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Actions
Compliance
Procedures
(2) For Models SR20, S/Ns 1005 through 1455,
and SR22, S/Ns 0002 through 1044, do the
following actions:
(i) Identify whether the recline lock is secured with two bolts or three bolts.
(ii) If the recline locks are secured with two
bolts, remove the existing recline locks
and replace with the new recline locks
kit, Kit Number 70084–001.
(iii) If the recline locks are secured with
three bolts, remove existing recline locks
and replace with the new recline locks
kit, Kit Number 70084–002.
(iv) Check break-over pin alignment and
adjust as necessary.
(v) Check that the locks engage with the
break-over bolts with the seat in the full
recline position. If full seat recline is not
possible or difficult to engage, grinding of
the lower aft seat frame is necessary.
(vi) Repeat the above actions for the opposite crew seat.
Within 50 hours TIS or within 180 days,
whichever occurs first after October 13,
2005 (the effective date of AD 2005–17–
19), unless already done.
Follow Cirrus Design Corporation Service Bulletin SB 2X–25–06 R4, Issued: August 13,
2004, Revised: May 5, 2005.
Alternative Methods of Compliance
(AMOCs)
(f) The Manager, Chicago Aircraft
Certification Office, FAA, ATTN: Wess
Rouse, Small Airplane Project Manager,
ACE–117C, Chicago Aircraft Certification
Office, 2300 East Devon Avenue, Room 107,
Des Plaines, Illinois 60018; telephone: (847)
294–8113; facsimile: (847) 294–7834; e-mail:
wess.rouse@faa.gov; or Angie Kostopoulos,
Composite Technical Specialist, ACE–116C,
Chicago Aircraft Certification Office, 2300
East Devon Avenue, Room 107, Des Plaines,
Illinois 60018; telephone: (847) 294–7426;
facsimile: (847) 294–7834; e-mail:
evangelia.kostopoulos@faa.gov, have the
authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if
requested using the procedures found in 14
CFR 39.19.
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Related Information
(g) None.
Material Incorporated by Reference
(h) You must do the actions required by
this AD following the instructions in Cirrus
Design Corporation Service Bulletins SB 2X–
25–17 R1, Issued: December 15, 2005,
Revised: January 20, 2006; and SB 2X–25–06
R4, Issued: August 13, 2004; Revised: May 5,
2005.
(1) As of October 24, 2006, the Director of
the Federal Register approved the
incorporation by reference of Cirrus Design
Corporation Service Bulletin SB 2X–25–17
R1, Issued: December 15, 2005, Revised:
January 20, 2006 under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and
1 CFR part 51.
(2) On October 13, 2005 (70 FR 51999,
September 1, 2005), the Director of the
Federal Register previously approved the
incorporation by reference of Cirrus Design
Corporation Service Bulletin SB 2X–25–06
R4, Issued: August 13, 2004, Revised: May 5,
2005.
(3) To get a copy of this service
information, contact Cirrus Design
Corporation, 4515 Taylor Circle, Duluth,
Minnesota 55811; telephone: (218) 727–2737;
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Internet address: https://
www.cirrusdesign.com. To review copies of
this service information, go to the National
Archives and Records Administration
(NARA). For information on the availability
of this material at NARA, go to: https://
www.archives.gov/federal_register/
code_of_federal_regulations/
ibr_locations.html or call (202) 741–6030. 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 20590–0001 or on the Internet at https://
dms.dot.gov. The docket number is FAA–
2006–24254; Directorate Identifier 2006–CE–
24–AD.
Issued in Kansas City, Missouri, on
September 8, 2006.
David R. Showers,
Acting Manager, Small Airplane Directorate,
Aircraft Certification Service.
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BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2006–25689; Directorate
Identifier 2006–CE–45–AD; Amendment 39–
14765; AD 2006–19–08]
RIN 2120–AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Stemme
GmbH & Co. KG Model STEMME S10–
VT Sailplanes
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule; request for
comments.
AGENCY:
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SUMMARY: The FAA is adopting a new
airworthiness directive (AD) for certain
Stemme GmbH & Co. KG Model
STEMME S10–VT sailplanes. This AD
requires you to do a one-time inspection
of all exhaust bends (each cylinder 1 to
4) in the area of the curvature bend near
the cylinder flange, replace any
damaged exhaust pipes found, and
recondition the heat protection
wrapping. This AD results from
deformations and cracks found at an
exhaust bend during maintenance work.
