Airworthiness Directives; GROB-WERKE GMBH & CO KG and BURKHART GROB LUFT- UND RAUMFAHRT GmbH & CO KG Gliders, 25753-25755 [2014-10308]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 79, No. 87 / Tuesday, May 6, 2014 / Proposed Rules may be evidence that a creditor originated a loan in good faith as a qualified mortgage: A. A creditor maintains and follows policies and procedures designed to ensure that points and fees are correctly calculated and do not exceed the applicable limit under § 1026.43(e)(3)(i); or B. The pricing for the loan is consistent with pricing on qualified mortgages originated contemporaneously by the same creditor. ii. In contrast, the following may be evidence that a loan was not originated in good faith as a qualified mortgage: A. A creditor does not maintain, or the creditor has, but does not follow, policies and procedures designed to ensure that points and fees are correctly calculated and do not exceed the applicable limit under § 1026.43(e)(3)(i); or B. The pricing for the loan is not consistent with pricing on qualified mortgages originated contemporaneously by the same creditor. 2. Policies and procedures for postconsummation review and refunding. A creditor or assignee satisfies § 1026.43(e)(3)(iii)(C) if it maintains and follows policies and procedures for post-consummation quality control loan review and for curing (by providing a refund) errors in points and fees calculations that occur at or before consummation. * * * * * Dated: April 30, 2014. Richard Cordray, Director, Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection. [FR Doc. 2014–10207 Filed 5–5–14; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4810–AM–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA–2014–0292; Directorate Identifier 2014–CE–011–AD] sroberts on DSK5SPTVN1PROD with PROPOSALS RIN 2120–AA64 Examining the AD Docket Airworthiness Directives; GROBWERKE GMBH & CO KG and BURKHART GROB LUFT- UND RAUMFAHRT GmbH & CO KG Gliders Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of Transportation (DOT). ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). AGENCY: VerDate Mar<15>2010 18:56 May 05, 2014 We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for GROBWERKE GMBH & CO KG Models G102 STANDARD ASTIR III, G102 CLUB ASTIR III, and G102 CLUB ASTIR IIIb gliders and BURKHART GROB LUFTUND RAUMFAHRT GmbH & CO KG Models G103 TWIN II, G103A TWIN II ACRO, G103C TWIN III ACRO, and G 103 C Twin III SL gliders. 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 plastic control cable pulleys developing cracks due to aging. 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 June 20, 2014. 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 FiberglasTechnik Rudolf Lindner GmbH & Co. KG, Steige 3, D–88487 Walpertshofen, Germany; telephone: +49 (0) 7353/22 43; fax: +49 (0) 7353/30 96; email: info@LTB-Lindner.com; Web site: https://www.ltb-lindner.com/ home.104.html. You may review this 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. SUMMARY: Jkt 232001 You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at https:// www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA–2014– 0292; 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 PO 00000 Frm 00044 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 4702 25753 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: Jim Rutherford, Aerospace Engineer, FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust, Room 301, Kansas City, Missouri 64106; telephone: (816) 329–4165; fax: (816) 329–4090; email: jim.rutherford@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–2014–0292; Directorate Identifier 2014–CE–011–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.: 2014– 0067, dated March 18, 2014 (referred to after this as ‘‘the MCAI’’), to correct an unsafe condition for the specified products. The MCAI states: Control cable pulleys made from plastic (white or brown material) in the rudder control unit were reported to develop cracks due to aging. In one case, jamming of the rudder control unit was reported. This condition, if not detected and corrected, could cause cable pulleys to break, potentially jamming the rudder control unit and resulting in loss of control of the sailplane. To address this potential unsafe condition, Fiberglas-Technik issued Technische Mitteilung/Service Bulletin TM–G05/SB–G05 and Anweisung/Instructions A/I–G05 (one document) to provide instructions for the replacement of plastic cable pulleys with pulleys made from aluminium. For the reason described above, this AD requires identification and replacement of plastic cable pulleys in the rudder control unit. E:\FR\FM\06MYP1.SGM 06MYP1 25754 Federal Register / Vol. 79, No. 87 / Tuesday, May 6, 2014 / Proposed Rules Plastic cable pulleys may also be installed in the cable circuits of pedal adjustment and/ or tow hook actuation, their replacement is not required by this AD. You may examine the MCAI on the Internet at https://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA–2014–0292. Relevant Service Information Fiberglas-Technik Rudolf Lindner GmbH & Co. KG has issued Service Bulletin SB–G05, dated January 17, 2014; and Instructions A/I–G05, dated January 17, 2014. 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. sroberts on DSK5SPTVN1PROD with PROPOSALS Costs of Compliance We estimate that this proposed AD will affect 118 products of U.S. registry. We also estimate that it would take about .5 work-hour per product to comply with the basic requirements of this proposed AD. The average labor rate is $85 per work-hour. Based on these figures, we estimate the cost of the proposed AD on U.S. operators to be $5,015, or $42.50 per product. In addition, we estimate that any necessary follow-on actions would take about 2 work-hours and require parts costing $244, for a cost of $414 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 VerDate Mar<15>2010 18:56 May 05, 2014 Jkt 232001 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 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: ■ GROB-WERKE GMBH & CO KG and BURKHART GROB LUFT-UND RAUMFAHRT GmbH & CO KG: Docket No. FAA–2014–0292; Directorate Identifier 2014–CE–011–AD. (a) Comments