Airworthiness Directives; GROB-WERKE Airplanes, 21082-21084 [2013-08188]

Download as PDF 21082 Federal Register / Vol. 78, No. 68 / Tuesday, April 9, 2013 / Proposed Rules Issued in Renton, Washington, on March 28, 2013. Ali Bahrami, Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2013–08205 Filed 4–8–13; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–13–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA–2013–0315; Directorate Identifier 2013–CE–006–AD] RIN 2120–AA64 Airworthiness Directives; GROB– WERKE Airplanes Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of Transportation (DOT). ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). tkelley on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with PROPOSALS AGENCY: SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for GROB– WERKE GMBH & CO KG Model G 115E airplanes. This proposed AD results from 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 incorrect cable routing causing electrical shorting behind the left-hand (LH) cockpit instrument panel. We are issuing this proposed AD to require actions to address the unsafe condition on these products. DATES: We must receive comments on this proposed AD by May 24, 2013. ADDRESSES: You may send comments by any of the following methods: • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to https://www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments. • Fax: (202) 493–2251. • Mail: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket Operations, M– 30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590. • Hand Delivery: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket Operations, M– 30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. For service information identified in this proposed AD, contact Grob Aircraft AG, Customer Service, Lettenbachstrasse 9, 86874 Tussenhausen-Mattsies, Germany, VerDate Mar<15>2010 16:18 Apr 08, 2013 Jkt 229001 telephone: + 49 (0) 8268–998–105; fax; + 49 (0) 8268–998–200; email: productsupport@grob-aircraft.com; Internet: grob-aircraft.com. You may review copies of 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. 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 this proposed AD, 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. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Taylor Martin, Aerospace Engineer, FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust, Room 301, Kansas City, Missouri 64106; telephone: (816) 329– 4138; fax: (816) 329–4090; email: taylor.martin@faa.gov. Occurrences were reported of finding an electrical shorting of main cable loom behind the left-hand (LH) instrument panel of some Grob G115E aeroplanes. In one case, the main cable loom arcing caused an Electronic Horizontal Situation Indicator failure. During the fleet checks, additional cases of main cable loom routing and consequent rubbing with Omni Bearing Selector behind the cockpit instrument panel were identified, while the cable routing was not in conformity with the approved type design. The investigation results concluded that the instrument panels of affected aeroplanes were removed and subsequently re-installed, in service, during embodiment of various optional modifications. This condition, if not detected and corrected, could lead to smoke in the cockpit and/or functional loss of navigation equipment and instruments. To address this potential unsafe condition, Grob Aircraft AG published Mandatory Service Bulletin (MSB) MSB1078–191/1, providing instructions to inspect and correct the cable routing behind the cockpit instrument panel. For the reason described above, this AD requires accomplishment of a one- time inspection to verify correct cable routing behind the LH cockpit instrument panel and, depending on findings, correction and replacement of damaged parts. You may obtain further information by examining the MCAI in the AD docket. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Relevant Service Information Comments Invited We invite you to send any written relevant data, views, or arguments about this proposed AD. Send your comments to an address listed under the ADDRESSES section. Include ‘‘Docket No. FAA–2013–0315; Directorate Identifier 2013–CE–006–AD’’ at the beginning of your comments. We specifically invite comments on the overall regulatory, economic, environmental, and energy aspects of this proposed AD. We will consider all comments received by the closing date and may amend this proposed AD because of those comments. We will post all comments we receive, without change, to https:// regulations.gov, including any personal information you provide. We will also post a report summarizing each substantive verbal contact we receive about this proposed AD. GROB–WERKE has issued Service Bulletin No. MSB1078–191/1, dated January 15, 2013. The actions described in this service information are intended to correct the unsafe condition identified in the MCAI. Discussion The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), which is the Technical Agent for the Member States of the European Community, has issued AD No.: 2013– 0017, dated January 17, 2013 (referred to after this as ‘‘the MCAI’’), to correct an unsafe condition for the specified products. The MCAI states: Costs of Compliance PO 00000 Frm 00011 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 4702 FAA’s Determination and Requirements of the Proposed AD This product has been approved by the aviation authority of another country, and is approved for operation in the United States. Pursuant to our bilateral agreement with this State of Design Authority, they have notified us of the unsafe condition described in the MCAI and service information referenced above. We are proposing this AD because we evaluated all information and determined the unsafe condition exists and is likely to exist or develop on other products of the same type design. We estimate that this proposed AD will affect 0 products of U.S. registry. We also estimate that it would take about 1 work-hour per product to comply with the basic requirements of this proposed AD. The average labor rate