We are issuing this AD to detect and
correct cracks in the exhaust pipes.
Damaged exhaust pipes could cause
exhaust gases to expand into the engine
compartment and/or carbon monoxide
(CO) to leak into the cockpit section.
DATES: This AD becomes effective on
October 10, 2006.
As of October 10, 2006, the Director
of the Federal Register approved the
incorporation by reference of certain
publications listed in the regulation.
We must receive any comments on
this AD by October 19, 2006.
ADDRESSES: Use one of the following
addresses to comment on this 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–
0001.
• Fax: (202) 493–2251.
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• 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 AD, contact STEMME
AG–Flugplatzstrabe F2, Nr. 7, D–15344
Strausberg, Germany; telephone:
+49.33.41/36 12–0; fax: +49.33 41/36
12–30.
To view the comments to this AD, go
to https://dms.dot.gov. The docket
number is FAA–2006–25689;
Directorate Identifier 2006–CE–45–AD.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Gregory Davison, Glider Program
Manager, 901 Locust, Room 301, Kansas
City, Missouri 64106; telephone: (816)
329–4130; fax: (816) 329–4090.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Discussion
The European Aviation Safety Agency
(EASA), which is the airworthiness
authority for the European Union (EU),
recently notified the FAA that an unsafe
condition may exist on certain Stemme
GmbH & Co. KG Model STEMME S10–
VT sailplanes. The EASA reports that
deformations and cracks at an exhaust
bend were found during maintenance
work. The defective exhaust bend was
found on the thermally topmost loaded
front-left cylinder. The damaged area is
located in the curvature bend near the
cylinder flange. If not corrected, exhaust
gases may expand into the engine
compartment and/or CO may leak into
the cockpit section.
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Relevant Service Information
We reviewed Stemme GmbH & Co. KG
Service Bulletin A31–10–075 Am.Index: 01.a, dated July 06, 2006. The
service information describes
procedures for inspecting the exhaust
pipes in the curvature bend near the
exhaust flange, replacing any damaged
pipes found, and reconditioning the
heat protection wrapping.
The EASA classified this service
bulletin as mandatory and issued EU
AD No.: 2006–0217–E, dated July 17,
2006, to ensure the continued
airworthiness of these sailplanes in the
EU.
FAA’s Determination and Requirements
of This AD
These Stemme GmbH & Co. KG Model
STEMME V10–VT sailplanes are
manufactured in Germany and are typecertificated 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.
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Under this bilateral airworthiness
agreement, the EASA has kept us
informed of the situation described
above. We are issuing this AD because
we evaluated all the information and
determined the unsafe condition
described previously is likely to exist or
develop on other products of the same
type design. This AD requires you to do
a one-time inspection of all exhaust
bends (each cylinder 1 to 4) in the area
of the curvature bend near the cylinder
flange, replace any damaged exhaust
pipes found, and recondition the heat
protection wrapping.
In preparing this rule, we contacted
type clubs and aircraft operators to get
technical information and information
on operational and economic impacts.
We did not receive any information
through these contacts. If received, we
would have included a discussion of
any information that may have
influenced this action in the rulemaking
docket.
FAA’s Determination of the Effective
Date
Since an unsafe condition exists that
requires the immediate adoption of this
AD, we determined that notice and
opportunity for public comment before
issuing this AD are impracticable, and
that good cause exists for making this
amendment effective in fewer than 30
days.
Comments Invited
This AD is a final rule that involves
requirements affecting flight safety, and
we did not precede it by notice and an
opportunity for public comment. We
invite you to send any written relevant
data, views, or arguments regarding this
AD. Send your comments to an address
listed under the ADDRESSES section.
Include the docket number ‘‘FAA–
2006–25689; Directorate Identifier
2006–CE–45–AD’’ at the beginning of
your comments. We specifically invite
comments on the overall regulatory,
economic, environmental, and energy
aspects of the AD. We will consider all
comments received by the closing date
and may amend the AD in light of those
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 we receive
concerning this AD.
Authority for This Rulemaking
Title 49 of the United States Code
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I,
Section 106, describes the authority of
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the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII,
Aviation Programs, describes in more
detail the scope of the Agency’s
authority.
