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deviations to RC steps, including substeps
and identified figures.
(ii) Steps not labeled as RC may be
deviated from using accepted methods in
accordance with the operator’s maintenance
or inspection program without obtaining
approval of an AMOC, provided the RC steps,
including substeps and identified figures, can
still be done as specified, and the airplane
can be put back in an airworthy condition.
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
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Discussion
(n) Related Information
Airworthiness Directives; Alexander
Schleicher GmbH & Co.
Segelflugzeugbau Gliders
We issued a notice of proposed
rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
part 39 by adding an AD that would
apply to all Alexander Schleicher GmbH
& Co. Segelflugzeugbau Models ASH
25M and ASH 26E gliders. The NPRM
was published in the Federal Register
on September 22, 2017 (82 FR 44361).
The NPRM proposed to correct an
unsafe condition for the specified
products and was based on mandatory
continuing airworthiness information
(MCAI) originated by an aviation
authority of another country. The MCAI
states:
For more information about this AD,
contact George Garrido, Aerospace Engineer,
Airframe Section, FAA, Los Angeles ACO
Branch, 3960 Paramount Boulevard,
Lakewood, CA 90712–4137; phone: 562–627–
5357; fax: 562–627–5210; email:
george.garrido@faa.gov.
(1) The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
(IBR) of the service information listed in this
paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR
part 51.
(2) You must use this service information
as applicable to do the actions required by
this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise.
(i) Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 737–
55A1099, Revision 1, dated October 21, 2016.
(ii) Reserved.
(3) For service information identified in
this AD, contact Boeing Commercial
Airplanes, Attention: Contractual & Data
Services (C&DS), 2600 Westminster Blvd.,
MC 110–SK57, Seal Beach, CA 90740–5600;
telephone 562–797–1717; internet https://
www.myboeingfleet.com.
(4) You may view this service information
at the FAA, Transport Standards Branch,
1601 Lind Avenue SW, Renton, WA. For
information on the availability of this
material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221.
(5) You may view this service information
that is incorporated by reference at the
National Archives and Records
Administration (NARA). For information on
the availability of this material at NARA, call
202–741–6030, or go to: https://
www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibrlocations.html.
Issued in Renton, Washington, on
December 4, 2017.
Jeffrey E. Duven,
Director, System Oversight Division, Aircraft
Certification Service.
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14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2017–0911; Product
Identifier 2017–CE–025–AD; Amendment
39–19121; AD 2017–25–07]
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), Department of
Transportation (DOT).
ACTION: Final rule.
AGENCY:
We are adopting a new
airworthiness directive (AD) for all
Alexander Schleicher GmbH & Co.
Segelflugzeugbau Models ASH 25M and
ASH 26E gliders. 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 fatigue
cracks found on the exhaust silencer.
We are issuing this AD to require
actions to address the unsafe condition
on these products.
DATES: This AD is effective January 18,
2018.
The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
of a certain publication listed in this AD
as of January 18, 2018.
ADDRESSES: You may examine the AD
docket on the internet at https://
www.regulations.gov by searching for
and locating Docket No. FAA–2017–
0911; 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 Alexander Schleicher
GmbH & Co. Segelflugzeugbau,
Alexander-Schleicher-Str. 1, D–36163
Poppenhausen, Germany; phone: +49
(0) 06658 89–0; fax: +49 (0) 06658 89–
40; internet: https://www.alexanderschleicher.de; email: info@alexanderschleicher.de. You may view this
referenced service information at the
FAA, Policy and Innovation Division,
901 Locust, Kansas City, Missouri
64106. For information on the
availability of this material at the FAA,
call (816) 329–4148. It is also available
on the internet at https://
www.regulations.gov by searching for
Docket No. FAA–2017–0911.
