Airworthiness Directives; GROB-WERKE Airplanes, 54794-54795 [2013-20095]

Download as PDF 54794 Federal Register / Vol. 78, No. 173 / Friday, September 6, 2013 / Proposed Rules 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 1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows: ■ Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. § 39.13 [Amended] 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding the following new airworthiness directive (AD): ■ EUROCOPTER FRANCE (EUROCOPTER): Docket No. FAA–2013–0770; Directorate Identifier 2011–SW–057–AD. (a) Applicability This AD applies to Eurocopter Model EC225 LP helicopters, certificated in any category, except helicopters with the following modifications (MOD) installed: (1) MOD 0726582, MOD 0726477, and MOD 0726583; (2) MOD 0726592; or (3) MOD 0726632. (c) Comments Due Date We must receive comments by November 5, 2013. (d) Compliance You are responsible for performing each action required by this AD within the specified compliance time unless it has already been accomplished prior to that time. ehiers on DSK2VPTVN1PROD with PROPOSALS-1 (e) Required Action Within 50 hours time-in-service (TIS), revise the Operating Limitations section of the Eurocopter EC225LP Rotorcraft Flight Manual (RFM) by inserting a copy of this AD into Section 2.3 of the RFM, or by making pen and ink changes as follows. Under paragraph 1, Altitude Limits, add the phrase: ‘‘The minimum altitude is limited to ¥2,000 feet density altitude.’’ VerDate Mar<15>2010 14:34 Sep 05, 2013 Jkt 229001 (g) Additional Information (1) Eurocopter EC225LP Emergency Alert Service Bulletin No. 04A001, Revision 3, dated May 4, 2010, which is not incorporated by reference, contains additional information about the subject of this AD. For service information identified in this AD, contact American Eurocopter Corporation, 2701 N. Forum Drive, Grand Prairie, TX 75052; telephone (972) 641–0000 or (800) 232–0323; fax (972) 641–3775; or at https:// www.eurocopter.com/techpub. You may review the referenced service information at the FAA, Office of the Regional Counsel, Southwest Region, 2601 Meacham Blvd., Room 663, Fort Worth, Texas 76137. (2) The subject of this AD is addressed in European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD No. 2008–0007R3, dated May 12, 2010. You may view the EASA AD in the AD docket on the Internet at http:/www.regulations.gov. (h) Subject Joint Aircraft Service Component (JASC) Code: 2200: Auto Flight System. (b) Unsafe Condition This AD defines the unsafe condition as oscillations in the main rotor which can transfer dynamic loads to the structure, the main gearbox (MGB), and the main servocontrol inputs, which could result in subsequent loss of control of the helicopter. (f) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs) (1) The Manager, Safety Management Group, FAA, may approve AMOCs for this AD. Send your proposal to: Gary Roach, Aviation Safety Engineer, Regulations and Policy Group, Rotorcraft Directorate, FAA, 2601 Meacham Blvd., Fort Worth, Texas 76137; telephone (817) 222–5110; email gary.b.roach@faa.gov. (2) For operations conducted under a 14 CFR part 119 operating certificate or under 14 CFR part 91, subpart K, we suggest that you notify your principal inspector, or lacking a principal inspector, the manager of the local flight standards district office or certificate holding district office before operating any aircraft complying with this AD through an AMOC. Issued in Fort Worth, Texas, on August 29, 2013. Kim Smith, Directorate Manager, Rotorcraft Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2013–21724 Filed 9–5–13; 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; GROBWERKE Airplanes Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Proposed rule; withdrawal. AGENCY: This document withdraws a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) that would have applied to GROBWERKE GMBH & CO KG Model G 115E airplanes. The proposed airworthiness directive (AD) would have required 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. Since issuance of the SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00006 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 4702 NPRM, the FAA has re-evaluated this airworthiness concern and determined that the airplanes affected are not type certificated in the United States. This withdrawal does not prevent the FAA from initiating future rulemaking on this subject. As of September 6, 2013, the proposed rule published April 9, 2013 (78 FR 21082), is withdrawn. DATES: 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: 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. The NPRM published in the Federal Register on April 9, 2013 (78 FR 21082). The NPRM proposed to require you to do 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. Because of the comments received on the NPRM (78 FR 21082, April 9, 2013) that pointed out the Model G 115E airplane is not type certificated in the United States, the FAA re-evaluated the airworthiness concern and determined that the airplanes affected are not certificated in the United States and concluded that: • An unsafe condition warranting AD action does not exist; and • the associated level of risk does not warrant AD action. Withdrawal of this NPRM (78 FR 21082, April 9, 2013) constitutes only such action and does not preclude the agency from issuing future rulemaking on this issue, nor does it commit the agency to any course of action in the future. Regulatory Findings Since this action only withdraws an NPRM, it is neither a proposed nor a final rule and therefore, is not covered under Executive Order 12866, the Regulatory Flexibility Act, or DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979). List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by reference, Safety. E:\FR\FM\06SEP1.SGM 06SEP1 Federal Register / Vol. 78, No. 173 / Friday, September 6, 2013 / Proposed Rules The Withdrawal Accordingly, the notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM), FAA–2013–0315, published in the Federal Register on April 9, 2013 (78 FR 21082), is withdrawn. Issued in Kansas City, Missouri, on August 13, 2013. Earl Lawrence, Manager, Small Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2013–20095 Filed 9–5–13; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–13–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 71 [Docket No. FAA–2013–0749; Airspace Docket No. 13–ASW–16] Proposed Amendment of Class D Airspace; Dallas, Addison Airport, TX Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). AGENCY: This action proposes to amend Class D airspace at Addison Airport, Dallas, TX. Changes to air traffic flows in the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area has made it necessary to lower the ceiling of the airspace area to enhance the safety and management of Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) operations at the airport. DATES: Comments must be received on or before October 21, 2013. ADDRESSES: Send comments on this proposal to the U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket Operations, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., West Building Ground Floor, Room W12–140, Washington, DC 20590–0001. You must identify the docket number FAA–2013– 0749/Airspace Docket No. 13–ASW–16, at the beginning of your comments. You may also submit comments through the Internet at https://www.regulations.gov. You may review the public docket containing the proposal, any comments received, and any final disposition in person in the Dockets Office between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The Docket Office (telephone 1–800– 647–5527), is on the ground floor of the building at the above address. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Scott Enander, Central Service Center, Operations Support Group, Federal Aviation Administration, Southwest Region, 2601 Meacham Blvd., Fort ehiers on DSK2VPTVN1PROD with PROPOSALS-1 SUMMARY: VerDate Mar<15>2010 14:34 Sep 05, 2013 Jkt 229001 Worth, TX 76137; telephone: 817–321– 7716. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Comments Invited Interested parties are invited to participate in this proposed rulemaking 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 and be submitted in triplicate to the address listed above. Commenters wishing the FAA to acknowledge receipt of their comments on this notice must submit with those comments a self-addressed, stamped postcard on which the following statement is made: ‘‘Comments to Docket No. FAA–2013–0749/Airspace Docket No. 13–ASW–16.’’ The postcard will be date/time stamped and returned to the commenter. Availability of NPRMs An electronic copy of this document may be downloaded through the Internet at 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 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 during normal business hours at the office of the Central Service Center, 2601 Meacham Blvd., Fort Worth, TX 76137. Persons interested in being placed on a mailing list for future NPRMs 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 This action proposes to amend Title 14, Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR), part 71 by amending Class D airspace at Addison Airport, Dallas, TX. Adjustments to air traffic flows in the PO 00000 Frm 00007 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 4702 54795 Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area, along with restructuring of the DallasFort Worth Class B airspace area, have made these changes necessary. The airspace would extend upward from the surface to but not including 2,500 feet MSL, instead of to but not including 3,000 feet MSL, within the 4.4-mile radius to retain the safety and management of IFR aircraft operating in the vicinity of Addison Airport. Class D airspace areas are published in Paragraph 5000 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 airspace designation listed in this document would 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 rule, when promulgated, will 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 U.S. Code. Subtitle 1, 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 rulemaking is promulgated under the authority described in Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart I, Section 40103. Under that section, the FAA is charged with prescribing regulations to assign the use of airspace necessary to ensure the safety of aircraft and the efficient use of airspace. This proposed regulation is within the scope of that authority as it would amend controlled airspace at Addison Airport, Dallas, TX. Environmental Review This proposal will be subject to an environmental analysis in accordance with FAA Order 1050.1E, ‘‘Environmental Impacts: Policies and Procedures’’ prior to any FAA final regulatory action. E:\FR\FM\06SEP1.SGM 06SEP1

