80 FR 60284 - Airworthiness Directives; Viking Air Limited (Type Certificate Previously Held by Bombardier, Inc.) Airplanes

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration

Federal Register Volume 80, Issue 193 (October 6, 2015)

Page Range		60284-60286
FR Document		2015-25218

We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Viking Air Limited (Type Certificate Previously Held by Bombardier, Inc.) Model DHC-7-1 and DHC-7-100 airplanes. This AD was prompted by reports of cracks that were discovered in the outboard nacelles upper longeron channels and angles. This AD requires a one-time detailed visual inspection for cracking in the outboard nacelles upper longeron channels and angles; and repair if necessary. We are issuing this AD to detect and correct cracks in the outboard nacelles upper longeron channels and angles, which could lead to the loss of stiffness in the forward engine mount; and possible catastrophic failure.

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2015-0684; Directorate Identifier 2014-NM-215-AD; 
Amendment 39-18285; AD 2015-20-06]
RIN 2120-AA64


Airworthiness Directives; Viking Air Limited (Type Certificate 
Previously Held by Bombardier, Inc.) Airplanes

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of 
Transportation (DOT).

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all 
Viking Air Limited (Type Certificate Previously Held by Bombardier, 
Inc.) Model DHC-7-1 and DHC-7-100 airplanes. This AD was prompted by 
reports of cracks that were discovered in the outboard nacelles upper 
longeron channels and angles. This AD requires a one-time detailed 
visual inspection for cracking in the outboard nacelles upper longeron 
channels and angles; and repair if necessary. We are issuing this AD to 
detect and correct cracks in the outboard nacelles upper longeron 
channels and angles, which could lead to the loss of stiffness in the 
forward engine mount; and possible catastrophic failure.

DATES: This AD becomes effective November 10, 2015.
    The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by 
reference of a certain publication listed in this AD as of November 10, 
2015.

ADDRESSES: You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov/#!docketDetail;D=FAA-2015-0684 or in person at the 
Docket Management Facility, U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket 
Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New 
Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC.
    For service information identified in this AD, contact Viking Air 
Limited, 9574 Hampden Road, Sidney, British Columbia V8L 8V5, Canada; 
telephone 250-656-7227; fax 250-656-0673; email 
[email protected]; Internet http://www.vikingair.com. You may view this referenced service information at 
the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, 
WA. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, 
call 425-227-1221. It is also available on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2015-
0684.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Aziz Ahmed, Aerospace Engineer, 
Airframe and Mechanical Systems Branch, ANE-171, FAA, New York Aircraft 
Certification Office, 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, NY 
11590; telephone 516-228 7329; fax 516-794 5531.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Discussion

    We issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR 
part 39 by adding an AD that would apply to all Viking Air Limited 
(Type Certificate Previously Held by Bombardier, Inc.) Model DHC-7-1 
and DHC-7-100 airplanes. The NPRM published in the Federal Register on 
April 13, 2015 (80 FR 19572).
    Transport Canada Civil Aviation (TCCA), which is the aviation 
authority for Canada, has issued Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-
2014-34, dated October 2, 2014, dated (referred to after this as the 
Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information, or ``the MCAI''), to 
correct an unsafe condition for all Viking Air Limited (Type 
Certificate Previously Held by Bombardier, Inc.) Model DHC-7-1 and DHC-
7-100 airplanes. The MCAI states:

    Longitudinal cracks were discovered in the outboard nacelles 
upper longeron channels and angles at station XN1 78. The cracks 
were partially hidden by bearing blocks, Part Number (P/N) 75420978, 
at the nacelle latch locations. Undetected, these cracks may lead to 
the loss of stiffness in the forward engine mount; which may lead to 
a catastrophic failure.

    Required actions include a one-time detailed visual inspection for 
cracking of the outboard nacelles upper longeron channels and angles. 
Corrective actions include repair, if necessary. You may examine the 
MCAI in the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov/#!documentDetail;D=FAA-2015-0684-0002.

Comments

    We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing 
this AD. We received no comments on the NPRM (80 FR 19572, April 13, 
2015) or on the determination of the cost to the public.