is $85 per work-hour. Required parts would cost about $10 per product. E:\FR\FM\09APP1.SGM 09APP1 Federal Register / Vol. 78, No. 68 / Tuesday, April 9, 2013 / Proposed Rules Based on these figures, we estimate the cost of the proposed AD on U.S. operators to be $0 per product. In addition, we estimate that any necessary follow-on actions would take about 8 work-hours and require parts costing $100, for a cost of $780 per product. We have no way of determining the number of products that may need these actions. Authority for This Rulemaking tkelley on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with PROPOSALS Regulatory Findings We determined that this proposed AD would not have federalism implications under Executive Order 13132. This proposed AD would not have a substantial direct effect on the States, on the relationship between the national Government and the States, or on the distribution of power and responsibilities among the various levels of government. For the reasons discussed above, I certify this proposed regulation: (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. List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by reference, Safety. 16:57 Apr 08, 2013 Jkt 229001 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. 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. VerDate Mar<15>2010 The Proposed Amendment Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the Administrator, the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part 39 as follows: § 39.13 [Amended] 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding the following new AD: ■ GROB–WERKE: Docket No. FAA–2013– 0315; Directorate Identifier 2013–CE– 006–AD. (a) Comments Due Date We must receive comments by May 24, 2013. (b) Affected ADs None. (c) Applicability This AD applies to GROB–WERKE Model G 115E airplanes, serial numbers 82086/E through 82184/E, certificated in any category. (d) Subject Air Transport Association of America (ATA) Code 31: Instruments. (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 incorrect cable routing causing electrical shorting behind the left-hand (LH) cockpit instrument panel. We are issuing this proposed AD to detect and correct incorrect cable routing, which could result in smoke in the cockpit and/or functional loss of navigation equipment and instruments. (f) Actions and Compliance Unless already done, do the following actions: (1) Within the next 25 hours time-inservice (TIS) after the effective date of this AD or within the next 30 days after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs first, inspect the main cable routing behind the LH instrument panel following the Accomplishment Instructions section of GROB Aircraft Service Bulletin No. MSB1078–191/1, dated January 15, 2013. (2) If incorrect cable loom routing is detected during the inspection required by paragraph (f)(1) of this AD, before further flight, correct the cable loom routing following the Accomplishment Instructions section of GROB Aircraft Service Bulletin No. MSB1078–191/1, dated January 15, 2013. (3) If damaged (by fretting or burns) cables or instruments are detected during the inspection required by paragraph (f)(1) of this AD, before further flight, replace the damaged cables or instruments, as PO 00000 Frm 00012 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 4702 21083 applicable, with serviceable parts following the Accomplishment Instructions section of GROB Aircraft Service Bulletin No. MSB1078–191/1, dated January 15, 2013. (g) Credit for Actions Accomplished in Accordance With Previous Service Information This paragraph provides credit for the actions required in paragraphs (f)(1), (f)(2), and (f)(3) of this AD if already done before the effective date of this AD following the Accomplishment Instructions section of GROB Aircraft Service Bulletin No. MSB1078–191, dated December 6, 2012. (h) Other FAA AD Provisions 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: Taylor Martin, Aerospace Engineer, FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust, Room 301, Kansas City, Missouri 64106; telephone: (816) 329–4138; fax: (816) 329– 4090; email: taylor.martin@faa.gov. 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, a federal agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not required to respond to, nor shall a person be subject to a penalty for failure to comply with a collection of information subject to the requirements of the Paperwork Reduction Act unless that collection of information displays a current valid OMB Control Number. The OMB Control Number for this information collection is 2120–0056. Public reporting for this collection of information is estimated to be approximately 5 minutes per response, including the time for reviewing instructions, completing and reviewing the collection of information. All responses to this collection of information are mandatory. Comments concerning the accuracy of this burden and suggestions for reducing the burden should be directed to the FAA at: 800 Independence Ave. SW., Washington, DC 20591, Attn: Information Collection Clearance Officer, AES–200. (i) Related Information Refer to MCAI European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD No.: 2013–0017, dated January 17, 2013; GROB Aircraft Service Bulletin No. MSB1078–191/1, dated January 15, 2013; and GROB Aircraft Service Bulletin No. MSB1078–191, dated December 6, 2012, for related information. For service information related to this AD, contact Grob E:\FR\FM\09APP1.SGM 09APP1 21084 Federal Register / Vol. 78, No. 68 / Tuesday, April 9, 2013 / Proposed Rules Aircraft AG, Customer Service, Lettenbachstrasse 9, 86874 TussenhausenMattsies, Germany, telephone: + 49 (0) 8268– 998–105; fax; + 49 (0) 8268–998–200; email: productsupport@grob-aircraft.com; Internet: grob-aircraft.com. You may review copies of 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. Issued in Kansas City, Missouri, on April 2, 2013. Earl Lawrence, Manager, Small Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2013–08188 Filed 