[Federal Register Volume 63, Number 58 (Thursday, March 26, 1998)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Page 14603]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 98-7887]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. 97-CE-131-AD; Amendment 39-10342; AD 98-04-30]
RIN 2120-AA64


Airworthiness Directives; Glaser-Dirks Flugzeugbau GmbH Model DG-
500M Gliders

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration, DOT.

ACTION: Direct final rule; confirmation of effective date.

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SUMMARY: This action confirms the effective date of Airworthiness 
Directive (AD) 98-04-30, which applies to Glaser-Dirks Flugzeugbau GmbH 
Model DG-500M gliders. AD 98-04-30 requires repetitively inspecting the 
propeller mounting plate for cracks, replacing any cracked propeller 
mounting plate, and modifying the bolt connections of the propeller 
mounting plate. This AD was the result of mandatory continuing 
airworthiness information (MCAI) issued by the airworthiness authority 
for Germany. The actions specified in this AD are intended to prevent 
the propeller mounting plate from separating from the glider, which 
could result in propeller separation and possible loss of control of 
the glider.

EFFECTIVE DATE: May 15, 1998.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Mike Kiesov, Aerospace Engineer, 
Small Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service, FAA, 1201 
Walnut, suite 900, Kansas City, Missouri 64106; telephone: (816) 426-
6934; facsimile: (816) 426-2169.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The FAA published this direct final rule 
with request for comments in the Federal Register on February 26, 1998 
(63 FR 9743). The FAA uses the direct final rulemaking procedure for a 
non-controversial rule where the FAA anticipates that there will be no 
adverse public comment. This direct final rule advised the public that 
no adverse comments were anticipated, and that unless a written adverse 
comment, or a written notice of intent to submit such an adverse 
comment, was received within the comment period, the regulation would 
become effective on May 15, 1998. No adverse comments were received, 
and thus this notice confirms that this final rule will become 
effective on that date.

    Issued in Kansas City, Missouri, on March 20, 1998.
Marvin R. Nuss,
Acting Manager, Small Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification 
Service.
[FR Doc. 98-7887 Filed 3-25-98; 8:45 am]
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