SUMMARY:
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Federal Aviation Administration
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Jim
Rutherford, Aerospace Engineer, FAA,
Small Airplane Standards Branch, 901
Locust, Room 301, Kansas City,
Missouri 64106; telephone: (816) 329–
4165; fax: (816) 329–4090; email:
jim.rutherford@faa.gov.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Occurrences were reported of finding
cracks on exhaust silencer part number (P/N)
800.65.0001, installed on ASK 21 Mi
powered sailplanes. Subsequent investigation
determined that the affected part is
susceptible to fatigue cracking and is also
installed on other Schleicher powered
sailplanes.
This condition, if not corrected, could lead
to heat damage in the engine compartment
and to the engine installation, possibly
resulting in reduced control of the powered
sailplane.
To address this potentially unsafe
condition, Schleicher issued Technical Note
(TN) ASK 21 Mi No. 11, TN ASW 22 BLE 50R
No. 16, TN ASH 25 M/Mi No. 32 and TN
ASH 26 E No. 19 (single document, hereafter
referred to as ‘the TN’ in this [EASA] AD),
to provide replacement instructions.
For the reasons described above, this
[EASA] AD requires replacement of the
affected exhaust silencer with an improved
part and introduces installation restrictions
of a part with P/N 800.65.0001].
The MCAI can be found in the AD
docket on the internet at https://
www.regulations.gov/
document?D=FAA-2017-0911-0002.
Comments
We gave the public the opportunity to
participate in developing this AD. We
received no comments on the NPRM or
on the determination of the cost to the
public.
Conclusion
We reviewed the relevant data and
determined that air safety and the
public interest require adopting this AD
as proposed except for minor editorial
changes. We have determined that these
minor changes:
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• Are consistent with the intent that
was proposed in the NPRM for
correcting the unsafe condition; and
• Do not add any additional burden
upon the public than was already
proposed in the NPRM.
Related Service Information Under 1
CFR Part 51
We reviewed Alexander Schleicher
GmbH & Co. Segelflugzeugbau ASK 21
Mi Technical Note No. 11, ASW 22 BLE
50R Technical Note No. 16, ASH 25 M/
Mi Technical Note No. 32, ASH 26 E
Technical Note No. 19 (single
document), dated January 8, 2016. The
service information describes
procedures for replacing the exhaust
silencer with an improved part. This
service information is reasonably
available because the interested parties
have access to it through their normal
course of business or by the means
identified in the ADDRESSES section of
this AD.
Costs of Compliance
We estimate that this AD will affect
35 products of U.S. registry. We also
estimate that it will take about 8 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 $3,900
per product.
Based on these figures, we estimate
the cost of this AD on U.S. operators to
be $160,300, or $4,580 per product.
We have no way of determining the
number of products that have an
affected exhaust silencer, part number
800.65.0001, installed that will need to
be replaced. Therefore, this cost
estimate includes all affected gliders on
the U.S. registry.
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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
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products identified in this rulemaking
action.
This AD is issued in accordance with
authority delegated by the Executive
Director, Aircraft Certification Service,
as authorized by FAA Order 8000.51C.
In accordance with that order, issuance
of ADs is normally a function of the
Compliance and Airworthiness
Division, but during this transition
period, the Executive Director has
delegated the authority to issue ADs
applicable to small airplanes, gliders,
and domestic business jet transport
airplanes to the Director of the Policy
and Innovation Division.
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 by searching for
and locating Docket No. FAA–2017–
0911; 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,
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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:
■
2017–25–07 Alexander Schleicher GmbH &
Co. Segelflugzeugbau: Amendment 39–
19121; Docket No. FAA–2017–0911;
Product Identifier 2017–CE–025–AD.
(a) Effective Date
This airworthiness directive (AD) becomes
effective January 18, 2018.
(b) Affected ADs
None.
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to Alexander Schleicher
GmbH & Co. Segelflugzeugbau Models ASH
25M and ASH 26E gliders, all serial numbers,
that:
(1) Have an exhaust silencer, part number
(P/N) 800.65.0001, installed; and
(2) are certificated in any category.
