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58110 Federal Register / Vol. 70, No.

192 / Wednesday, October 5, 2005 / Proposed Rules

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION To get the service information docket that contains the proposal, any
identified in this proposed AD, contact comments received, and any final
Federal Aviation Administration DG Flugzeugbau, Postbox 41 20, D– disposition in person at the DMS Docket
76625 Bruchsal, Federal Republic of Offices between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
14 CFR Part 39 Germany; telephone: 011–49 7257–890; (eastern time), Monday through Friday,
[Docket No. FAA–2005–22157; Directorate facsimile: 011–49 7257–8922. except Federal holidays. The Docket
Identifier 2005–CE–44–AD] To view the comments to this Office (telephone 1–800–647–5227) is
proposed AD, go to http://dms.dot.gov. located on the plaza level of the
RIN 2120–AA64 This is docket number FAA–2005– Department of Transportation NASSIF
22157; Directorate Identifier 2005–CE– Building at the street address stated in
Airworthiness Directives; Glaser-Dirks 44–AD. ADDRESSES. You may also view the AD
Flugzeugbau GmbH Models DG–100
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: docket on the Internet at http://
and DG–400 Sailplanes and DG
Gregory Davison, Aerospace Engineer, dms.dot.gov. The comments will be
Flugzeugbau GmbH Models DG–500
FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, ACE– available in the AD docket shortly after
Elan Series and DG–500M Sailplanes 112, Room 301, 901 Locust, Kansas City, the DMS receives them.
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Missouri 64106; telephone: 816–329–
4130; facsimile: 816–329–4090. Discussion
Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: What events have caused this
(NPRM). proposed AD? The Luftfahrt-Bundesamt
Comments Invited (LBA), which is the airworthiness
SUMMARY: The FAA proposes to adopt a How do I comment on this proposed authority for Germany, recently notified
new airworthiness directive (AD) for all AD? We invite you to submit any FAA that an unsafe condition may exist
Glaser-Dirks Flugzeugbau GmbH Models written relevant data, views, or on all Glaser-Dirks Flugzeugbau GmbH
DG–100 and DG–400 sailplanes and arguments regarding this proposal. Send Models DG–100 and DG–400 sailplanes
certain DG Flugzeugbau GmbH Models your comments to an address listed and certain DG Flugzeugbau GmbH
DG–500 Elan Series and DG–500M under ADDRESSES. Include the docket Models DG–500 Elan Series and DG–
sailplanes. This proposed AD would number, ‘‘FAA–2005–22157; Directorate 500M sailplanes. The LBA reports that
require you to modify or replace the Identifier 2005–CE–44–AD’’ at the on a Model DG–100 sailplane the
complete rudder mount assembly and beginning of your comments. We will universal bearing of the lower rudder
ensure that the securing washer, post all comments we receive, without mounting slipped out of the bearing
castellated nut, and new split pins are change, to http://dms.dot.gov, including support and the rudder fell out. Further,
installed. This proposed AD results any personal information you provide. the LBA reports that this kind of failure
from mandatory continuing We will also post a report summarizing may occur on other DG series sailplanes.
airworthiness information (MCAI) each substantive verbal contact with What is the potential impact if FAA
issued by the airworthiness authority for FAA personnel concerning this took no action? The universal bearing
Germany. We are issuing this proposed proposed rulemaking. Using the search slipping out could result in the rudder
AD to prevent the universal bearing of function of our docket Web site, anyone separating from its support. This failure
the lower rudder mounting from can find and read the comments could lead to loss of sailplane control
slipping out of the bearing support. The received into any of our dockets, during flight operations.
universal bearing slipping out could including the name of the individual Is there service information that
result in the rudder separating from its who sent the comment (or signed the applies to this subject? DG Flugzeugbau
support. This failure could lead to loss comment on behalf of an association, has issued Technical Note No. 301/23
of sailplane control during flight business, labor union, etc.). This is issue 2, 323/14 issue 2, 348/18 issue 2,
operations. docket number FAA–2005–22157; 359/21 issue 2, 370/9 issue 2, 826/44
Directorate Identifier 2005–CE–44–AD. issue 2, 843/21 issue 2, 866/10 issue 2,
DATES: We must receive any comments
You may review the DOT’s complete dated June 11, 2004, amended July 7,
on this proposed AD by November 9, Privacy Act Statement in the Federal
2005. 2004.
Register published on April 11, 2000 What are the provisions of this service
ADDRESSES: Use one of the following to (65 FR 19477–78) or you may visit information? The service bulletin
submit comments on this proposed AD: http://dms.dot.gov. includes procedures for:
• DOT Docket Web site: Go to http:// Are there any specific portions of this
dms.dot.gov and follow the instructions proposed AD I should pay attention to? —Inspecting the outer bearing ring in
for sending your comments We specifically invite comments on the the rudder mounting for correct
electronically. overall regulatory, economic, installation;
• Government-wide rulemaking Web environmental, and energy aspects of —Modifying or replacing the complete
site: Go to http://www.regulations.gov this proposed AD. If you contact us rudder mounting assembly; and
and follow the instructions for sending through a nonwritten communication —Ensuring that the securing washer,
your comments electronically. and that contact relates to a substantive castellated nut, and new split pins
• Mail: Docket Management Facility; part of this proposed AD, we will are installed.
U.S. Department of Transportation, 400 summarize the contact and place the What action did the LBA take? The
Seventh Street, SW., Nassif Building, summary in the docket. We will LBA classified this service bulletin as
Room PL–401, Washington, DC 20590– consider all comments received by the mandatory and issued German AD
001. closing date and may amend this Number D–2004–348R1, dated
• Fax: 1–202–493–2251. proposed AD in light of those comments September 16, 2004, to ensure the
• Hand Delivery: Room PL–401 on and contacts. continued airworthiness of these
the plaza level of the Nassif Building, sailplanes in Germany.
400 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, Docket Information Did the LBA inform the United States
DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday Where can I go to view the docket under the bilateral airworthiness
through Friday, except Federal holidays. information? You may view the AD agreement? These Glaser-Dirks

