2013-16-05: Flight Controls

Adoption of the Amendment Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the Administrator, the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as follows: PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES 0 1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows: Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. Sec. 39.13 [Amended] 0 2. The FAA amends Sec. 39.13 by removing Amendment 701 (29 FR 3227, March 11, 1964) and adding the following new AD: 2013-16-05 Alexander Schleicher GmbH & Co. Segelflugzeugbau: Amendment 39-17543; Docket No. FAA-2013-0450; Directorate Identifier 2013-CE-010-AD. (a) Effective Date This airworthiness directive (AD) becomes effective October 4, 2013. (b) Affected ADs This AD supersedes AD 64-07-05, Amendment 701 (29 FR 3227; March 11, 1964). (c) Applicability This AD applies to Alexander Schleicher GmbH & Co. Segelflugzeugbau Models AS -K13, Ka2B, Ka 6, Ka 6 B, Ka 6 BR, Ka 6 C, Ka 6 CR, K7, K8, and K 8 B sailplanes, all serial numbers, certificated in any category. (d) Subject Air Transport Association of America (ATA) Code 27: Flight Controls. (e) Reason This AD was prompted by 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 misalignment of the automatic elevator control connection. The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has issued a new AD to add additional sailplane models to the applicability and to add additional inspections of the elevator control connection. Alexander Schleicher GmbH & Co. Segelflugzeugbau has also issued revised service information to address the unsafe condition. We are issuing this AD to prevent failure of the automatic elevator control connection, which could result in loss of control. (f) Actions and Compliance Retained From AD 64-07-05, Amendment 701 (29 FR 3227,March 1, 1964) Unless already done, do the following actions specified in paragraphs (f)(1), (f)(2), and (f)(3) of this AD. (1) For Models Ka2B, Ka 6, Ka 6 B, Ka 6 BR, Ka 6 C, Ka 6 CR, K7, K8, and K 8 B: Unless already done, within the next 10 hours time- in-service (TIS) after April 13, 1964 (the effective date retained from AD 64-07-05, Amendment 701 (29 FR 3227, March 1, 1964)), inspect the automatic elevator control rod for conformity following Alexander Schleicher Automatischer H[ouml]henruderanschlu[beta] (English translation: Automatic Elevator Connection) document, dated December 5, 1961, translation added May, 2012. (2) For Models Ka2B, Ka 6, Ka 6 B, Ka 6 BR, Ka 6 C, Ka 6 CR, K7, K8, and K 8 B: If any discrepancy is found during the inspection required in paragraph (f)(1) of this AD, before further flight, make any necessary repairs or modification. Note to paragraph (f)(2) of this AD: For guidance on making the necessary repairs or modification required in paragraph (f)(2) of this AD, you may refer to FAA Civil Aeronautics Manual (CAM) 18, Maintenance, Repair, And Alteration, Of Airframes, Powerplants, Propellers, And Appliances, dated December 15, 1959, which can be found on the Internet at: http://rgl.faa.gov/Regulatory--and-- Guidance--Library/rgccab.nsf/0/41df1277f2dc7e0e86257bcf005112bf/ $FILE/CAM--18--1959.pdf, without handwritten annotations, as revised through November 15, 1962. (3) For Models Ka2B, K7, K8 and K 8 B: Unless already done, within the next 10 hours TIS after April 13, 1964 (the effective date retained from AD 64-07-05, Amendment 701 (29 FR 3227, March 1, 1964)), install an additional push pull rod support. For Models Ka2B, follow Alexander Schleicher Modification No. 7, dated July 4, 1962. For Models K7, follow Alexander Schleicher Modification No. 8, dated November 23, 1961. For Models K8, follow Alexander Schleicher Modification No. 7, dated November 24, 1961. (g) New Actions and Compliance Unless already done, do the following actions specified in paragraphs (g)(1) and (g)(2) of this AD. (1) For all models: Within 90 days after October 4, 2013 (the effective date of this AD) and repetitively thereafter at intervals not to exceed 12 months, inspect the elevator control rod in the tailplane following the Action section in Alexander Schleicher Technische Mitteilung (English translation: Technical Note) TM-Nr. 13 for Ka 2 and Ka 2b, TM-Nr. 26 for Ka 6, TM-Nr. 24 for K 7, TM-Nr. 30 for K 8, TM-Nr. 19 for ASK 13, and TM-Nr. 9 for ASK 18, all Berichtigung 1 (English translation: Revision 1), all dated January 8, 2013. (2) For all models: During any inspection required in paragraph (g)(1) of this AD, if any bend and/or misaligned elevator control connection is detected, before further flight after the inspection, replace the elevator control connection with a serviceable part. Do the replacement following the Action section in Alexander Schleicher Technische Mitteilung (English translation: Technical Note) TM-Nr. 13 for Ka 2 and Ka 2b, TM-Nr. 26 for Ka 6, TM-Nr. 24 for K 7, TM-Nr. 30 for K 8, TM-Nr. 19 for ASK 13, and TM-Nr. 9 for ASK 18, all Berichtigung 1 (English translation: Revision 1), all dated January 8, 2013. (h) Credit for Actions Done Following Previous Service Information This AD provides credit for the initial inspection required in paragraph (g)(1) of this AD and any necessary replacement required in paragraph (g)(2) of this AD if already done before the effective date of this AD following the Action sections in Alexander Schleicher Technische Mitteilung (English translation: Technical Note) TM-Nr. 13 for Ka 2 and Ka 2b, TM-Nr. 26 for Ka 6, TM-Nr. 24 for K 7, TM-Nr. 30 for K 8, TM-Nr. 19 for ASK 13, and TM-Nr. 9 for ASK 18, dated August 30, 2012. (i) Other FAA AD Provisions The following provisions also apply to this AD: (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager, Standards