We are issuing this rulemaking under
the authority described in Subtitle VII,
Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701,
‘‘General requirements.’’ Under that
section, Congress charges the FAA with
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in
air commerce by prescribing regulations
for practices, methods, and procedures
the Administrator finds necessary for
safety in air commerce. This regulation
is within the scope of that authority
because it addresses an unsafe condition
that is likely to exist or develop on
products identified in this rulemaking
action.
Regulatory Findings
We determined that this AD will not
have federalism implications under
Executive Order 13132. This AD will
not have a substantial direct effect on
the States, on the relationship between
the national government and the States,
or on the distribution of power and
responsibilities among the various
levels of government.
For the reasons discussed above, I
certify that this AD:
(1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory
action’’ under Executive Order 12866;
(2) Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under
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 regulatory evaluation
of the estimated costs to comply with
this AD and placed it in the AD docket.
Examining the AD Docket
You may examine the AD docket that
contains the AD, the regulatory
evaluation, any comments received, and
other information on the Internet at
https://dms.dot.gov; or in person at the
Docket Management Facility between 9
a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through
Friday, except Federal holidays. The
Docket Office (telephone (800) 647–
5227) is located at the street address
stated in the ADDRESSES section.
Comments will be available in the AD
docket shortly after receipt.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation
safety, Incorporation by reference,
Safety.
Adoption of the Amendment
Accordingly, under the authority
delegated to me by the Administrator,
I
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2006–19–08 Stemme GmbH & Co. KG:
Amendment 39–14765; Docket No.
FAA–2006–25689; Directorate Identifier
2006–CE–45–AD.
the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as
follows:
PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
DIRECTIVES
Effective Date
1. The authority citation for part 39
continues to read as follows:
I
(a) This AD becomes effective on October
10, 2006.
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
§ 39.13
Affected ADs
(b) None.
[Amended]
2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding
the following new airworthiness
directive (AD):
I
Applicability
(c) This AD applies to Model STEMME
S10–VT sailplanes, serial numbers 11–001
54759
through 11–103, that are certificated in any
category.
Unsafe Condition
(d) This AD results from deformations and
cracks found at an exhaust bend during
maintenance work. We are issuing this AD to
detect and correct cracks in the exhaust
pipes. Damaged exhaust pipes could cause
exhaust gases to expand into the engine
compartment and/or carbon monoxide to
leak into the cockpit section.
Compliance
(e) To address this problem, you must do
the following, unless done previously:
Actions
Compliance
Procedures
(1) Inspect all exhaust bends (each cylinder 1
to 4) in the area of the curvature bend near
the cylinder flange for deformations, cracks,
and/or flattening. Use a minimum 10X magnifier to aid the inspection.
(2) If any damage (deformation, cracks, and/or
flattening) is found in the inspection required
in paragraph (e)(1) of this AD, replace the
damaged exhaust pipe.
(3) Recondition the heat protection wrapping ....
Within the next 10 hours time-in-service after
Octoober 10, 2006.
Follow Stemme GmbH & Co. KG Service Bulletin A31–10–075 Am.-Index: 01.a, dated
July 06, 2006, except use a minimum 10X
magnifier to aid the inspection.
Before further flight after the inspection required by paragraph (e)(1) of this AD.
Follow Stemme GmbH & Co. KG Service Bulletin A31–10–075 Am.-Index: 01.a, dated
July 06, 2006.
Before further flight after the inspection done
in paragraph (e)(1) or the replacement done
in paragraph (e)(2) of this AD.
Follow Stemme GmbH & Co. KG Service Bulletin A31–10–075 Am.-Index: 01.a, dated
July 06, 2006.
Note: According to the Maintenance
Manual an inspection of the condition of the
exhaust pipes is scheduled for every 100
flight hours. It is recommended to pay
special attention to this item.
Alternative Methods of Compliance
(AMOCs)
(f) The Manager, Standards Staff, FAA,
ATTN: Gregory Davison, Glider Project
Manager, FAA, Small Airplane Directorate,
901 Locust, Room 301, Kansas City, Missouri
64106; telephone: (816) 329–4130; fax: (816)
329–4090, has the authority to approve
AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the
procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19.