4–8–13; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–13–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 71 [Docket No. FAA–2013–0038; Airspace Docket No. 13–AEA–2] Proposed Amendment of Class D and E Airspace, and Establishment of Class E Airspace; Oceana NAS, VA Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). AGENCY: SUMMARY: This action proposes to amend Class D and Class E Airspace operating hours, and establish Class E Airspace at Oceana Naval Air Station, (NAS), VA, due to the Air Traffic Control Tower at Oceana NAS (Apollo Soucek Field) operating on a part time basis. This action would enhance the safety and airspace management of Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) operations at the airport. This action also would update the airport’s geographic coordinates. Comments must be received on or before May 24, 2013. ADDRESSES: Send comments on this rule to: U. S. Department of Transportation, Docket Operations, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12–140, 1200 New Jersey SE., Washington, DC 20590– 0001; Telephone: 1–800–647–5527; Fax: 202–493–2251. You must identify the Docket Number FAA–2013–0038; Airspace Docket No. 13–AEA–2, at the beginning of your comments. You may also submit and review received comments through the Internet at https:// www.regulations.gov. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: John Fornito, Operations Support Group, Eastern Service Center, Federal Aviation Administration, P. O. Box 20636, tkelley on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with PROPOSALS DATES: VerDate Mar<15>2010 16:18 Apr 08, 2013 Jkt 229001 Atlanta, Georgia 30320; telephone (404) 305–6364. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Comments Invited Interested persons are invited to comment on this rule by submitting such written data, views, or arguments, as they may desire. Comments that provide the factual basis supporting the views and suggestions presented are particularly helpful in developing reasoned regulatory decisions on the proposal. Comments are specifically invited on the overall regulatory, aeronautical, economic, environmental, and energy-related aspects of the proposal. Communications should identify both docket numbers (FAA Docket No. FAA– 2013–0038; Airspace Docket No. 13– AEA–2) and be submitted in triplicate to the Docket Management System (see ADDRESSES section for address and phone number). You may also submit comments through the Internet at https:// www.regulations.gov. Persons wishing the FAA to acknowledge receipt of their comments on this action must submit with those comments a self-addressed stamped postcard on which the following statement is made: ‘‘Comments to Docket No. FAA–2013–0038; Airspace Docket No. 13–AEA–2.’’ The postcard will be date/time stamped and returned to the commenter. All communications received before the specified closing date for comments will be considered before taking action on the proposed rule. The proposal contained in this notice may be changed in light of the comments received. A report summarizing each substantive public contact with FAA personnel concerned with this rulemaking will be filed in the docket. Availability of NPRMs An electronic copy of this document may be downloaded from and comments submitted through https:// www.regulations.gov. Recently published rulemaking documents can also be accessed through the FAA’s Web page at https://www.faa.gov/ airports_airtraffic/air_traffic/ publications/airspace_amendments/. You may review the public docket containing the proposal, any comments received, and any final disposition in person in the Dockets Office (see the ADDRESSES section for address and phone number) between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal Holidays. An informal docket may also be examined between 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, except Federal Holidays at the PO 00000 Frm 00013 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 4702 office of the Eastern Service Center, Federal Aviation Administration, room 350, 1701 Columbia Avenue, College Park, Georgia 30337. Persons interested in being placed on a mailing list for future NPRM’s should contact the FAA’s Office of Rulemaking, (202) 267–9677, to request a copy of Advisory circular No. 11–2A, Notice of Proposed Rulemaking distribution System, which describes the application procedure. The Proposal The FAA is considering an amendment to Title 14, Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) part 71 to amend the hours of operation for Class D airspace and Class E airspace designated as an extension to Class D surface airspace, and establish Class E airspace extending upward from the surface at Oceana NAS (Apollo Soucek Field), VA. The Air Traffic Control Tower at Oceana NAS is transitioning from a full time facility to part time. The geographic coordinates of the airport also would be adjusted to coincide with the FAA’s aeronautical database. Class D airspace and Class E airspace designations are published in Paragraph 5000, 6002 and 6004, respectively, of FAA Order 7400.9W, dated August 8, 2012, and effective September 15, 2012, which is incorporated by reference in 14 CFR 71.1. The Class D and Class E airspace designations listed in this document will be published subsequently in the Order. The FAA has determined that this proposed regulation only involves an established body of technical regulations for which frequent and routine amendments are necessary to keep them operationally current. It, therefore, (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) does not warrant preparation of a Regulatory Evaluation as the anticipated impact is so minimal. Since this is a routine matter that will only affect air traffic procedures and air navigation, it is certified that this proposed rule, when promulgated, would not have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria of the Regulatory Flexibility Act. The FAA’s authority to issue rules regarding aviation safety is found in Title 49 of the United States Code. 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. This proposed E:\FR\FM\09APP1.SGM 09APP1

