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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
BILLING CODE 7590–01–P
[Docket No. FAA–2021–0212; Project
Identifier 2018–CE–032–AD]
Dated: June 23, 2021.
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3 The regulatory history of the NRC’s design
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Rules, April 26, 2000. This history spans the period
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Flugzeugbau GmbH Gliders
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking
(NPRM).
AGENCY:
The FAA proposes to adopt a
new airworthiness directive (AD) for all
SUMMARY:
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DG Flugzeugbau GmbH Models DG–
808C and DG–1000T gliders. This
proposed 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
damaged fuel hoses due to
environmental and fatigue deterioration.
This proposed AD would require
inspecting the polyurethane (PU) fuel
hoses, replacing the PU fuel hoses if
there is damage, and establishing a life
limit for the PU fuel hoses. The FAA is
proposing this AD to address the unsafe
condition on these products.
DATES: The FAA must receive comments
on this proposed AD by August 16,
2021.
ADDRESSES: You may send comments,
using the procedures found in 14 CFR
11.43 and 11.45, 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: Deliver to Mail
address above between 9 a.m. and 5
p.m., Monday through Friday, except
Federal holidays.
For service information identified in
this NPRM, contact DG Flugzeugbau
GmbH, Otto-Lilienthal Weg 2, D–76646
Bruchsal, Germany; phone: +49 (0)7251
3202–0; email: info@dg-flugzeugbau.de;
website: https://www.dgflugzeugbau.de/. You may view this
service information at the FAA,
Airworthiness Products Section,
Operational Safety Branch, 901 Locust,
Kansas City, MO 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 at
https://www.regulations.gov by
searching for and locating Docket No.
FAA–2021–0212; or in person at Docket
Operations between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.,
Monday through Friday, except Federal
holidays. The AD docket contains this
NPRM, any comments received, and
other information. The street address for
Docket Operations is listed above.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jim
Rutherford, Aviation Safety Engineer,
General Aviation & Rotorcraft Section,
International Validation Branch, FAA,
901 Locust, Room 301, Kansas City, MO
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64106; phone: (816) 329–4165; fax: (816)
329–4090; email: jim.rutherford@
faa.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Comments Invited
The FAA invites you to send any
written relevant data, views, or
arguments about this proposal. Send
your comments to an address listed
under ADDRESSES. Include ‘‘Docket No.
FAA–2021–0212; Project Identifier
2018–CE–032–AD’’ at the beginning of
your comments. The most helpful
comments reference a specific portion of
the proposal, explain the reason for any
recommended change, and include
supporting data. The FAA will consider
all comments received by the closing
date and may amend this proposal
because of those comments.
Except for Confidential Business
Information (CBI) as described in the
following paragraph, and other
information as described in 14 CFR
11.35, the FAA will post all comments
received, without change, to https://
www.regulations.gov, including any
personal information you provide. The
agency will also post a report
summarizing each substantive verbal
contact received about this NPRM.
Confidential Business Information
CBI is commercial or financial
information that is both customarily and
actually treated as private by its owner.
Under the Freedom of Information Act
(FOIA) (5 U.S.C. 552), CBI is exempt
from public disclosure. If your
comments responsive to this NPRM
contain commercial or financial
information that is customarily treated
as private, that you actually treat as
private, and that is relevant or
responsive to this NPRM, it is important
that you clearly designate the submitted
comments as CBI. Please mark each
page of your submission containing CBI
as ‘‘PROPIN.’’ The FAA will treat such
marked submissions as confidential
under the FOIA, and they will not be
placed in the public docket of this
NPRM. Submissions containing CBI
should be sent to Jim Rutherford,
Aviation Safety Engineer, General
Aviation & Rotorcraft Section,
International Validation Branch, FAA,
901 Locust, Room 301, Kansas City, MO
64106. Any commentary that the FAA
receives which is not specifically
designated as CBI will be placed in the
public docket for this rulemaking.
Background
The European Aviation Safety Agency
(EASA), which is the Technical Agent
for the Member States of the European
Union, has issued EASA AD 2018–0127,
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dated June 11, 2018 (referred to after
this as ‘‘the MCAI’’), to address an
unsafe condition on DG Flugzeugbau
GmbH Models DG–808C and DG–1000T
gliders. The MCAI states:
An occurrence was reported where, during
accomplishment of a 10 years inspection on
a DG–808C powered sailplane, a damaged
(broken) PU [polyurethane] fuel hose was
found. The result of subsequent investigation
indicated that the damage mode has features
of environmental and fatigue deterioration.