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Related Information
(g) This AD is related to European Aviation
Safety Agency (EASA) AD No.: 2006–0217–
E, Issue date: July 17, 2006, which references
Stemme GmbH & Co. KG Service Bulletin
A31–10–075 Am.-Index: 01.a, dated July 06,
2006.
Material Incorporated by Reference
(h) You must do the actions required by
this AD following the instructions in Stemme
GmbH & Co. KG Service Bulletin A31–10–
075 Am.-Index: 01.a, dated July 06, 2006. The
Director of the Federal Register approved the
incorporation by reference of this service
bulletin in accordance with 5 U.S.C. 552(a)
and 1 CFR part 51. To get a copy of this
service information, contact STEMME AG–
Flugplatzstrabe F2, Nr. 7, D–15344
Strausberg, Germany; telephone: +49.33.41/
36 12–0; fax: +49.33 41/36 12–30. To review
copies of this service information, go to the
National Archives and Records
Administration (NARA). For information on
the availability of this material at NARA, go
to: https://www.archives.gov/federal_register/
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15:03 Sep 18, 2006
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code_of_federal_regulations/
ibr_locations.html or call (202) 741–6030. 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 20590–001 or on the Internet at https://
dms.dot.gov. The docket number is FAA–
2006–25689; Directorate Identifier 2006–CE–
45–AD.
Issued in Kansas City, Missouri, on
September 11, 2006.
David R. Showers,
Acting Manager, Small Airplane Directorate,
Aircraft Certification Service.
[FR Doc. E6–15329 Filed 9–18–06; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2006–24793; Directorate
Identifier 2006–NM–056–AD; Amendment
39–14764; AD 2006–19–07]
RIN 2120–AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model
A330, A340–200, and A340–300
Airplanes
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), Department of
Transportation (DOT).
ACTION: Final rule.
AGENCY:
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SUMMARY: The FAA is adopting a new
airworthiness directive (AD) for certain
Airbus Model A330, A340–200, and
A340–300 airplanes. This AD requires
replacing the attachment landing
assemblies of certain blow-down panels
of the wing leading edges with new,
improved landing assemblies. This AD
results from several reports of full or
partial loss of certain blow-down panels
of the wing leading edges during flight.
We are issuing this AD to prevent
damage to the airplane and hazards to
persons or property on the ground.
DATES: This AD becomes effective
October 24, 2006.
The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
of certain publications listed in the AD
as of October 24, 2006.
ADDRESSES: You may examine the AD
docket on the Internet at https://
dms.dot.gov or in person at the Docket
Management Facility, U.S. Department
of Transportation, 400 Seventh Street,
SW., Nassif Building, Room PL–401,
Washington, DC.
Contact Airbus, 1 Rond Point Maurice
Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac Cedex, France,
for service information identified in this
AD.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Tim
Backman, Aerospace Engineer,
International Branch, ANM–116, FAA,
Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601
Lind Avenue, SW., Renton, Washington
98057–3356; telephone (425) 227–2797;
fax (425) 227–1149.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2006-25689; Directorate Identifier 2006-CE-45-AD;
Amendment 39-14765; AD 2006-19-08]
RIN 2120-AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Stemme GmbH & Co. KG Model STEMME S10-
VT Sailplanes
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule; request for comments.
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SUMMARY: The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for
certain Stemme GmbH & Co. KG Model STEMME S10-VT sailplanes. This AD
requires you to do a one-time inspection of all exhaust bends (each
cylinder 1 to 4) in the area of the curvature bend near the cylinder
flange, replace any damaged exhaust pipes found, and recondition the
heat protection wrapping. This AD results from deformations and cracks
found at an exhaust bend during maintenance work. We are issuing this
AD to detect and correct cracks in the exhaust pipes. Damaged exhaust
pipes could cause exhaust gases to expand into the engine compartment
and/or carbon monoxide (CO) to leak into the cockpit section.
DATES: This AD becomes effective on October 10, 2006.
As of October 10, 2006, the Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference of certain publications listed
in the regulation.
We must receive any comments on this AD by October 19, 2006.
ADDRESSES: Use one of the following addresses to comment on this 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 20590-0001.
Fax: (202) 493-2251.
[[Page 54758]]
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 AD, contact
STEMME AG-Flugplatzstra[beta]e F2, Nr. 7, D-15344 Strausberg, Germany;
telephone: +49.33.41/36 12-0; fax: +49.33 41/36 12-30.