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[Federal Register Volume 78, Number 68 (Tuesday, April 9, 2013)]
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[FR Doc No: 2013-08188]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2013-0315; Directorate Identifier 2013-CE-006-AD]
RIN 2120-AA64


Airworthiness Directives; GROB-WERKE Airplanes

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of 
Transportation (DOT).

ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).

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SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for 
GROB-WERKE GMBH & CO KG Model G 115E airplanes. This proposed AD 
results from 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 incorrect cable routing causing electrical 
shorting behind the left-hand (LH) cockpit instrument panel. We are 
issuing this proposed AD to require actions to address the unsafe 
condition on these products.

DATES: We must receive comments on this proposed AD by May 24, 2013.

ADDRESSES: You may send comments by any of the following methods:
     Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to https://www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments.
     Fax: (202) 493-2251.
     Mail: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket 
Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New 
Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590.
     Hand Delivery: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket 
Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New 
Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., 
Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays.
    For service information identified in this proposed AD, contact 
Grob Aircraft AG, Customer Service, Lettenbachstrasse 9, 86874 
Tussenhausen-Mattsies, Germany, telephone: + 49 (0) 8268-998-105; fax; 
+ 49 (0) 8268-998-200; email: aircraft.com">productsupport@grob-aircraft.com; 
Internet: grob-aircraft.com. You may review copies of 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.

