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TABLE 2.—PREVIOUS ISSUES OF
SERVICE BULLETINS
Airbus
Service
Bulletin
Revision
A300–27–
6031.
A300–27–
6031.
A310–27–
2077.
A310–27–
2077.
Date
01
September 3, 1997.
02
December 4, 1998.
01
September 3, 1997.
02
December 4, 1998.
Alternative Methods of Compliance
(AMOCs)
(h) The Manager, ANM–116, Transport
Airplane Directorate, FAA, has the authority
to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested
in accordance with the procedures found in
14 CFR 39.19.
Related Information
(i) French airworthiness directive 98–175–
249(B), dated April 22, 1998, also addresses
the subject of this AD.
Issued in Renton, Washington, on August
3, 2005.
Ali Bahrami,
Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate,
Aircraft Certification Service.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2005–21836; Directorate
Identifier 2005–CE–36–AD]
RIN 2120–AA64
Airworthiness Directives;
Przedsiebiorstwo Doswiadczalno—
Produkcyjne Szybownictwa ‘‘PZL–
Bielsko’’ Model SZD–50–3 ‘‘Puchacz’’
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 all
Przedsiebiorstwo DoswiadczalnoProdukcyjne Szybownictwa ‘‘PZLBielsko’’ Model SZD–50–3 ‘‘Puchacz’’
gliders. This proposed AD would
require you to perform a visual
inspection of the turnbuckle link for
cracks or wear and replace if cracks or
wear is found. This proposed action
would only apply to those gliders where
the turnbuckle is directly connected to
the pedal. This proposed AD results
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from mandatory continuing
airworthiness information (MCAI)
issued by the airworthiness authority for
Poland. We are issuing this proposed
AD to detect and correct cracks in the
turnbuckle link, which could result in
failure of the rudder cable. This failure
could lead to loss of control of the
glider.
DATES: We must receive any comments
on this proposed AD by September 29,
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
Allstar PZL Glider Sp. z o.o.,
ul.Ciexzynska 325, 43–300 BielskoBiala, Poland; telephone: 43 33 812 50
26; facsimile: 48 33 812 37 39; Web site:
https://www.szd.com.pl.
To view the comments to this
proposed AD, go to https://dms.dot.gov.
This is docket number FAA–2005–
21836; Directorate Identifier 2005–CE–
36–AD.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Gregory Davison, Aerospace Engineer,
ACE–112, 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–2005–21836; Directorate
Identifier 2005–CE–36–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
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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–2005–21836;
Directorate Identifier 2005–CE–36–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
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 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
What events have caused this
proposed AD? The Civil Aviation Office,
which is the airworthiness authority for
Poland, recently notified FAA that an
unsafe condition may exist on all
Przedsiebiorstwo Doswiadczalno—
Produkcyjne Szybownictwa ‘‘PZL–
Bielsko’’ Model SZD–50–3 ‘‘Puchacz’’
gliders. The Civil Aviation Office
reports a broken turnbuckle on a glider
performing rudder operations in flight.
Specifically, material fatigue caused the
end of the turnbuckle that connects the
rudder cable with rear seat, right-side
pedal to break. Occupants, because of
glider design, may have stepped on the
rudder cable while entering or exiting
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the glider, putting stress on the
turnbuckle link. This may have
contributed to the material fatigue.
What is the potential impact if FAA
took no action? Cracks or wear in the
turnbuckle link could result in failure of
the rudder cable. This failure could lead
to loss of control of the glider.
Is there service information that
applies to this subject? PZL–Bielsko has
issued Mandatory Bulletin No. BE–054/
SZD–50–3/2003 ‘‘Puchacz,’’ as
approved in the Republic of Poland
Civil Aviation Office AD No. SP–0012–
2004–A, dated February 5, 2004.
What are the provisions of this service
information? The service bulletin
includes procedures for:
—Visually inspecting the turnbuckle
end for excessive wear and cracks;
and
—Replacing the turnbuckle end if wear
or cracks are found.
