Proposed Rule: Airworthiness Directives: Glasflugel

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Proposed Rules Federal Register

Vol. 71, No. 155
Friday, August 11, 2006
This section of the FEDERAL REGISTER and follow the instructions for sending caused by inappropriately lifting the
contains notices to the public of the proposed your comments electronically. fuselage at the rudder during ground
issuance of rules and regulations. The • Mail: Docket Management Facility; handling. Visual inspections of the
purpose of these notices is to give interested U.S. Department of Transportation, 400 actuator arm revealed the damage to the
persons an opportunity to participate in the Seventh Street, SW., Nassif Building, rudder actuator arm.
rule making prior to the adoption of the final
Room PL–401, Washington, DC 20590– This condition, if not corrected, could
rules.
0001. result in failure of the rudder actuator
• Fax: (202) 493–2251. arm. This failure could result in reduced
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION • Hand Delivery: Room PL–401 on or loss of rudder control.
the plaza level of the Nassif Building,
400 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, Relevant Service Information
Federal Aviation Administration
DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday We have reviewed Glasfaser-
14 CFR Part 39 through Friday, except Federal holidays. Flugzeug-Service GmbH Hansjörg
For service information identified in Streifeneder Technical Note No. 201–35
[Docket No. FAA–2006–24709; Directorate this proposed AD, contact Glasflugel,
Identifier 2006–CE–28–AD]
and No. 301–39, dated March 1, 2005.
Glasfaser-Flugzeug-Service GmbH, The service information describes
RIN 2120–AA64 Hansjory Steifeneder, Hofener Weg, procedures for replacing the rudder
72582 Grabenstetten, Federal Republic actuator arm (manufactured according
Airworthiness Directives; Glasflugel of Germany; telephone: 011 49 7382 to drawing No. 301–45–10) with an
Models H 301 ‘‘Libelle,’’ H 301B 1032. improved design actuator arm
‘‘Libelle,’’ Standard ‘‘Libelle,’’ and (manufactured following drawing No.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Standard Libelle-201B Sailplanes 301–45–13).
Gregory Davison, Glider Project Officer,
AGENCY: Federal Aviation ACE–112, Small Airplane Directorate, Foreign Airworthiness Authority
Administration (FAA), Department of 901 Locust, Room 301, Kansas City, Information
Transportation (DOT). Missouri 64106; telephone: (816) 329–
4130; facsimile: (816) 329–4090. The LBA classified this service
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: bulletin as mandatory and issued
(NPRM).
German AD Number D–2005–118, dated
SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new Comments Invited April 4, 2005, to ensure the continued
airworthiness directive (AD) for all We invite you to send any written airworthiness of these sailplanes in
Glasflugel Models H 301 ‘‘Libelle,’’ H relevant data, views, or arguments Germany.
301B ‘‘Libelle,’’ Standard ‘‘Libelle,’’ and regarding this proposed AD. Send your These Glasflugel Models H 301
Standard Libelle-201B sailplanes. This comments to an address listed under the ‘‘Libelle,’’ H 301B ‘‘Libelle,’’ Standard
proposed AD would require you to ADDRESSES section. Include the docket ‘‘Libelle,’’ and Standard Libelle-201B
replace the rudder actuator arm number, ‘‘FAA–2006–24709; Directorate sailplanes are manufactured in Germany
(manufactured according to drawing No. Identifier 2006–CE–28–AD’’ at the and are type-certificated for operation in
301–45–10) with an improved design beginning of your comments. We the United States under the provisions
rudder actuator arm (manufactured specifically invite comments on the of section 21.29 of the Federal Aviation
following drawing No. 301–45–13). This overall regulatory, economic, Regulations (14 CFR 21.29) and the
proposed AD results from mandatory environmental, and energy aspects of applicable bilateral airworthiness
continuing airworthiness information the proposed AD. We will consider all agreement.
(MCAI) issued by the airworthiness comments received by the closing date Under this bilateral airworthiness
authority for Germany. We are and may amend the proposed AD in agreement, the LBA has kept us
proposing this AD to detect and correct light of those comments. informed of the situation described
damage to the rudder actuator arm, We will post all comments we above.
which could result in failure of the receive, without change, to http:// FAA’s Determination and Requirements
rudder actuator arm. This failure could dms.dot.gov, including any personal of the Proposed AD
result in reduced or loss of rudder information you provide. We will also
control. post a report summarizing each We are proposing this AD because we
substantive verbal contact we receive have examined the LBA’s findings,
DATES: We must receive comments on evaluated all information and
concerning this proposed AD.
this proposed AD by September 11, determined the unsafe condition
2006. Discussion described previously is likely to exist or
ADDRESSES: Use one of the following The Luftfahrt-Bundesamt (LBA), develop on other products of the same
addresses to comment on this proposed which is the airworthiness authority for type design that are certificated for
AD: Germany, notified FAA that an unsafe operation in the United States.
• DOT Docket Web site: Go to condition may exist on all Glasflugel This proposed AD would require you
jlentini on PROD1PC65 with PROPOSAL
http://dms.dot.gov and follow the Models H 301 ‘‘Libelle,’’ H 301B to replace the rudder actuator arm
instructions for sending your comments ‘‘Libelle,’’ Standard ‘‘Libelle,’’ and (manufactured according to drawing No.
electronically. Standard Libelle-201B sailplanes. The 301–45–10) with an improved design
• Government-wide rulemaking Web LBA reports several occurrences of actuator arm (manufactured following
site: Go to http://www.regulations.gov damage to the rudder actuator arm drawing No. 301–45–13).
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Costs of Compliance We estimate the following costs to do

