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(C) For each nut installed as required by
paragraphs (g)(1)(iii)(A) and (B) of this AD,
apply a torque of 5.65–7.90 Nm (50–70 in lb)
plus tare torque to each nut, and apply a
torque stripe using torque seal lacquer (C–
049) or equivalent lacquer, as shown in
Figure 2 of ASB 206L–19–181.
(iv) For Bell Textron Canada Limited
Model 206L–4 helicopters that have been
modified by installing STC SH2750NM:
(A) Remove each nut P/N MS21042L4
installed on each TRDS Thomas coupling
from service, except for nuts P/N MS21042L4
installed on the forward short TRDS Thomas
coupling, and replace with nut P/N
NAS9926–4L. The location of nut P/N
NAS9926–4L is depicted in Detail A Figure
1 of ASB 206L–19–181.
(B) Remove from service each nut P/N
MS21042L5 installed on the forward short
TRDS Thomas coupling and replace with nut
P/N 90–132L5.
(C) For each nut installed as required by
paragraphs (g)(1)(iv)(A) and (B) of this AD,
apply a torque of 5.65–7.90 Nm (50–70 in lb)
plus tare torque to each nut, and apply a
torque stripe using torque seal lacquer (C–
049) or equivalent lacquer, as shown in
Figure 2 of ASB 206L–19–181.
(2) Within 25 hours TIS after installation
of any nut P/N NAS9926–4L, P/N 90–132L4,
or P/N 90–132L5, as required by paragraphs
(g)(1)(i)(A), (ii)(A) and (B), (iii)(A) and (B), or
(iv)(A) and (B) of this AD, apply a torque of
5.65 Nm (50 in lb) to each nut.
(i) If the nut does not move, apply a torque
stripe using torque seal lacquer (C–049) or
equivalent lacquer, as shown in Figure 2 of
ASB 206–19–136 or ASB 206L–19–181, as
applicable to your model helicopter.
(ii) If any nut moves, inspect each TRDS
Thomas coupling and each bolt, nut, and
washer for elongated holes and fretting on
the fasteners. If any TRDS Thomas coupling
has an elongated hole, remove the TRDS
Thomas coupling from service. If any bolt,
nut, or washer has any fretting, remove the
affected part from service.
(3) As of the effective date of this AD, do
not install nut P/N MS21042L4 or
MS21042L5 on any TRDS Thomas coupling.
(h) Alternative Methods of Compliance
(AMOCs)
(1) The Manager, International Validation
Branch, FAA, 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 International Validation
Branch, send it to the attention of the person
identified in paragraph (i)(1) of this AD.
Information may be emailed to: 9-AVS-AIR730-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.
General Aviation & Rotorcraft Unit,
Airworthiness Products Section, Operational
Safety Branch, FAA, 10101 Hillwood Pkwy.,
Fort Worth, TX 76177; telephone (817) 222–
5110; email matthew.fuller@faa.gov.
(2) Bell Service Instruction BHT–206–SI–
2052, Revision 1, dated October 14, 2010,
which is not incorporated by reference,
contains additional information about the
subject of this AD. This service information
is available at the contact information
specified in paragraphs (j)(3) and (4) of this
AD.
(3) The subject of this AD is addressed in
Transport Canada AD CF–2020–15, dated
May 13, 2020. You may view the Transport
Canada AD at https://www.regulations.gov in
Docket No. FAA–2021–0728.
(j) Material Incorporated by Reference
(1) The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference 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) Bell Alert Service Bulletin 206–19–136,
dated August 27, 2019.
(ii) Bell Alert Service Bulletin 206L–19–
181, Revision A, dated August 29, 2019.
(3) For Bell service information identified
in this AD, contact Bell Textron Canada
Limited, 12,800 Rue de l’Avenir, Mirabel,
Quebec J7J 1R4, Canada; telephone 1–450–
437–2862 or 1–800–363–8023; fax 1–450–
433–0272; email productsupport@
bellflight.com; or at https://
www.bellflight.com/support/contact-support.
