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series airplanes, certificated in any category;
line numbers 1 through 763 inclusive, except
line number 758, which was accomplished in
production.
pressure flex-hoses used in the flightcrew
and supernumerary oxygen systems to melt
or burn, resulting in oxygen system leakage
and smoke or fire.
Subject
Compliance
(d) Air Transport Association (ATA) of
America Code 35: Oxygen.
(f) You are responsible for having the
actions required by this AD performed within
the compliance times specified, unless the
actions have already been done.
Unsafe Condition
(e) This AD results from a report of a lowpressure flex-hose of the flightcrew oxygen
system that burned through due to
inadvertent electrical current from a short
circuit in an adjacent audio select panel. We
are issuing this AD to prevent inadvertent
electrical current, which can cause the low-
Inspection
(g) Within 36 months after the effective
date of this AD, do an inspection to
determine whether any low-pressure flexhose of the flightcrew and supernumerary
oxygen systems installed under the oxygen
mask stowage location has a part number
identified in Table 1 of this AD. A review of
airplane maintenance records is acceptable in
lieu of this inspection if the part number of
the low-pressure flex-hoses of the flightcrew
and supernumerary oxygen systems can be
conclusively determined from that review.
(1) For any hose having a part number
identified in Table 1 of this AD, before
further flight, replace the hose with a new or
serviceable part, in accordance with the
Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing
Service Bulletin 767–35A0034, Revision 1,
dated June 22, 2000.
(2) For any hose not having a part number
identified in Table 1 of this AD, no further
action is required by this paragraph.
TABLE 1—APPLICABLE PART NUMBERS
Equivalent Boeing supplier part Nos.
Boeing specification part No.
Puritan
Bennett
Sierra Engineering
60B50059–70 .................................
60B50059–81 .................................
60B50059–94 .................................
60B50059–101 ...............................
60B50059–130 ...............................
Spencer Fluid
835–01–70 .....................................
Not applicable ................................
Not applicable ................................
Not applicable ................................
Not applicable ................................
9513–20S5–18.0 ............................
Not applicable ................................
Not applicable ................................
Not applicable ................................
Not applicable ................................
Parts Installation
Material Incorporated by Reference
(h) As of the effective date of this AD, no
person may install a flightcrew or
supernumerary oxygen hose with a part
number identified in Table 1 of this AD on
any airplane.
(k) You must use Boeing Service Bulletin
767–35A0034, Revision 1, dated June 22,
2000, to do the actions required by this AD,
unless the AD specifies otherwise.
(1) The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference of
this service information under 5 U.S.C.
552(a) and 1 CFR part 51.
(2) For service information identified in
this AD, contact Boeing Commercial
Airplanes, Attention: Data & Services
Management, P.O. Box 3707, MC 2H–65,
Seattle, Washington 98124–2207; telephone
206–544–5000, extension 1; fax 206–766–
5680; e-mail me.boecom@boeing.com;
Internet https://www.myboeingfleet.com.
(3) You may review copies of the service
information at the FAA, Transport Airplane
Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue, SW., Renton,
Washington. For information on the
availability of this material at the FAA, call
425–227–1221.
(4) You may also review copies of the
service information that is incorporated by
reference at the National Archives and
Records Administration (NARA). For
information on the availability of this
material at NARA, call 202–741–6030, or go
to: https://www.archives.gov/federal_register/
code_of_federal_regulations/
ibr_locations.html.
Actions Accomplished According to
Previous Issue of Service Bulletin
(i) Actions accomplished before the
effective date of this AD in accordance with
Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 767–35A0034,
dated September 2, 1999, are considered
acceptable for compliance with the
corresponding actions specified in this AD.