Conclusion

    We reviewed the relevant data and determined that air safety and 
the public interest require adopting this AD as proposed except for 
minor editorial changes. We have determined that these minor changes:
     Are consistent with the intent that was proposed in the 
NPRM (80 FR 19572, April 13, 2015) for correcting the unsafe condition; 
and
     Do not add any additional burden upon the public than was 
already proposed in the NPRM (80 FR 19572, April 13, 2015).

Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51

    Viking Air Limited has issued Service Bulletin V7-54-02, Revision 
NC, dated December 14, 2012. The service information describes 
procedures for an inspection for cracks in the outboard nacelles upper 
longeron channels and angles; and repair if necessary. This service 
information is reasonably available because the interested parties have 
access to it through their normal course of business or by the means 
identified in the ADDRESSES section of this AD.

Costs of Compliance

    We estimate that this AD affects 10 airplanes of U.S. registry.
    We also estimate that it will take about 3 work-hours per product 
to comply with the basic requirements of this AD. The average labor 
rate is $85 per work-hour. Based on these figures, we estimate the cost 
of this AD on U.S. operators to be $2,550, or $255 per product.
    We have received no definitive data that would enable us to provide 
cost estimates for the on-condition actions specified in this AD.

Authority for This Rulemaking

    Title 49 of the United States Code specifies the FAA's authority to 
issue rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, section 106, describes the 
authority of the FAA Administrator. ``Subtitle VII: Aviation 
Programs,'' describes in more detail the scope of the Agency's 
authority.

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    We are issuing this rulemaking under the authority described in 
``Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: General 
requirements.'' Under that section, Congress charges the FAA with 
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in air commerce by prescribing 
regulations for practices, methods, and procedures the Administrator 
finds necessary for safety in air commerce. This regulation is within 
the scope of that authority because it addresses an unsafe condition 
that is likely to exist or develop on products identified in this 
rulemaking action.

Regulatory Findings

    We determined that this AD will not have federalism implications 
under Executive Order 13132. This AD will not have a substantial direct 
effect on the States, on the relationship between the national 
government and the States, or on the distribution of power and 
responsibilities among the various levels of government.
    For the reasons discussed above, I certify that this AD:
    1. Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive Order 
12866;
    2. Is not a ``significant rule'' under the DOT Regulatory Policies 
and Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979);
    3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska; and
    4. Will not have a significant economic impact, positive or 
negative, on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria 
of the Regulatory Flexibility Act.

Examining the AD Docket

    You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov/#!docketDetail;D=FAA-2015-0684; or in person at the 
Docket Management Facility between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through 
Friday, except Federal holidays. The AD docket contains this AD, the 
regulatory evaluation, any comments received, and other information. 
The street address for the Docket Operations office (telephone 800-647-
5527) is in the ADDRESSES section.

List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39

    Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by 
reference, Safety.

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 adding the following new airworthiness 
directive (AD):

2015-20-06 Viking Air Limited (Type Certificate Previously Held by 
Bombardier, Inc.): Amendment 39-18285. Docket No. FAA-2015-0684; 
Directorate Identifier 2014-NM-215-AD.

(a) Effective Date

    This AD becomes effective November 10, 2015.

(b) Affected ADs

    None.

(c) Applicability

    This AD applies to all Viking Air Limited (Type Certificate 
previously held by Bombardier, Inc.) Model DHC-7-1 and DHC-7-100 
airplanes, certificated in any category.

(d) Subject

    Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 54, Nacelles/
Pylons.

(e) Reason

    This AD was prompted by reports of cracks that were discovered 
in the outboard nacelles upper longeron channels and angles. We are 
issuing this AD to detect and correct cracks in the outboard 
nacelles upper longeron channels and angles, which could lead to the 
loss of stiffness in the forward engine mount; and possible 
catastrophic failure.

(f) Compliance

    Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, 
unless already done.

(g) Inspection and Repair

    Within 6 months after the effective date of this AD, do a one-
time detailed visual inspection for cracking in the outboard 
nacelles upper longeron channels and angles, in accordance with the 
Accomplishment Instructions of Viking Air Limited Service Bulletin 
V7-54-02, Revision NC, dated December 14, 2012. If any cracking is 
found during the inspection required by this paragraph: Before 
further flight, repair using a method approved by the Manager, New 
York Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), ANE-170, FAA; or Transport 
Canada Civil Aviation (TCCA); or Viking Air Limited's (Type 
Certificate Previously Held by Bombardier, Inc.) TCCA Design 
Approval Organization (DAO).

