Airworthiness Directives; HPH s. r.o. Sailplanes, 47275-47277 [2012-19094]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 77, No. 153 / Wednesday, August 8, 2012 / Rules and Regulations 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: 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 AD: ■ 2012–15–17 Airbus: Amendment 39–17147. Docket No. FAA–2012–0264; Directorate Identifier 2011–NM–179–AD. (a) Effective Date This airworthiness directive (AD) becomes effective September 12, 2012. (b) Affected ADs None. (i) Related Information (c) Applicability This AD applies to Airbus Model A300 B4– 603, B4–605R, and B4–622R airplanes; Model A300 C4–605R Variant F airplanes; and Model A300 F4–605R and F4–622R airplanes; certificated in any category; all serial numbers. (d) Subject Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 92. (e) Reason This AD was prompted by a report that chafing was detected between the autopilot electrical wiring conduit and the wing bottom skin. We are issuing this AD to prevent sparking due to electrical chafing when flammable vapors are present in the area, which could cause an uncontrollable fire. wreier-aviles on DSK5TPTVN1PROD with RULES (f) Compliance You are responsible for having the actions required by this AD performed within the compliance times specified, unless the actions have already been done. (g) Modification Within 30 months or 4,500 flight hours after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs first: Modify the wiring in zone 675 of the right-hand wing, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A300–24–6109, dated July 4, 2011. (h) Other FAA AD Provisions The following provisions also apply to this AD: VerDate Mar<15>2010 13:48 Aug 07, 2012 (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager, International Branch, ANM–116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your request to your principal inspector or local Flight Standards District Office, as appropriate. If sending information directly to the International Branch, send it to ATTN: Dan Rodina, Aerospace Engineer, International Branch, ANM–116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057–3356; telephone (425) 227–2125; fax (425) 227– 1149. Information may be emailed to: 9ANM-116-AMOC–REQUESTS@faa.gov. Before using any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate principal inspector, or lacking a principal inspector, the manager of the local flight standards district office/ certificate holding district office. The AMOC approval letter must specifically reference this AD. (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. Jkt 226001 Refer to MCAI European Aviation Safety Agency Airworthiness Directive 2011–0161, dated August 26, 2011; and Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A300–24–6109, dated July 4, 2011; for related information. (j) Material Incorporated by Reference (1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference (IBR) of the following service information under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51. (2) You must use the following service information to do the actions required by this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise. (i) Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A300–24–6109, dated July 4, 2011. (3) For service information identified in this AD, contact Airbus SAS—EAW (Airworthiness Office), 1 Rond Point Maurice Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac Cedex, France; telephone +33 5 61 93 36 96; fax +33 5 61 93 44 51; email account.airwortheas@airbus.com; Internet https:// www.airbus.com. (4) 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. (5) 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 an NARA facility, call 202–741– 6030, or go to https://www.archives.gov/ federal_register/code_of_federal_regulations/ ibr_locations.html. PO 00000 Frm 00009 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 47275 Issued in Renton, Washington, on July 25, 2012. Kalene C. Yanamura, Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2012–18884 Filed 8–7–12; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–13–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA–2012–0598; Directorate Identifier 2012–CE–017–AD; Amendment; 39–17150; AD 2012–16–03] RIN 2120–AA64 Airworthiness Directives; HPH s. r.o. Sailplanes Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of Transportation (DOT). ACTION: Final rule. AGENCY: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all HPH s. r.o. Models 304C, 304CZ, and 304CZ– 17 sailplanes. 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 the lack of a drain hole in the elevator control rod, which may allow water to accumulate in the control rod and lead to possible corrosion. This condition could cause the elevator control rod to fail, which could result in loss of control of the sailplane. We are issuing this AD to require actions to address the unsafe condition on these products. DATES: This AD is effective September 12, 2012. The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of a certain publication listed in the AD as of September 12, 2012. 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 service information identified in this AD, contact HPH spol. s. r.o., ˇ´ ´ Caslavska 126, P.O. Box 112, 284 01 ´ Kutna Hora, Czech Republic; phone: +420 327 512 633; fax: +420 327 513 441; email: hph@hph.cz; Internet: www.hph.cz. You may review copies of SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\08AUR1.SGM 08AUR1 47276 Federal Register / Vol. 77, No. 153 / Wednesday, August 8, 2012 / Rules and Regulations the referenced service information at the FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust, Kansas City, Missouri 64106. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call (816) 329– 4148. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Taylor Martin, Aerospace Engineer, FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust, Room 301, Kansas City, Missouri 64106; phone: (816) 329–4138; fax: (816) 329–4090; email: taylor.martin@faa.gov. 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 June 5, 2012 (77 FR 33127). That NPRM proposed to correct an unsafe condition for the specified products. The MCAI states: A broken elevator control rod in the vertical fin on a Kestrel sailplane has been reported. The technical investigation revealed that water had soaked into the elevator control rod through a control bore hole and resulted in corrosion damage. The investigation concluded that the corrosion cannot be detected from outside the elevator control rod. This condition, if not detected and corrected, could lead to failure of the elevator control rod, possibly resulting in loss of control of the sailplane. To address this unsafe condition, HPH spol. s.r.o. published Service Bulletins (SB): G304CZ–06a), G304CZ17–06a), G304C–06a), providing instructions for elevator control rod inspection and replacement. For the reasons described above, this AD requires accomplishment of a one-time inspection of the elevator control rod in the vertical fin and replacement with an improved control rod if control rod without drainage hole is used. You may obtain further information by examining the MCAI in the AD docket. wreier-aviles on DSK5TPTVN1PROD with RULES Comments We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing this AD. We received no comments on the NPRM (77 FR 33127, June 5, 2012) or on the determination of the cost to the public. Conclusion We reviewed the relevant data and determined that air safety and the public interest require adopting the AD as proposed except for minor editorial changes. We have determined that these minor changes: • Are consistent with the intent that was proposed in the NPRM (77 FR 33127, June 5, 2012) for correcting the unsafe condition; and VerDate Mar<15>2010 13:48 Aug 07, 2012 Jkt 226001 • Do not add any additional burden upon the public than was already proposed in the NPRM (77 FR 33127, June 5, 2012). Costs of Compliance We estimate that this AD will affect 10 products of U.S. registry. We also estimate that it will take about 6 workhours per product to comply with the basic requirements of this AD. The average labor rate is $85 per work-hour. Required parts will cost about $233 per product. Based on these figures, we estimate the cost of this AD on U.S. operators to be $7,430, or $743 per product. 