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Alternative Methods of Compliance
(AMOCs)
(j)(1) The Manager, Seattle Aircraft
Certification Office (ACO), FAA, has the
authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if
requested using the procedures found in 14
CFR 39.19. Send information to Attn: Susan
L. Monroe, Aerospace Engineer, Cabin Safety
and Environmental Systems Branch, ANM–
150S, FAA, Seattle Aircraft Certification
Office, 1601 Lind Avenue, SW., Renton,
Washington 98057–3356; telephone (425)
917–6457; fax (425) 917–6590. Or, e-mail
information to 9-ANM-Seattle-ACO-AMOCRequests@faa.gov.
(2) To request a different method of
compliance or a different compliance time
for this AD, follow the procedures in 14 CFR
39.19. Before using any approved AMOC on
any airplane to which the AMOC applies,
notify your principal maintenance inspector
(PMI) or principal avionics inspector (PAI),
as appropriate, or lacking a principal
inspector, your local Flight Standards District
Office. The AMOC approval letter must
specifically reference this AD.
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Issued in Renton, Washington, on July 16,
2010.
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–2010–0458; Directorate
Identifier 2010–CE–023–AD; Amendment
39–16372; AD 2010–15–06]
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Airworthiness Directives; GROB–
WERKE GMBH & CO KG Models G102
ASTIR CS and G102 STANDARD ASTIR
III Gliders
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), Department of
Transportation (DOT).
ACTION: Final rule.
AGENCY:
We are adopting a new
airworthiness directive (AD) for the
products listed above. This AD results
from mandatory continuing
airworthiness information (MCAI)
issued by an aviation authority of
another country to identify and correct
an unsafe condition on an aviation
product. The MCAI describes the unsafe
condition as:
SUMMARY:
During an annual inspection, a water
ballast hose connector was found
disconnected from the fuselage wall of an
Astir CS.
The investigation has shown that the hosefuselage connection bonding has been
degraded over years of service.
This condition, if not corrected, could lead
to the following consequences:
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—The water contained in the wing tanks
could run down into the fuselage and
fuselage tail which could cause a
displacement of the sailplane centre of
gravity and consequently may lead to the
loss of the sailplane controllability, or/and
—The loosened hose may jam the flight
controls (push rods) and consequently may
lead to the loss of the sailplane
controllability.
We are issuing this AD to require
actions to correct the unsafe condition
on these products.
DATES: This AD becomes effective
September 9, 2010.
On September 9, 2010, the Director of
the Federal Register approved the
incorporation by reference of certain
publications listed in this AD.
ADDRESSES: You may examine the AD
docket on the Internet at https://
www.regulations.gov or in person at
Document Management Facility, U.S.
Department of Transportation, Docket
Operations, M–30, West Building
Ground Floor, Room W12–140, 1200
New Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington,
DC 20590.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Greg
Davison, Aerospace Engineer, FAA,
Small Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust,
Room 301, Kansas City, Missouri 64106;
telephone: (816) 329–4130; fax: (816)
329–4090.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
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Discussion
We issued a notice of proposed
rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
part 39 to include an AD that would
apply to the specified products. That
NPRM was published in the Federal
Register on May 3, 2010 (75 FR 23194).
That NPRM proposed to correct an
unsafe condition for the specified
products. The MCAI states:
During an annual inspection, a water
ballast hose connector was found
disconnected from the fuselage wall of an
Astir CS.
The investigation has shown that the hosefuselage connection bonding has been
degraded over years of service.
This condition, if not corrected, could lead
to the following consequences:
—The water contained in the wing tanks
could run down into the fuselage and
fuselage tail which could cause a
displacement of the sailplane centre of
gravity and consequently may lead to the
loss of the sailplane controllability, or/and
—The loosened hose may jam the flight
controls (push rods) and consequently may
lead to the loss of the sailplane
controllability.
For the reason stated above, the original
issue of this AD required the inspection of
the waterballast system hose-fuselage
connections and the accomplishment of the
relevant corrective actions (repair) as
necessary.
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This AD is revised to clarify the purpose
of the insertion of the repetitive inspection in
the Aircraft Maintenance Programme and to
refer to a more appropriate scheduled
maintenance review for the insertion of the
repetitive inspection in the Aircraft
Maintenance Programme.