(d) Subject
Air Transport Association of America
(ATA) Code 78: Engine Exhaust.
(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 fatigue
cracks found on the exhaust silencer. We are
issuing this AD to prevent heat damage in the
engine compartment and to the engine
installation, which could result in reduced
control.
(f) Actions and Compliance
Unless already done, do the following
actions:
(1) Before exceeding 150 hours time-inservice (TIS) on the exhaust silencer, P/N
800.65.0001, since new, or within the next 5
hours TIS after January 18, 2018 (the effective
date of this AD), whichever occurs later,
replace P/N 800.65.0001 with an improved
exhaust silencer, P/N 800.65.9010. Do the
replacement as specified in Alexander
Schleicher GmbH & Co. Segelflugzeugbau
ASK 21 Mi Technical Note No. 11, ASW 22
BLE 50 R Technical Note No. 16, ASH 25 M/
Mi Technical Note No. 32, ASH 26 E
Technical Note No. 19 (single document),
dated January 8, 2016.
(2) As of January 18, 2018 (the effective
date of this AD), do not install a P/N
800.65.0001 exhaust silencer.
(g) Other FAA AD Provisions
The following provisions also apply to this
AD:
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(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance
(AMOCs): The Manager, Small Airplane
Standards Branch, 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
Standards Branch, 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 glider 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) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any
requirement in this AD to obtain corrective
actions from a manufacturer, the action must
be accomplished using a method approved
by the Manager, Small Airplane Standards
Branch, FAA; or the European Aviation
Safety Agency (EASA).
Issued in Kansas City, Missouri, on
December 1, 2017.
Melvin J. Johnson,
Deputy Director, Policy & Innovation Division,
Aircraft Certification Service.
(h) Related Information
AGENCY:
Refer to MCAI EASA AD 2017–0136, dated
July 31, 2017, for related information. You
may examine the MCAI on the internet at
https://www.regulations.gov/
document?D=FAA-2017-0911-0002.
SUMMARY:
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(i) Material Incorporated by Reference
(1) The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
(IBR) of the service information listed in this
paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR
part 51.
(2) You must use this service information
as applicable to do the actions required by
this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise.
(i) Alexander Schleicher GmbH & Co.
Segelflugzeugbau ASK 21 Mi Technical Note
No. 11, ASW 22 BLE 50R Technical Note No.
16, ASH 25 M/Mi Technical Note No. 32,
ASH 26 E Technical Note No. 19 (single
document), dated January 8, 2016.
(ii) Reserved.
(3) For Alexander Schleicher GmbH & Co.
Segelflugzeugbau service information
identified in this AD, contact Alexander
Schleicher GmbH & Co. Segelflugzeugbau,
Alexander-Schleicher-Str. 1, D–36163
Poppenhausen, Germany; phone: +49 (0)
06658 89–0; fax: +49 (0) 06658 89–40;
internet: https://www.alexander-schleicher.de;
email: info@alexander-schleicher.de.
(4) You may view this service information
at the FAA, Policy and Innovation Division,
901 Locust, Kansas City, Missouri 64106. For
information on the availability of this
material at the FAA, call (816) 329–4148. In
addition, you can access this service
information on the internet at https://
www.regulations.gov by searching for and
locating Docket No. FAA–2017–0911.
(5) You may view this service information
that is incorporated by reference at the
National Archives and Records
Administration (NARA). For information on
the availability of this material at NARA, call
202–741–6030, or go to: https://
www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibrlocations.html.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2017–0714; Product
Identifier 2017–NM–042–AD; Amendment
39–19123; AD 2017–25–09]
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Airworthiness Directives; Airbus
Airplanes
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), Department of
Transportation (DOT).
ACTION: Final rule.
We are superseding
Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2012–21–
04, which applied to all Airbus Model
A300 series airplanes; Model A310
series airplanes; and Model A300 B4–
600, B4–600R, and F4–600R series
airplanes, and Model A300 C4–605R
Variant F airplanes (collectively called
Model A300–600 series airplanes).