(4) You may view this service information
at the FAA, Office of the Regional Counsel,
Southwest Region, 10101 Hillwood Pkwy.,
Room 6N–321, Fort Worth, TX 76177. For
information on the availability of this
material at the FAA, call (817) 222–5110.
(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,
email: fr.inspection@nara.gov, or go to:
https://www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/
ibr-locations.html.
Issued on December 12, 2021.
Ross Landes,
Deputy Director for Regulatory Operations,
Compliance & Airworthiness Division,
Aircraft Certification Service.
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14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2021–0716; Project
Identifier 2019–CE–023–AD; Amendment
39–21799; AD 2021–23–01]
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Airworthiness Directives; Stemme AG
Gliders
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule.
AGENCY:
The FAA is adopting a new
airworthiness directive (AD) for all
Stemme AG Model Stemme S 12 gliders.
This AD was prompted by mandatory
continuing airworthiness information
(MCAI) issued by the aviation authority
of another country to identify and
correct an unsafe condition on an
aviation product. The MCAI describes
the unsafe condition as an airspeed
indicator (ASI) with speed markings
inconsistent with the approved and
published values. This AD requires
inspecting the ASI markings and,
depending on findings, either replacing
the ASI or amending the existing aircraft
flight manual (AFM) until the ASI is
replaced. The FAA is issuing this AD to
address the unsafe condition on these
products.
SUMMARY:
This AD is effective January 27,
2022.
The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
of a certain publication listed in this AD
as of January 27, 2022.
ADDRESSES: For service information
identified in this final rule, contact
STEMME AG, Flugplatzstrasse F2, Nr.
6–7, D–15344 Strausberg, Germany;
phone: +49 (0) 3341 3612–0; fax: +49 (0)
3341 3612–30; email: airworthiness@
stemme.de; website: https://
www.stemme.com. 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. It is also
available at https://www.regulations.gov
by searching for and locating Docket No.
FAA–2021–0716.
DATES:
Examining the AD Docket
You may examine the AD docket at
https://www.regulations.gov by
searching for and locating Docket No.
FAA–2021–0716; or in person at Docket
Operations between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.,
Monday through Friday, except Federal
(i) Related Information
(1) For more information about this AD,
contact Matt Fuller, AD Program Manager,
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holidays. The AD docket contains this
final rule, the MCAI, any comments
received, and other information. The
address for Docket Operations is U.S.
Department of Transportation, Docket
Operations, M–30, West Building
Ground Floor, Room W12–140, 1200
New Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC
20590.
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.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Discussion
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The FAA issued a notice of proposed
rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
part 39 by adding an AD that would
apply to all Stemme AG Model Stemme
S 12 gliders. The NPRM published in
the Federal Register on August 27, 2021
(86 FR 48065). The NPRM was
prompted by MCAI originated by the
European Union Aviation Safety Agency
(EASA), which is the Technical Agent
for the Member States of the European
Union. EASA issued EASA AD 2019–
0082, dated April 12, 2019 (referred to
after this as ‘‘the MCAI’’), to address an
unsafe condition on Stemme AG Model
Stemme S 12 gliders. The MCAI states:
During a production inspection of a new
powered sailplane, an ASI was found with
speed markings inconsistent with the
approved and published values (begin[ning]
of the white and green arc). Subsequent
investigation of the production records for
delivered Stemme S 12 powered sailplanes
does not exclude that a similar, nonconforming ASI was installed during
production.
This condition, if not corrected, could lead
to erroneous information being provided to
the pilot, particularly at the lower speed
operation limits, possibly resulting in
reduced control of the powered sailplane.
To address this unsafe condition, Stemme
AG issued the SB [service bulletin] to
provide inspections instructions.
For the reason described above, this
[EASA] AD requires a one-time inspection of
the markings of the affected part and,
depending on findings, amending the
Aircraft Flight Manual (AFM) and replacing
the affected part. This [EASA] AD also
prohibits installation of affected parts.
You may examine the MCAI in the
AD docket at https://
www.regulations.gov by searching for
and locating Docket No. FAA–2021–
0716.