Comments
We gave the public the opportunity to
participate in developing this AD. We
received no comments on the NPRM or
on the determination of the cost to the
public.
Conclusion
We reviewed the available data and
determined that air safety and the
public interest require adopting the AD
as proposed.
Differences Between This AD and the
MCAI or Service Information
We have reviewed the MCAI and
related service information and, in
general, agree with their substance. But
we might have found it necessary to use
different words from those in the MCAI
to ensure the AD is clear for U.S.
operators and is enforceable. In making
these changes, we do not intend to differ
substantively from the information
provided in the MCAI and related
service information.
We might also have required different
actions in this AD from those in the
MCAI in order to follow FAA policies.
Any such differences are highlighted in
a Note within the AD.
Costs of Compliance
We estimate that this AD will affect
113 products of U.S. registry. We also
estimate that it will take about 1 workhour per product to comply with the
basic requirements of this AD. The
average labor rate is $85 per work-hour.
Based on these figures, we estimate
the cost of this AD to the U.S. operators
to be $9,605 or $85 per product.
In addition, we estimate that any
necessary follow-on actions would take
about 1 work-hour and require parts
costing $5, for a cost of $90 per product.
We have no way of determining the
number of products that may need these
actions.
Authority for This Rulemaking
Title 49 of the United States Code
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I,
section 106, describes the authority of
the FAA Administrator. ‘‘Subtitle VII:
Aviation Programs,’’ describes in more
detail the scope of the Agency’s
authority.
We are issuing this rulemaking under
the authority described in ‘‘Subtitle VII,
Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701:
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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 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 on
the Internet at https://
www.regulations.gov; or in person at the
Docket Management Facility between 9
a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through
Friday, except Federal holidays. The AD
docket contains the NPRM, the
regulatory evaluation, any comments
received, and other information. The
street address for the Docket Office
(telephone (800) 647–5527) is in the
ADDRESSES section. Comments will be
available in the AD docket shortly after
receipt.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation
safety, Incorporation by reference,
Safety.
Adoption of the Amendment
Accordingly, under the authority
delegated to me by the Administrator,
the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as
follows:
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PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
DIRECTIVES
1. The authority citation for part 39
continues to read as follows:
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Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
§ 39.13
[Amended]
2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding
the following new AD:
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2010–15–06 GROB–WERKE GMBH & CO
KG: Amendment 39–16372; Docket No.
FAA–2010–0458; Directorate Identifier
2010–CE–023–AD.
Effective Date
(a) This airworthiness directive (AD)
becomes effective September 9, 2010.
Affected ADs
(b) None.
Applicability
(c) This AD applies to GROB–WERKE
GMBH & CO KG Models G102 ASTIR CS and
G102 STANDARD ASTIR III gliders, all serial
numbers, that are:
(1) certificated in any category; and
(2) have water ballast equipment installed
(the water ballast equipment could have been
included as part of an option).
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Subject
(d) Air Transport Association of America
(ATA) Code 41: Water Ballast.
Reason
(e) The mandatory continuing
airworthiness information (MCAI) states:
During an annual inspection, a water
ballast hose connector was found
disconnected from the fuselage wall of an
Astir CS.
The investigation has shown that the hosefuselage connection bonding has been
degraded over years of service.
This condition, if not corrected, could lead
to the following consequences:
—The water contained in the wing tanks
could run down into the fuselage and
fuselage tail which could cause a
displacement of the sailplane centre of
gravity and consequently may lead to the
loss of the sailplane controllability, or/and
—The loosened hose may jam the flight
controls (push rods) and consequently may
lead to the loss of the sailplane
controllability.
For the reason stated above, the original
issue of this AD required the inspection of
the waterballast system hose-fuselage
connections and the accomplishment of the
relevant corrective actions (repair) as
necessary.