AD 2012–21–04 required repetitive
inspections for, and replacement of, any
cracked hood halves of fuel pump
canisters. Since we issued AD 2012–21–
04, we allowed inspections of the wingouter tank and trim tank fuel pump
canister hood halves to be terminated.
This new AD retains the requirements
of AD 2012–21–04, reinstates the
terminated inspections, and adds
optional terminating actions. This AD
was prompted by reports of cracked fuel
pump canister hoods located in fuel
tanks and new in-service events of
wing-outer tank fuel pump canister
hood cracking. We are issuing this AD
to address the unsafe condition on these
products.
DATES: This AD is effective January 18,
2018.
The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
of certain publications listed in this AD
as of January 18, 2018.
The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
of certain other publications listed in
this AD as of November 27, 2012 (77 FR
64701, October 23, 2012).
ADDRESSES: For service information
identified in this final rule, contact
Airbus SAS, Airworthiness Office—
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EAW, 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. You may view this
referenced service information at the
FAA, Transport Standards Branch, 1601
Lind Avenue SW, Renton, WA. For
information on the availability of this
material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221.
It is also available on the internet at
https://www.regulations.gov by searching
for and locating Docket No. FAA–2017–
0714.
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–2017–
0714; 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 AD, the regulatory
evaluation, any comments received, and
other information. The address for the
Docket Office (telephone: 800–647–
5527) is Docket Management Facility,
U.S. Department of Transportation,
Docket Operations, M–30, West
Building Ground Floor, Room W12–140,
1200 New Jersey Avenue SE,
Washington, DC 20590.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dan
Rodina, Aerospace Engineer,
International Section, Transport
Standards Branch, FAA, 1601 Lind
Avenue SW, Renton, WA 98057–3356;
telephone: 425–227–2125; fax: 425–
227–1149.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Discussion
We issued a notice of proposed
rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
part 39 to supersede AD 2012–21–04,
Amendment 39–17220 (77 FR 64701,
October 23, 2012) (‘‘AD 2012–21–04’’).
AD 2012–21–04 applied to all Airbus
Model A300 series airplanes; Model
A310 series airplanes; and Model A300
B4–600, B4–600R, and F4–600R series
airplanes, and Model A300 C4–605R
Variant F airplanes (collectively called
Model A300–600 series airplanes).
The NPRM published in the Federal
Register on August 2, 2017 (82 FR
35911). The NPRM was prompted by
reports of cracked fuel pump canister
hoods located in fuel tanks and new inservice events of wing-outer tank fuel
pump canister hood cracking. The
NPRM proposed to retain the
requirements of AD 2012–21–04,
reinstate terminated inspections, and
add optional terminating actions. We
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2017-0911; Product Identifier 2017-CE-025-AD; Amendment
39-19121; AD 2017-25-07]
RIN 2120-AA64
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Segelflugzeugbau Gliders
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of
Transportation (DOT).
ACTION: Final rule.
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SUMMARY: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all
Alexander Schleicher GmbH & Co. Segelflugzeugbau Models ASH 25M and ASH
26E gliders. 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 fatigue cracks found on the
exhaust silencer. We are issuing this AD to require actions to address
the unsafe condition on these products.
DATES: This AD is effective January 18, 2018.
The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of a certain publication listed in this AD as of January 18,
2018.
ADDRESSES: You may examine the AD docket on the internet at https://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2017-
0911; 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 Alexander
Schleicher GmbH & Co. Segelflugzeugbau, Alexander-Schleicher-Str. 1, D-
36163 Poppenhausen, Germany; phone: +49 (0) 06658 89-0; fax: +49 (0)
06658 89-40; internet: https://www.alexander-schleicher.de; email:
[email protected]. You may view this referenced service
information at the FAA, Policy and Innovation Division, 901 Locust,
Kansas City, Missouri 64106. For information on the availability of
this material at the FAA, call (816) 329-4148. It is also available on
the internet at https://www.regulations.gov by searching for Docket No.
