AD 2020-19-12
final rule
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Glasflugel | Club Libelle 205 | Airworthiness Directives; Glasflugel |
| aircraft | Glasflugel | H 301 Libelle | Airworthiness Directives; Glasflugel |
| aircraft | Glasflugel | H 301B Libelle | Airworthiness Directives; Glasflugel |
| aircraft | Glasflugel | Kestrel | Airworthiness Directives; Glasflugel |
| aircraft | Glasflugel | Mosquito | Airworthiness Directives; Glasflugel |
| aircraft | Glasflugel | Standard Libelle | Airworthiness Directives; Glasflugel |
| aircraft | Glasflugel | Standard Libelle-201B | Airworthiness Directives; Glasflugel |
Unsafe Condition
Jamming between the double two-ring end of the towing cable and the deflector angles of the center of gravity (C.G.) release mechanism was reported. Subsequent investigation identified incorrect geometry of the deflector angles of the affected part as likely cause of the jamming.
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Required Actions
Inspect the distance between the deflector-angles of the C.G. release mechanism and revise the operations section of the sailplane flight manual (SFM). Depending on inspection findings, accomplish applicable corrective actions such as modifying the deflector angles.
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Compliance Time
before the next winch launch
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Affected Aircraft
Glasflugel Models Club Libelle 205, H 301 Libelle, H 301B Libelle, Kestrel, Mosquito, Standard Libelle, and Standard Libelle-201B gliders
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Federal Register Abstract
Equipment/Furnishing
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AD Final Rules - 2020-19-12.pdf Copy URL Document Versions Feedback DetailsAttachments/Public Comments AD Number: 2020-19-12 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: FAA-2019-0560 Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Glasflugel Subject: Equipment/Furnishing Status: Current Citation: Federal Register Volume 85, Number 181 (Thursday, September 17, 2020) Citation Publish Date: 09/17/2020 Effective Date: 10/22/2020 Make: Glasflugel Model: Club Libelle 205 | H 301 Libelle | H 301B Libelle | Kestrel | Mosquito | Standard Libelle | Standard Libelle-201B Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Glider Affected AD: Superseded AD: 2018-21-04 Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: Automatic Zoom Actual Size Page Fit Page Width 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 200% 300% 400% 125% of 7 1 [Federal Register Volume 85, Number 181 (Thursday, September 17, 2020)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 57965-57967] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 2020-20439] –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2019-0560; Product Identifier 2018-CE-056-AD; Amendment 39-21255; AD No. 2020-19-12] RIN 2120-AA64 Airworthiness Directives; Glasflugel AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Final rule. –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– SUMMARY: The FAA is superseding Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2018-21-04 for Glasflugel Models Club Libelle 205, H 301 “Libelle,” H 301B “Libelle,” Kestrel, Mosquito, Standard “Libelle,” and Standard Libelle-201B gliders. This 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 jamming between the double two-ring end of the towing cable and the deflector angles of the center of gravity (C.G.) release mechanism. The FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products. DATES: This AD is effective October 22, 2020. The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of a certain publication listed in this AD as of November 13, 2018 (83 FR 53573, October 24, 2018). ADDRESSES: For service information identified in this final rule, contact Glasfaser Flugzeug- Service GmbH, Hansjorg Streifeneder, Hofener Weg 61, 72582 Grabenstetten, Germany; telephone: +49 (0)7382/1032; fax: +49 (0)7382/1629; email: info@streifly.de; internet: https://www.streifly.de/kontakt-e.htm. You may review this referenced service information at the FAA, Airworthiness Products Section, Operational Safety Branch, 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 https://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2019-0560. 2 Examining the AD Docket You may examine the AD docket on the internet at https://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2019-0560; or in person at Docket Operations between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The AD docket contains this final rule, the regulatory evaluation, any comments received, and other information. The address for Docket Operations is Docket Operations, 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 FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jim Rutherford, Aerospace Engineer, FAA, General Aviation & Rotorcraft Section, International Validation Branch, 901 Locust, Room 301, Kansas City, Missouri 64106; telephone: (816) 329-4165; fax: (816) 329-4090; email: jim.rutherford@faa.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Discussion The FAA issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR part 39 by removing AD 2018-21-04, Amendment 39-19462 (83 FR 53573, October 24, 2018) (“AD 2018-21- 04”) and adding a new AD. AD 2018-21-04 applied to Glasflugel Models Club Libelle 205, H 301 “Libelle,” H 301B “Libelle,” Kestrel, Mosquito, Standard “Libelle,” and Standard Libelle-201B gliders and required inspecting the distance between the deflector-angles of the C.G. release mechanism and revising the operations section of the sailplane flight manual (SFM) before the next winch launch. The NPRM published in the Federal Register on August 5, 2019 (84 FR 37974). AD 2018-21-04 was based on MCAI originated by the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), which is the Technical Agent for the Member States of the European Community. EASA issued Emergency AD No. 2018-0143-E, dated July 6, 2018 (referred to after this as “the MCAI”), to correct an unsafe condition for the specified products. The MCAI states: Jamming between the double two ring end of the towing cable and the deflector angles of the C.G. release mechanism was reported. Subsequent investigation identified incorrect geometry of the deflector angles of the affected part as likely cause of the jamming. This condition, if not detected and corrected, could lead to failure to disconnect the towing cable, possibly resulting in reduced or loss of control of the sailplane. To address this potential unsafe condition, Glasfaser Flugzeug-Service GmbH issued the TN [Technical Note] to provide inspection instructions and corrective action. For the reasons described above, this [EASA] AD requires repetitive inspections of the affected part, and, depending on findings, accomplishment of applicable corrective action(s). This [EASA] AD also requires amendment of the sailplane Aircraft Flight Manual (AFM). You may examine the MCAI on the internet at https://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2019-0560. The FAA issued AD 2018-21-04 as an interim action to address the immediate need for the initial inspection of the distance between the deflector-angles of the C.G. release mechanism, any necessary corrective action, and the revision of the flying operations section of the SFM. In the