This AD is revised to clarify the purpose
of the insertion of the repetitive inspection in
the Aircraft Maintenance Programme and to
refer to a more appropriate scheduled
maintenance review for the insertion of the
repetitive inspection in the Aircraft
Maintenance Programme.
Actions and Compliance
(f) Unless already done, do the following
actions:
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(1) Within 30 days after September 9, 2010
(the effective date of this AD) and repetitively
thereafter at intervals not to exceed 12
months, inspect the bonding between the
water ballast system hose connectors and the
fuselage wall connectors for correct and tight
connection following paragraph 1.8 of Grob
Aircraft Service Bulletin No. MSB–GROB–
003, dated October 21, 2009.
(2) If, during any inspection required by
paragraph (f)(1) of this AD, any weak bonding
is found, before further flight, repair the
connection between the water ballast system
hose connectors and the fuselage wall
connectors following the instructions of
paragraph 1.8 of Grob Aircraft Service
Bulletin No. MSB–GROB–003, dated October
21, 2009.
(3) After September 9, 2010 (the effective
date of this AD), when installing a water
ballast system on any affected sailplane,
ensure that the water ballast system hose
connectors and the fuselage wall connector
are properly and tightly bonded.
(4) Within 30 days after September 9, 2010
(the effective date of this AD), insert the
following scheduled maintenance task into
the FAA-approved aircraft maintenance
program: ‘‘During each annual inspection and
without exceeding a 12-month interval,
inspect the bonding between the water
ballast system hose connectors and the
fuselage wall connectors for correct and tight
connection. Repair any incorrect or loose
connection.’’
FAA AD Differences
Note: This AD differs from the MCAI
and/or service information as follows: No
differences.
Other FAA AD Provisions
(g) The following provisions also apply to
this AD:
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance
(AMOCs): The Manager, Standards Office,
FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs
for this AD, if requested using the procedures
found in 14 CFR 39.19. Send information to
ATTN: Greg Davison, Aerospace Engineer,
FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust,
Room 301, Kansas City, Missouri 64106;
telephone: (816) 329–4130; fax: (816) 329–
4090. Before using any approved AMOC on
any airplane to which the AMOC applies,
notify your appropriate principal inspector
(PI) in the FAA Flight Standards District
Office (FSDO), or lacking a PI, your local
FSDO.
(2) Airworthy Product: For any requirement
in this AD to obtain corrective actions from
a manufacturer or other source, use these
actions if they are FAA-approved. Corrective
actions are considered FAA-approved if they
are approved by the State of Design Authority
(or their delegated agent). You are required
to assure the product is airworthy before it
is returned to service.
(3) Reporting Requirements: For any
reporting requirement in this AD, under the
provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act
(44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.), the Office of
Management and Budget (OMB) has
approved the information collection
requirements and has assigned OMB Control
Number 2120–0056.
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Related Information
(h) Refer to MCAI European Aviation
Safety Agency AD No.: 2010–0053R1, dated
April 14, 2010; and Grob Aircraft Service
Bulletin No. MSB–GROB–003, dated October
21, 2009, for related information.
Material Incorporated by Reference
(i) You must use Grob Aircraft Service
Bulletin No. MSB–GROB–003, dated October
21, 2009, to do the actions required by this
AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise.
(1) The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference of
this service information under 5 U.S.C.
552(a) and 1 CFR part 51.
(2) For service information identified in
this AD, contact Grob Aircraft, Head of
Customer Service & Support, Lettenbachstr.
9, Tussenhausen-Mattsies, Germany;
telephone: +49 (0) 8268 998 139; fax: +49 (0)
8268 998 200; E-mail: productsupport@grobaircraft.com; Internet: www.grob-aircraft.com
and/or https://www.firecmm.com.
(3) You may review copies of the service
information incorporated by reference for
this AD at the FAA, Central Region, Office of
the Regional Counsel, 901 Locust, Kansas
City, Missouri 64106. For information on the
availability of this material at the Central
Region, call (816) 329–3768.