(h) Other FAA AD Provisions

    The following provisions also apply to this AD:
    (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager, New 
York Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), ANE-170, FAA, has the 
authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the 
procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, 
send your request to your principal inspector or local Flight 
Standards District Office, as appropriate. If sending information 
directly to the ACO, send it to ATTN: Program Manager, Continuing 
Operational Safety, FAA, New York ACO, 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 
410, Westbury, NY 11590; telephone 516-228-7300; fax 516-794-5531. 
Before using any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate principal 
inspector, or lacking a principal inspector, the manager of the 
local flight standards district office/certificate holding district 
office. The AMOC approval letter must specifically reference this 
AD.
    (2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any requirement in this AD 
to obtain corrective actions from a manufacturer, the action must be 
accomplished using a method approved by the Manager, New York ACO, 
ANE-170, FAA; or TCCA; or Viking Air Limited's (Type Certificate 
Previously Held by Bombardier, Inc.) TCCA DAO. If approved by the 
DAO, the approval must include the DAO-authorized signature.

(i) Special Flight Permits

    Special flight permits, as described in Section 21.197 and 
Section 21.199 of the Federal Aviation Regulations (14 CFR 21.197 
and 21.199), are not allowed.

(j) Related Information

    Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information (MCAI) 
Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2014-34, dated October 2, 2014, 
for related information. This MCAI may be found in the AD docket on 
the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov/#!documentDetail;D=FAA-
2015-0684-0002.

(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 this AD specifies otherwise.
    (i) Viking Air Limited Service Bulletin V7-54-02, Revision NC, 
dated December 14, 2012.
    (ii) Reserved.
    (3) For service information identified in this AD, contact 
Viking Air Limited, 9574 Hampden Road, Sidney, British Columbia V8L 
8V5, Canada; telephone 250-656-7227; fax 250-656-0673; email 
[email protected]; Internet http://www.vikingair.com.
    (4) You may view this service information at the FAA, Transport 
Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For 
information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 
425-227-1221.
    (5) 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.