We estimate that this proposed AD the proposed replacement of the rudder
would affect 160 sailplanes in the U.S. actuator arm (manufactured according
registry. to drawing No. 301–45–10):
Total cost per Total cost on

Labor cost Parts cost sailplane U.S. operators
3 work-hours × $80 per hour = $240 .................................................................................... $150 $390 $62,400
Authority for This Rulemaking 1. Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS

Title 49 of the United States Code action’’ under Executive Order 12866; DIRECTIVES
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue 2. Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures 1. The authority citation for part 39
Section 106, describes the authority of (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); and continues to read as follows:
3. Will not have a significant
the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII, Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
economic impact, positive or negative,
Aviation Programs, describes in more
on a substantial number of small entities § 39.13 [Amended]
detail the scope of the Agency’s
under the criteria of the Regulatory
authority. 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding
Flexibility Act.
We are issuing this rulemaking under We prepared a regulatory evaluation the following new AD:
the authority described in Subtitle VII, of the estimated costs to comply with Glasflugel: Docket No. FAA–2006–24709;
Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701, this proposed AD and placed it in the Directorate Identifier 2006–CE–28–AD.
‘‘General requirements.’’ Under that AD docket.
section, Congress charges the FAA with Comments Due Date
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in Examining the AD Docket (a) We must receive comments on this
air commerce by prescribing regulations You may examine the AD docket that airworthiness directive (AD) action by
for practices, methods, and procedures contains the proposed AD, the September 11, 2006.
the Administrator finds necessary for regulatory evaluation, any comments Affected ADs
safety in air commerce. This regulation received, and other information on the
is within the scope of that authority (b) None.
Internet at http://dms.dot.gov; or in
because it addresses an unsafe condition person at the Docket Management Applicability
that is likely to exist or develop on Facility between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., (c) This AD affects Models H 301 ‘‘Libelle,’’
products identified in this rulemaking Monday through Friday, except Federal H 301B ‘‘Libelle,’’ Standard ‘‘Libelle,’’ and
action. holidays. The Docket Office (telephone Standard Libelle-201B sailplanes, all serial
(800) 647–5227) is located at the street numbers, that are certificated in any category.
Regulatory Findings
address stated in the ADDRESSES section. Unsafe Condition
We have determined that this Comments will be available in the AD
proposed AD would not have federalism (d) This AD results from mandatory
docket shortly after receipt. continuing airworthiness information (MCAI)
implications under Executive Order
13132. This proposed AD would not List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 issued by the airworthiness authority for
have a substantial direct effect on the Germany. We are issuing this AD to detect
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation and correct damage to the rudder actuator
States, on the relationship between the safety, Safety. arm, which could result in failure of the
national Government and the States, or
The Proposed Amendment rudder actuator arm. This failure could result
on the distribution of power and in reduced or loss of rudder control.
responsibilities among the various Accordingly, under the authority
levels of government. delegated to me by the Administrator, Compliance
For the reasons discussed above, I the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part (e) To address this problem, you must do
certify that the proposed regulation: 39 as follows: the following:
Actions Compliance Procedures
(1) Replace the rudder actuator arm (manufac- Within the next 30 days after the effective Follow Glasfaser-Flugzeug-Service GmbH
