2003-19-14 R2 BURKHART GROB LUFT--UND RAUMFAHRT GmbH & CO KG: Amendment 39-14322; Docket No. FAA-2005-20441; Directorate Identifier 2003-CE-35-AD; Revises AD 2003-19-14 R1, Amendment 39- 13676. \n\nWhen Does This AD Become Effective? \n\n\t(a) This AD becomes effective on November 30, 2005. \n\nWhat Other ADs Are Affected By This Action? \n\n\t(b) This AD revises AD 2003-19-14 R1, Amendment 39-13676. \n\nWhat Sailplanes Are Affected by This AD? \n\n\t(c) This AD affects the following sailplane models and serial numbers that are certificated in any category: \n\n\nModel \nSerial numbers \nG103 TWIN ASTIR \nAll serial numbers. \nG103A TWIN II ACRO (aerobatic category) \nAll serial numbers with suffix "K". \nG103C TWIN III ACRO (aerobatic category) \nAll serial numbers. \n\nWhat Is the Unsafe Condition Presented in This AD? \n\n\t(d) This AD is the result of mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) issued by the airworthiness authority for Germany. The actions specified in thisAD are intended to prevent damage to the fuselage during limit load flight, which could result in reduced structural integrity. This condition could lead to loss of control of the sailplane. \n\nWhat Must I Do To Address This Problem? \n\n\t(e) To address this problem, you must do the following: \n\n\nActions \nCompliance \nProcedures \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n(1) For G103 TWIN ASTIR sailplanes: \n(i) Re-set the airspeed indicator to the new placard limitations; \n(ii) Install the following placard: \nWithin the next 25 hours time-in-service (TIS) after November 30, 2005 (the effective date of this AD), unless already done. \nFollowing GROB Service Bulletin No. MSB315-64/3, dated September 14, 2004. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n(iii) You may perform simple aerobatic flight (looping, steep turns, lazy eights, and chandelles) following the flight manual; and \n(iv) Revise the flight and maintenance manuals. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n(2) For G103A TWIN II ACRO (acrobatic category) and G103C TWIN III ACRO(acrobatic category) sailplanes: \n(i) Re-set the airspeed indicator to the new placard limitations; and \n(ii) Install the following placards on Model G103A TWIN II ACRO (aerobatic category) sailplanes: \nWithin the next 25 hours time-in-service (TIS) after August 12, 2004 (the effective date AD 2003-19-14 R1), unless already done. \nFollow Grob Service Bulletin No. MSB315-65, dated September 15, 2003. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n(iii) Install the following placards on Model G103C TWIN III ACRO (aerobatic category) sailplanes: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n(3) For G103A TWIN II ACRO (acrobatic category) and G103C TWIN III ACRO (acrobatic category) sailplanes: as an alternative to the flight restrictions in paragraph (e)(2) of this AD, you may install additional stringers in the rear fuselage section. Installing additional stringers \nterminates the flight restrictions in paragraph (e)(2) of this AD. \nAt any time after August 12, 2004 (the effective date AD 2003-19-14 R1). \nFollow Grob Service Bulletin No. OSB 315-66, dated October 16, 2003, and Work Instruction for OSB 315-66, \ndated October 16, 2003. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n(4) For G103A TWIN II ACRO (acrobatic category) and G103C TWIN III ACRO (acrobatic category) sailplanes: only if you installed the additional stringers specified in paragraph (e)(3) of this AD, do the following: \nPrior to further flight after doing the actions in paragraph (e)(3) of this AD. \n Follow Grob Service Bulletin \nNo. OSB 315-66, dated Oc-\ntober 16, 2003. \n(i) Remove the placard prohibiting all aerobatic maneuvers; \n\n\n(ii) Install the following flight limitation placard on Model G103A TWIN II ACRO (aerobatic category) sailplanes: \n\n\n\n\n\n(iii) Install the following flight limitation placard on Model G103C TWIN III ACRO (aerobatic category) sailplanes: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\tNote: The placard information in this AD is different from the information in the applicable service bulletins. This AD takes precedence over the service bulletins. You should update your placards to reflect the information presented in this AD. \n\nMay I Request an Alternative Method of Compliance? \n\n\t(f) You may request a different method of compliance or a different compliance time for this AD by following the procedures in 14 CFR 39.19. Unless FAA authorizes otherwise, send your request to your principal inspector. The principal inspector may add comments and will send your request to the Manager, Standards Office, Small Airplane Directorate, FAA. For information on any already approved alternative methods of compliance, contact Gregory A. Davison, Aerospace Engineer, FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust, Room 301, Kansas City, Missouri 64106; telephone: (816) 329-4130; facsimile: (816) 329-4090. \n\nIs There Other Information That Relates to This Subject? \n\n\t(g) German AD D-2003-231R3, dated November 9, 2004, also addresses the subject of this AD. \n\nDoes This AD Incorporate Any Material by Reference? \n\n\t(h) You must do theactions required by this AD following the instructions in GROB Service Bulletin No. MSB315-64/3, dated September 14, 2004; Grob Service Bulletin No. MSB315-65, dated September 15, 2003; Grob Service Bulletin No. OSB 315-66, dated October 16, 2003; and Work Instruction for OSB 315-66, dated October 16, 2003. \n\n\t(1) On August 12, 2004 (69 FR 34258, June 21, 2004), and in accordance with 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51, the Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of Grob Service Bulletin No. MSB315-65, dated September 15, 2003; Grob Service Bulletin No. OSB 315-66, dated October 16, 2003; and Work Instruction for OSB 315-66, dated October 16, 2003. \n\n\t(2) As of November 30, 2005, and in accordance with 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51, the Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of GROB Service Bulletin No. MSB315-64/3, dated September 14, 2004. \n\n\t(3) To get a copy of this service information, contact GROB Luft-und Raumfahrt, Lettenbachstrasse 9, D-86874 Tussenhausen- Mattsies, Germany; telephone: 011 49 8268 998139; facsimile: 011 49 8268 998200; e-mail:
[email protected]. To review copies of this service information, go to the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). For information on the availability of this material at NARA, go to: http://www.archives.gov/ federal--register/code--of--federal--regulations/ ibr--locations.html or call (202) 741-6030. To view the AD docket, go to the Docket Management Facility; U.S. Department of Transportation, 400 Seventh Street, SW., Nassif Building, Room PL-401, Washington, DC 20590-001 or on the Internet at http://dms.dot.gov. The docket number is FAA-2005-20441; Directorate Identifier 2003-CE-35-AD.