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[Federal Register Volume 78, Number 173 (Friday, September 6, 2013)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 54794-54795]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2013-20095]


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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), DOT.

ACTION: Proposed rule; withdrawal.

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SUMMARY: This document withdraws a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) 
that would have applied to GROB-WERKE GMBH & CO KG Model G 115E 
airplanes. The proposed airworthiness directive (AD) would have 
required 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. Since issuance of the NPRM, the FAA 
has re-evaluated this airworthiness concern and determined that the 
airplanes affected are not type certificated in the United States. This 
withdrawal does not prevent the FAA from initiating future rulemaking 
on this subject.

DATES: As of September 6, 2013, the proposed rule published April 9, 
2013 (78 FR 21082), is withdrawn.

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: 

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. 
The NPRM published in the Federal Register on April 9, 2013 (78 FR 
21082). The NPRM proposed to require you to do 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.
    Because of the comments received on the NPRM (78 FR 21082, April 9, 
2013) that pointed out the Model G 115E airplane is not type 
certificated in the United States, the FAA re-evaluated the 
airworthiness concern and determined that the airplanes affected are 
not certificated in the United States and concluded that:
     An unsafe condition warranting AD action does not exist; 
and
     the associated level of risk does not warrant AD action.
    Withdrawal of this NPRM (78 FR 21082, April 9, 2013) constitutes 
only such action and does not preclude the agency from issuing future 
rulemaking on this issue, nor does it commit the agency to any course 
of action in the future.

Regulatory Findings

    Since this action only withdraws an NPRM, it is neither a proposed 
nor a final rule and therefore, is not covered under Executive Order 
12866, the Regulatory Flexibility Act, or DOT Regulatory Policies and 
Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979).

List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39

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

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The Withdrawal

    Accordingly, the notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM), FAA-2013-
0315, published in the Federal Register on April 9, 2013 (78 FR 21082), 
is withdrawn.

    Issued in Kansas City, Missouri, on August 13, 2013.
Earl Lawrence,
Manager, Small Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
[FR Doc. 2013-20095 Filed 9-5-13; 8:45 am]
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