FAA-2017-0911.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jim Rutherford, Aerospace Engineer,
FAA, Small Airplane Standards Branch, 901 Locust, Room 301, Kansas
City, Missouri 64106; telephone: (816) 329-4165; fax: (816) 329-4090;
email: [email protected].
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Discussion
We issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
part 39 by adding an AD that would apply to all Alexander Schleicher
GmbH & Co. Segelflugzeugbau Models ASH 25M and ASH 26E gliders. The
NPRM was published in the Federal Register on September 22, 2017 (82 FR
44361). The NPRM proposed to correct an unsafe condition for the
specified products and was based on mandatory continuing airworthiness
information (MCAI) originated by an aviation authority of another
country. The MCAI states:
Occurrences were reported of finding cracks on exhaust silencer
part number (P/N) 800.65.0001, installed on ASK 21 Mi powered
sailplanes. Subsequent investigation determined that the affected
part is susceptible to fatigue cracking and is also installed on
other Schleicher powered sailplanes.
This condition, if not corrected, could lead to heat damage in
the engine compartment and to the engine installation, possibly
resulting in reduced control of the powered sailplane.
To address this potentially unsafe condition, Schleicher issued
Technical Note (TN) ASK 21 Mi No. 11, TN ASW 22 BLE 50R No. 16, TN
ASH 25 M/Mi No. 32 and TN ASH 26 E No. 19 (single document,
hereafter referred to as `the TN' in this [EASA] AD), to provide
replacement instructions.
For the reasons described above, this [EASA] AD requires
replacement of the affected exhaust silencer with an improved part
and introduces installation restrictions of a part with P/N
800.65.0001].
The MCAI can be found in the AD docket on the internet at https://www.regulations.gov/document?D=FAA-2017-0911-0002.
Comments
We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing
this AD. We received no comments on the NPRM or on the determination of
the cost to the public.
Conclusion
We reviewed the relevant data and determined that air safety and
the public interest require adopting this AD as proposed except for
minor editorial changes. We have determined that these minor changes:
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Are consistent with the intent that was proposed in the
NPRM for correcting the unsafe condition; and
Do not add any additional burden upon the public than was
already proposed in the NPRM.
Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51
We reviewed Alexander Schleicher GmbH & Co. Segelflugzeugbau ASK 21
Mi Technical Note No. 11, ASW 22 BLE 50R Technical Note No. 16, ASH 25
M/Mi Technical Note No. 32, ASH 26 E Technical Note No. 19 (single
document), dated January 8, 2016. The service information describes
procedures for replacing the exhaust silencer with an improved part.
This service information is reasonably available because the interested
parties have access to it through their normal course of business or by
the means identified in the ADDRESSES section of this AD.
Costs of Compliance
We estimate that this AD will affect 35 products of U.S. registry.
We also estimate that it will take about 8 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 $3,900 per
product.
Based on these figures, we estimate the cost of this AD on U.S.
operators to be $160,300, or $4,580 per product.
We have no way of determining the number of products that have an
affected exhaust silencer, part number 800.65.0001, installed that will
need to be replaced. Therefore, this cost estimate includes all
affected gliders on the U.S. registry.
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.
This AD is issued in accordance with authority delegated by the
Executive Director, Aircraft Certification Service, as authorized by
FAA Order 8000.51C. In accordance with that order, issuance of ADs is
normally a function of the Compliance and Airworthiness Division, but
during this transition period, the Executive Director has delegated the
authority to issue ADs applicable to small airplanes, gliders, and
domestic business jet transport airplanes to the Director of the Policy
and Innovation Division.
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 by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2017-
0911; 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
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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:
2017-25-07 Alexander Schleicher GmbH & Co. Segelflugzeugbau:
Amendment 39-19121; Docket No. FAA-2017-0911; Product Identifier
2017-CE-025-AD.