(4) You may also review copies of the
service information incorporated by reference
for this AD at the National Archives and
Records Administration (NARA). For
information on the availability of this
material at NARA, call (202) 741–6030, or go
to: https://www.archives.gov/federal_register/
code_of_federal_regulations/
ibr_locations.html.
Issued in Kansas City, Missouri, on July 15,
2010.
Kim Smith,
Manager, Small Airplane Directorate, Aircraft
Certification Service.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2010-0458; Directorate Identifier 2010-CE-023-AD;
Amendment 39-16372; AD 2010-15-06]
RIN 2120-AA64
Airworthiness Directives; GROB-WERKE GMBH & CO KG Models G102
ASTIR CS and G102 STANDARD ASTIR III Gliders
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of
Transportation (DOT).
ACTION: Final rule.
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SUMMARY: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for the
products listed above. This AD results from mandatory continuing
airworthiness information (MCAI) issued by an aviation authority of
another country to identify and correct an unsafe condition on an
aviation product. The MCAI describes the unsafe condition as:
During an annual inspection, a water ballast hose connector was
found disconnected from the fuselage wall of an Astir CS.
The investigation has shown that the hose-fuselage connection
bonding has been degraded over years of service.
This condition, if not corrected, could lead to the following
consequences:
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--The water contained in the wing tanks could run down into the
fuselage and fuselage tail which could cause a displacement of the
sailplane centre of gravity and consequently may lead to the loss of
the sailplane controllability, or/and
--The loosened hose may jam the flight controls (push rods) and
consequently may lead to the loss of the sailplane controllability.
We are issuing this AD to require actions to correct the unsafe
condition on these products.
DATES: This AD becomes effective September 9, 2010.
On September 9, 2010, the Director of the Federal Register approved
the incorporation by reference of certain publications listed in this
AD.
ADDRESSES: You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at https://www.regulations.gov or in person at Document Management Facility, U.S.
Department of Transportation, Docket Operations, M-30, West Building
Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington, DC
20590.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Greg Davison, Aerospace Engineer, FAA,
Small Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust, Room 301, Kansas City, Missouri
64106; telephone: (816) 329-4130; fax: (816) 329-4090.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Discussion
We issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
part 39 to include an AD that would apply to the specified products.
That NPRM was published in the Federal Register on May 3, 2010 (75 FR
23194). That NPRM proposed to correct an unsafe condition for the
specified products. The MCAI states:
During an annual inspection, a water ballast hose connector was
found disconnected from the fuselage wall of an Astir CS.
The investigation has shown that the hose-fuselage connection
bonding has been degraded over years of service.
This condition, if not corrected, could lead to the following
consequences:
--The water contained in the wing tanks could run down into the
fuselage and fuselage tail which could cause a displacement of the
sailplane centre of gravity and consequently may lead to the loss of
the sailplane controllability, or/and
--The loosened hose may jam the flight controls (push rods) and
consequently may lead to the loss of the sailplane controllability.
For the reason stated above, the original issue of this AD
required the inspection of the waterballast system hose-fuselage
connections and the accomplishment of the relevant corrective
actions (repair) as necessary.
This AD is revised to clarify the purpose of the insertion of
the repetitive inspection in the Aircraft Maintenance Programme and
to refer to a more appropriate scheduled maintenance review for the
insertion of the repetitive inspection in the Aircraft Maintenance
Programme.
Comments
We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing
this AD. We received no comments on the NPRM or on the determination of
the cost to the public.
Conclusion
We reviewed the available data and determined that air safety and
the public interest require adopting the AD as proposed.
Differences Between This AD and the MCAI or Service Information
We have reviewed the MCAI and related service information and, in
general, agree with their substance. But we might have found it
necessary to use different words from those in the MCAI to ensure the
AD is clear for U.S. operators and is enforceable. In making these
changes, we do not intend to differ substantively from the information
provided in the MCAI and related service information.