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Discussion of Final Airworthiness
Directive
Comments
The FAA received no comments on
the NPRM or on the determination of
the costs.
Conclusion
This product has been approved by
the aviation authority of another
country and is approved for operation in
the United States. Pursuant to the FAA’s
bilateral agreement with this State of
Design Authority, it has notified the
FAA of the unsafe condition described
in the MCAI and service information
referenced above. The FAA reviewed
the relevant data and determined that
air safety requires adopting this AD as
proposed. Accordingly, the FAA is
issuing this AD to address the unsafe
condition on these products. This AD is
adopted as proposed in the NPRM.
Related Service Information Under 1
CFR Part 51
The FAA reviewed Stemme Service
Bulletin No. P062–980027, Revision 00,
dated December 17, 2018. The service
information specifies checking the ASI
markings and provides illustrations of
correct markings. The service
information specifies the procedure to
replace an affected ASI with an ASI
with correct markings. The service
information also includes a temporary
page to insert into the AFM until the
ASI is replaced. 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.
Costs of Compliance
The FAA estimates that this AD
affects 20 gliders of U.S. registry. The
FAA estimates it would take about 0.5
work-hour per glider to comply with the
inspection requirements of this AD. The
average labor rate is $85 per work-hour.
Based on these figures, the FAA
estimates the cost of this AD on U.S.
operators to be $850 or $42.50 per
glider.
The FAA estimates that amending the
AFM to insert and then remove the
temporary page as a result of the
inspection would take about 1 workhour per glider for a total cost of $85 per
glider. The FAA estimates that replacing
the ASI would take about 3.5 workhours and require parts costing $603, for
a total cost of $900.50 per glider. The
FAA has no way of determining the
number of gliders that may need these
actions.
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The FAA has included all known
costs in its cost estimate. According to
the manufacturer, however, some of the
costs of this AD may be covered under
warranty, thereby reducing the cost
impact on affected operators.
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
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 that this AD.
For the reasons discussed above, I
certify this AD:
(1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory
action’’ under Executive Order 12866,
(2) Will not affect intrastate aviation
in Alaska, and
(3) 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 Amendment
Accordingly, under the authority
delegated to me by the Administrator,
the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as
follows:
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any glider unless it has passed the inspection
required by this AD.
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:
■
2021–23–01 Stemme AG: Amendment 39–
21799; Docket No. FAA–2021–0716;
Project Identifier 2019–CE–023–AD.
(a) Effective Date
This airworthiness directive (AD) is
effective January 27, 2022.
(b) Affected ADs
None.
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to Stemme AG Model
Stemme S 12 gliders, all serial numbers,
certificated in any category.
(d) Subject
Joint Aircraft System Component (JASC)
Code 3414, Airspeed/Mach Indicator.
(e) Unsafe Condition
This AD was prompted by mandatory
continuing airworthiness information (MCAI)
issued by the aviation authority of another
country to identify and correct an unsafe
condition on an aviation product. The MCAI
describes the unsafe condition as an airspeed
indicator (ASI) with speed markings
inconsistent with the approved and
published values (beginning of the white and
green arc). The FAA is issuing this AD to
prevent erroneous information being
provided to the pilot, particularly at the
lower speed operation limits. The unsafe
condition, if not addressed, could result in
reduced control of the glider.
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(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the
compliance times specified, unless already
done.
(g) Required Actions
(1) Within 30 days after the effective date
of this AD, inspect ASI part number (P/N) IF–
W230 or IF–W190 for incorrect markings in
accordance with the table in the Appendix,
‘‘2.3. Airspeed Indicator Markings,’’ of
Stemme Service Bulletin No. P062–980027,
Revision 00, dated December 17, 2018 (the
SB). If an ASI marking is incorrect, before
further flight, perform one of the following:
(i) Replace the ASI by following the
Actions, Action 2, of the SB; or
(ii) Amend the existing aircraft flight
manual (AFM) for your glider by inserting
the Appendix, temporary page 2–3 SB, ‘‘2.3.