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    Issued in Renton, Washington, on September 27, 2015.
Michael Kaszycki,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification 
Service.
[FR Doc. 2015-25218 Filed 10-5-15; 8:45 am]
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1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For Facility, U.S. Department of examine the MCAI in the AD docket on
information on the availability of this Transportation, Docket Operations, M– the Internet at http://
material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221. 30, West Building Ground Floor, Room www.regulations.gov/
(5) You may view this service information W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., #!documentDetail;D=FAA-2015-0684-
that is incorporated by reference at the
National Archives and Records
Washington, DC. 0002.
Administration (NARA). For information on For service information identified in
Comments
the availability of this material at NARA, call this AD, contact Viking Air Limited,
202–741–6030, or go to: http:// 9574 Hampden Road, Sidney, British We gave the public the opportunity to
www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr- Columbia V8L 8V5, Canada; telephone participate in developing this AD. We
locations.html. 250–656–7227; fax 250–656–0673; email received no comments on the NPRM (80
technical.publications@vikingair.com; FR 19572, April 13, 2015) or on the
Issued in Renton, Washington, on
September 27, 2015. Internet http://www.vikingair.com. You determination of the cost to the public.
Michael Kaszycki, may view this referenced service Conclusion
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane information at the FAA, Transport
Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue We reviewed the relevant data and
Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. determined that air safety and the
[FR Doc. 2015–25219 Filed 10–5–15; 8:45 am] SW., Renton, WA. For information on
public interest require adopting this AD
the availability of this material at the
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P as proposed except for minor editorial
FAA, call 425–227–1221. It is also
changes. We have determined that these
available on the Internet at http://
minor changes:
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION www.regulations.gov by searching for • Are consistent with the intent that
and locating Docket No. FAA–2015– was proposed in the NPRM (80 FR
Federal Aviation Administration 0684. 19572, April 13, 2015) for correcting the
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Aziz unsafe condition; and
14 CFR Part 39 Ahmed, Aerospace Engineer, Airframe • Do not add any additional burden
[Docket No. FAA–2015–0684; Directorate and Mechanical Systems Branch, ANE– upon the public than was already
Identifier 2014–NM–215–AD; Amendment 171, FAA, New York Aircraft proposed in the NPRM (80 FR 19572,
39–18285; AD 2015–20–06] Certification Office, 1600 Stewart April 13, 2015).
RIN 2120–AA64 Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, NY Related Service Information Under 1
11590; telephone 516–228 7329; fax CFR Part 51
Airworthiness Directives; Viking Air 516–794 5531.
Viking Air Limited has issued Service
Limited (Type Certificate Previously SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Bulletin V7–54–02, Revision NC, dated
Held by Bombardier, Inc.) Airplanes
Discussion December 14, 2012. The service
AGENCY: Federal Aviation We issued a notice of proposed information describes procedures for an
Administration (FAA), Department of rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR inspection for cracks in the outboard
Transportation (DOT). part 39 by adding an AD that would nacelles upper longeron channels and
ACTION: Final rule. apply to all Viking Air Limited (Type angles; and repair if necessary. This
Certificate Previously Held by service information is reasonably
SUMMARY: We are adopting a new Bombardier, Inc.) Model DHC–7–1 and available because the interested parties
airworthiness directive (AD) for all DHC–7–100 airplanes. The NPRM have access to it through their normal
Viking Air Limited (Type Certificate published in the Federal Register on course of business or by the means
Previously Held by Bombardier, Inc.) April 13, 2015 (80 FR 19572). identified in the ADDRESSES section of
Model DHC–7–1 and DHC–7–100 Transport Canada Civil Aviation this AD.
airplanes. This AD was prompted by (TCCA), which is the aviation authority Costs of Compliance
reports of cracks that were discovered in for Canada, has issued Canadian
the outboard nacelles upper longeron We estimate that this AD affects 10
Airworthiness Directive CF–2014–34, airplanes of U.S. registry.
channels and angles. This AD requires dated October 2, 2014, dated (referred to
a one-time detailed visual inspection for We also estimate that it will take
after this as the Mandatory Continuing about 3 work-hours per product to
cracking in the outboard nacelles upper Airworthiness Information, or ‘‘the
longeron channels and angles; and comply with the basic requirements of
MCAI’’), to correct an unsafe condition this AD. The average labor rate is $85
repair if necessary. We are issuing this for all Viking Air Limited (Type
AD to detect and correct cracks in the per work-hour. Based on these figures,
Certificate Previously Held by we estimate the cost of this AD on U.S.
outboard nacelles upper longeron Bombardier, Inc.) Model DHC–7–1 and
channels and angles, which could lead operators to be $2,550, or $255 per
DHC–7–100 airplanes. The MCAI states: product.
to the loss of stiffness in the forward
engine mount; and possible catastrophic Longitudinal cracks were discovered in the We have received no definitive data
failure. outboard nacelles upper longeron channels that would enable us to provide cost
and angles at station XN1 78. The cracks estimates for the on-condition actions
DATES: This AD becomes effective were partially hidden by bearing blocks, Part specified in this AD.
November 10, 2015. Number (P/N) 75420978, at the nacelle latch
The Director of the Federal Register locations. Undetected, these cracks may lead Authority for This Rulemaking
approved the incorporation by reference to the loss of stiffness in the forward engine Title 49 of the United States Code
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of a certain publication listed in this AD mount; which may lead to a catastrophic specifies the FAA’s authority to issue
as of November 10, 2015. failure. rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I,
ADDRESSES: You may examine the AD Required actions include a one-time section 106, describes the authority of
docket on the Internet at http:// detailed visual inspection for cracking the FAA Administrator. ‘‘Subtitle VII:
www.regulations.gov/ of the outboard nacelles upper longeron Aviation Programs,’’ describes in more
#!docketDetail;D=FAA-2015-0684 or in channels and angles. Corrective actions detail the scope of the Agency’s
person at the Docket Management include repair, if necessary. You may authority.

