[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 111 (Thursday, June 9, 2016)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 37124-37126]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2016-12601]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2016-4230; Directorate Identifier 2015-CE-041-AD;
Amendment 39-18539; AD 2016-11-12]
RIN 2120-AA64
Airworthiness Directives; EVEKTOR, spol. s.r.o. Gliders
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of
Transportation (DOT).
ACTION: Final rule.
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SUMMARY: We are superseding airworthiness directive (AD) 2000-20-12 for
EVEKTOR, spol. s.r.o. Models L 13 SEH VIVAT and L 13 SDM VIVAT gliders
(type certificate previously held by AEROTECHNIK s.r.o.). 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 insufficient material strength of the tail-
fuselage attachment fitting. We are issuing this AD to require actions
to address the unsafe condition on these products.
DATES: This AD is effective July 14, 2016.
The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of a certain other publication listed in this AD as of
November 27, 2000 (65 FR 61262, October 17, 2000).
ADDRESSES: You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2016-
4230; or in person at the 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 service information identified in this AD, contact EVEKTOR,
spol. s.r.o, Letecka 1008, 686 04 Kunovice, Czech Republic; phone: +420
572 537 428; email: [email protected]; Internet: http://www.evektor.cz/en/sales-and-support. You may view this referenced
service information at the FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust,
Kansas City, Missouri 64106. For information on the availability of
this material at the FAA, call (816) 329-4148. It is also available on
the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for Docket No.
FAA-2016-4230.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jim Rutherford, Aerospace Engineer,
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 EVEKTOR, spol. s.r.o.
Models L 13 SEH VIVAT and L 13 SDM VIVAT gliders. That NPRM was
published in the Federal Register on March 4, 2016 (81 FR 11465), and
proposed to supersede AD 2000-20-12, Amendment 39-11923 (65 FR 61262,
October 17, 2000).
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 that:
To prevent destruction of tail-fuselage attachment fitting which
can lead to loss of control of the sailplane. This destruction could
be caused due to lower strength of the material used during
production.
The MCAI can be found in the AD docket on the Internet at: https://www.regulations.gov/#!documentDetail;D=FAA-2016-4230-0003.
A review of records since issuance of AD 2000-20-12 revealed that
the FAA inadvertently did not address this MCAI for the EVEKTOR, spol.
s.r.o. Model L 13 SDM VIVAT gliders and the BLANIK LIMITED Model L-13
AC Blanik gliders. This AD supersedes AD 2000-20-12 to add the EVECTOR,
spol. s.r.o. Model L 13 SDM VIVAT gliders to the applicability of the
AD.
The FAA is addressing the BLANIK LIMITED Model L-13 AC Blanik
gliders in another AD action.
Comments
We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing
this AD. We
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received no comments on the NPRM (81 FR 11465, March 4, 2016) 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 the AD as proposed except for
minor editorial changes. We identified that we inadvertently included a
parts cost for the initial inspection in the NPRM (81 FR 11465, March
4, 2016), and we removed that parts cost from this final rule AD
action. The basic estimated cost for U.S. operators remains the same.
We have determined that these minor changes:
Are consistent with the intent that was proposed in the
NPRM (81 FR 11465, March 4, 2016) for correcting the unsafe condition;
and
Do not add any additional burden upon the public than was
already proposed in the NPRM (81 FR 11465, March 4, 2016).
Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51
AEROTECHNIK CZ s.r.o. issued Mandatory Service Bulletin SEH 13-
005a, dated November 18, 1999. The service information describes
procedures for testing the material strength of attachment fitting part
number A 102 021N and instructions for contacting the manufacturer for
replacement information if necessary. 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 the AD.
Costs of Compliance
We estimate that this AD will affect 9 products of U.S. registry.
We also estimate that it would take about 4 work-hours per product to
comply with the basic requirements of this AD. The average labor rate
is $85 per work-hour.
Based on these figures, we estimate the cost of the AD on U.S.
operators to be $3,060, or $340 per product.
In addition, we estimate that any necessary follow-on actions would
take about 16 work-hours and require parts costing $500, for a cost of
$1,860 per product. We have no way of determining the number of
products that may need these actions.
According to the manufacturer, some of the costs of this AD may be
covered under warranty, thereby reducing the cost impact on affected
individuals. We do not control warranty coverage for affected
individuals. As a result, we have included all costs in our cost
estimate.
Authority for This Rulemaking
Title 49 of the United States Code specifies the FAA's authority to
issue rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, section 106, describes the
authority of the FAA Administrator. ``Subtitle VII: Aviation
Programs,'' describes in more detail the scope of the Agency's
authority.
We are issuing this rulemaking under the authority described in
``Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: General
requirements.'' Under that section, Congress charges the FAA with
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in air commerce by prescribing
regulations for practices, methods, and procedures the Administrator
finds necessary for safety in air commerce. This regulation is within
the scope of that authority because it addresses an unsafe condition
that is likely to exist or develop on products identified in this
rulemaking action.
Regulatory Findings
We determined that this 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 http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2016-
4230; 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 removing Amendment 39-11923 (65 FR
61262; October 17, 2000) and adding the following new AD:
2016-11-12 EVEKTOR, spol. s.r.o.: Amendment 39-18539; Docket No.