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 this proposed AD, 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.

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

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

Comments Invited

    We invite you to send any written relevant data, views, or 
arguments about this proposed AD. Send your comments to an address 
listed under the ADDRESSES section. Include ``Docket No. FAA-2013-0315; 
Directorate Identifier 2013-CE-006-AD'' at the beginning of your 
comments. We specifically invite comments on the overall regulatory, 
economic, environmental, and energy aspects of this proposed AD. We 
will consider all comments received by the closing date and may amend 
this proposed AD because of those comments.
    We will post all comments we receive, without change, to https://regulations.gov, including any personal information you provide. We 
will also post a report summarizing each substantive verbal contact we 
receive about this proposed AD.

Discussion

    The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), which is the Technical 
Agent for the Member States of the European Community, has issued AD 
No.: 2013-0017, dated January 17, 2013 (referred to after this as ``the 
MCAI''), to correct an unsafe condition for the specified products. The 
MCAI states:

    Occurrences were reported of finding an electrical shorting of 
main cable loom behind the left-hand (LH) instrument panel of some 
Grob G115E aeroplanes. In one case, the main cable loom arcing 
caused an Electronic Horizontal Situation Indicator failure. During 
the fleet checks, additional cases of main cable loom routing and 
consequent rubbing with Omni Bearing Selector behind the cockpit 
instrument panel were identified, while the cable routing was not in 
conformity with the approved type design.
    The investigation results concluded that the instrument panels 
of affected aeroplanes were removed and subsequently re-installed, 
in service, during embodiment of various optional modifications.
    This condition, if not detected and corrected, could lead to 
smoke in the cockpit and/or functional loss of navigation equipment 
and instruments.
    To address this potential unsafe condition, Grob Aircraft AG 
published Mandatory Service Bulletin (MSB) MSB1078-191/1, providing 
instructions to inspect and correct the cable routing behind the 
cockpit instrument panel.
    For the reason described above, this AD requires accomplishment 
of a one- time inspection to verify correct cable routing behind the 
LH cockpit instrument panel and, depending on findings, correction 
and replacement of damaged parts.

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

Relevant Service Information

    GROB-WERKE has issued Service Bulletin No. MSB1078-191/1, dated 
January 15, 2013. The actions described in this service information are 
intended to correct the unsafe condition identified in the MCAI.

FAA's Determination and Requirements of the Proposed AD

    This product has been approved by the aviation authority of another 
country, and is approved for operation in the United States. Pursuant 
to our bilateral agreement with this State of Design Authority, they 
have notified us of the unsafe condition described in the MCAI and 
service information referenced above. We are proposing this AD because 
we evaluated all information and determined the unsafe condition exists 
and is likely to exist or develop on other products of the same type 
design.

Costs of Compliance

    We estimate that this proposed AD will affect 0 products of U.S. 
registry. We also estimate that it would take about 1 work-hour per 
product to comply with the basic requirements of this proposed AD. The 
average labor rate is $85 per work-hour. Required parts would cost 
about $10 per product.

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    Based on these figures, we estimate the cost of the proposed AD on 
U.S. operators to be $0 per product.
    In addition, we estimate that any necessary follow-on actions would 
take about 8 work-hours and require parts costing $100, for a cost of 
$780 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 proposed AD would not have federalism 
implications under Executive Order 13132. This proposed AD would not 
have a substantial direct effect on the States, on the relationship 
between the national Government and the States, or on the distribution 
of power and responsibilities among the various levels of government.
    For the reasons discussed above, I certify this proposed 
regulation:
    (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.

List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39

    Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by 
reference, Safety.

The Proposed Amendment

    Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the 
Administrator, the FAA proposes to amend 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]

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

GROB-WERKE: Docket No. FAA-2013-0315; Directorate Identifier 2013-
CE-006-AD.