Additionally, it was determined that similar
PU fuel hoses are also installed on other
powered sailplane types of the same
manufacturer.
This condition, if not detected and
corrected, could lead to reduced or
interrupted fuel supply to the engine,
consequent loss of the available power or
fire, possibly resulting in reduced control of
the powered sailplane.
To address this potential unsafe condition,
DG-Flugzeugbau GmbH issued the applicable
TN [Technical Note], providing instructions
to inspect the affected parts and replace these
with serviceable parts. Additionally, service
life limits were established for those
serviceable parts.
For the reasons described above, this
[EASA] AD requires repetitive inspections of
the affected parts. This [EASA] AD also
requires replacement of the affected parts
with serviceable parts and introduces life
limits for serviceable parts.
You may examine the MCAI in the
AD docket at https://
www.regulations.gov by searching for
and locating Docket No. FAA–2021–
0212.
Related Service Information Under 1
CFR Part 51
The FAA reviewed DG Flugzeugbau
GmbH Technical Note No. 800/46, Issue
01.a, dated March 7, 2018, for Model
DG–808C gliders; and Technical Note
No. 1000/38, Issue 01.a, dated February
15, 2018, for Model DG–1000T gliders.
The service information, as applicable
to the appropriate model glider,
specifies inspections of the PU fuel
hoses, replacement of the PU fuel hoses
if damage is found during an inspection,
and actions to take when the hoses have
reached their life limit. 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 ADDRESSES.
FAA’s Determination
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, it has notified the
FAA of the unsafe condition described
in the MCAI and service information
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referenced above. The FAA is issuing
this NPRM after determining the unsafe
condition described previously is likely
to exist or develop on other products of
the same type design.
Proposed AD Requirements in This
NPRM
This proposed AD would require
accomplishing the actions specified in
the service information already
described, except as discussed under
‘‘Differences Between this Proposed AD
and the MCAI.’’
Differences Between This Proposed AD
and the MCAI
The MCAI requires replacing any
damaged fuel hoses before next engine
operation, while this proposed AD
would require replacing damaged fuel
hoses before further flight. Even though
use of the engine is optional and the
glider can operate without the engine,
the glider has other electronic
equipment installed that could cause
arcing and result in an in-flight fire if
there is a fuel leak.
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Costs of Compliance
The FAA estimates that this AD, if
adopted as proposed, would affect 10
gliders of U.S. registry. The FAA also
estimates that it would take about 2
work-hours per glider to comply with
each inspection required by this
proposed AD. The average labor rate is
$85 per work-hour.
Based on these figures, the FAA
estimates the inspection cost of this
proposed AD on U.S. operators to be
$1,700, or $170 per glider, each
inspection cycle.
In addition, the FAA estimates that
each replacement action required by
this proposed AD would take about 8
work-hours and require parts costing
$500. Based on these figures, the FAA
estimates the replacement cost of this
proposed AD on U.S. operators to be
$1,180 per glider.
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.
The FAA is 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
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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
The FAA 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) Would not affect intrastate
aviation in Alaska, and
(3) Would 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 airworthiness
directive:
■
DG Flugzeugbau GmbH: Docket No. FAA–
2021–0212; Project Identifier 2018–CE–
032–AD.
(a) Comments Due Date
The FAA must receive comments on this
airworthiness directive (AD) by August 16,
2021.
(b) Affected ADs
None.
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to DG Flugzeugbau GmbH
Models DG–808C and DG–1000T gliders, all
serial numbers, certificated in any category.
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(d) Subject
Joint Aircraft System Component (JASC)
Code 2800, Aircraft Fuel System.
(e) Unsafe Condition
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 damaged
polyurethane (PU) fuel hoses due to
environmental and fatigue deterioration. The
FAA is issuing this AD to prevent reduced
or interrupted fuel supply to the engine or
fuel leakage. The unsafe condition, if not
addressed, could result in loss of engine
power or in-flight fire.
(f) Definitions
(1) For purposes of this AD, an ‘‘affected
part’’ is a PU fuel hose installed in an
airframe fuel system or engine compartment
that:
(i) Does not meet industrial standard DIN
73379–2A, or
(ii) Does not meet ISO 7840–A1 without
metal shielding.
(2) For purposes of this AD, a ‘‘serviceable
part’’ is a PU fuel hose installed in an
airframe fuel system or engine compartment
that:
(i) Meets industrial standard DIN 73379–
2A, or
(ii) Meets industrial standard ISO 7840–A1
without metal shielding.