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We are issuing this rulemaking under PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS AD, if requested using the procedures found
the authority described in ‘‘Subtitle VII, DIRECTIVES in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR
Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: 39.19, send your request to your principal
General requirements.’’ Under that ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39 inspector or local Flight Standards District
continues to read as follows: Office, as appropriate. If sending information
section, Congress charges the FAA with directly to the ACO, send it to ATTN:
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. Program Manager, Continuing Operational
air commerce by prescribing regulations Safety, FAA, New York ACO, 1600 Stewart
for practices, methods, and procedures § 39.13 [Amended]
Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, NY 11590;
the Administrator finds necessary for ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding telephone 516–228–7300; fax 516–794–5531.
safety in air commerce. This regulation the following new airworthiness Before using any approved AMOC, notify
is within the scope of that authority directive (AD): your appropriate principal inspector, or
because it addresses an unsafe condition lacking a principal inspector, the manager of
2015–20–06 Viking Air Limited (Type the local flight standards district office/
that is likely to exist or develop on Certificate Previously Held by certificate holding district office. The AMOC
products identified in this rulemaking Bombardier, Inc.): Amendment 39– approval letter must specifically reference
action. 18285. Docket No. FAA–2015–0684; this AD.
Directorate Identifier 2014–NM–215–AD. (2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any
Regulatory Findings
(a) Effective Date requirement in this AD to obtain corrective
We determined that this AD will not This AD becomes effective November 10,
actions from a manufacturer, the action must
have federalism implications under be accomplished using a method approved
2015.
Executive Order 13132. This AD will by the Manager, New York ACO, ANE–170,
not have a substantial direct effect on (b) Affected ADs FAA; or TCCA; or Viking Air Limited’s (Type
the States, on the relationship between None. Certificate Previously Held by Bombardier,
Inc.) TCCA DAO. If approved by the DAO,
the national government and the States, (c) Applicability the approval must include the DAO-
or on the distribution of power and authorized signature.
This AD applies to all Viking Air Limited
responsibilities among the various (Type Certificate previously held by
levels of government. (i) Special Flight Permits
Bombardier, Inc.) Model DHC–7–1 and DHC–
For the reasons discussed above, I 7–100 airplanes, certificated in any category. Special flight permits, as described in
certify that this AD: Section 21.197 and Section 21.199 of the
(d) Subject Federal Aviation Regulations (14 CFR 21.197
1. Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory and 21.199), are not allowed.
Air Transport Association (ATA) of
action’’ under Executive Order 12866; America Code 54, Nacelles/Pylons. (j) Related Information
2. Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the
(e) Reason Refer to Mandatory Continuing
DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures
This AD was prompted by reports of cracks Airworthiness Information (MCAI) Canadian
(44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979);
that were discovered in the outboard nacelles Airworthiness Directive CF–2014–34, dated
3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in upper longeron channels and angles. We are October 2, 2014, for related information. This
Alaska; and issuing this AD to detect and correct cracks MCAI may be found in the AD docket on the
4. Will not have a significant in the outboard nacelles upper longeron Internet at http://www.regulations.gov/
economic impact, positive or negative, channels and angles, which could lead to the #!documentDetail;D=FAA-2015-0684-0002.
on a substantial number of small entities loss of stiffness in the forward engine mount; (k) Material Incorporated by Reference
under the criteria of the Regulatory and possible catastrophic failure.
(1) The Director of the Federal Register
Flexibility Act. (f) Compliance approved the incorporation by reference
Examining the AD Docket Comply with this AD within the (IBR) of the service information listed in this
compliance times specified, unless already paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR
You may examine the AD docket on done. part 51.
the Internet at http:// (2) You must use this service information
(g) Inspection and Repair as applicable to do the actions required by
www.regulations.gov/
Within 6 months after the effective date of this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise.
#!docketDetail;D=FAA-2015-0684; or in (i) Viking Air Limited Service Bulletin V7–
this AD, do a one-time detailed visual
person at the Docket Management inspection for cracking in the outboard 54–02, Revision NC, dated December 14,
Facility between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., nacelles upper longeron channels and angles, 2012.
Monday through Friday, except Federal in accordance with the Accomplishment (ii) Reserved.
holidays. The AD docket contains this Instructions of Viking Air Limited Service (3) For service information identified in
AD, the regulatory evaluation, any Bulletin V7–54–02, Revision NC, dated this AD, contact Viking Air Limited, 9574
comments received, and other December 14, 2012. If any cracking is found Hampden Road, Sidney, British Columbia
information. The street address for the during the inspection required by this V8L 8V5, Canada; telephone 250–656–7227;
Docket Operations office (telephone paragraph: Before further flight, repair using fax 250–656–0673; email
a method approved by the Manager, New technical.publications@vikingair.com;
800–647–5527) is in the ADDRESSES Internet http://www.vikingair.com.
York Aircraft Certification Office (ACO),
section. ANE–170, FAA; or Transport Canada Civil (4) You may view this service information
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 Aviation (TCCA); or Viking Air Limited’s at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate,
(Type Certificate Previously Held by 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation Bombardier, Inc.) TCCA Design Approval information on the availability of this
safety, Incorporation by reference, Organization (DAO). material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221.
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Safety. (5) You may view this service information
(h) Other FAA AD Provisions that is incorporated by reference at the
Adoption of the Amendment The following provisions also apply to this National Archives and Records
AD: Administration (NARA). For information on
Accordingly, under the authority (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance the availability of this material at NARA, call
delegated to me by the Administrator, (AMOCs): The Manager, New York Aircraft 202–741–6030, or go to: http://
the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as Certification Office (ACO), ANE–170, FAA, www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-
follows: has the authority to approve AMOCs for this locations.html.