Airspeed Indicator Markings,’’ of the SB.
Within 3 months after amending the AFM,
replace the ASI by following the Actions,
Action 2, of the SB and remove temporary
page 2–3 SB, ‘‘2.3. Airspeed Indicator
Markings,’’ from the AFM.
(2) As of the effective date of this AD, do
not install ASI P/N IF–W230 or IF–W190 on
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(h) Alternative Methods of Compliance
(AMOCs)
(1) The Manager, International Validation
Branch, FAA, 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 paragraph (i)(1) of this AD 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.
3612–0; fax: +49 (0) 3341 3612–30; email:
airworthiness@stemme.de; website: https://
www.stemme.com.
(4) You may view this service information
at 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.
(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,
email: fr.inspection@nara.gov, or go to:
https://www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/
ibr-locations.html.
Issued on October 25, 2021.
Lance T. Gant,
Director, Compliance & Airworthiness
Division, Aircraft Certification Service.
(i) 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 Union Aviation
Safety Agency (EASA) AD 2019–0082, dated
April 12, 2019, for more information. You
may examine the EASA AD in the AD docket
at https://www.regulations.gov by searching
for and locating it in Docket No. FAA–2021–
0716.
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(j) 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 the AD specifies otherwise.
(i) Stemme Service Bulletin No. P062–
980027, Revision 00, dated December 17,
2018.
Note 1 to paragraph (j)(2)(i): This service
information has Feb-29 and July 14, 2017, in
the footer of every page on the document.
Feb-29 refers to the form number and July 14,
2017, is the revision date of the form used
to write the service information. The
signature block on the bottom of page 1
contains a release date and an approval date.
For enforceability purposes, the FAA will
cite the Stemme AG service information
using the release date of December 17, 2018,
that is used in EASA AD 2019–0082, dated
April 12, 2019.
Note 2 to paragraph (j)(2)(i): This service
information contains German to English
translation. EASA used the English
translation in referencing the document from
Stemme AG. For enforceability purposes, the
FAA will cite the Stemme AG service
information in English as it appears on the
document.
(ii) [Reserved]
(3) For service information identified in
this AD, contact STEMME AG,
Flugplatzstrasse F2, Nr. 6–7, D–15344
Strausberg, Germany; phone: +49 (0) 3341
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2021–0827; Project
Identifier MCAI–2021–00617–T; Amendment
39–21841; AD 2021–24–20]
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Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule.
AGENCY:
The FAA is adopting a new
airworthiness directive (AD) for all
Airbus SAS Model A350–941 and –1041
airplanes. This AD was prompted by
reports of slat transmission jams caused
by frozen slat geared rotary actuators
(SGRAs) at slat 5 track 12. This AD
requires repetitive water drainage and
plug cleaning of the left- and right-hand
SGRAs having a certain part number
installed on slat 5 track 12 with certain
functional item numbers, as specified in
a European Union Aviation Safety
Agency (EASA) AD, which is
incorporated by reference. The FAA is
issuing this AD to address the unsafe
condition on these products.
DATES: This AD is effective January 27,
2022.
The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
of a certain publication listed in this AD
as of January 27, 2022.
ADDRESSES: For material incorporated
by reference (IBR) in this AD, contact
EASA, Konrad-Adenauer-Ufer 3, 50668
Cologne, Germany; telephone +49 221
SUMMARY:
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2021-0716; Project Identifier 2019-CE-023-AD; Amendment
39-21799; AD 2021-23-01]
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AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule.
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SUMMARY: The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all
Stemme AG Model Stemme S 12 gliders. This AD was prompted by mandatory
continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) issued by the aviation
authority of another country to identify and correct an unsafe
condition on an aviation product. The MCAI describes the unsafe
condition as an airspeed indicator (ASI) with speed markings
inconsistent with the approved and published values. This AD requires
inspecting the ASI markings and, depending on findings, either
replacing the ASI or amending the existing aircraft flight manual (AFM)
until the ASI is replaced. The FAA is issuing this AD to address the
unsafe condition on these products.
