Federal Register/Vol. 81, No. 42/Thursday, March 3, 2016/Proposed Rules
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11136 Federal Register / Vol. 81, No. 42 / Thursday, March 3, 2016 / Proposed Rules under Executive Order 13132. This (e) Reason FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs proposed AD would not have a This AD was prompted by mandatory for this AD, if requested using the procedures substantial direct effect on the States, on continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) found in 14 CFR 39.19. Send information to the relationship between the national originated by an aviation authority of another ATTN: Jim Rutherford, Aerospace Engineer, country to identify and correct an unsafe FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust, Government and the States, or on the Room 301, Kansas City, Missouri 64106; distribution of power and condition on an aviation product. The MCAI describes the unsafe condition as insufficient telephone: (816) 329–4165; fax: (816) 329– responsibilities among the various material strength of the tail-fuselage 4090; email: [email protected]. Before levels of government. attachment fitting. We are issuing this AD to using any approved AMOC on any airplane For the reasons discussed above, I detect and correct tail-fuselage fittings with to which the AMOC applies, notify your appropriate principal inspector (PI) in the certify this proposed regulation: insufficient material strength, which if left uncorrected could result in detachment of FAA Flight Standards District Office (FSDO), (1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory the tail from the fuselage with consequent or lacking a PI, your local FSDO. action’’ under Executive Order 12866, loss of control. (2) Airworthy Product: For any requirement (2) Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under in this AD to obtain corrective actions from (f) Actions and Compliance a manufacturer or other source, use these the DOT Regulatory Policies and actions if they are FAA-approved. Corrective Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, Unless already done, do the following actions in paragraphs (f)(1) and (f)(2) of this actions are considered FAA-approved if they 1979), AD, including all subparagraphs: are approved by the State of Design Authority (3) Will not affect intrastate aviation (1) Model L–13 Blanik gliders: (or their delegated agent). You are required in Alaska, and (i) Within the next 60 days after November to assure the product is airworthy before it is returned to service. (4) Will not have a significant 27, 2000 (the effective date retained from AD 2000–20–11), inspect the tail-fuselage (h) Related Information economic impact, positive or negative, attachment fitting, part number on a substantial number of small entities (P/N) A 102 021 N, for damage and material Refer to MCAI Civil Aviation Authority AD under the criteria of the Regulatory hardness following the procedures in LET CAA–AD–T–112/1999R1, dated November Flexibility Act. Mandatory Bulletin No.: L13/085a, dated 23, 1999, for related information. You may November 17, 1999. examine the MCAI on the Internet at List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 (ii) If you find the tail-fuselage attachment http://www.regulations.gov by searching for fitting is damaged or the material does not and locating Docket No. FAA–2016–4231. Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation meet the hardness requirements specified in For service information related to this AD, safety, Incorporation by reference, the service bulletin during the inspection contact BLANIK LIMITED, 2nd Floor Beaux Safety. required in paragraph (f)(1)(i) of this AD, Lane House, Mercer Street Lower, Dublin 2, before further flight, you must contact the Republic of Ireland; phone: +420 733 662 The Proposed Amendment manufacturer to obtain an FAA-approved 194; email: [email protected]; Internet: http://www.blanik.aero/%EF%BB Accordingly, under the authority replacement part for P/N A 102 021 N and _ FAA-approved installation instructions and %BFcustomer support. You may review this delegated to me by the Administrator, install the replacement part. Use the contact referenced service information at the FAA, the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part information found in paragraph (h) to contact Small Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust, 39 as follows: the manufacturer. Kansas City, Missouri 64106. For information (iii) As of November 27, 2000 (the effective on the availability of this material at the PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS date retained from AD 2000–20–11), do not FAA, call (816) 329–4148. DIRECTIVES install, on any glider, a P/N A 102 021 N Issued in Kansas City, Missouri, on attachment fitting that has not passed the February 24, 2016. ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39 inspection required in paragraph (f)(1)(i) of Robert P. Busto, continues to read as follows: this AD. (2) Model L–13 AC Blanik gliders: Acting Manager, Small Airplane Directorate, Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. (i) Within the next 60 days after the Aircraft Certification Service. effective date of this AD, inspect the tail- [FR Doc. 2016–04541 Filed 3–2–16; 8:45 am] § 39.13 [Amended] fuselage attachment fitting, part number BILLING CODE 4910–13–P ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by (P/N) A 102 021 N, for damage and material removing Amendment 39–11922 (65 FR hardness following the procedures in LET Mandatory Bulletin No.: L13/085a, dated DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION 60845; October 13, 2000), and adding November 17, 1999. the following new AD: (ii) If you find the tail-fuselage attachment Federal Aviation Administration Blanik Limited: Docket No. FAA–2016–4231; fitting is damaged or the material does not Directorate Identifier 2015–CE–042–AD. meet the hardness requirements specified in 14 CFR Part 71 the service bulletin during the inspection (a) Comments Due Date required in paragraph (f)(2)(i) of this AD, [Docket No. FAA–2015–7203; Airspace We must receive comments by April 18, before further flight, you must contact the Docket No. 15–ASO–14] 2016. manufacturer to obtain an FAA-approved replacement part for P/N A 102 021 N and Proposed Establishment of Class D (b) Affected ADs FAA-approved installation instructions and Airspace: Destin, FL; Duke Field, Eglin This AD replaces AD 2000–20–11, install the replacement part. Use the contact AFB, FL; Proposed Revocation of Amendment 39–11922 (65 FR 60845; October information found in paragraph (h) to contact Class D Airspace; Eglin AF Aux No 3 13, 2000) (‘‘AD 2000–20–11’’). the manufacturer. (iii) As of the effective date of this AD, do Duke Field, FL; and Proposed (c) Applicability not install, on any glider, a P/N A 102 021N Amendment of Class D and E This AD applies to BLANIK LIMITED attachment fitting that has not passed the Airspace; Eglin Air Force Base, FL; Models L–13 Blanik and L–13 AC Blanik inspection required in paragraph (f)(2)(i) of Eglin Hurlburt Field, FL; and gliders (type certificate previously held by this AD. Crestview, FL LET Aeronautical Works), all serial numbers, certificated in any category. (g) Other FAA AD Provisions AGENCY: Federal Aviation The following provisions also apply to this Administration (FAA), DOT. (d) Subject AD: ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking Air Transport Association of America (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (NPRM). (ATA) Code 53: Fuselage. (AMOCs): The Manager, Standards Office, VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:24 Mar 02, 2016 Jkt 238001 PO 00000 Frm 00005 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 4702 E:\FR\FM\03MRP1.SGM 03MRP1 mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with PROPOSALS Federal Register / Vol. 81, No. 42 / Thursday, March 3, 2016 / Proposed Rules 11137 SUMMARY: This action proposes to published yearly and effective on All communications received before establish Class D airspace at Destin, FL, September 15. the specified closing date for comments providing the controlled airspace FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: John will be considered before taking action required for the Air Traffic Control Fornito, Operations Support Group, on the proposed rule. The proposal Tower at Destin Executive Airport, Eastern Service Center, Federal Aviation contained in this notice may be changed (formerly Destin-Fort Walton Beach Administration, P.O. Box 20636, in light of the comments received. A Airport). Additionally, this action Atlanta, Georgia 30320; telephone (404) report summarizing each substantive would remove Eglin AF Aux No 3 Duke 305–6364. public contact with FAA personnel concerned with this rulemaking will be Field from the Class D designation, and SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: establish Duke Field, Eglin AFB, FL in filed in the docket. Authority for This Rulemaking its place. Controlled airspace is Availability of NPRMs necessary for the safety and The FAA’s authority to issue rules An electronic copy of this document management of instrument flight rules regarding aviation safety is found in may be downloaded from and (IFR) operations at the airport. This Title 49 of the United States Code. comments submitted through http:// action also would amend existing Class Subtitle I, Section 106 describes the www.regulations.gov. Recently D and Class E airspace by recognizing authority of the FAA Administrator. published rulemaking documents can the airport’s name change. This action Subtitle VII, Aviation Programs, also be accessed through the FAA’s Web also would change the existing Class D describes in more detail the scope of the page at http://www.faa.gov/airports_ airspace designation at Duke Field, agency’s authority. This rulemaking is airtraffic/air_traffic/publications/ Eglin Air Force Base (AFB), FL, and promulgated under the authority airspace_amendments/. would adjust the geographic coordinates described in Subtitle VII, Part, A, of Eglin AFB, Destin Executive Airport, You may review the public docket Subpart I, Section 40103. Under that containing the proposal, any comments Duke Field, and Hurlburt Field, to stay section, the FAA is charged with in concert with the FAA’s database. received, and any final disposition in prescribing regulations to assign the use person in the Dockets Office (see the DATES: Comments must be received on of airspace necessary to ensure the ADDRESSES section for address and or before April 18, 2016.