To view the comments to this AD, go to https://dms.dot.gov. The
docket number is FAA-2006-25689; Directorate Identifier 2006-CE-45-AD.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Gregory Davison, Glider Program
Manager, 901 Locust, Room 301, Kansas City, Missouri 64106; telephone:
(816) 329-4130; fax: (816) 329-4090.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Discussion
The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), which is the
airworthiness authority for the European Union (EU), recently notified
the FAA that an unsafe condition may exist on certain Stemme GmbH & Co.
KG Model STEMME S10-VT sailplanes. The EASA reports that deformations
and cracks at an exhaust bend were found during maintenance work. The
defective exhaust bend was found on the thermally topmost loaded front-
left cylinder. The damaged area is located in the curvature bend near
the cylinder flange. If not corrected, exhaust gases may expand into
the engine compartment and/or CO may leak into the cockpit section.
Relevant Service Information
We reviewed Stemme GmbH & Co. KG Service Bulletin A31-10-075 Am.-
Index: 01.a, dated July 06, 2006. The service information describes
procedures for inspecting the exhaust pipes in the curvature bend near
the exhaust flange, replacing any damaged pipes found, and
reconditioning the heat protection wrapping.
The EASA classified this service bulletin as mandatory and issued
EU AD No.: 2006-0217-E, dated July 17, 2006, to ensure the continued
airworthiness of these sailplanes in the EU.
FAA's Determination and Requirements of This AD
These Stemme GmbH & Co. KG Model STEMME V10-VT 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 EASA has kept us
informed of the situation described above. We are issuing this AD
because we evaluated all the information and determined the unsafe
condition described previously is likely to exist or develop on other
products of the same type design. This AD requires you to do a one-time
inspection of all exhaust bends (each cylinder 1 to 4) in the area of
the curvature bend near the cylinder flange, replace any damaged
exhaust pipes found, and recondition the heat protection wrapping.
In preparing this rule, we contacted type clubs and aircraft
operators to get technical information and information on operational
and economic impacts. We did not receive any information through these
contacts. If received, we would have included a discussion of any
information that may have influenced this action in the rulemaking
docket.
FAA's Determination of the Effective Date
Since an unsafe condition exists that requires the immediate
adoption of this AD, we determined that notice and opportunity for
public comment before issuing this AD are impracticable, and that good
cause exists for making this amendment effective in fewer than 30 days.
Comments Invited
This AD is a final rule that involves requirements affecting flight
safety, and we did not precede it by notice and an opportunity for
public comment. We invite you to send any written relevant data, views,
or arguments regarding this AD. Send your comments to an address listed
under the ADDRESSES section. Include the docket number ``FAA-2006-
25689; Directorate Identifier 2006-CE-45-AD'' at the beginning of your
comments. We specifically invite comments on the overall regulatory,
economic, environmental, and energy aspects of the AD. We will consider
all comments received by the closing date and may amend the AD in light
of those 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 we
receive concerning this AD.
Authority for This Rulemaking
Title 49 of the United States Code specifies the FAA's authority to
issue rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, Section 106, describes the
authority of the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII, Aviation Programs,
describes in more detail the scope of the Agency's authority.
We are issuing this rulemaking under the authority described in
Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701, ``General
requirements.'' Under that section, Congress charges the FAA with
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in air commerce by prescribing
regulations for practices, methods, and procedures the Administrator
finds necessary for safety in air commerce. This regulation is within
the scope of that authority because it addresses an unsafe condition
that is likely to exist or develop on products identified in this
rulemaking action.
Regulatory Findings
We determined that this AD will not have federalism implications
under Executive Order 13132. This AD will not have a substantial direct
effect on the States, on the relationship between the national
government and the States, or on the distribution of power and
responsibilities among the various levels of government.
For the reasons discussed above, I certify that this AD:
(1) Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive
Order 12866;
(2) Is not a ``significant rule'' under 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 regulatory evaluation of the estimated costs to
comply with this AD and placed it in the AD docket.