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AD Final Rules - 2020-19-12.pdf Copy URL Document Versions Feedback DetailsAttachments/Public Comments AD Number: 2020-19-12 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: FAA-2019-0560 Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Glasflugel Subject: Equipment/Furnishing Status: Current Citation: Federal Register Volume 85, Number 181 (Thursday, September 17, 2020) Citation Publish Date: 09/17/2020 Effective Date: 10/22/2020 Make: Glasflugel Model: Club Libelle 205 | H 301 Libelle | H 301B Libelle | Kestrel | Mosquito | Standard Libelle | Standard Libelle-201B Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Glider Affected AD: Superseded AD: 2018-21-04 Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: Automatic Zoom Actual Size Page Fit Page Width 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 200% 300% 400% 125% of 7 1 [Federal Register Volume 85, Number 181 (Thursday, September 17, 2020)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 57965-57967] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 2020-20439] –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2019-0560; Product Identifier 2018-CE-056-AD; Amendment 39-21255; AD No. 2020-19-12] RIN 2120-AA64 Airworthiness Directives; Glasflugel AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Final rule. –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– SUMMARY: The FAA is superseding Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2018-21-04 for Glasflugel Models Club Libelle 205, H 301 “Libelle,” H 301B “Libelle,” Kestrel, Mosquito, Standard “Libelle,” and Standard Libelle-201B gliders. This 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 jamming between the double two-ring end of the towing cable and the deflector angles of the center of gravity (C.G.) release mechanism. The FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products. DATES: This AD is effective October 22, 2020. The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of a certain publication listed in this AD as of November 13, 2018 (83 FR 53573, October 24, 2018). ADDRESSES: For service information identified in this final rule, contact Glasfaser Flugzeug- Service GmbH, Hansjorg Streifeneder, Hofener Weg 61, 72582 Grabenstetten, Germany; telephone: +49 (0)7382/1032; fax: +49 (0)7382/1629; email: info@streifly.de; internet: https://www.streifly.de/kontakt-e.htm. You may review this referenced service information at the FAA, Airworthiness Products Section, Operational Safety Branch, 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 https://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2019-0560. 2 Examining the AD Docket You may examine the AD docket on the internet at https://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2019-0560; or in person at Docket Operations between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The AD docket contains this final rule, the regulatory evaluation, any comments received, and other information. The address for Docket Operations is Docket Operations, 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 FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jim Rutherford, Aerospace Engineer, FAA, General Aviation & Rotorcraft Section, International Validation Branch, 901 Locust, Room 301, Kansas City, Missouri 64106; telephone: (816) 329-4165; fax: (816) 329-4090; email: jim.rutherford@faa.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Discussion The FAA issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR part 39 by removing AD 2018-21-04, Amendment 39-19462 (83 FR 53573, October 24, 2018) (“AD 2018-21- 04”) and adding a new AD. AD 2018-21-04 applied to Glasflugel Models Club Libelle 205, H 301 “Libelle,” H 301B “Libelle,” Kestrel, Mosquito, Standard “Libelle,” and Standard Libelle-201B gliders and required inspecting the distance between the deflector-angles of the C.G. release mechanism and revising the operations section of the sailplane flight manual (SFM) before the next winch launch. The NPRM published in the Federal Register on August 5, 2019 (84 FR 37974). AD 2018-21-04 was based on MCAI originated by the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), which is the Technical Agent for the Member States of the European Community. EASA issued Emergency AD No. 2018-0143-E, dated July 6, 2018 (referred to after this as “the MCAI”), to correct an unsafe condition for the specified products. The MCAI states: Jamming between the double two ring end of the towing cable and the deflector angles of the C.G. release mechanism was reported. Subsequent investigation identified incorrect geometry of the deflector angles of the affected part as likely cause of the jamming. This condition, if not detected and corrected, could lead to failure to disconnect the towing cable, possibly resulting in reduced or loss of control of the sailplane. To address this potential unsafe condition, Glasfaser Flugzeug-Service GmbH issued the TN [Technical Note] to provide inspection instructions and corrective action. For the reasons described above, this [EASA] AD requires repetitive inspections of the affected part, and, depending on findings, accomplishment of applicable corrective action(s). This [EASA] AD also requires amendment of the sailplane Aircraft Flight Manual (AFM). You may examine the MCAI on the internet at https://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2019-0560. The FAA issued AD 2018-21-04 as an interim action to address the immediate need for the initial inspection of the distance between the deflector-angles of the C.G. release mechanism, any necessary corrective action, and the revision of the flying operations section of the SFM. In the
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