What action did the Civil Aviation
Office take? The Civil Aviation Office
classified this service bulletin as
mandatory and issued Polish AD
Number SP–0012–2004–A, dated
February 5, 2004, to ensure the
continued airworthiness of these gliders
in Poland.
Did the Civil Aviation Office inform
the United States under the bilateral
airworthiness agreement? These PZL–
Bielsko Model SZD–50–3 ‘‘Puchacz’’
gliders are manufactured in Poland 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 Civil Aviation Office 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 Civil Aviation Office’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-Bielsko Model SZD–50–3
‘‘Puchacz’’ gliders of the same type
design that are registered in the United
States, we are proposing AD action to
detect and correct cracks in the
turnbuckle link that could result in
failure of the rudder cable. 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 8 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:
Labor cost
Total cost per
glider
Total cost on
U.S. operators
1 workhour × $65 = $65 ......................................................................................................................................
$65
$520
We estimate the following costs to do
any necessary 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 repair/replacement:
Labor cost
Parts cost
Total cost per
glider
1 workhour × $65 = $65 ......................................................................................................................................
$20
$85
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
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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–2005–21836;
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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
[Amended]
2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding
the following new airworthiness
directive (AD):
Przedsiebiorstwo DoswiadczalnoProdukcyjne Szybownictwa ‘‘PZLBielsko’’: Docket No. FAA–2005–21836;
Directorate Identifier 2005–CE–36–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
September 29, 2005.
What Other ADs Are Affected by This
Action?
(b) None.
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What Gliders Are Affected by This AD?
(c) This AD affects Model SZD–50–3
‘‘Puchacz’’ gliders, all serial numbers, that
are certificated in any category.
What Is the Unsafe Condition Presented in
This AD?
(d) This AD is the result of a turnbuckle
link breaking in flight. The actions specified
in this AD are intended to detect and correct
cracks in the turnbuckle link, which could
result in failure of the rudder cable. 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 on gliders where the
turnbuckle is directly connected to the pedal:
Actions
Compliance
Procedures
(1) Visually inspect turnbuckle end for cracks or
wear. Use a magnifying glass with 10 times
the magnifying power. The magnifying power
in this AD takes precedence over the magnifying power stated in PZL-Bielsko Mandatory
Bulletin
No.
BE–054/SZD–50–3/2003
‘‘Puchacz.’’ Inspection is not required on gliders where additional short cables between
the rear seat pedal and turnbuckle have been
installed.
(2) If cracks or wear is found, during any inspection required by this AD, replace turnbuckle end. The turnbuckle must have a steel
end and support a maximum load of 6,100
newtons (converts to 1,371 pounds of force),
following PZL-Bielsko Mandatory Bulletin No.
BE–054/SZD–50–3/2003 ‘‘Puchacz’’.
Initially within 25 hours time-in-service (TIS)
after the effective date of this AD, and
thereafter at intervals not to exceed 50
hours TIS.
Follow PZL-Bielsko Mandatory Bulletin No.
BE–054/SZD–50–3/2003 ‘‘Puchacz.’’
Prior to further flight after the inspection
where cracks or wear is found.
Follow the procedures in the maintenance
manual.
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 Gregory Davison,
Aerospace Engineer, ACE–112, Small
Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust, Room 301,
Kansas City, Missouri 64106; telephone:
(816) 329–4130; facsimile: (816) 329–4090.
50 26; facsimile: 48 33 812 37 39; Web site:
https://www.szd.com.pl. 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–2005–21836; Directorate
Identifier 2005–CE–36–AD.
Is There Other Information That Relates to
This Subject?
(g) PZL-Bielsko Mandatory Bulletin No.
BE–054/SZD–50–3/2003 ‘‘Puchacz,’’ as
approved by the following AD, and the Civil
Aviation Office Airworthiness Directive No.
SP–0012–2004–A, dated February 5, 2004,
also addresses the subject of this AD.