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Issued in Renton, Washington, on SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Designations and Reporting Points,
September 27, 2015. dated August 6, 2015, and effective
Michael Kaszycki, Authority for This Rulemaking
September 15, 2015, which are depicted
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane The FAA’s authority to issue rules on aeronautical charts.
Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. regarding aviation safety is found in
Title 49 of the United States Code. Regulatory Notices and Analyses
[FR Doc. 2015–25218 Filed 10–5–15; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P Subtitle I, Section 106 describes the The FAA has determined that this
authority of the FAA Administrator. regulation only involves an established
Subtitle VII, Aviation Programs, body of technical regulations for which
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION describes in more detail the scope of the frequent and routine amendments are
agency’s authority. necessary to keep them operationally
Federal Aviation Administration This rulemaking is promulgated current. It, therefore: (1) Is not a
under the authority described in ‘‘significant regulatory action’’ under
14 CFR Part 71 Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart I, Section Executive Order 12866; (2) is not a
[Docket No. 2015–3375; Amendment No.
40103. Under that section, the FAA is ‘‘significant rule’’ under DOT
71–47] charged with prescribing regulations to Regulatory Policies and Procedures (44
assign the use of the airspace necessary FR 11034; February 26, 1979); and (3)
RIN 2120–AA66 to ensure the safety of aircraft and the does not warrant preparation of a
efficient use of airspace. This regulation regulatory evaluation as the anticipated
Airspace Designations; Incorporation is within the scope of that authority as impact is so minimal. Since this is a
by Reference Amendments it makes the necessary updates for routine matter that only affects air traffic
AGENCY: Federal Aviation airspace areas within the National procedures and air navigation, it is
Administration (FAA), DOT. Airspace System. certified that this rule, when
ACTION: Final rule, technical History promulgated, does not have a significant
amendment. economic impact on a substantial
Federal Aviation Administration number of small entities under the
SUMMARY: This action incorporates Airspace Order 7400.9, Airspace criteria of the Regulatory Flexibility Act.
certain amendments into FAA Order Designations and Reporting Points,
7400.9Z, dated August 6, 2015, and incorporated by reference in 14 CFR List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 71
effective September 15, 2015, for 71.1, is published yearly. Amendments Airspace, Incorporation by reference,
incorporation by reference in 14 CFR referred to as ‘‘effective date straddling Navigation (air).
71.1. amendments’’ were published under
Order 7400.9Y (dated August 6, 2014, Adoption of the Amendment
DATES: Effective date 0901 UTC October
6, 2015. The Director of the Federal and effective September 15, 2014), but In consideration of the foregoing, the
Register approves this incorporation by became effective under Order 7400.9Z Federal Aviation Administration
reference action under 1 CFR part 51, (dated August 6, 2015, and effective amends 14 CFR part 71 as follows:
subject to the annual revision of FAA September 15, 2015). This action
incorporates these rules into the current PART 71—DESIGNATION OF CLASS A,
Order 7400.9 and publication of B, C, D, AND E AIRSPACE AREAS; AIR
conforming amendments. FAA Order 7400.9Z.
Accordingly, as this is an TRAFFIC SERVICE ROUTES; AND
ADDRESSES: FAA Order 7400.9Z, REPORTING POINTS
administrative correction to update final
Airspace Designations and Reporting rule amendments into FAA Order
Points, and subsequent amendments can 7400.9Z, notice and public procedure ■ 1. The authority citation for part 71
be viewed on line at http:// under 5 U.S.C. 553(b) are unnecessary. continues to read as follows:
www.faa.gov/airtraffic/publications/. Also, to bring these rules and legal Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(f), 106(g); 40103,
For further information, you can contact descriptions current, I find that good 40113, 40120; E.O. 10854, 24 FR 9565, 3 CFR,
the Airspace Policy Group, Federal cause exists, under 5 U.S.C. 553(d), for 1959–1963 Comp., p. 389.
Aviation Administration, 800 making this amendment effective in less
Independence Avenue SW., § 71.1 [Amended]
than 30 days.
Washington, DC 20591; telephone: (202) ■ 2. Section 71.1 is revised to read as
267–8783. The Order is also available Availability and Summary of follows:
for inspection at the National Archives Documents for Incorporation by For Docket No. FAA–2015–2219;
and Records Administration (NARA). Reference Airspace Docket No. 15–AWA–5 (80 FR
For information on the availability of This document amends FAA Order 42708, July 20, 2015). On page 42709,
this material at NARA, call (202) 741– 7400.9Z, Airspace Designations and column 1, line 3, under ADDRESSES; and
6030, or go to http://www.archives.gov/ Reporting Points, dated August 6, 2015, on page 42709, column 2, line 62 and
federal_register/code_of_federal- and effective September 15, 2015. FAA line 65, under Availability and
regulations/ibr_locations.html. Order 7400.9Z is publicly available as Summary of Documents for
FAA Order 7400.9, Airspace listed in the ADDRESSES section of this Incorporation by Reference remove
Designations and Reporting Points, is document. FAA Order 7400.9Z lists ‘‘. . . FAA Order 7400.9Y, . . .’’ and
published yearly and effective on Class A, B, C, D, and E airspace areas, add in its place ‘‘. . . FAA Order
September 15. air traffic service routes, and reporting 7400.9Z, . . .’’. On page 42709, column
srobinson on DSK5SPTVN1PROD with RULES