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 the DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979), (3) Will not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska, and (4) 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. PO 00000 Frm 00010 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 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: 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 AD: ■ 2012–16–03 HPH s. r.o. Sailplanes: Amendment 39–17150; Docket No. FAA–2012–0598; Directorate Identifier 2012–CE–017–AD. (a) Effective Date This airworthiness directive (AD) becomes effective September 12, 2012. (b) Affected ADs None. (c) Applicability This AD applies to HPH s. r.o. Models 304C, 304CZ, and 304CZ–17 sailplanes, all serial numbers, certificated in any category. (d) Subject Air Transport Association of America (ATA) Code 27, Flight controls. (e) Reason This AD was prompted by mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) originated 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 the lack of a drain hole in the elevator control rod, which may allow water to accumulate in the control rod and lead to possible corrosion. We are issuing this AD to prevent failure of the elevator control rod, which could result in loss of control of the sailplane. E:\FR\FM\08AUR1.SGM 08AUR1 Federal Register / Vol. 77, No. 153 / Wednesday, August 8, 2012 / Rules and Regulations (f) Actions and Compliance DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Unless already done, do the following actions in accordance with HPH spol. s. r.o. Service Bulletin No.: G304CZ—06 a)_R01, G304C—06 a)_R01, G304CZ17—06 a)_R01, dated April 23, 2012: (1) Within 30 days after September 12, 2012 (the effective date of this AD), inspect the elevator control rod in the vertical fin. (2) If you find any deficiency during the inspection required by paragraph (f)(1) of this AD, before further flight, replace the elevator control rod with an elevator control rod that has a drain hole. (3) Within 9 months after September 12, 2012 (the effective date of this AD), unless already done as required by paragraph (f)(2) of this AD, replace the elevator control rod in the vertical fin with an elevator control rod that has a drain hole. (4) As of September 12, 2012 (the effective date of this AD), do not install an elevator control rod without a drainage hole. (g) Material Incorporated by Reference (1) You must use HPH spol. s. r.o. Service Bulletin No.: G304CZ—06 a)_R01, G304C— 06 a)_R01, G304CZ17—06 a)_R01, dated April 23, 2012, to do the actions required by this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise. The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference (IBR) under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51. (2) For service information identified in ˇ´ ´ this AD, contact HPH spol. s. r.o., Caslavska ´ 126, P.O. Box 112, 284 01 Kutna Hora, Czech Republic, telephone: +420 327 512 633; fax: +420 327 513 441; email: hph@hph.cz; Internet: www.hph.cz. (3) You may review copies of the service information at the FAA, FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust, Kansas City, Missouri 64106. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call (816) 329–4148. (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 an NARA facility, call 202–741– 6030, or go to https://www.archives.gov/ federal-register/cfr/. Issued in Kansas City, Missouri, on July 30, 2012. Earl Lawrence, Manager, Small Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2012–19094 Filed 8–7–12; 8:45 am] wreier-aviles on DSK5TPTVN1PROD with RULES BILLING CODE 4910–13–P Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA–2012–0422; Directorate Identifier 2011–NM–177–AD; Amendment 39–17146; AD 2012–15–16] RIN 2120–AA64 Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier, Inc. Airplanes Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of Transportation (DOT). ACTION: Final rule. AGENCY: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Bombardier, Inc. Model DHC–8 series airplanes. This AD was prompted by reports that various pushrods had been manufactured with tubes having the incorrect heat treatment. This AD requires replacing the affected pushrod assembly. We are issuing this AD to prevent loss of rudder control, reduced directional control of the airplane on the ground, or a jammed nose landing gear (NLG) door that could prevent the NLG from retracting or extending. DATES: This AD becomes effective September 12, 2012. The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of certain publications listed in this AD as of September 12, 2012. ADDRESSES: You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at https:// www.regulations.gov or in person at the U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket Operations, M–30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Cesar Gomez, Aerospace Engineer, Airframe and Mechanical Systems Branch, ANE–171, FAA, New York Aircraft Certification Office, 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, New York 11590; telephone (516) 228– 7318; fax (516) 794–5531. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: SUMMARY: 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 1, 2012 (77 FR 25642). That NPRM proposed to correct an unsafe condition for the specified products. The MCAI states: It was discovered that various pushrods installed on the DHC–8 Series 100/200/300/ VerDate Mar<15>2010 13:48 Aug 07, 2012 Jkt 226001 PO 00000 Frm 00011 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 47277 400 aeroplanes had been manufactured with tubes having the incorrect heat treatment, using 6061–T4 instead of 6061–T6. The incorrect heat treatment appreciably degrades the strength of these affected pushrods. Failure of these affected pushrods could result in a loss of rudder control, reduced directional control of the aeroplane on the ground or a jammed nose landing gear (NLG) door that could prevent the NLG from retracting or extending. This [Transport Canada Civil Aviation (TCCA)] directive mandates the replacement of the affected pushrod assembly. You may obtain further information by examining the MCAI in the AD docket. Comments We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing this AD. We received no comments on the NPRM (77 FR 25642, May 1, 2012) 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—except for minor editorial changes. We have determined that these minor changes: • Are consistent with the intent that was proposed in the NPRM (77 FR 25642, May 1, 2012) for correcting the unsafe condition; and • Do not add any additional burden upon the public than was already proposed in the NPRM (77 FR 25642, May 1, 2012). Costs of Compliance We estimate that this AD will affect about 171 products of U.S. registry. We also estimate that it will take about 28 work-hours per product to comply with the basic requirements of this AD. The average labor rate is $85 per work-hour. Required parts will cost about $6,504 per product. Where the service information lists required parts costs that are covered under warranty, we have assumed that there will be no charge for these parts. As we do not control warranty coverage for affected parties, some parties may incur costs higher than estimated here. Based on these figures, we estimate the cost of this AD to the U.S. operators to be $1,519,164, or $8,884 per product. 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. E:\FR\FM\08AUR1.SGM 08AUR1