tured according to drawing No. 301–45–10) date of this AD, unless already done. Hansjörg Streifeneder Technical Note No.
with an improved design actuator arm (manu- 201–35 and No. 301–39, dated March 1,
factured following drawing No. 301–45–13). 2005.
(2) Do not install any rudder actuator arm As of the effective date of this AD ................... Not Applicable.
(manufactured according to drawing No.
301–45–10).
Alternative Methods of Compliance 329–4090, has the authority to approve information referenced in this AD, contact
(AMOCs) AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the Glasflugel, Glasfaser-Flugzeug-Service
(f) The Manager, Standards Office, Small procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. GmbH, Hansjory Steifeneder, Hofener Weg,
Airplane Directorate, FAA, ATTN: Gregory 72582 Grabenstetten, Federal Republic of
Related Information
Davison, Glider Project Officer, ACE–112, Germany; telephone: 011 49 7382 1032. To
Small Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust, (g) German AD Number D–2005–118, dated view the AD docket, go to the Docket
Room 301, Kansas City, Missouri 64106; April 4, 2005, also addresses the subject of Management Facility; U.S. Department of
telephone: (816) 329–4130; facsimile: (816) this AD. To get copies of the service Transportation, 400 Seventh Street, SW.,
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Nassif Building, Room PL–401, Washington, SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: airspace for flight operations at Fort
DC, or on the Internet at http://dms.dot.gov. Riley, Marshall Army Airfield, KS. The
The docket number is Docket No. FAA– Comments Invited
area would be depicted on appropriate
2006–24709; Directorate Identifier 2006–CE– Interested parties are invited to
28–AD.
aeronautical charts.
participate in this proposed rulemaking Class D airspace areas are published
Issued in Kansas City, Missouri, on August by submitting such written data, views,
4, 2006.
in Paragraph 5000 of FAA Order
or arguments, as they may desire. 7400.9N, dated September 1, 2005, and
John Colomy, Comments that provide the factual basis effective September 16, 2005, which is
Acting Manager, Small Airplane Directorate, supporting the views and suggestions incorporated by reference in 14 CFR
Aircraft Certification Service. presented are particularly helpful in 71.1. The Class D airspace designation
[FR Doc. E6–13134 Filed 8–10–06; 8:45 am] developing reasoned regulatory listed in this document would be
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P decisions on the proposal. Comments published subsequently in the Order.
are specifically invited on the overall
regulatory, aeronautical, economic, The FAA has determined that this
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION environmental, and energy-related proposed regulation only involves an
aspects of the proposal. established body of technical
Federal Aviation Administration Communications should identify both regulations for which frequent and
docket numbers and be submitted in routine amendments are necessary to
14 CFR Part 71 triplicate to the address listed above. keep them operationally current. It,
Commenters wishing the FAA to therefore, (1) is not a ‘‘significant
[Docket No. FAA–2006–25501; Airspace
acknowledge receipt of their comments regulatory action’’ under Executive
Docket No. 06–ACE–9]
on this notice must submit with those Order 12866; (2) is not a ‘‘significant
Proposed Establishment of Class D comments a self-addressed, stamped rule’’ under DOT Regulatory Policies
Airspace; Fort Riley, KS postcard on which the following and Procedures (44 FR 11034; February
statement is made: ‘‘Comments to 26, 1979); and (3) does not warrant
AGENCY: Federal Aviation preparation of a Regulatory Evaluation
Administration (FAA), DOT. Docket No. FAA–2006–25501/Airspace
Docket No. 06–ACE–9.’’ The postcard as the anticipated impact is so minimal.
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking. Since this is a routine matter that will
will be date/time stamped and returned
to the commenter. only affect air traffic procedures and air
SUMMARY: This notice proposes to
navigation, it is certified that this rule,
amend part 71 of the Federal Aviation Availability of NPRM’s when promulgated, will not have a
Regulations (14 CFR part 71) by