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: points. 2, line 59, under Availability and
Sarah A. Combs, Airspace Policy Group, Summary of Documents for
Office of Airspace Services, Federal The Rule Incorporation by Reference; and on page
Aviation Administration, 800 This action amends title 14 Code of 42710, column 1, line 33, under
Independence Avenue SW., Federal Regulations (14 CFR) Part 71 to Amendatory Instruction 2 remove ‘‘. . .
Washington, DC 20591; telephone: (202) incorporate certain final rules into the FAA Order 7400.9Y, Airspace
267–8783. current FAA Order 7400.9Z, Airspace Designations and Reporting Points,

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Category		Regulatory Information
Collection		Federal Register
sudoc Class		AE 2.7: GS 4.107: AE 2.106:
Publisher		Office of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration
Section		Rules and Regulations
Action		Final rule.
Dates		This AD becomes effective November 10, 2015.
Contact		Aziz Ahmed, Aerospace Engineer, Airframe and Mechanical Systems Branch, ANE-171, FAA, New York Aircraft Certification Office, 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, NY 11590; telephone 516-228 7329; fax 516-794 5531.
FR Citation		80 FR 60284
RIN Number		2120-AA64
CFR Associated		Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety

80 FR 60284 - Airworthiness Directives; Viking Air Limited (Type Certificate Previously Held by Bombardier, Inc.) Airplanes

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