Due Date We must receive comments by June 20, 2014. PO 00000 Frm 00045 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 4702 (b) Affected ADs None. (c) Applicability This AD applies to GROB-WERKE GMBH & CO KG Models G102 STANDARD ASTIR III, G102 CLUB ASTIR III, and G102 CLUB ASTIR IIIb gliders and BURKHART GROB LUFT-UND RAUMFAHRT GmbH & CO KG Models G103 TWIN II, G103A TWIN II ACRO, G103C TWIN III ACRO and Model G 103 C Twin III SL gliders with the following serial numbers (S/N), certificated in any category. (1) G102 STANDARD ASTIR III, S/N 5501 through 5652. (2) G102 CLUB ASTIR III, S/N 5501 through 5652. (3) G102 CLUB ASTIR IIIb, S/N 5501 through 5652. (4) G103 TWIN II, S/N 3730 through 34078. (5) G103A TWIN II ACRO, S/N 3730 through 34078. (6) G103C TWIN III ACRO, S/N 34101 through 34203. (7) G 103 C Twin III SL, S/N 35002 through 35051. (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 plastic control cable pulleys developing cracks due to aging. We are issuing this proposed AD to detect and correct plastic control cable pulleys in the rudder control unit, which could lead to breaking of the pulley and potentially jamming the rudder control unit, possibly resulting in loss of control of the glider. (f) Actions and Compliance Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified in paragraphs (f)(1) through (f)(3) of this AD, unless already done. (1) For all Models G103C TWIN III ACRO and G 103 C Twin III SL gliders: Within 3 months after the effective date of this AD, inspect the rudder control unit for installation of plastic cable pulleys. If plastic cable pulleys are installed, before further flight, replace the plastic cable pulleys with aluminum cable pulleys following the actions and instructions of Fiberglas-Technik Rudolf Lindner GmbH & Co. KG Service Bulletin SB–G05 and Fiberglas-Technik Rudolf Lindner GmbH & Co. KG Instructions A/I–G05, both dated January 17, 2014. (2) For all Models G102 STANDARD ASTIR III, G102 CLUB ASTIR III, G102 CLUB ASTIR IIIb, G103 TWIN II, and G103A TWIN II ACRO gliders: Within 1 month after the effective date of this AD, inspect the rudder control unit for installation of plastic cable pulleys. If plastic cable pulleys are installed, before further flight, replace the plastic cable pulleys with aluminum cable pulleys following the actions and instructions of E:\FR\FM\06MYP1.SGM 06MYP1 Federal Register / Vol. 79, No. 87 / Tuesday, May 6, 2014 / Proposed Rules Fiberglas-Technik Rudolf Lindner GmbH & Co. KG Service Bulletin SB–G05 and Fiberglas-Technik Rudolf Lindner GmbH & Co. KG Instructions A/I–G05, both dated January 17, 2014. (3) As of the effective date of this AD, do not install any plastic control cable pulley in the rudder control unit of any glider identified in paragraphs (c)(1) through (c)(7) of this AD. (g) 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: Jim Rutherford, Aerospace Engineer, FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust, Room 301, Kansas City, Missouri 64106; telephone: (816) 329–4165; fax: (816) 329– 4090; email: jim.rutherford@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. Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 71 [Docket No FAA–2014–0198 Airspace Docket No. 14–AGL–8] Proposed Amendment of Class E Airspace; South Dakota Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). AGENCY: Issued in Kansas City, Missouri, on April 30, 2014. Earl Lawrence, Manager, Small Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. This action proposes to amend Class E airspace extending upward from 1,200 feet above the surface within the boundary of the state of South Dakota. With the increased use of GPS/GNSS navigation systems, pilots routinely file and fly flight plans using point-to-point routes instead of published airways. Often, these pointto-point routes take aircraft through uncontrolled airspace (Class G). With this proposal, Minneapolis Air Route Traffic Control Center (ARTCC) would provide more expeditious service and increased efficiency within the National Airspace System. DATES: Comments must be received on or before June 20, 2014. 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–2014– 0198/Airspace Docket No. 14–AGL–8, 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: Raul Garza, Jr., Central Service Center, Operations Support Group, Federal Aviation Administration, Southwest Region, 2601 Meacham Blvd., Fort Worth, TX 76137; telephone: 817–321– 7654. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: [FR Doc. 2014–10308 Filed 5–5–14; 8:45 am] Comments Invited BILLING CODE 4910–13–P Interested parties are invited to participate in this proposed rulemaking by submitting such written data, views, or arguments, as they may desire. (h) Related Information Refer to European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD No.: 2014–0067, dated March 18, 2014, for related information. You may examine the MCAI on the Internet at https://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA–2014–0292. For service information related to this AD, contact Fiberglas-Technik Rudolf Lindner GmbH & Co. KG, Steige 3, D–88487 Walpertshofen, Germany; telephone: +49 (0) 7353/22 43; fax: +49 (0) 7353/30 96; email: info@LTB-Lindner.com; Web site: https:// www.ltb-lindner.com/home.104.html. You may review this 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. sroberts on DSK5SPTVN1PROD with PROPOSALS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION VerDate Mar<15>2010 18:56 May 05, 2014 Jkt 232001 SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00046 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 4702 25755 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–2014–0198/Airspace Docket No. 14–AGL–8.’’ 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 E airspace extending upward from 1,200 feet above the surface within the state of South Dakota. This action would enable Minneapolis ARTCC to have greater latitude to use radar vectors and/or altitude changes that would provide a more efficient use of airspace within the NAS. Class E airspace areas are published in Paragraph 6005 of FAA Order 7400.9X, dated August 7, 2013 and E:\FR\FM\06MYP1.SGM 06MYP1