(g) Inspections for Gliders With An Affected
Part Installed
Within the next 30 days after the effective
date of this AD and thereafter at intervals not
to exceed 12 months, visually inspect each
affected part for fissures, kinks, and leaks.
For this inspection, the ignition switch must
be turned on to run the electric fuel pump
to demonstrate an operating fuel pressure.
(1) If a fissure, kink, or leak is found on an
affected part during any inspection required
by the introductory language to paragraph (g)
of this AD, before further flight: Replace all
affected parts with unused (zero hours timein-service (TIS)) serviceable parts by
following paragraphs 3 and 4 of the
Instructions in DG Flugzeugbau GmbH
Technical Note No. 800/46, Issue 01.a, dated
March 7, 2018 (TN No. 800/46), or
paragraphs 3 through 5 of the Instructions in
DG Technical Note No. 1000/38, Issue 01.a,
dated February 15, 2018 (TN No. 1000/38), as
applicable to your model glider.
(2) If no fissures, kinks, and leaks are found
on all affected parts during any inspection
required by the introductory language to
paragraph (g) of this AD, before each affected
part accumulates 6 years since first
installation on a glider or within 6 months
after the effective date of this AD, whichever
occurs later: Replace all affected parts with
unused (zero hours TIS) serviceable parts by
following paragraphs 3 and 4 of the
Instructions in TN No. 800/46 or paragraphs
3 through 5 of the Instructions in TN No.
1000/38, as applicable to your model glider.
If the date of first installation on a glider is
unknown for any affected hose, replace all
affected hoses within 6 months after the
effective date of this AD.
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(h) Inspections for Gliders With Only
Serviceable Parts Installed
(1) Before or upon accumulating 6 years
since first installation on a glider and
thereafter at intervals not to exceed 12
months, visually inspect each serviceable
part for fissures, kinks, and leaks. For this
inspection, the ignition switch must be
turned on to run the electric fuel pump to
demonstrate an operating fuel pressure.
(2) If a fissure, a kink, or a leak is found
during any inspection required by paragraph
(h)(1) of this AD, before further flight, replace
the part with an unused (zero hours TIS)
serviceable part by following paragraphs 3
and 4 of the Instructions in TN No. 800/46
or paragraphs 3 through 5 of the Instructions
in TN No. 1000/38, as applicable to your
model glider.
FAA, Airworthiness Products Section,
Operational Safety Branch, 901 Locust,
Kansas City, MO 64106. For information on
the availability of this material at the FAA,
call (816) 329–4148.
(i) Life Limit
Before accumulating 10 years since first
installation on a glider and thereafter at
intervals not to exceed 10 years, remove each
serviceable part from service and replace
with an unused (zero hours TIS) serviceable
part by following paragraphs 3 and 4 of the
Instructions in TN No. 800/46 or paragraphs
3 through 5 of the Instructions in TN No.
1000/38, as applicable to your model glider.
[EPA–R02–OAR–2021–0263; FRL 10025–39–
Region 2]
(j) Parts Installation Prohibition
As of the effective date of this AD, do not
install an affected part on any glider.
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(k) Alternative Methods of Compliance
(AMOCs)
(1) The Manager, International Validation
Branch, has the authority to approve AMOCs
for this AD, if requested using the procedures
found in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with
14 CFR 39.19, send your request to your
principal inspector or local Flight Standards
District Office, as appropriate. If sending
information directly to the manager of the
certification office, send it to the attention of
the person identified in Related Information
or email: 9-AVS-AIR-730-AMOC@faa.gov.
(2) Before using any approved AMOC,
notify your appropriate principal inspector,
or lacking a principal inspector, the manager
of the local flight standards district office/
certificate holding district office.
(l) Related Information
(1) For more information about this AD
contact Jim Rutherford, Aviation Safety
Engineer, General Aviation & Rotorcraft
Section, International Validation Branch,
FAA, 901 Locust, Room 301, Kansas City,
MO 64106; phone: (816) 329–4165; fax: (816)
329–4090; email: jim.rutherford@faa.gov.
(2) Refer to European Aviation Safety
Agency (EASA) AD 2018–0127, dated June
11, 2018, for more information. You may
examine the EASA AD in the AD docket on
the website at https://www.regulations.gov by
searching for and locating Docket No. FAA–
2021–0212.
(3) For service information identified in
this AD, contact DG Flugzeugbau GmbH,
Otto-Lilienthal Weg 2, D–76646 Bruchsal,
Germany; phone: +49 (0)7251 3202–0; email:
info@dg-flugzeugbau.de; website: https://
www.dg-flugzeugbau.de/. You may review
this referenced service information at the
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Issued on June 25, 2021.