We might also have required different actions in this AD from those
in the MCAI in order to follow FAA policies. Any such differences are
highlighted in a Note within the AD.
Costs of Compliance
We estimate that this AD will affect 113 products of U.S. registry.
We also estimate that it will take about 1 work-hour per product to
comply with the basic requirements of this AD. The average labor rate
is $85 per work-hour.
Based on these figures, we estimate the cost of this AD to the U.S.
operators to be $9,605 or $85 per product.
In addition, we estimate that any necessary follow-on actions would
take about 1 work-hour and require parts costing $5, for a cost of $90
per product. We have no way of determining the number of products that
may need these actions.
Authority for This Rulemaking
Title 49 of the United States Code specifies the FAA's authority to
issue rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, section 106, describes the
authority of the FAA Administrator. ``Subtitle VII: Aviation
Programs,'' describes in more detail the scope of the Agency's
authority.
We are issuing this rulemaking under the authority described in
``Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: General
requirements.'' Under that section, Congress charges the FAA with
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in air commerce by prescribing
regulations for practices, methods, and procedures the Administrator
finds necessary for safety in air commerce. This regulation is within
the scope of that authority because it addresses an unsafe condition
that is likely to exist or develop on products identified in this
rulemaking action.
Regulatory Findings
We determined that this AD will not have federalism implications
under Executive Order 13132. This AD will not have a substantial direct
effect on the States, on the relationship between the national
government and the States, or on the distribution of power and
responsibilities among the various levels of government.
For the reasons discussed above, I certify this AD:
(1) Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive
Order 12866;
(2) Is not a ``significant rule'' under 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 on the Internet at https://www.regulations.gov; or in person at the Docket Management Facility
between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal
holidays. The AD docket contains the NPRM, the regulatory evaluation,
any comments received, and other information. The street address for
the Docket Office (telephone (800) 647-5527) is in the ADDRESSES
section. Comments will be available in the AD docket shortly after
receipt.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by
reference, Safety.
Adoption of the Amendment
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Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the Administrator,
the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as follows:
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PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES
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1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows:
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
Sec. 39.13 [Amended]
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2. The FAA amends Sec. 39.13 by adding the following new AD:
2010-15-06 GROB-WERKE GMBH & CO KG: Amendment 39-16372; Docket No.
FAA-2010-0458; Directorate Identifier 2010-CE-023-AD.
Effective Date
(a) This airworthiness directive (AD) becomes effective
September 9, 2010.
Affected ADs
(b) None.
Applicability
(c) This AD applies to GROB-WERKE GMBH & CO KG Models G102 ASTIR
CS and G102 STANDARD ASTIR III gliders, all serial numbers, that
are:
(1) certificated in any category; and
(2) have water ballast equipment installed (the water ballast
equipment could have been included as part of an option).
Subject
(d) Air Transport Association of America (ATA) Code 41: Water
Ballast.
Reason
(e) The mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI)
states:
During an annual inspection, a water ballast hose connector was
found disconnected from the fuselage wall of an Astir CS.
The investigation has shown that the hose-fuselage connection
bonding has been degraded over years of service.
This condition, if not corrected, could lead to the following
consequences:
--The water contained in the wing tanks could run down into the
fuselage and fuselage tail which could cause a displacement of the
sailplane centre of gravity and consequently may lead to the loss of
the sailplane controllability, or/and
--The loosened hose may jam the flight controls (push rods) and
consequently may lead to the loss of the sailplane controllability.
For the reason stated above, the original issue of this AD
required the inspection of the waterballast system hose-fuselage
connections and the accomplishment of the relevant corrective
actions (repair) as necessary.
This AD is revised to clarify the purpose of the insertion of
the repetitive inspection in the Aircraft Maintenance Programme and
to refer to a more appropriate scheduled maintenance review for the
insertion of the repetitive inspection in the Aircraft Maintenance
Programme.