Examining the AD Docket
You may examine the AD docket that contains the AD, the regulatory
evaluation, any comments received, and other information on the
Internet at https://dms.dot.gov; or in person at the Docket Management
Facility between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except
Federal holidays. The Docket Office (telephone (800) 647-5227) is
located at the street address stated in the ADDRESSES section. Comments
will be available in the AD docket shortly after receipt.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by
reference, Safety.
Adoption of the Amendment
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Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the Administrator,
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the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as follows:
PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES
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1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows:
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
Sec. 39.13 [Amended]
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2. The FAA amends Sec. 39.13 by adding the following new airworthiness
directive (AD):
2006-19-08 Stemme GmbH & Co. KG: Amendment 39-14765; Docket No. FAA-
2006-25689; Directorate Identifier 2006-CE-45-AD.
Effective Date
(a) This AD becomes effective on October 10, 2006.
Affected ADs
(b) None.
Applicability
(c) This AD applies to Model STEMME S10-VT sailplanes, serial
numbers 11-001 through 11-103, that are certificated in any
category.
Unsafe Condition
(d) This AD results from deformations and cracks found at an
exhaust bend during maintenance work. We are issuing this AD to
detect and correct cracks in the exhaust pipes. Damaged exhaust
pipes could cause exhaust gases to expand into the engine
compartment and/or carbon monoxide to leak into the cockpit section.
Compliance
(e) To address this problem, you must do the following, unless
done previously:
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Actions Compliance Procedures
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(1) Inspect all exhaust Within the next 10 Follow Stemme GmbH &
bends (each cylinder 1 to hours time-in- Co. KG Service
4) in the area of the service after Bulletin A31-10-075
curvature bend near the Octoober 10, 2006. Am.-Index: 01.a,
cylinder flange for dated July 06,
deformations, cracks, and/ 2006, except use a
or flattening. Use a minimum 10X
minimum 10X magnifier to magnifier to aid
aid the inspection. the inspection.
(2) If any damage Before further Follow Stemme GmbH &
(deformation, cracks, and/ flight after the Co. KG Service
or flattening) is found in inspection required Bulletin A31-10-075
the inspection required in by paragraph (e)(1) Am.-Index: 01.a,
paragraph (e)(1) of this of this AD. dated July 06,
AD, replace the damaged 2006.
exhaust pipe.
(3) Recondition the heat Before further Follow Stemme GmbH &
protection wrapping. flight after the Co. KG Service
inspection done in Bulletin A31-10-075
paragraph (e)(1) or Am.-Index: 01.a,
the replacement dated July 06,
done in paragraph 2006.
(e)(2) of this AD.
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Note: According to the Maintenance Manual an inspection of the
condition of the exhaust pipes is scheduled for every 100 flight
hours. It is recommended to pay special attention to this item.
Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs)
(f) The Manager, Standards Staff, FAA, ATTN: Gregory Davison,
Glider Project Manager, FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust,
Room 301, Kansas City, Missouri 64106; telephone: (816) 329-4130;
fax: (816) 329-4090, has the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD,
if requested using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19.
Related Information
(g) This AD is related to European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA)
AD No.: 2006-0217-E, Issue date: July 17, 2006, which references
Stemme GmbH & Co. KG Service Bulletin A31-10-075 Am.-Index: 01.a,
dated July 06, 2006.
Material Incorporated by Reference
(h) You must do the actions required by this AD following the
instructions in Stemme GmbH & Co. KG Service Bulletin A31-10-075
Am.-Index: 01.a, dated July 06, 2006. The Director of the Federal
Register approved the incorporation by reference of this service
bulletin in accordance with 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51. To
get a copy of this service information, contact STEMME AG-
Flugplatzstra[beta]e F2, Nr. 7, D-15344 Strausberg, Germany;
telephone: +49.33.41/36 12-0; fax: +49.33 41/36 12-30. To review
copies of this service information, go to the National Archives and
Records Administration (NARA). For information on the availability
of this material at NARA, go to: https://www.archives.gov/
federal_register/code_of_federal_regulations/
ibr_locations.html or call (202) 741-6030. 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 20590-001 or on the Internet at https://
dms.dot.gov. The docket number is FAA-2006-25689; Directorate
Identifier 2006-CE-45-AD.
Issued in Kansas City, Missouri, on September 11, 2006.
David R. Showers,
Acting Manager, Small Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification
Service.
[FR Doc. E6-15329 Filed 9-18-06; 8:45 am]
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