Lance T. Gant,
Director, Compliance & Airworthiness
Division, Aircraft Certification Service.
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Plans; New York; 2011 Periodic
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ACTION: Proposed rule.
AGENCY:
The Environmental Protection
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revision submitted by the New York
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DATES: Written comments must be
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III. Evaluation of State’s Submittals and
Technical Information
A. Base Year Emissions Inventory
B. Evaluation of State’s Submittals
IV. Proposed Action
V. Statutory and Executive Order Reviews
I. Background
On March 12, 2008, the EPA revised
both the primary and secondary NAAQS
for ozone to a level of 0.075 parts per
million (ppm) (annual fourth-highest
daily maximum 8-hour average
concentration, averaged over three
years) to provide increased protection of
public health and the environment. See
73 FR 16436 (March 27, 2008). The 2008
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[Federal Register Volume 86, Number 124 (Thursday, July 1, 2021)]
[Proposed Rules]
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From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2021-13988]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2021-0212; Project Identifier 2018-CE-032-AD]
RIN 2120-AA64
Airworthiness Directives; DG Flugzeugbau GmbH Gliders
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
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SUMMARY: The FAA proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD)
for all
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DG Flugzeugbau GmbH Models DG-808C and DG-1000T gliders. This proposed
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 damaged fuel hoses due to
environmental and fatigue deterioration. This proposed AD would require
inspecting the polyurethane (PU) fuel hoses, replacing the PU fuel
hoses if there is damage, and establishing a life limit for the PU fuel
hoses. The FAA is proposing this AD to address the unsafe condition on
these products.
DATES: The FAA must receive comments on this proposed AD by August 16,
2021.
ADDRESSES: You may send comments, using the procedures found in 14 CFR
11.43 and 11.45, 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: Deliver to Mail address above between 9
a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays.
For service information identified in this NPRM, contact DG
Flugzeugbau GmbH, Otto-Lilienthal Weg 2, D-76646 Bruchsal, Germany;
phone: +49 (0)7251 3202-0; email: [email protected]; website:
https://www.dg-flugzeugbau.de/. You may view this service information
at the FAA, Airworthiness Products Section, Operational Safety Branch,
901 Locust, Kansas City, MO 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 at https://www.regulations.gov by
searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2021-0212; or in person at
Docket Operations between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,
except Federal holidays. The AD docket contains this NPRM, any comments
received, and other information. The street address for Docket
Operations is listed above.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jim Rutherford, Aviation Safety
Engineer, General Aviation & Rotorcraft Section, International
Validation Branch, FAA, 901 Locust, Room 301, Kansas City, MO 64106;
phone: (816) 329-4165; fax: (816) 329-4090; email:
[email protected].
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Comments Invited
The FAA invites you to send any written relevant data, views, or
arguments about this proposal. Send your comments to an address listed
under ADDRESSES. Include ``Docket No. FAA-2021-0212; Project Identifier
2018-CE-032-AD'' at the beginning of your comments. The most helpful
comments reference a specific portion of the proposal, explain the
reason for any recommended change, and include supporting data. The FAA
will consider all comments received by the closing date and may amend
this proposal because of those comments.
Except for Confidential Business Information (CBI) as described in
the following paragraph, and other information as described in 14 CFR
11.35, the FAA will post all comments received, without change, to
https://www.regulations.gov, including any personal information you
provide. The agency will also post a report summarizing each
substantive verbal contact received about this NPRM.
Confidential Business Information
CBI is commercial or financial information that is both customarily
and actually treated as private by its owner. Under the Freedom of
Information Act (FOIA) (5 U.S.C. 552), CBI is exempt from public
disclosure. If your comments responsive to this NPRM contain commercial
or financial information that is customarily treated as private, that
you actually treat as private, and that is relevant or responsive to
this NPRM, it is important that you clearly designate the submitted
comments as CBI. Please mark each page of your submission containing
CBI as ``PROPIN.'' The FAA will treat such marked submissions as
confidential under the FOIA, and they will not be placed in the public
docket of this NPRM. Submissions containing CBI should be sent to Jim
Rutherford, Aviation Safety Engineer, General Aviation & Rotorcraft
Section, International Validation Branch, FAA, 901 Locust, Room 301,
Kansas City, MO 64106. Any commentary that the FAA receives which is
not specifically designated as CBI will be placed in the public docket
for this rulemaking.
