[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 99 (Tuesday, May 22, 2018)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 23575-23577]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2018-10583]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2018-0093; Product Identifier 2017-CE-047-AD; Amendment
39-19284; AD 2018-10-09]
RIN 2120-AA64
Airworthiness Directives; DG Flugzeugbau GmbH Gliders
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of
Transportation (DOT).
ACTION: Final rule.
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SUMMARY: We are superseding Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2017-11-03 for
DG Flugzeugbau GmbH Model DG-500MB gliders that are equipped with a
Solo 2625 02 engine modified with a fuel injection system following the
instructions of Solo Kleinmoteren GmbH Technische Mitteilung 4600-3 and
identified as Solo 2625 02i. 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 failure of
the connecting rod bearing resulting from too much load on the rod
bearings from the engine control unit. This AD adds a model to the
applicability. We are issuing this AD to require actions to address the
unsafe condition on these products.
DATES: This AD is effective June 26, 2018.
The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of a certain publication listed in the AD as of June 29, 2017
(82 FR 24015; May 25, 2017).
ADDRESSES: You may examine the AD docket on the internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2018-
0093; or in person at Docket Operations, U.S. Department of
Transportation, 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 Solo
Kleinmotoren GmbH, Postfach 600152, 71050 Sindelfingen, Germany;
telephone: +49 703 1301-0; fax: +49 703 1301-136; email: germany.com">aircraft@solo-germany.com; internet: http://aircraft.solo-online.com. You may review
copies of the 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.
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 DG Flugzeugbau GmbH Models
DG-500MB and DG-1000M gliders. That NPRM was published in the Federal
Register on February 12, 2018 (83 FR 5956), and proposed to supersede
AD 2017-11-03, Amendment 39-18902 (82 FR 24015; May 25, 2017) (``AD
2017-11-03''). Since we issued AD 2017-11-03, the FAA has now type
certificated the DG Flugzeugbau GmbH Model DG-1000M glider and that
glider model is equipped with a Solo 2625 02i engine. Since this model
has the same engine, it is subject to the same unsafe condition in AD
2017-11-03.
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. You may examine the MCAI on the internet at: https://www.regulations.gov/document?D=FAA-2017-0158-0002.
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 the AD as proposed except for
minor editorial changes. We have determined that these minor changes:
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 Solo Kleinmotoren GmbH Technische Mitteilung (English
translation: Service Bulletin) Nr. 4600-6, Ausgabe 1 (English
translation: Issue 1), dated November 16, 2016, approved for
incorporation by reference on June 29, 2017 (82 FR 24015; May 25,
2017). The service information describes procedures for a software
update that provides new settings to the engine control unit (ECU) to
lower the load on the bearings of the crankshaft. 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 6 products of U.S. registry.
We also estimate that it would take about 2 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 this AD on U.S.
operators to be $1,020, or $170 per product.
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
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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,
balloons, airships, domestic business jet transport airplanes, and
associated appliances 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 http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2018-
0093; or in person at Docket Operations 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 Docket Operations (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 39-18902 (82 FR
24015; May 25, 2017) and adding the following new AD:
2018-10-09 DG Flugzeugbau GmbH: Amendment 39-19284; Docket No. FAA-
2018-0093; Product Identifier 2017-CE-047-AD.
(a) Effective Date
This airworthiness directive (AD) becomes effective June 26,
2018.
(b) Affected ADs
This AD supersedes AD 2017-11-03, Amendment 39-18902 (82 FR
24015; May 25, 2017) (``AD 2017-11-03'').
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to DG Flugzeugbau GmbH Models DG-500MB and DG-
1000M gliders, all serial numbers, certificated in any category,
that are:
(1) Equipped with Solo 2625 02 engine modified with a fuel
injection system following the instructions of Solo Kleinmotoren
GmbH Service Bulletin (SB)/Technische Mitteilung (TM) 4600-3 ``Fuel
Injection System'' and re-identified as Solo 2625 02i; or
(2) equipped with a Solo 2625 02i engine at manufacture and have
engine serial numbers S/Ns up to 369/207, except engine S/Ns 354/
194, 356/196, 357/197, 358/198, 361/201, 362/202, 363/203, 364/204,
and 368/206.