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[Federal Register Volume 77, Number 153 (Wednesday, August 8, 2012)]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2012-0598; Directorate Identifier 2012-CE-017-AD; 
Amendment; 39-17150; AD 2012-16-03]
RIN 2120-AA64


Airworthiness Directives; HPH s. r.o. Sailplanes

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 all HPH 
s. r.o. Models 304C, 304CZ, and 304CZ-17 sailplanes. 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 the lack of a drain hole in the elevator control rod, 
which may allow water to accumulate in the control rod and lead to 
possible corrosion. This condition could cause the elevator control rod 
to fail, which could result in loss of control of the sailplane. We are 
issuing this AD to require actions to address the unsafe condition on 
these products.

DATES: This AD is effective September 12, 2012.
    The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by 
reference of a certain publication listed in the AD as of September 12, 
2012.

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 service information identified in this AD, contact HPH spol. s. 
r.o., [Ccaron][aacute]slavsk[aacute] 126, P.O. Box 112, 284 01 
Kutn[aacute] Hora, Czech Republic; phone: +420 327 512 633; fax: +420 
327 513 441; email: hph@hph.cz; Internet: www.hph.cz. You may review 
copies of

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the referenced service information at the FAA, Small Airplane 
Directorate, 901 Locust, Kansas City, Missouri 64106. For information 
on the availability of this material at the FAA, call (816) 329-4148.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Taylor Martin, Aerospace Engineer, 
FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust, Room 301, Kansas City, 
Missouri 64106; phone: (816) 329-4138; fax: (816) 329-4090; email: 
taylor.martin@faa.gov.