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Flugzeugbau GmbH Models DG–100 and Since the unsafe condition described 2002, we published a new version of 14
DG–400 sailplanes and certain DG previously is likely to exist or develop CFR part 39 (67 FR 47997, July 22,
Flugzeugbau GmbH Models DG–500 on other Glaser-Dirks Flugzeugbau 2002), which governs FAA’s AD system.
Elan Series and DG–500M sailplanes are GmbH Models DG–100 and DG–400 This regulation now includes material
manufactured in Germany and are type- sailplanes and certain DG Flugzeugbau that relates to altered products, special
certificated for operation in the United GmbH Models DG–500 Elan Series and flight permits, and alternative methods
States under the provisions of section DG–500M sailplanes of the same type of compliance. This material previously
21.29 of the Federal Aviation design that are registered in the United was included in each individual AD.
Regulations (14 CFR 21.29) and the States, we are proposing AD action to Since this material is included in 14
applicable bilateral airworthiness prevent the universal bearing of the CFR part 39, we will not include it in
agreement. lower rudder mounting slipping out of future AD actions.
Under this bilateral airworthiness the bearing support. The universal
Costs of Compliance
agreement, the LBA has kept us bearing slipping out could result in the
informed of the situation described rudder separating from its support. This How many sailplanes would this
above. failure could lead to loss of sailplane proposed AD impact? We estimate that
control during flight operations. this proposed AD affects 75 sailplanes
FAA’s Determination and Requirements What would this proposed AD in the U.S. registry.
of This Proposed AD require? This proposed AD would What would be the cost impact of this
What has FAA decided? We have require you to modify or replace the proposed AD on owners/operators of the
examined the LBA’s findings, reviewed complete rudder mount assembly and affected sailplanes? We estimate the
all available information, and ensure that the securing washer, following costs to do this proposed
determined that AD action is necessary castellated nut, and new split pins are replacement of the complete rudder
for products of this type design that are installed. mount assembly. We have no way of
certificated for operation in the United How does the revision to 14 CFR part determining the number of sailplanes
States. 39 affect this proposed AD? On July 10, that may need this replacement:

Parts Total cost per


Labor cost cost sailplane

2 work hours × $65 = $130 ................................................................................................................................................. $265 $395

We estimate the following costs to do complete rudder mount assembly. We of sailplanes that may need this
this proposed modification of the have no way of determining the number modification:

Total cost per


Labor cost Parts cost sailplane

3 work hours × $65 = $195 .......................................................................................... Not Applicable ........................................... $195

Authority for This Rulemaking Regulatory Findings other information as included in the
Would this proposed AD impact Regulatory Evaluation) and placed it in
What authority does FAA have for the AD Docket. You may get a copy of
issuing this rulemaking action? Title 49 various entities? We have determined
that this proposed AD would not have this summary by sending a request to us
of the United States Code specifies the at the address listed under ADDRESSES.
federalism implications under Executive
FAA’s authority to issue rules on Order 13132. This proposed AD would Include ‘‘AD Docket FAA–2005–22157;
aviation safety. Subtitle I, Section 106 not have a substantial direct effect on Directorate Identifier 2005–CE–44–AD’’
describes the authority of the FAA the States, on the relationship between in your request.
Administrator. Subtitle VII, Aviation the national Government and the States,
Programs, describes in more detail the or on the distribution of power and List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
scope of the agency’s authority. responsibilities among the various Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation
We are issuing this rulemaking under levels of government. safety, Safety.
the authority described in Subtitle VII, Would this proposed AD involve a
Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701, significant rule or regulatory action? For The Proposed Amendment
‘‘General requirements.’’ Under that the reasons discussed above, I certify
that this proposed AD: Accordingly, under the authority
section, Congress charges the FAA with delegated to me by the Administrator,
1. Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in the Federal Aviation Administration
action’’ under Executive Order 12866;
air commerce by prescribing regulations 2. Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the proposes to amend 14 CFR part 39 as
for practices, methods, and procedures DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures follows:
the Administrator finds necessary for (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); and
safety in air commerce. This regulation 3. Will not have a significant PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
is within the scope of that authority economic impact, positive or negative, DIRECTIVES
because it addresses an unsafe condition on a substantial number of small entities
that is likely to exist or develop on under the criteria of the Regulatory 1. The authority citation for part 39
products identified in this AD. Flexibility Act. continues to read as follows:
We prepared a summary of the costs
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
to comply with this proposed AD (and

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§ 39.13 [Amended] 2005–22157; Directorate Identifier 2005– What Other ADs Are Affected by This
CE–44–AD. Action?
2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding
When Is the Last Date I Can Submit (b) None.
the following new airworthiness
directive (AD): Comments on This Proposed AD? What Sailplanes Are Affected by This AD?
(a) We must receive comments on this (c) This AD affects the following sailplane
DG Flugzeugbau GmbH and Glaser-Dirks
proposed airworthiness directive (AD) by models and serial numbers that are
Flugzeugbau GmbH: Docket No. FAA–
November 9, 2005. certificated in any category:

Model Serial numbers

DG–100 .................................................................................................... All Serial Numbers.


DG–400 .................................................................................................... All Serial Numbers.
DG–500 Elan Series ................................................................................. All Serial Numbers Through 5E23.
DG–500M ................................................................................................. All Serial Numbers Through 5E23.

What Is the Unsafe Condition Presented in Germany. The actions specified in this AD failure could lead to loss of sailplane control
This AD? are intended to prevent the universal bearing during flight operations.
of the lower rudder mounting from slipping
(d) This AD is the result of mandatory What Must I Do To Address This Problem?
out of the bearing support. The universal
continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) bearing slipping out could result in the (e) To address this problem, you must do
issued by the airworthiness authority for rudder separating from its support. This the following:

Actions Compliance Procedures

(1) Modify or replace the complete rudder Within the next 25 hours time-in-service (TIS) Follow DG Flugzeugbau GmbH Technical
mounting assembly. after the effective date of this AD, unless al- Note No. 301/23 issue 2, 323/14 issue 2,
ready done. 348/18 issue 2, 359/21 issue 2, 370/9 issue
2, 826/44 issue 2, 843/21 issue 2, 866/10
issue 2, dated June 11, 2004, amended
July 7, 2004
(2) Ensure that the securing washer, castellated Before further flight after the modification or Follow DG Flugzeugbau GmbH Technical
nut, and split pins are installed as specified replacement of the complete rudder mount- Note No. 301/23 issue 2, 323/14 issue 2,
by the DG Flugzeugbau GmbH Technical ing assembly required by paragraph (e)(1) 348/18 issue 2, 359/21 issue 2, 370/9 issue
Note No. 301/23 issue 2, 323/14 issue 2, of this AD. 2, 826/44 issue 2, 843/21 issue 2, 866/10
348/18 issue 2, 359/21 issue 2, 370/9 issue issue 2, dated June 11, 2004, amended
2, 826/44 issue 2, 843/21 issue 2, 866/10 July 7, 2004.
issue 2, dated June 11, 2004, amended July
7, 2004.

Note: Until the actions of this AD are done, Kansas City, Missouri 64106; telephone: 816– ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
the FAA strongly recommends that an FAA- 329–4130; facsimile: 816–329–4090. AGENCY
certified mechanic perform a daily pre-flight
Is There Other Information That Relates to
inspection to check the position of the outer 40 CFR Part 52
This Subject?
bearing ring following the requirements of
DG Flugzeugbau GmbH Technical Note No. (g) German AD Number D–2004–348R1, [R06–OAR–2005–TX–0023; FRL–7981–3]
301/23 issue 2, 323/14 issue 2, 348/18 issue dated September 16, 2004, also addresses the
2, 359/21 issue 2, 370/9 issue 2, 826/44 issue subject of this AD. Approval and Promulgation of Air
2, 843/21 issue 2, 866/10 issue 2, dated June Quality Implementation Plans; Texas;
May I Get Copies of the Documents
11, 2004, amended July 7, 2004. If the bearing Referenced in This AD?
Emissions Banking and Trading
is displaced, we recommend that you Revisions for the Mass Emissions Cap
discontinue flight operations until you (h) To get copies of the documents and Trade Program for the Houston/
modify or replace the complete rudder mount referenced in this AD, contact DG Galveston/Brazoria Ozone
assembly and ensure that the securing Flugzeugbau, Postbox 41 20, D–76625
Nonattainment Area
washer, castellated nut, and new split pins Bruchsal, Federal Republic of Germany;
are installed. telephone: 011–49 7257–890; facsimile: 011– AGENCY: Environmental Protection
49 7257–8922. To view the AD docket, go to Agency (EPA).
May I Request an Alternative Method of the Docket Management Facility; U.S.
ACTION: Proposed rule.
Compliance? Department of Transportation, 400 Seventh
(f) You may request a different method of Street, SW., Nassif Building, Room PL–401, SUMMARY: EPA is proposing to approve
compliance or a different compliance time Washington, DC, or on the Internet at http:// revisions to the Texas State
for this AD by following the procedures in 14 dms.dot.gov. This is docket number FAA–
Implementation Plan (SIP) concerning
CFR 39.19. Unless FAA authorizes otherwise, 2005–22157; Directorate Identifier 2005–CE–
44–AD.
the Mass Emissions Cap and Trade
send your request to your principal (MECT) program for emissions of
inspector. The principal inspector may add Issued in Kansas City, Missouri, on nitrogen oxides (NOX) in the Houston/
comments and will send your request to the September 28, 2005.
Manager, Standards Office, Small Airplane
Galveston/Brazoria (HGB) ozone
David R. Showers, nonattainment area. Additionally, EPA
Directorate, FAA. For information on any
already approved alternative methods of Acting Manager, Small Airplane Directorate, is proposing approval of several
compliance, contact Gregory Davison, Aircraft Certification Service. subsections of Chapter 116 of the Texas
Aerospace Engineer, FAA, Small Airplane [FR Doc. 05–19935 Filed 10–4–05; 8:45 am] Administrative Code (TAC) (Control of
Directorate, ACE–112, Room 301, 901 Locust, BILLING CODE 4910–13–P Air Pollution by Permits for New

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