An electronic copy of this document significant economic impact on a
establishing a Class D airspace area
may be downloaded through the substantial number of small entities
extending upward from the surface to
Internet at http://dms.dot.gov. Recently under the criteria of the Regulatory
and including 3,600 feet above sea level
published rulemaking documents can Flexibility Act.
within a 3.7-mile radius of Fort Riley,
Marshall Army Airfield, KS. The also be accessed through the FAA’s Web This proposed rulemaking is
establishment of an air traffic control page at http://www.faa.gov or the promulgated under the authority
tower has made this action necessary. Superintendent of Document’s Web described in Subtitle VII, Part A,
page at http://www.access.gpo.gov/nara. Subpart I, Section 40103. Under that
DATES: Comments for inclusion in the
Additionally, any person may obtain section, the FAA is charged with
Rules Docket must be received on or a copy of this notice by submitting a prescribing regulations to assign the use
before September 15, 2006. request to the Federal Aviation of the airspace necessary to ensure the
ADDRESSES: Send comments on this Administration (FAA), Office of Air safety of aircraft and the efficient use of
proposal to the Docket Management Traffic Airspace Management, ATA– airspace. This proposed regulation is
System, U.S. Department of 400, 800 Independence Avenue, SW., within the scope of that authority since
Transportation, Room Plaza 401, 400 Washington, DC 20591, or by calling it would contain flight operations at
Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC (202) 267–8783. Communications must Fort Riley, Marshall Army Airfield, KS.
20590–0001. You must identify the identify both docket numbers for this
docket number FAA–2006–25501/ List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 71
notice. Persons interested in being
Airspace Docket No. 06–ACE–9, at the placed on a mailing list for future Airspace, Incorporation by reference,
beginning of your comments. You may NPRM’s should contact the FAA’s Navigation (Air).
also submit comments on the Internet at Office of Rulemaking (202) 267–9677, to
http://dms.dot.gov. You may review the request a copy of Advisory Circular No. The Proposed Amendment
public docket containing the proposal, 11–2A, Notice of Proposed Rulemaking In consideration of the foregoing, the
any comments received, and any final Distribution System, which describes Federal Aviation Administration
disposition in person in the Dockets the application procedure. proposes to amend 14 CFR part 71 as
Office between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.,
The Proposal follows:
Monday through Friday, except Federal
holidays. The Docket Office (telephone This notice proposes to amend part 71 PART 71—DESIGNATION OF CLASS A,
1–800–647–5527) is on the plaza level of the Federal Aviation Regulations (14 CLASS B, CLASS C, CLASS D, AND
of the Department of Transportation CFR part 71) by establishing a Class D CLASS E AIRSPACE AREAS;
Nassif Building at the above address. airspace area extending upward from AIRWAYS; ROUTES; AND REPORTING
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: the surface to and including 3,600 feet POINTS
Grant Nichols, Airspace Branch, ACE– above sea level within a 3.7-mile radius
520A, DOT Regional Headquarters of Fort Riley, Marshall Army Airfield, 1. The authority citation for part 71
Building, Federal Aviation KS. The establishment of an air traffic continues to read as follows:
Administration, 901 Locust, Kansas control tower has made this action Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g); 40103, 40113,
City, MO 64106; telephone: (816) 329– necessary. The intended effect of this 40120; E.O. 10854, 24 FR 9565, 3 CFR, 1959–
2522. proposal is to provide controlled 1963 Comp., p. 389.

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Costs of Compliance We estimate the following costs to do

Total cost per Total cost on

3 work-hours × $80 per hour = $240 .................................................................................... $150 $390 $62,400

Authority for This Rulemaking 1. Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS

Actions Compliance Procedures

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