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Issued in Kansas City, Missouri, on August
2, 2005.
Kim Smith,
Acting Manager, Small Airplane Directorate,
Aircraft Certification Service.
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33 CFR Part 117
[CGD09–05–081]
RIN 1625–AA09
Drawbridge Operation Regulations;
Fox River, Green Bay, WI and DePere,
WI
Coast Guard, DHS.
Notice of proposed rulemaking.
AGENCY:
ACTION:
SUMMARY: The Coast Guard proposes to
revise the operating regulations for the
Main Street, Walnut Street, Mason
Street (Tilleman Memorial), and George
Street highway drawbridges to establish
permanent winter operating hours, and
to establish operating regulations for
two Canadian National Railway
drawbridges. All six of these
drawbridges are located over the Fox
River at Green Bay, WI and DePere, WI.
The proposed rule is expected to reflect
the need for bridge openings during
May I Get Copies of the Documents
Referenced in This AD?
(h) To get copies of the documents
referenced in this AD, contact Allstar PZL
Glider Sp. z o.o., ul.Ciexzynska 325, 43–300
Bielsko-Biala, Poland; telephone: 43 33 812
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2005-21836; Directorate Identifier 2005-CE-36-AD]
RIN 2120-AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Przedsiebiorstwo Doswiadczalno--
Produkcyjne Szybownictwa ``PZL-Bielsko'' Model SZD-50-3 ``Puchacz''
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 all Przedsiebiorstwo Doswiadczalno-Produkcyjne Szybownictwa ``PZL-
Bielsko'' Model SZD-50-3 ``Puchacz'' gliders. This proposed AD would
require you to perform a visual inspection of the turnbuckle link for
cracks or wear and replace if cracks or wear is found. This proposed
action would only apply to those gliders where the turnbuckle is
directly connected to the pedal. 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 correct cracks in the turnbuckle link, which could result in
failure of the rudder cable. This failure could lead to loss of control
of the glider.
DATES: We must receive any comments on this proposed AD by September
29, 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 Allstar PZL Glider Sp. z o.o., ul.Ciexzynska 325, 43-300
Bielsko-Biala, Poland; telephone: 43 33 812 50 26; facsimile: 48 33 812
37 39; Web site: https://www.szd.com.pl.
To view the comments to this proposed AD, go to https://dms.dot.gov.
This is docket number FAA-2005-21836; Directorate Identifier 2005-CE-
36-AD.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Gregory Davison, Aerospace Engineer,
ACE-112, 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-2005-21836; Directorate Identifier 2005-CE-36-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-2005-21836; Directorate Identifier 2005-CE-
36-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
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 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
What events have caused this proposed AD? The Civil Aviation
Office, which is the airworthiness authority for Poland, recently
notified FAA that an unsafe condition may exist on all Przedsiebiorstwo
Doswiadczalno--Produkcyjne Szybownictwa ``PZL-Bielsko'' Model SZD-50-3
``Puchacz'' gliders. The Civil Aviation Office reports a broken
turnbuckle on a glider performing rudder operations in flight.
Specifically, material fatigue caused the end of the turnbuckle that
connects the rudder cable with rear seat, right-side pedal to break.
Occupants, because of glider design, may have stepped on the rudder
cable while entering or exiting
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the glider, putting stress on the turnbuckle link. This may have
contributed to the material fatigue.
What is the potential impact if FAA took no action? Cracks or wear
in the turnbuckle link could result in failure of the rudder cable.
This failure could lead to loss of control of the glider.
Is there service information that applies to this subject? PZL-
Bielsko has issued Mandatory Bulletin No. BE-054/SZD-50-3/2003
``Puchacz,'' as approved in the Republic of Poland Civil Aviation
Office AD No. SP-0012-2004-A, dated February 5, 2004.
What are the provisions of this service information? The service
bulletin includes procedures for:
--Visually inspecting the turnbuckle end for excessive wear and cracks;
and
--Replacing the turnbuckle end if wear or cracks are found.