Actions and Compliance
(f) Unless already done, do the following actions:
(1) Within 30 days after September 9, 2010 (the effective date
of this AD) and repetitively thereafter at intervals not to exceed
12 months, inspect the bonding between the water ballast system hose
connectors and the fuselage wall connectors for correct and tight
connection following paragraph 1.8 of Grob Aircraft Service Bulletin
No. MSB-GROB-003, dated October 21, 2009.
(2) If, during any inspection required by paragraph (f)(1) of
this AD, any weak bonding is found, before further flight, repair
the connection between the water ballast system hose connectors and
the fuselage wall connectors following the instructions of paragraph
1.8 of Grob Aircraft Service Bulletin No. MSB-GROB-003, dated
October 21, 2009.
(3) After September 9, 2010 (the effective date of this AD),
when installing a water ballast system on any affected sailplane,
ensure that the water ballast system hose connectors and the
fuselage wall connector are properly and tightly bonded.
(4) Within 30 days after September 9, 2010 (the effective date
of this AD), insert the following scheduled maintenance task into
the FAA-approved aircraft maintenance program: ``During each annual
inspection and without exceeding a 12-month interval, inspect the
bonding between the water ballast system hose connectors and the
fuselage wall connectors for correct and tight connection. Repair
any incorrect or loose connection.''
FAA AD Differences
Note: This AD differs from the MCAI and/or service information
as follows: No differences.
Other FAA AD Provisions
(g) The following provisions also apply to this AD:
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager,
Standards Office, FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs for this
AD, if requested using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. Send
information to ATTN: Greg Davison, Aerospace Engineer, FAA, Small
Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust, Room 301, Kansas City, Missouri
64106; telephone: (816) 329-4130; fax: (816) 329-4090. Before using
any approved AMOC on any airplane to which the AMOC applies, notify
your appropriate principal inspector (PI) in the FAA Flight
Standards District Office (FSDO), or lacking a PI, your local FSDO.
(2) Airworthy Product: For any requirement in this AD to obtain
corrective actions from a manufacturer or other source, use these
actions if they are FAA-approved. Corrective actions are considered
FAA-approved if they are approved by the State of Design Authority
(or their delegated agent). You are required to assure the product
is airworthy before it is returned to service.
(3) Reporting Requirements: For any reporting requirement in
this AD, under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act (44
U.S.C. 3501 et seq.), the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has
approved the information collection requirements and has assigned
OMB Control Number 2120-0056.
Related Information
(h) Refer to MCAI European Aviation Safety Agency AD No.: 2010-
0053R1, dated April 14, 2010; and Grob Aircraft Service Bulletin No.
MSB-GROB-003, dated October 21, 2009, for related information.
Material Incorporated by Reference
(i) You must use Grob Aircraft Service Bulletin No. MSB-GROB-
003, dated October 21, 2009, to do the actions required by this AD,
unless the AD specifies otherwise.
(1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the
incorporation by reference of this service information under 5
U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51.
(2) For service information identified in this AD, contact Grob
Aircraft, Head of Customer Service & Support, Lettenbachstr. 9,
Tussenhausen-Mattsies, Germany; telephone: +49 (0) 8268 998 139;
fax: +49 (0) 8268 998 200; E-mail: aircraft.com">productsupport@grob-aircraft.com;
Internet: www.grob-aircraft.com and/or https://www.firecmm.com.
(3) You may review copies of the service information
incorporated by reference for this AD at the FAA, Central Region,
Office of the Regional Counsel, 901 Locust, Kansas City, Missouri
64106. For information on the availability of this material at the
Central Region, call (816) 329-3768.
(4) You may also review copies of the service information
incorporated by reference for this AD at the National Archives and
Records Administration (NARA). For information on the availability
of this material at NARA, call (202) 741-6030, or go to: https://www.archives.gov/federal_register/code_of_federal_regulations/ibr_locations.html.
Issued in Kansas City, Missouri, on July 15, 2010.
Kim Smith,
Manager, Small Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
[FR Doc. 2010-18289 Filed 8-4-10; 8:45 am]
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