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[Federal Register Volume 79, Number 87 (Tuesday, May 6, 2014)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 25753-25755]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2014-10308]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2014-0292; Directorate Identifier 2014-CE-011-AD]
RIN 2120-AA64


Airworthiness Directives; GROB-WERKE GMBH & CO KG and BURKHART 
GROB LUFT- UND RAUMFAHRT GmbH & CO KG Gliders

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 Models G102 STANDARD ASTIR III, G102 CLUB ASTIR 
III, and G102 CLUB ASTIR IIIb gliders and BURKHART GROB LUFT-UND 
RAUMFAHRT GmbH & CO KG Models G103 TWIN II, G103A TWIN II ACRO, G103C 
TWIN III ACRO, and G 103 C Twin III SL gliders. 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 plastic control cable pulleys developing cracks 
due to aging. 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 June 20, 2014.

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 
Fiberglas-Technik Rudolf Lindner GmbH & Co. KG, Steige 3, D-88487 
Walpertshofen, Germany; telephone: +49 (0) 7353/22 43; fax: +49 (0) 
7353/30 96; email: Lindner.com">info@LTB-Lindner.com; Web site: https://www.ltb-lindner.com/home.104.html. You may review this 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 by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2014-
0292; 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: Jim Rutherford, Aerospace Engineer, 
FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust, Room 301, Kansas City, 
Missouri 64106; telephone: (816) 329-4165; fax: (816) 329-4090; email: 
jim.rutherford@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-2014-0292; 
Directorate Identifier 2014-CE-011-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.: 2014-0067, dated March 18, 2014 (referred to after this as ``the 
MCAI''), to correct an unsafe condition for the specified products. The 
MCAI states:

    Control cable pulleys made from plastic (white or brown 
material) in the rudder control unit were reported to develop cracks 
due to aging. In one case, jamming of the rudder control unit was 
reported.
    This condition, if not detected and corrected, could cause cable 
pulleys to break, potentially jamming the rudder control unit and 
resulting in loss of control of the sailplane.
    To address this potential unsafe condition, Fiberglas-Technik 
issued Technische Mitteilung/Service Bulletin TM-G05/SB-G05 and 
Anweisung/Instructions A/I-G05 (one document) to provide 
instructions for the replacement of plastic cable pulleys with 
pulleys made from aluminium.
    For the reason described above, this AD requires identification 
and replacement of plastic cable pulleys in the rudder control unit.

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    Plastic cable pulleys may also be installed in the cable 
circuits of pedal adjustment and/or tow hook actuation, their 
replacement is not required by this AD.

You may examine the MCAI on the Internet at https://www.regulations.gov 
by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2014-0292.