DATES: This AD is effective January 27, 2022.
The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of a certain publication listed in this AD as of January 27,
2022.
ADDRESSES: For service information identified in this final rule,
contact STEMME AG, Flugplatzstrasse F2, Nr. 6-7, D-15344 Strausberg,
Germany; phone: +49 (0) 3341 3612-0; fax: +49 (0) 3341 3612-30; email:
[email protected]; website: https://www.stemme.com. 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. It is also available at https://www.regulations.gov by
searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2021-0716.
Examining the AD Docket
You may examine the AD docket at https://www.regulations.gov by
searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2021-0716; or in person at
Docket Operations between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,
except Federal
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holidays. The AD docket contains this final rule, the MCAI, any
comments received, and other information. The address for Docket
Operations is 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: 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:
Discussion
The FAA issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14
CFR part 39 by adding an AD that would apply to all Stemme AG Model
Stemme S 12 gliders. The NPRM published in the Federal Register on
August 27, 2021 (86 FR 48065). The NPRM was prompted by MCAI originated
by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), which is the
Technical Agent for the Member States of the European Union. EASA
issued EASA AD 2019-0082, dated April 12, 2019 (referred to after this
as ``the MCAI''), to address an unsafe condition on Stemme AG Model
Stemme S 12 gliders. The MCAI states:
During a production inspection of a new powered sailplane, an
ASI was found with speed markings inconsistent with the approved and
published values (begin[ning] of the white and green arc).
Subsequent investigation of the production records for delivered
Stemme S 12 powered sailplanes does not exclude that a similar, non-
conforming ASI was installed during production.
This condition, if not corrected, could lead to erroneous
information being provided to the pilot, particularly at the lower
speed operation limits, possibly resulting in reduced control of the
powered sailplane.
To address this unsafe condition, Stemme AG issued the SB
[service bulletin] to provide inspections instructions.
For the reason described above, this [EASA] AD requires a one-
time inspection of the markings of the affected part and, depending
on findings, amending the Aircraft Flight Manual (AFM) and replacing
the affected part. This [EASA] AD also prohibits installation of
affected parts.
You may examine the MCAI in the AD docket at https://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2021-
0716.
Discussion of Final Airworthiness Directive
Comments
The FAA received no comments on the NPRM or on the determination of
the costs.
Conclusion
This product has been approved by the aviation authority of another
country and is approved for operation in the United States. Pursuant to
the FAA's bilateral agreement with this State of Design Authority, it
has notified the FAA of the unsafe condition described in the MCAI and
service information referenced above. The FAA reviewed the relevant
data and determined that air safety requires adopting this AD as
proposed. Accordingly, the FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe
condition on these products. This AD is adopted as proposed in the
NPRM.
Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51
The FAA reviewed Stemme Service Bulletin No. P062-980027, Revision
00, dated December 17, 2018. The service information specifies checking
the ASI markings and provides illustrations of correct markings. The
service information specifies the procedure to replace an affected ASI
with an ASI with correct markings. The service information also
includes a temporary page to insert into the AFM until the ASI is
replaced. This service information is reasonably available because the
interested parties have access to it through their normal course of
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Costs of Compliance
The FAA estimates that this AD affects 20 gliders of U.S. registry.
The FAA estimates it would take about 0.5 work-hour per glider to
comply with the inspection requirements of this AD. The average labor
rate is $85 per work-hour.
Based on these figures, the FAA estimates the cost of this AD on
U.S. operators to be $850 or $42.50 per glider.
The FAA estimates that amending the AFM to insert and then remove
the temporary page as a result of the inspection would take about 1
work-hour per glider for a total cost of $85 per glider. The FAA
estimates that replacing the ASI would take about 3.5 work-hours and
require parts costing $603, for a total cost of $900.50 per glider. The
FAA has no way of determining the number of gliders that may need these
actions.
The FAA has included all known costs in its cost estimate.