FAA-2016-4230; Directorate Identifier 2015-CE-041-AD.
(a) Effective Date
This airworthiness directive (AD) becomes effective July 14,
2016.
(b) Affected ADs
This AD supersedes AD 2000-20-12, Amendment 39-11923 (65 FR
61262; October 17, 2000) (``AD 2000-20-12'').
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to EVEKTOR, spol. s.r.o. Models L 13 SEH VIVAT
and L 13 SDM VIVAT gliders (type certificate previously held by
AEROTECHNIK s.r.o.), all serial numbers, certificated in any
category.
(d) Subject
Air Transport Association of America (ATA) Code 53: Fuselage.
(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 insufficient
material strength of the tail-fuselage attachment fitting. We are
issuing this proposed AD to detect and correct tail-fuselage
fittings with insufficient material strength, which if left
uncorrected could result in detachment of the tail from the fuselage
with consequent loss of control.
(f) Actions and Compliance
Unless already done, do the following actions in paragraphs
(f)(1) and (f)(2) of this AD, including all subparagraphs:
(1) Model L 13 SEH VIVAT gliders:
(i) Within the next 60 days after November 27, 2000 (the
effective date retained from AD 2000-20-12), inspect the tail-
fuselage
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attachment fitting, part number (P/N) A 102 021N, for damage and
material hardness following the procedures in AEROTECHNIK CZ s.r.o.
Mandatory Service Bulletin SEH 13-005a, dated November 18, 1999.
(ii) If you find the tail-fuselage attachment fitting is damaged
or the material does not meet the hardness requirements specified in
the service bulletin during the inspection required in paragraph
(f)(1)(i) of this AD, before further flight, you must contact the
manufacturer to obtain an FAA-approved replacement part for P/N A
102 021N and FAA-approved installation instructions and install the
replacement part. Use the contact information found in paragraph
(i)(4) to contact the manufacturer.
(iii) As of November 27, 2000 (the effective date retained from
AD 2000-20-12), do not install, on any glider, a P/N A 102 021N
attachment fitting that has not passed the inspection required in
paragraph (f)(1)(i) of this AD.
(2) Model L 13 SDM VIVAT gliders:
(i) Within the next 60 days after July 14, 2016 (the effective
date of this AD), inspect the tail-fuselage attachment fitting, P/N
A 102 021N, for damage and material hardness following the
procedures in AEROTECHNIK CZ s.r.o. Mandatory Service Bulletin SEH
13-005a, dated November 18, 1999.
(ii) If you find the tail-fuselage attachment fitting is damaged
or the material does not meet the hardness requirements specified in
the service bulletin during the inspection required in paragraph
(f)(2)(i) of this AD, before further flight, you must contact the
manufacturer to obtain an FAA-approved replacement part for P/N A
102 021N and FAA-approved installation instructions and install the
replacement part. Use the contact information found in paragraph
(i)(4) to contact the manufacturer.
(iii) As of July 14, 2016 (the effective date of this AD), do
not install, on any glider, a P/N A 102 021N attachment fitting that
has not passed the inspection required in paragraph (f)(2)(i) of
this AD.
(g) Other FAA AD Provisions
The following provisions also apply to this AD:
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager,
Standards Office, FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs for this
AD, if requested using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. Send
information to ATTN: Jim Rutherford, Aerospace Engineer, FAA, Small
Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust, Room 301, Kansas City, Missouri
64106; telephone: (816) 329-4165; fax: (816) 329-4090; email:
[email protected]. Before using any approved AMOC on any
airplane to which the AMOC applies, notify your appropriate
principal inspector (PI) in the FAA Flight Standards District Office
(FSDO), or lacking a PI, your local FSDO.
(2) Airworthy Product: For any requirement in this AD to obtain
corrective actions from a manufacturer or other source, use these
actions if they are FAA-approved. Corrective actions are considered
FAA-approved if they are approved by the State of Design Authority
(or their delegated agent). You are required to assure the product
is airworthy before it is returned to service.
(h) Related Information
Refer to MCAI Civil Aviation Authority AD CAA-AD-T-112/1999R1,
dated November 23, 1999, for related information. The MCAI can be
found in the AD docket on the Internet at: https://www.regulations.gov/#!documentDetail;D=FAA-2016-4230-0003.
(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 the AD specifies otherwise.
(3) The following service information was approved for IBR on
November 27, 2000 (65 FR 61262, October 17, 2000).
(i) AEROTECHNIK CZ s.r.o. Mandatory Service Bulletin SEH 13-
005a, dated November 18, 1999.
(ii) Reserved.
(4) For service information identified in this AD, contact
EVEKTOR, spol. s.r.o, Letecka 1008, 686 04 Kunovice, Czech Republic;
phone: +420 572 537 428; email: [email protected]; Internet: http://www.evektor.cz/en/sales-and-support.
(5) You may review copies of the referenced service information
at the FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust, Kansas City,
Missouri 64106. For information on the availability of this material
at the FAA, call (816) 329-4148. In addition, you can access this
service information on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by
searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2016-4230.
(6) 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: http://www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html.
Issued in Kansas City, Missouri, on May 20, 2016.
Pat Mullen,
Acting Manager, Small Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification
Service.
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