(d) Subject
Air Transport Association of America (ATA) Code 73: Engine fuel
and control.
(e) Reason
This proposed AD results from mandatory continuing airworthiness
information (MCAI) originated by an aviation authority of another
country to identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation
product. The MCAI describes the unsafe condition as failure of the
connecting rod bearing resulting from too much load on the rod
bearings from the engine control unit. This AD results from the need
to add a glider model to the applicability. We are issuing this AD
to prevent such failure that could lead to the potential of an in-
flight shut-down and engine fire and result in loss of control.
(f) Actions and Compliance
(1) Unless already done, modify the engine by installing a
software update for the engine control unit (ECU) following the
actions in Solo Kleinmotoren GmbH Technische Mitteilung (English
translation: Service Bulletin), Nr. 4600-6, Ausgabe 1 (English
translation: Issue 1), dated November 16, 2016, at the applicable
compliance time in paragraph (f)(1)(i) or (ii) of this AD.
(i) For Model DG-500MB gliders, within the next 60 days after
June 29, 2017 (the effective date of AD 2017-11-03); or
(ii) For Model DG-1000M gliders, within the next 60 days after
the effective date of this AD.
(2) After the modification of an engine as required by paragraph
(f)(1)(i) or (f)(1)(ii) of this AD, do not install a replacement ECU
on that engine and do not upload any software update to the ECU of
that engine unless the ECU software version is as specified in Solo
Kleinmotoren GmbH Technische Mitteilung (English translation:
Service Bulletin), Nr. 4600-6, Ausgabe 1 (English translation: Issue
1), dated November 16, 2016.
(3) The Note in Solo Kleinmotoren GmbH Technische Mitteilung
(English translation: Service Bulletin), Nr. 4600-6, Ausgabe 1
(English translation: Issue 1), dated November 16, 2016, stating
``the actions have to be accomplished by a certified maintenance
organization and must be released to service accordingly'' is not
applicable to this AD.
Note 1 to paragraph (f) of this AD: This service information
contains German to English translation. The EASA used the English
translation in referencing the document. For enforceability
purposes, we will refer to the Solo Kleinmotoren service information
as it appears on the document.
(g) Other FAA AD Provisions
The following provisions also apply to this AD:
(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 European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD No.:
2016-0254, dated
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December 15, 2016, correction dated January 4, 2017, for related
information. You may examine the MCAI on the internet at: https://www.regulations.gov/document?D=FAA-2017-0158-0002.
(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 the AD specifies otherwise.
(3) The following service information was approved for IBR on
June 29, 2017 (82 FR 24015; May 25, 2017).
(i) Solo Kleinmotoren GmbH Technische Mitteilung (English
translation: Service Bulletin), Nr. 4600-6, Ausgabe 1 (English
translation: Issue 1), dated November 16, 2016.
(ii) Reserved.
Note 2 to paragraph (i)(3)(i) of this AD: This service
information contains German to English translation. The EASA used
the English translation in referencing the document. For
enforceability purposes, we will refer to the Solo Kleinmotoren
service information as it appears on the document.
(4) For service information identified in this AD, contact Solo
Kleinmotoren GmbH, Postfach 600152, 71050 Sindelfingen, Germany;
telephone: +49 703 1301-0; fax: +49 703 1301-136; email:
germany.com">aircraft@solo-germany.com; internet: http://aircraft.solo-online.com.
(5) You may view this service information at 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 http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and
locating Docket No. FAA-2018-0093.
(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 11, 2018.
Melvin J. Johnson,
Aircraft Certification Service, Deputy Director, Policy and Innovation
Division, AIR-601.
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