Background
The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), which is the Technical
Agent for the Member States of the European Union, has issued EASA AD
2018-0127, dated June 11, 2018 (referred to after this as ``the
MCAI''), to address an unsafe condition on DG Flugzeugbau GmbH Models
DG-808C and DG-1000T gliders. The MCAI states:
An occurrence was reported where, during accomplishment of a 10
years inspection on a DG-808C powered sailplane, a damaged (broken)
PU [polyurethane] fuel hose was found. The result of subsequent
investigation indicated that the damage mode has features of
environmental and fatigue deterioration. Additionally, it was
determined that similar PU fuel hoses are also installed on other
powered sailplane types of the same manufacturer.
This condition, if not detected and corrected, could lead to
reduced or interrupted fuel supply to the engine, consequent loss of
the available power or fire, possibly resulting in reduced control
of the powered sailplane.
To address this potential unsafe condition, DG-Flugzeugbau GmbH
issued the applicable TN [Technical Note], providing instructions to
inspect the affected parts and replace these with serviceable parts.
Additionally, service life limits were established for those
serviceable parts.
For the reasons described above, this [EASA] AD requires
repetitive inspections of the affected parts. This [EASA] AD also
requires replacement of the affected parts with serviceable parts
and introduces life limits for serviceable parts.
You may examine the MCAI in the AD docket at https://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2021-
0212.
Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51
The FAA reviewed DG Flugzeugbau GmbH Technical Note No. 800/46,
Issue 01.a, dated March 7, 2018, for Model DG-808C gliders; and
Technical Note No. 1000/38, Issue 01.a, dated February 15, 2018, for
Model DG-1000T gliders. The service information, as applicable to the
appropriate model glider, specifies inspections of the PU fuel hoses,
replacement of the PU fuel hoses if damage is found during an
inspection, and actions to take when the hoses have reached their life
limit. 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 ADDRESSES.
FAA's Determination
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, it has
notified the FAA of the unsafe condition described in the MCAI and
service information
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referenced above. The FAA is issuing this NPRM after determining the
unsafe condition described previously is likely to exist or develop on
other products of the same type design.
Proposed AD Requirements in This NPRM
This proposed AD would require accomplishing the actions specified
in the service information already described, except as discussed under
``Differences Between this Proposed AD and the MCAI.''
Differences Between This Proposed AD and the MCAI
The MCAI requires replacing any damaged fuel hoses before next
engine operation, while this proposed AD would require replacing
damaged fuel hoses before further flight. Even though use of the engine
is optional and the glider can operate without the engine, the glider
has other electronic equipment installed that could cause arcing and
result in an in-flight fire if there is a fuel leak.
Costs of Compliance
The FAA estimates that this AD, if adopted as proposed, would
affect 10 gliders of U.S. registry. The FAA also estimates that it
would take about 2 work-hours per glider to comply with each inspection
required by this proposed AD. The average labor rate is $85 per work-
hour.
Based on these figures, the FAA estimates the inspection cost of
this proposed AD on U.S. operators to be $1,700, or $170 per glider,
each inspection cycle.
In addition, the FAA estimates that each replacement action
required by this proposed AD would take about 8 work-hours and require
parts costing $500. Based on these figures, the FAA estimates the
replacement cost of this proposed AD on U.S. operators to be $1,180 per
glider.
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.
The FAA is 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
The FAA 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) Would not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska, and
(3) Would 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 airworthiness
directive:
DG Flugzeugbau GmbH: Docket No. FAA-2021-0212; Project Identifier
2018-CE-032-AD.
(a) Comments Due Date
The FAA must receive comments on this airworthiness directive
(AD) by August 16, 2021.
(b) Affected ADs
None.
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to DG Flugzeugbau GmbH Models DG-808C and DG-
1000T gliders, all serial numbers, certificated in any category.
(d) Subject
Joint Aircraft System Component (JASC) Code 2800, Aircraft Fuel
System.
(e) Unsafe Condition
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 damaged
polyurethane (PU) fuel hoses due to environmental and fatigue
deterioration. The FAA is issuing this AD to prevent reduced or
interrupted fuel supply to the engine or fuel leakage. The unsafe
condition, if not addressed, could result in loss of engine power or
in-flight fire.
(f) Definitions
(1) For purposes of this AD, an ``affected part'' is a PU fuel
hose installed in an airframe fuel system or engine compartment
that:
(i) Does not meet industrial standard DIN 73379-2A, or
(ii) Does not meet ISO 7840-A1 without metal shielding.