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 June 5, 2012 (77 FR 
33127). That NPRM proposed to correct an unsafe condition for the 
specified products. The MCAI states:

    A broken elevator control rod in the vertical fin on a Kestrel 
sailplane has been reported.
    The technical investigation revealed that water had soaked into 
the elevator control rod through a control bore hole and resulted in 
corrosion damage. The investigation concluded that the corrosion 
cannot be detected from outside the elevator control rod.
    This condition, if not detected and corrected, could lead to 
failure of the elevator control rod, possibly resulting in loss of 
control of the sailplane.
    To address this unsafe condition, HPH spol. s.r.o. published 
Service Bulletins (SB): G304CZ-06a), G304CZ17-06a), G304C-06a), 
providing instructions for elevator control rod inspection and 
replacement.
    For the reasons described above, this AD requires accomplishment 
of a one-time inspection of the elevator control rod in the vertical 
fin and replacement with an improved control rod if control rod 
without drainage hole is used.

You may obtain further information by examining the MCAI in the AD 
docket.

Comments

    We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing 
this AD. We received no comments on the NPRM (77 FR 33127, June 5, 
2012) or on the determination of the cost to the public.

Conclusion

    We reviewed the relevant data and determined that air safety and 
the public interest require adopting the AD as proposed except for 
minor editorial changes. We have determined that these minor changes:
     Are consistent with the intent that was proposed in the 
NPRM (77 FR 33127, June 5, 2012) for correcting the unsafe condition; 
and
     Do not add any additional burden upon the public than was 
already proposed in the NPRM (77 FR 33127, June 5, 2012).

Costs of Compliance

    We estimate that this AD will affect 10 products of U.S. registry. 
We also estimate that it will take about 6 work-hours per product to 
comply with the basic requirements of this AD. The average labor rate 
is $85 per work-hour. Required parts will cost about $233 per product.
    Based on these figures, we estimate the cost of this AD on U.S. 
operators to be $7,430, or $743 per product.

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 the DOT Regulatory Policies 
and Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979),
    (3) Will not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska, and
    (4) 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.

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:

PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES

0
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]

0
2. The FAA amends Sec.  39.13 by adding the following new AD:

2012-16-03 HPH s. r.o. Sailplanes: Amendment 39-17150; Docket No. 
FAA-2012-0598; Directorate Identifier 2012-CE-017-AD.

(a) Effective Date

    This airworthiness directive (AD) becomes effective September 
12, 2012.

(b) Affected ADs

    None.

(c) Applicability

    This AD applies to HPH s. r.o. Models 304C, 304CZ, and 304CZ-17 
sailplanes, all serial numbers, certificated in any category.

(d) Subject

    Air Transport Association of America (ATA) Code 27, Flight 
controls.

(e) Reason

    This AD was prompted by mandatory continuing airworthiness 
information (MCAI) originated 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 the lack of a 
drain hole in the elevator control rod, which may allow water to 
accumulate in the control rod and lead to possible corrosion. We are 
issuing this AD to prevent failure of the elevator control rod, 
which could result in loss of control of the sailplane.

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(f) Actions and Compliance

    Unless already done, do the following actions in accordance with 
HPH spol. s. r.o. Service Bulletin No.: G304CZ--06 a)--R01, G304C--
06 a)--R01, G304CZ17--06 a)--R01, dated April 23, 2012:
    (1) Within 30 days after September 12, 2012 (the effective date 
of this AD), inspect the elevator control rod in the vertical fin.
    (2) If you find any deficiency during the inspection required by 
paragraph (f)(1) of this AD, before further flight, replace the 
elevator control rod with an elevator control rod that has a drain 
hole.
    (3) Within 9 months after September 12, 2012 (the effective date 
of this AD), unless already done as required by paragraph (f)(2) of 
this AD, replace the elevator control rod in the vertical fin with 
an elevator control rod that has a drain hole.
    (4) As of September 12, 2012 (the effective date of this AD), do 
not install an elevator control rod without a drainage hole.

 (g) Material Incorporated by Reference

    (1) You must use HPH spol. s. r.o. Service Bulletin No.: 
G304CZ--06 a)--R01, G304C--06 a)--R01, G304CZ17--06 a)--R01, dated 
April 23, 2012, to do the actions required by this AD, unless the AD 
specifies otherwise. The Director of the Federal Register approved 
the incorporation by reference (IBR) under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR 
part 51.
    (2) For service information identified in this AD, contact HPH 
spol. s. r.o., [Ccaron][aacute]slavsk[aacute] 126, P.O. Box 112, 284 
01 Kutn[aacute] Hora, Czech Republic, telephone: +420 327 512 633; 
fax: +420 327 513 441; email: hph@hph.cz; Internet: www.hph.cz.
    (3) You may review copies of the service information at the FAA, 
FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust, Kansas City, Missouri 
64106. For information on the availability of this material at the 
FAA, call (816) 329-4148.
    (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 an NARA facility, call 202-741-6030, or go to https://www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/.

    Issued in Kansas City, Missouri, on July 30, 2012.
Earl Lawrence,
Manager, Small Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
[FR Doc. 2012-19094 Filed 8-7-12; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4910-13-P

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