us to issue AD 97-24-09, Amendment 39-
10216 (62 FR 62945, November 26, 1997). AD 97-24-09 currently requires
the following on Grob Model G 103 C Twin III SL sailplanes:
--Repetitively inspecting the propeller bearing and upper pulley wheel
for increased play; and
--If increased play is found, modifying the propeller bearing and
pulley wheel with a part of improved design.
What has happened since AD 97-24-09 to initiate this proposed
action? The LBA, which is the airworthiness authority for Germany,
recently notified FAA of the need to change AD 97-24-09. On April 24,
2002, Grob issued Service Bulletin 869-18/3, dated May 24, 2002,
further revising the installation requirements (torque values)
specified in their previous bulletin. Specifically, the service
bulletin includes procedures for modifying the grooved nut of the upper
pulley wheel.
What action did the LBA take? The LBA classified this service
bulletin as mandatory and issued German AD 1996-206/3, dated August 22,
2002, to ensure the continued airworthiness of these sailplanes in
Germany.
Did the LBA inform the United States under the bilateral
airworthiness agreement? These Grob Model G 103 C Twin III SL
sailplanes are manufactured in Germany and are type-certificated for
operation in the United States under the provisions of section 21.29 of
the Federal Aviation Regulations (14 CFR 21.29) and the applicable
bilateral airworthiness agreement.
Under this bilateral airworthiness agreement, the LBA 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 LBA'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 Burkhart Grob Model G 103 C Twin III SL sailplanes
of the same type design that are registered in the United States, we
are proposing AD action to prevent loss of the sailplane propeller
caused by increased play in the current design propeller bearing and
upper pulley wheel. This could result in loss of control of the
sailplane.
What would this proposed AD require? This proposed AD would
supersede AD 97-24-09 with a new AD that would 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 sailplanes would this proposed AD impact? We estimate that
this proposed AD affects 8 sailplanes in the U.S. registry.
What would be the cost impact of this proposed AD on owners/
operators of the affected sailplanes? We estimate the following costs
to do this proposed modification:
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Total cost Total cost
Labor cost Parts cost per on U.S.
sailplane operators
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6 workhours x $65 = $390..... N/A $390 $3,120
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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-2005-20768;
[[Page 35570]]
Directorate Identifier 2005-CE-16-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 removing Airworthiness Directive
(AD) 97-24-09, Amendment 39-10216 (62 FR 62945, November 26, 1997), and
by adding a new AD to read as follows:
Burkhart Grob Luft-und: Docket No. FAA-2005-20768; Directorate
Identifier 2005-CE-16-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 July 25, 2005.
What Other ADs Are Affected by This Action?
(b) This AD supersedes AD 97-24-09, Amendment 39-10216.
What Sailplanes Are Affected by This AD?
(c) This AD affects the Model G 103 C Twin III SL sailplanes,
serial numbers 35002 through 35051, that are certificated in any
category.
What is the Unsafe Condition Presented in This AD?
(d) This AD is the result of increased play of the propeller
bearing. The actions specified in this AD are intended to prevent
loss of the sailplane propeller caused by increased play in the
current design propeller bearing and upper pulley wheel. This could
result in loss of control of the sailplane.
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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Modify the propeller bearing and Within 25 engine Follow Burkhart
upper pulley wheel by operating hours Grob Service
installing a new securing plate after the Bulletin MSB869-
(part number 103SL-W-6400.12) effective date of 18, dated March
and tightening the grooved nut. this AD. 7, 1996
Use the new torque values as (including the
specified in the Burkhart Grob reissued page 6
Service Bulletin MSB869-18/3, from Burkhart
dated May 24, 2002. Grob Service
Bulletin MSB869-
18/2, dated July
3, 1996, issued
as a complement
and a correction
to Burkhart Grob
Service Bulletin
MSB869-18, dated
March 7, 1996)
and Burkhart Grob
Service Bulletin
MSB869-18/3,
dated May 24,
2002. Use the new
torque values as
specified in the
Burkhart Grob
Service Bulletin
MSG869-18/3,
dated May 24,
2002.
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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 comments and will send your
request to the Manager, Standards Office, Small Airplane
Directorate, FAA. For information on any alternative methods of
compliance, contact Gregory A. Davison, Aerospace Engineer, ACE-112,
Small Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust, Room 301, Kansas City,
Missouri 64106; telephone: (816) 329-4130; facsimile: (816) 329-
4149.
Is There Other Information That Relates to This Subject?
(g) LBA Airworthiness Directive 1996-206/3, dated August 22,
2002; Burkhart Grob Service Bulletin MSB869-18, dated March 7, 1996;
Grob Service Bulletin MSB869-18/2, dated July 3, 1996; and Grob
Service Bulletin MSB869-18/3, dated May 24, 2002, 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 GROB LUFT-und, Raumfahrt, Lettenbachstrasse 9, D-86874
tussenhausen-Mattsies, Federal Republic of Germany; telephone: +49
8268 998139; facsimile: +49 8268 998200. 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-2005-20768; Directorate ID 2005-CE-16-AD.
Issued in Kansas City, Missouri, on June 15, 2005.
John R. Colomy,
Acting Manager, Small Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification
Service.
[FR Doc. 05-12178 Filed 6-20-05; 8:45 am]
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