(2) For purposes of this AD, a ``serviceable part'' is a PU fuel
hose installed in an airframe fuel system or engine compartment
that:
(i) Meets industrial standard DIN 73379-2A, or
(ii) Meets industrial standard ISO 7840-A1 without metal
shielding.
(g) Inspections for Gliders With An Affected Part Installed
Within the next 30 days after the effective date of this AD and
thereafter at intervals not to exceed 12 months, visually inspect
each affected part for fissures, kinks, and leaks. For this
inspection, the ignition switch must be turned on to run the
electric fuel pump to demonstrate an operating fuel pressure.
(1) If a fissure, kink, or leak is found on an affected part
during any inspection required by the introductory language to
paragraph (g) of this AD, before further flight: Replace all
affected parts with unused (zero hours time-in-service (TIS))
serviceable parts by following paragraphs 3 and 4 of the
Instructions in DG Flugzeugbau GmbH Technical Note No. 800/46, Issue
01.a, dated March 7, 2018 (TN No. 800/46), or paragraphs 3 through 5
of the Instructions in DG Technical Note No. 1000/38, Issue 01.a,
dated February 15, 2018 (TN No. 1000/38), as applicable to your
model glider.
(2) If no fissures, kinks, and leaks are found on all affected
parts during any inspection required by the introductory language to
paragraph (g) of this AD, before each affected part accumulates 6
years since first installation on a glider or within 6 months after
the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs later: Replace all
affected parts with unused (zero hours TIS) serviceable parts by
following paragraphs 3 and 4 of the Instructions in TN No. 800/46 or
paragraphs 3 through 5 of the Instructions in TN No. 1000/38, as
applicable to your model glider. If the date of first installation
on a glider is unknown for any affected hose, replace all affected
hoses within 6 months after the effective date of this AD.
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(h) Inspections for Gliders With Only Serviceable Parts Installed
(1) Before or upon accumulating 6 years since first installation
on a glider and thereafter at intervals not to exceed 12 months,
visually inspect each serviceable part for fissures, kinks, and
leaks. For this inspection, the ignition switch must be turned on to
run the electric fuel pump to demonstrate an operating fuel
pressure.
(2) If a fissure, a kink, or a leak is found during any
inspection required by paragraph (h)(1) of this AD, before further
flight, replace the part with an unused (zero hours TIS) serviceable
part by following paragraphs 3 and 4 of the Instructions in TN No.
800/46 or paragraphs 3 through 5 of the Instructions in TN No. 1000/
38, as applicable to your model glider.
(i) Life Limit
Before accumulating 10 years since first installation on a
glider and thereafter at intervals not to exceed 10 years, remove
each serviceable part from service and replace with an unused (zero
hours TIS) serviceable part by following paragraphs 3 and 4 of the
Instructions in TN No. 800/46 or paragraphs 3 through 5 of the
Instructions in TN No. 1000/38, as applicable to your model glider.
(j) Parts Installation Prohibition
As of the effective date of this AD, do not install an affected
part on any glider.
(k) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs)
(1) The Manager, International Validation Branch, has the
authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the
procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19,
send your request to your principal inspector or local Flight
Standards District Office, as appropriate. If sending information
directly to the manager of the certification office, send it to the
attention of the person identified in Related Information or email:
[email protected].
(2) Before using any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate
principal inspector, or lacking a principal inspector, the manager
of the local flight standards district office/certificate holding
district office.
(l) Related Information
(1) For more information about this AD contact Jim Rutherford,
Aviation Safety Engineer, General Aviation & Rotorcraft Section,
International Validation Branch, FAA, 901 Locust, Room 301, Kansas
City, MO 64106; phone: (816) 329-4165; fax: (816) 329-4090; email:
[email protected].
(2) Refer to European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD 2018-
0127, dated June 11, 2018, for more information. You may examine the
EASA AD in the AD docket on the website at https://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-
2021-0212.
(3) For service information identified in this AD, contact DG
Flugzeugbau GmbH, Otto-Lilienthal Weg 2, D-76646 Bruchsal, Germany;
phone: +49 (0)7251 3202-0; email: [email protected]; website:
https://www.dg-flugzeugbau.de/. You may review this referenced
service information at the FAA, Airworthiness Products Section,
Operational Safety Branch, 901 Locust, Kansas City, MO 64106. For
information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call
(816) 329-4148.
Issued on June 25, 2021.
Lance T. Gant,
Director, Compliance & Airworthiness Division, Aircraft Certification
Service.
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