Office, FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. Send information to ATTN: Jim Rutherford, Aerospace Engineer, FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust, Room 301, Kansas City, Missouri 64106; telephone: (816) 329-4165; fax: (816) 329-4090; email: jim.rutherford@faa.gov. Before using any approved AMOC on any sailplane to which the AMOC applies, notify your appropriate principal inspector (PI) in the FAA Flight Standards District Office (FSDO), or lacking a PI, your local FSDO. [[Page 53633]] (2) Airworthy Product: For any requirement in this AD to obtain corrective actions from a manufacturer or other source, use these actions if they are FAA-approved. Corrective actions are considered FAA-approved if they are approved by the State of Design Authority (or their delegated agent). You are required to assure the product is airworthy before it is returned to service. (j) Related Information Refer to MCAI European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD No. 2013-0091, dated April 12, 2013, which can be found in the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov; FAA Civil Aeronautics Manual (CAM) 18, Maintenance, Repair, And Alteration, Of Airframes, Powerplants, Propellers, And Appliances, dated December 15, 1959, which can be found on the Internet at: http://rgl.faa.gov/ Regulatory--and--Guidance--Library/rgccab.nsf/0/ 41df1277f2dc7e0e86257bcf005112bf/$FILE/CAM--18--1959.pdf, without handwritten annotations, as revised through November 15, 1962; and Alexander Schleicher Technische Mitteilung (English translation: Technical Note) TM-Nr. 13 for Ka 2 and Ka 2b, TM-Nr. 26 for Ka 6, TM-Nr. 24 for K 7, TM-Nr. 30 for K 8, TM-Nr. 19 for ASK 13, and TM- Nr. 9 for ASK 18, dated August 30, 2012, which can be obtained from the manufacturer at the address specified in paragraph (k)(4) of this AD, for related information. (k) Material Incorporated by Reference (1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference (IBR) of the service information listed in this paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51. (2) You must use this service information as applicable to do the actions required by this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise. (3) The following service information was approved for IBR on October 4, 2013. (i) Alexander Schleicher Technische Mitteilung (English translation: Technical Note) TM-Nr. 13, Berichtigung 1 (English translation: Revision 1), dated January 8, 2013. (ii) Alexander Schleicher Technische Mitteilung (English translation: Technical Note) TM-Nr. 26, Berichtigung 1 (English translation: Revision 1), dated January 8, 2013. (iii) Alexander Schleicher Technische Mitteilung (English translation: Technical Note) TM-Nr. 24, Berichtigung 1 (English translation: Revision 1), dated January 8, 2013. (iv) Alexander Schleicher Technische Mitteilung (English translation: Technical Note) TM-Nr. 30, Berichtigung 1 (English translation: Revision 1), dated January 8, 2013. (v) Alexander Schleicher Technische Mitteilung (English translation: Technical Note) TM-Nr. 19, Berichtigung 1 (English translation: Revision 1), dated January 8, 2013. (vi) Alexander Schleicher Technische Mitteilung (English translation: Technical Note) TM-Nr. 9, Berichtigung 1 (English translation: Revision 1), dated January 8, 2013. Note 1 to paragraphs (k)(3)(i) through (k)(3)(vi) of this AD: Alexander Schleicher Technische Mitteilung (English translation: Technical Note) TM-Nr. 13 for Ka 2 and Ka 2b, TM-Nr. 26 for Ka 6, TM-Nr. 24 for K 7, TM-Nr. 30 for K 8, TM-Nr. 19 for ASK 13, and TM- Nr. 9 for ASK 18, all Berichtigung 1 (English translation: Revision 1), all dated January 8, 2013, are co-published as one document. This service information contains German to English translation. EASA used the English translation in referencing the document from Alexander Schleicher GmbH & Co. Segelflugzeugbau. For enforceability purposes, wewill cite references to the Alexander Schleicher GmbH & Co. Segelflugzeugbau service information as it appears on the document. (vii) Alexander Schleicher Automatischer H[ouml]henruderanschlu[beta] (English translation: Automatic Elevator Connection) document, dated December 5, 1961, translation added May, 2012. Note 2 to paragraph (k)(3)(vii) of this AD: This service information contains German to English translation. EASA used the English translation in referencing the document from Alexander Schleicher GmbH & Co. Segelflugzeugbau. For enforceability purposes, we will cite references to the Alexander Schleicher GmbH & Co. Segelflugzeugbau service information as it appears on the document. (viii) Alexander Schleicher Modification No. 7 Glider Ka 2 and Ka 2B, L-140 and L-203, dated July 4, 1962. (ix) Alexander Schleicher Modification No. 7 Glider K 8 L-216, dated November 24, 1961. (x) Alexander Schleicher Modification No. 8 Glider K 7 L-211, dated November 23, 1961. (4) For Alexander Schleicher GmbH & Co Segelflugzeugbau service information identified in this AD, contact Alexander Schleicher GmbH & Co Segelflugzeugbau, Stra[szlig]e 1 D--36163 Poppenhausen, Germany; phone: ++49 (0) 6658/89-0, fax: +49 (0) 6658/89-40, email: info@alexander-schleicher.de; Internet: http://www.alexander-schleicher.de. (5) You may view this service information at FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust, Kansas City, Missouri 64106. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call (816) 329-4148. (6) You may view this service information that is incorporated by reference at the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). For information on the availability of this material at NARA, call 202-741-6030, or go to: http://www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html.