(a) Effective Date
This airworthiness directive (AD) becomes effective January 18,
2018.
(b) Affected ADs
None.
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to Alexander Schleicher GmbH & Co.
Segelflugzeugbau Models ASH 25M and ASH 26E gliders, all serial
numbers, that:
(1) Have an exhaust silencer, part number (P/N) 800.65.0001,
installed; and
(2) are certificated in any category.
(d) Subject
Air Transport Association of America (ATA) Code 78: Engine
Exhaust.
(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 fatigue cracks
found on the exhaust silencer. We are issuing this AD to prevent
heat damage in the engine compartment and to the engine
installation, which could result in reduced control.
(f) Actions and Compliance
Unless already done, do the following actions:
(1) Before exceeding 150 hours time-in-service (TIS) on the
exhaust silencer, P/N 800.65.0001, since new, or within the next 5
hours TIS after January 18, 2018 (the effective date of this AD),
whichever occurs later, replace P/N 800.65.0001 with an improved
exhaust silencer, P/N 800.65.9010. Do the replacement as specified
in Alexander Schleicher GmbH & Co. Segelflugzeugbau ASK 21 Mi
Technical Note No. 11, ASW 22 BLE 50 R Technical Note No. 16, ASH 25
M/Mi Technical Note No. 32, ASH 26 E Technical Note No. 19 (single
document), dated January 8, 2016.
(2) As of January 18, 2018 (the effective date of this AD), do
not install a P/N 800.65.0001 exhaust silencer.
(g) Other FAA AD Provisions
The following provisions also apply to this AD:
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(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager,
Small Airplane Standards Branch, 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 Standards Branch, 901 Locust, Room 301, Kansas
City, Missouri 64106; telephone: (816) 329-4165; fax: (816) 329-
4090; email: [email protected]. Before using any approved AMOC
on any glider 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) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any requirement in this AD
to obtain corrective actions from a manufacturer, the action must be
accomplished using a method approved by the Manager, Small Airplane
Standards Branch, FAA; or the European Aviation Safety Agency
(EASA).
(h) Related Information
Refer to MCAI EASA AD 2017-0136, dated July 31, 2017, for
related information. You may examine the MCAI on the internet at
https://www.regulations.gov/document?D=FAA-2017-0911-0002.
(i) Material Incorporated by Reference
(1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the
incorporation by reference (IBR) of the service information listed
in this paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51.
(2) You must use this service information as applicable to do
the actions required by this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise.
(i) Alexander Schleicher GmbH & Co. Segelflugzeugbau ASK 21 Mi
Technical Note No. 11, ASW 22 BLE 50R Technical Note No. 16, ASH 25
M/Mi Technical Note No. 32, ASH 26 E Technical Note No. 19 (single
document), dated January 8, 2016.
(ii) Reserved.
(3) For Alexander Schleicher GmbH & Co. Segelflugzeugbau service
information identified in this AD, contact Alexander Schleicher GmbH
& Co. Segelflugzeugbau, Alexander-Schleicher-Str. 1, D-36163
Poppenhausen, Germany; phone: +49 (0) 06658 89-0; fax: +49 (0) 06658
89-40; internet: https://www.alexander-schleicher.de; email:
[email protected].
(4) You may view this service information at the FAA, Policy and
Innovation Division, 901 Locust, Kansas City, Missouri 64106. For
information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call
(816) 329-4148. In addition, you can access this service information
on the internet at https://www.regulations.gov by searching for and
locating Docket No. FAA-2017-0911.
(5) You may view this service information that is incorporated
by reference at the National Archives and Records Administration
(NARA). For information on the availability of this material at
NARA, call 202-741-6030, or go to: https://www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html.
Issued in Kansas City, Missouri, on December 1, 2017.
Melvin J. Johnson,
Deputy Director, Policy & Innovation Division, Aircraft Certification
Service.
[FR Doc. 2017-26620 Filed 12-13-17; 8:45 am]
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