What action did the Civil Aviation Office take? The Civil Aviation
Office classified this service bulletin as mandatory and issued Polish
AD Number SP-0012-2004-A, dated February 5, 2004, to ensure the
continued airworthiness of these gliders in Poland.
Did the Civil Aviation Office inform the United States under the
bilateral airworthiness agreement? These PZL-Bielsko Model SZD-50-3
``Puchacz'' gliders are manufactured in Poland 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 Civil Aviation
Office 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 Civil Aviation Office'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-Bielsko Model SZD-50-3 ``Puchacz'' gliders of
the same type design that are registered in the United States, we are
proposing AD action to detect and correct cracks in the turnbuckle link
that could result in failure of the rudder cable. 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 8 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:
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Total cost per Total cost on
Labor cost glider U.S. operators
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1 workhour x $65 = $65.............. $65 $520
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We estimate the following costs to do any necessary 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 repair/replacement:
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Total cost per
Labor cost Parts cost glider
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1 workhour x $65 = $65.............. $20 $85
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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-2005-21836;
[[Page 46441]]
Directorate Identifier 2005-CE-36-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):
Przedsiebiorstwo Doswiadczalno-Produkcyjne Szybownictwa ``PZL-
Bielsko'': Docket No. FAA-2005-21836; Directorate Identifier 2005-
CE-36-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 September 29, 2005.
What Other ADs Are Affected by This Action?
(b) None.
What Gliders Are Affected by This AD?
(c) This AD affects Model SZD-50-3 ``Puchacz'' gliders, all
serial numbers, that are certificated in any category.
What Is the Unsafe Condition Presented in This AD?
(d) This AD is the result of a turnbuckle link breaking in
flight. The actions specified in this AD are intended to detect and
correct cracks in the turnbuckle link, which could result in failure
of the rudder cable. 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 on
gliders where the turnbuckle is directly connected to the pedal:
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Actions Compliance Procedures
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(1) Visually inspect Initially within 25 Follow PZL-Bielsko
turnbuckle end for cracks hours time-in- Mandatory Bulletin
or wear. Use a magnifying service (TIS) after No. BE-054/SZD-50-3/
glass with 10 times the the effective date 2003 ``Puchacz.''
magnifying power. The of this AD, and
magnifying power in this AD thereafter at
takes precedence over the intervals not to
magnifying power stated in exceed 50 hours TIS.
PZL-Bielsko Mandatory
Bulletin No. BE-054/SZD-50-
3/2003 ``Puchacz.''
Inspection is not required
on gliders where additional
short cables between the
rear seat pedal and
turnbuckle have been
installed.
(2) If cracks or wear is Prior to further Follow the
found, during any flight after the procedures in the
inspection required by this inspection where maintenance manual.
AD, replace turnbuckle end. cracks or wear is
The turnbuckle must have a found.
steel end and support a
maximum load of 6,100
newtons (converts to 1,371
pounds of force), following
PZL-Bielsko Mandatory
Bulletin No. BE-054/SZD-50-
3/2003 ``Puchacz''.
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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 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 Gregory Davison,
Aerospace Engineer, ACE-112, 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) PZL-Bielsko Mandatory Bulletin No. BE-054/SZD-50-3/2003
``Puchacz,'' as approved by the following AD, and the Civil Aviation
Office Airworthiness Directive No. SP-0012-2004-A, dated February 5,
2004, also addresses 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 Allstar PZL Glider Sp. z o.o., ul.Ciexzynska 325, 43-300
Bielsko-Biala, Poland; telephone: 43 33 812 50 26; facsimile: 48 33
812 37 39; Web site: https://www.szd.com.pl. 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-2005-21836; Directorate Identifier 2005-CE-36-
AD.
Issued in Kansas City, Missouri, on August 2, 2005.
Kim Smith,
Acting Manager, Small Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification
Service.
[FR Doc. 05-15803 Filed 8-9-05; 8:45 am]
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