AD 2006-26-02 Airworthiness Directives; Stemme GmbH & Co. KG Model S10, S10-V, and S10-VT Gliders

This AD applies to the following model and serial number gliders, certificated in any category.   Models Serial Nos. S10 10-03 through 10-56. S10-V 14-001 through 14-030 and all converted variants 14-003M through 14-056M. S10-VT 11-001 through 11-100. Reason (d) The mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) states: A leaking brass fuel connection (part no. 10AB-75) was found during maintenance check.

Prior to further flight as of January 10, 2007 (the effective date of this AD), unless already done, do the following actions. (1) Inspect both sides of the connection between the wing and the fuselage to identify any installed brass hose connector having design modification index 01.a. (2) Replace connectors identified as design modification index 01.a with the modified version of connectors having design modification index 02.a. (3) Do the actions required in this AD in accordance with the requirements of Stemme F&D Service Bulletin A31-10-077 Am.-Index: 01.a, dated October 6, 2006. FAA AD Differences Note: This AD differs from the MCAI and/or service information as follows: No differences. Other FAA AD Provisions (f) The following provisions also apply to this AD: (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager, Standards Staff, FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, ATTN: Greg Davison, Glider Program Manager, 901 Locust, Room 301, Kansas City, Missouri, 64106; telephone: (816) 329-4130; fax: (816) 329-4090, has the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. (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. (3) Reporting Requirements: For any reporting requirement in this AD, under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq. ), the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has approved the information collection requirements and has assigned OMB Control Number 2120-0056. Related Information (g) Refer to European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD No.: 2006-0310-E, dated October 11, 2006, and Stemme F&D Service Bulletin A31-10-077 Am.-Index: 01.a, dated October 6, 2006, for related information. Material Incorporated by Reference (h) You must use Stemme F&D Service Bulletin A31-10-077 Am.-Index: 01.a, dated October 6, 2006, to do the actions required by this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise. (1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of this service information under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51. (2) For service information identified in this AD, contact STEMME GmbH & Co. KG, Flugplatzstraβe F2, Nr. 7, D-15344 Strausberg, Germany; telephone: + 49.33 41/36 12-0; fax: +49.33 41/36 12-30; e-mail: P.Ellwanger@stemme.de. (3) You may review copies at the FAA, Central Region, Office of the Regional Counsel, 901 Locust, Kansas City, Missouri 64106; or 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. Issued in Kansas City, Missouri on December 14, 2006. Kim Smith, Manager, Small Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. E6-21749 Filed 12-20-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P

Prior to further flight as of January 10, 2007 (the effective date of this AD), unless already done, do the following actions. (1) Inspect both sides of the connection between the wing and the fuselage to identify any installed brass hose connector having design modification index 01.a. (2) Replace connectors identified as design modification index 01.a with the modified version of connectors having design modification index 02.a. (3) Do the actions required in this AD in accordance with the requirements of Stemme F&D Service Bulletin A31-10-077 Am.-Index: 01.a, dated October 6, 2006. FAA AD Differences Note: This AD differs from the MCAI and/or service information as follows: No differences. Other FAA AD Provisions (f) The following provisions also apply to this AD: (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager, Standards Staff, FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, ATTN: Greg Davison, Glider Program Manager, 901 Locust, Room 301, Kansas City, Missouri, 64106; telephone: (816) 329-4130; fax: (816) 329-4090, has the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. (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. (3) Reporting Requirements: For any reporting requirement in this AD, under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq. ), the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has approved the information collection requirements and has assigned OMB Control Number 2120-0056. Related Information (g) Refer to European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD No.: 2006-0310-E, dated October 11, 2006, and Stemme F&D Service Bulletin A31-10-077 Am.-Index: 01.a, dated October 6, 2006, for related information. Material Incorporated by Reference (h) You must use Stemme F&D Service Bulletin A31-10-077 Am.-Index: 01.a, dated October 6, 2006, to do the actions required by this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise. (1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of this service information under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51. (2) For service information identified in this AD, contact STEMME GmbH & Co. KG, Flugplatzstraβe F2, Nr. 7, D-15344 Strausberg, Germany; telephone: + 49.33 41/36 12-0; fax: +49.33 41/36 12-30; e-mail: P.Ellwanger@stemme.de. (3) You may review copies at the FAA, Central Region, Office of the Regional Counsel, 901 Locust, Kansas City, Missouri 64106; or 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. Issued in Kansas City, Missouri on December 14, 2006. Kim Smith, Manager, Small Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. E6-21749 Filed 12-20-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P