According to the manufacturer, however, some of the costs of this AD
may be covered under warranty, thereby reducing the cost impact on
affected operators.
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
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 that
this AD. For the reasons discussed above, I certify this AD:
(1) Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive
Order 12866,
(2) Will not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska, and
(3) 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 Amendment
Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the
Administrator, the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as follows:
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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:
2021-23-01 Stemme AG: Amendment 39-21799; Docket No. FAA-2021-0716;
Project Identifier 2019-CE-023-AD.
(a) Effective Date
This airworthiness directive (AD) is effective January 27, 2022.
(b) Affected ADs
None.
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to Stemme AG Model Stemme S 12 gliders, all
serial numbers, certificated in any category.
(d) Subject
Joint Aircraft System Component (JASC) Code 3414, Airspeed/Mach
Indicator.
(e) Unsafe Condition
This AD was prompted by mandatory continuing airworthiness
information (MCAI) issued by the aviation authority of another
country to identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation
product. The MCAI describes the unsafe condition as an airspeed
indicator (ASI) with speed markings inconsistent with the approved
and published values (beginning of the white and green arc). The FAA
is issuing this AD to prevent erroneous information being provided
to the pilot, particularly at the lower speed operation limits. The
unsafe condition, if not addressed, could result in reduced control
of the glider.
(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified,
unless already done.
(g) Required Actions
(1) Within 30 days after the effective date of this AD, inspect
ASI part number (P/N) IF-W230 or IF-W190 for incorrect markings in
accordance with the table in the Appendix, ``2.3. Airspeed Indicator
Markings,'' of Stemme Service Bulletin No. P062-980027, Revision 00,
dated December 17, 2018 (the SB). If an ASI marking is incorrect,
before further flight, perform one of the following:
(i) Replace the ASI by following the Actions, Action 2, of the
SB; or
(ii) Amend the existing aircraft flight manual (AFM) for your
glider by inserting the Appendix, temporary page 2-3 SB, ``2.3.
Airspeed Indicator Markings,'' of the SB. Within 3 months after
amending the AFM, replace the ASI by following the Actions, Action
2, of the SB and remove temporary page 2-3 SB, ``2.3. Airspeed
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(2) As of the effective date of this AD, do not install ASI P/N
IF-W230 or IF-W190 on any glider unless it has passed the inspection
required by this AD.
(h) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs)
(1) The Manager, International Validation Branch, FAA, 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 paragraph (i)(1) of this AD 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.
(i) 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 Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD
2019-0082, dated April 12, 2019, for more information. You may
examine the EASA AD in the AD docket at https://www.regulations.gov
by searching for and locating it in Docket No. FAA-2021-0716.
(j) 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 the AD specifies otherwise.
(i) Stemme Service Bulletin No. P062-980027, Revision 00, dated
December 17, 2018.
Note 1 to paragraph (j)(2)(i): This service information has Feb-
29 and July 14, 2017, in the footer of every page on the document.
Feb-29 refers to the form number and July 14, 2017, is the revision
date of the form used to write the service information. The
signature block on the bottom of page 1 contains a release date and
an approval date. For enforceability purposes, the FAA will cite the
Stemme AG service information using the release date of December 17,
2018, that is used in EASA AD 2019-0082, dated April 12, 2019.
Note 2 to paragraph (j)(2)(i): This service information contains
German to English translation. EASA used the English translation in
referencing the document from Stemme AG. For enforceability
purposes, the FAA will cite the Stemme AG service information in
English as it appears on the document.
(ii) [Reserved]
(3) For service information identified in this AD, contact
STEMME AG, Flugplatzstrasse F2, Nr. 6-7, D-15344 Strausberg,
Germany; phone: +49 (0) 3341 3612-0; fax: +49 (0) 3341 3612-30;
email: [email protected]; website: https://www.stemme.com.
(4) You may view this service information at 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.
(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, email: [email protected], or go to: https://www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html.
Issued on October 25, 2021.
Lance T. Gant,
Director, Compliance & Airworthiness Division, Aircraft Certification
Service.
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