(a) Comments Due Date

    We must receive comments by May 24, 2013.

(b) Affected ADs

    None.

(c) Applicability

    This AD applies to GROB-WERKE Model G 115E airplanes, serial 
numbers 82086/E through 82184/E, certificated in any category.

(d) Subject

    Air Transport Association of America (ATA) Code 31: Instruments.

(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 incorrect cable 
routing causing electrical shorting behind the left-hand (LH) 
cockpit instrument panel. We are issuing this proposed AD to detect 
and correct incorrect cable routing, which could result in smoke in 
the cockpit and/or functional loss of navigation equipment and 
instruments.

(f) Actions and Compliance

    Unless already done, do the following actions:
    (1) Within the next 25 hours time-in-service (TIS) after the 
effective date of this AD or within the next 30 days after the 
effective date of this AD, whichever occurs first, inspect the main 
cable routing behind the LH instrument panel following the 
Accomplishment Instructions section of GROB Aircraft Service 
Bulletin No. MSB1078-191/1, dated January 15, 2013.
    (2) If incorrect cable loom routing is detected during the 
inspection required by paragraph (f)(1) of this AD, before further 
flight, correct the cable loom routing following the Accomplishment 
Instructions section of GROB Aircraft Service Bulletin No. MSB1078-
191/1, dated January 15, 2013.
    (3) If damaged (by fretting or burns) cables or instruments are 
detected during the inspection required by paragraph (f)(1) of this 
AD, before further flight, replace the damaged cables or 
instruments, as applicable, with serviceable parts following the 
Accomplishment Instructions section of GROB Aircraft Service 
Bulletin No. MSB1078-191/1, dated January 15, 2013.

(g) Credit for Actions Accomplished in Accordance With Previous Service 
Information

    This paragraph provides credit for the actions required in 
paragraphs (f)(1), (f)(2), and (f)(3) of this AD if already done 
before the effective date of this AD following the Accomplishment 
Instructions section of GROB Aircraft Service Bulletin No. MSB1078-
191, dated December 6, 2012.

(h) Other FAA AD Provisions

    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: Taylor Martin, Aerospace Engineer, FAA, Small 
Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust, Room 301, Kansas City, Missouri 
64106; telephone: (816) 329-4138; fax: (816) 329-4090; email: 
taylor.martin@faa.gov. 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, a federal agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person 
is not required to respond to, nor shall a person be subject to a 
penalty for failure to comply with a collection of information 
subject to the requirements of the Paperwork Reduction Act unless 
that collection of information displays a current valid OMB Control 
Number. The OMB Control Number for this information collection is 
2120-0056. Public reporting for this collection of information is 
estimated to be approximately 5 minutes per response, including the 
time for reviewing instructions, completing and reviewing the 
collection of information. All responses to this collection of 
information are mandatory. Comments concerning the accuracy of this 
burden and suggestions for reducing the burden should be directed to 
the FAA at: 800 Independence Ave. SW., Washington, DC 20591, Attn: 
Information Collection Clearance Officer, AES-200.

(i) Related Information

    Refer to MCAI European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD No.: 
2013-0017, dated January 17, 2013; GROB Aircraft Service Bulletin 
No. MSB1078-191/1, dated January 15, 2013; and GROB Aircraft Service 
Bulletin No. MSB1078-191, dated December 6, 2012, for related 
information. For service information related to this AD, contact 
Grob

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Aircraft AG, Customer Service, Lettenbachstrasse 9, 86874 
Tussenhausen-Mattsies, Germany, telephone: + 49 (0) 8268-998-105; 
fax; + 49 (0) 8268-998-200; email: aircraft.com">productsupport@grob-aircraft.com; 
Internet: grob-aircraft.com. You may review copies of 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.

    Issued in Kansas City, Missouri, on April 2, 2013.
Earl Lawrence,
Manager, Small Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
[FR Doc. 2013-08188 Filed 4-8-13; 8:45 am]
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