Relevant Service Information

    Fiberglas-Technik Rudolf Lindner GmbH & Co. KG has issued Service 
Bulletin SB-G05, dated January 17, 2014; and Instructions A/I-G05, 
dated January 17, 2014. 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 118 products of U.S. 
registry. We also estimate that it would take about .5 work-hour per 
product to comply with the basic requirements of this proposed AD. The 
average labor rate is $85 per work-hour.
    Based on these figures, we estimate the cost of the proposed AD on 
U.S. operators to be $5,015, or $42.50 per product.
    In addition, we estimate that any necessary follow-on actions would 
take about 2 work-hours and require parts costing $244, for a cost of 
$414 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

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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:

GROB-WERKE GMBH & CO KG and BURKHART GROB LUFT-UND RAUMFAHRT GmbH & 
CO KG: Docket No. FAA-2014-0292; Directorate Identifier 2014-CE-011-
AD.

(a) Comments Due Date

    We must receive comments by June 20, 2014.

(b) Affected ADs

    None.

(c) Applicability

    This AD applies to GROB-WERKE GMBH & CO KG Models G102 STANDARD 
ASTIR III, G102 CLUB ASTIR III, and G102 CLUB ASTIR IIIb gliders and 
BURKHART GROB LUFT-UND RAUMFAHRT GmbH & CO KG Models G103 TWIN II, 
G103A TWIN II ACRO, G103C TWIN III ACRO and Model G 103 C Twin III 
SL gliders with the following serial numbers (S/N), certificated in 
any category.
    (1) G102 STANDARD ASTIR III, S/N 5501 through 5652.
    (2) G102 CLUB ASTIR III, S/N 5501 through 5652.
    (3) G102 CLUB ASTIR IIIb, S/N 5501 through 5652.
    (4) G103 TWIN II, S/N 3730 through 34078.
    (5) G103A TWIN II ACRO, S/N 3730 through 34078.
    (6) G103C TWIN III ACRO, S/N 34101 through 34203.
    (7) G 103 C Twin III SL, S/N 35002 through 35051.

(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 plastic control 
cable pulleys developing cracks due to aging. We are issuing this 
proposed AD to detect and correct plastic control cable pulleys in 
the rudder control unit, which could lead to breaking of the pulley 
and potentially jamming the rudder control unit, possibly resulting 
in loss of control of the glider.

(f) Actions and Compliance

    Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified in 
paragraphs (f)(1) through (f)(3) of this AD, unless already done.
    (1) For all Models G103C TWIN III ACRO and G 103 C Twin III SL 
gliders: Within 3 months after the effective date of this AD, 
inspect the rudder control unit for installation of plastic cable 
pulleys. If plastic cable pulleys are installed, before further 
flight, replace the plastic cable pulleys with aluminum cable 
pulleys following the actions and instructions of Fiberglas-Technik 
Rudolf Lindner GmbH & Co. KG Service Bulletin SB-G05 and Fiberglas-
Technik Rudolf Lindner GmbH & Co. KG Instructions A/I-G05, both 
dated January 17, 2014.
    (2) For all Models G102 STANDARD ASTIR III, G102 CLUB ASTIR III, 
G102 CLUB ASTIR IIIb, G103 TWIN II, and G103A TWIN II ACRO gliders: 
Within 1 month after the effective date of this AD, inspect the 
rudder control unit for installation of plastic cable pulleys. If 
plastic cable pulleys are installed, before further flight, replace 
the plastic cable pulleys with aluminum cable pulleys following the 
actions and instructions of

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Fiberglas-Technik Rudolf Lindner GmbH & Co. KG Service Bulletin SB-
G05 and Fiberglas-Technik Rudolf Lindner GmbH & Co. KG Instructions 
A/I-G05, both dated January 17, 2014.
    (3) As of the effective date of this AD, do not install any 
plastic control cable pulley in the rudder control unit of any 
glider identified in paragraphs (c)(1) through (c)(7) of this AD.
    (g) 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: Jim Rutherford, Aerospace Engineer, FAA, Small 
Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust, Room 301, Kansas City, Missouri 
64106; telephone: (816) 329-4165; fax: (816) 329-4090; email: 
jim.rutherford@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.

(h) Related Information

    Refer to European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD No.: 2014-
0067, dated March 18, 2014, for related information. You may examine 
the MCAI on the Internet at https://www.regulations.gov by searching 
for and locating Docket No. FAA-2014-0292. For service information 
related to this AD, contact Fiberglas-Technik Rudolf Lindner GmbH & 
Co. KG, Steige 3, D-88487 Walpertshofen, Germany; telephone: +49 (0) 
7353/22 43; fax: +49 (0) 7353/30 96; email: Lindner.com">info@LTB-Lindner.com; 
Web site: https://www.ltb-lindner.com/home.104.html. You may review 
this 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 30, 2014.
Earl Lawrence,
Manager, Small Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
[FR Doc. 2014-10308 Filed 5-5-14; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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