81 FR 11132 - Airworthiness Directives; Viking Air Limited Airplanes

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration

Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 42 (March 3, 2016)

Page Range		11132-11134
FR Document		2016-04539
We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Viking Air Limited Models DHC-2 Mk. I, DHC-2 Mk. II, and DHC-2 Mk. III airplanes. This proposed AD results from 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 corrosion of the elevator control rod and of the elevator actuating lever on the control column. We are issuing this proposed AD to require actions to address the unsafe condition on these products.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2016-4229; Directorate Identifier 2015-CE-038-AD]
RIN 2120-AA64


Airworthiness Directives; Viking Air Limited Airplanes

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

ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).

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SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all 
Viking Air Limited Models DHC-2 Mk. I, DHC-2 Mk. II, and DHC-2 Mk. III 
airplanes. This proposed AD results from 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 corrosion 
of the elevator control rod and of the elevator actuating lever on the 
control column. We are issuing this proposed AD to require actions to 
address the unsafe condition on these products.

DATES: We must receive comments on this proposed AD by April 18, 2016.

ADDRESSES: You may send comments by any of the following methods:
     Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments.
     Fax: (202) 493-2251.
     Mail: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket 
Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New 
Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590.
     Hand Delivery: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket 
Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New 
Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., 
Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays.
    For service information identified in this proposed AD, contact 
Viking Air Limited Technical Support, 1959 De Havilland Way, Sidney, 
British Columbia, Canada, V8L 5V5; Fax: 250-656-0673; telephone: (North 
America) (800) 663-8444; email: [email protected]; 
Internet: http://www.vikingair.com/support/service-bulletins. You may 
review this referenced service information at the 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.

Examining the AD Docket

    You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2016-
4229; 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 proposed AD, the regulatory evaluation, any comments 
received, and other information. The street address for the Docket 
Office (telephone (800) 647-5527) is in the ADDRESSES section. Comments 
will be available in the AD docket shortly after receipt.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Aziz Ahmed, Aerospace Safety Engineer, 
FAA, New York Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), 1600 Steward Avenue, 
Suite 410, Westbury, New York 11590; telephone: (516) 228-7329; fax: 
(516) 794-5531; email: [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Comments Invited

    We invite you to send any written relevant data, views, or 
arguments about this proposed AD. Send your comments to an address 
listed under the ADDRESSES section. Include ``Docket No. FAA-2016-4229; 
Directorate Identifier 2015-CE-038-AD'' at the beginning of your 
comments. We specifically invite comments on the overall regulatory, 
economic, environmental, and energy aspects of this proposed AD. We 
will consider all comments received by the closing date and may amend 
this proposed AD because of those comments.
    We will post all comments we receive, without change, to http://regulations.gov, including any personal information you provide. We 
will also post a report summarizing each substantive verbal contact we 
receive about this proposed AD.

Discussion

    Transport Canada, which is the aviation authority for Canada, has 
issued AD No. CF-2015-21, dated July 30, 2015 (referred to after this 
as ``the MCAI''), to correct an unsafe condition for all Viking Air 
Limited Models DHC-2 Mk. I, DHC-2 Mk. II, and DHC-2 Mk. III airplanes. 
The MCAI states:

    There have been a number of reports of corrosion and/or cracking 
at the elevator actuating lever on the control column, in the 
elevator control rod assemblies, and at the rod end plug.
    Undetected corrosion and/or cracking of the elevator control rod 
assemblies or elevator actuating lever may lead to the failure of 
the components with consequent loss of aeroplane control.

    The MCAI requires visually inspecting the elevator control rod 
assemblies, the elevator actuating lever on the control column, and the 
control column torque tube for corrosion, cracking, and/or other 
damages, and repairing or replacing damaged parts. The MCAI also 
requires incorporating revisions into the maintenance program and adds 
a life limit to certain elevator control rod assemblies. You may 
examine the MCAI on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by 
searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2016-4229.

Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51

    Viking Air Limited has issued DHC-2 Beaver Service Bulletin Number: 
V2/0005, Revision `C', dated July 17, 2015. The service information 
describes procedures for doing detailed visual inspections of the 
elevator control rod assemblies, the elevator actuating lever on the 
control column, and the control column torque tube for corrosion, 
cracking, and/or other damages. The service bulletin also describes 
procedures for repairing or replacing damaged parts. 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 NPRM.

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FAA's Determination and Requirements of the Proposed AD

    This product has been approved by the aviation authority of another 
country, and is approved for operation in the United States. Pursuant 
to our bilateral agreement with this State of Design Authority, they 
have notified us of the unsafe condition described in the MCAI and 
service information referenced above. We are proposing this AD because 
we evaluated all information and determined the unsafe condition exists 
and is likely to exist or develop on other products of the same type 
design.

Costs of Compliance

    We estimate that this proposed AD will affect 135 products of U.S. 
registry. We also estimate that it would take about 11.5 work-hours per 
product to comply with the basic inspection requirements of this 
proposed AD. The average labor rate is $85 per work-hour.
    Based on these figures, we estimate the cost of the basic 
inspection requirements of this proposed AD on U.S. operators to be 
$131,962.50, or $977.50 per product.
    In addition, we estimate that any necessary follow-on actions would 
take about 8 work-hours and require parts costing $1,859, for a cost of 
$2,539 per product. Contact Viking Air Limited at the address 
identified in the ADDRESSES section of this NPRM for current pricing 
and lead time. We have no way of determining the number of products 
that may need these actions.

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.
    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 proposed AD would not have federalism 
implications under Executive Order 13132. This proposed AD would 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 this proposed 
regulation:
    (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.

List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39

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

The Proposed Amendment

    Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the 
Administrator, the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part 39 as follows:

PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES

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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]

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2. The FAA amends Sec.  39.13 by adding the following new AD:

Viking Air Limited: Docket No. FAA-2016-4229; Directorate Identifier 
2015-CE-038-AD.

(a) Comments Due Date

    We must receive comments by April 18, 2016.

(b) Affected ADs

    None.

(c) Applicability

    This AD applies to Viking Air Limited DHC-2 Mk. I, DHC-2 Mk. II, 
and DHC-2 Mk. III airplanes, 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 corrosion of the 
elevator control rod and of the elevator actuating lever on the 
control column. We are issuing this AD to detect and correct 
corrosion and/or cracking of the elevator control rod assemblies and 
the elevator actuating lever, which if not detected and corrected, 
could cause these components to fail. This failure could result in 
loss of control.

(f) Actions and Compliance

    Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified in 
paragraphs (g) through (l) of this AD, including all subparagraphs, 
unless already done.

(g) Inspections

    Within the next 120 days after the effective date of this AD or 
within the next 100 hours time-in-service (TIS) after the effective 
date of this AD, whichever occurs first, do the following 
inspections in accordance with section I. PLANNING INFORMATION, 
paragraph D. of Viking DHC-2 Beaver Service Bulletin Number: V2/
0005, Revision ``C'', dated July 17, 2015:
    (1) For airplanes with an installed elevator control rod 
assembly, part number (P/N) C2CF619A, do a detailed visual 
inspection of P/N C2CF619A for corrosion, cracking, and/or other 
damages.
    (2) For airplanes with an installed elevator control rod 
assembly, P/N CT2CF1021-1, do a detailed visual inspection of P/N 
CT2CF1021-1 for corrosion, cracking, and/or other damages.
    (3) For all airplanes, do a detailed visual inspection of the 
elevator actuating lever on the control column and the control 
column torque tube for corrosion, cracking and/or other damages.

(h) Replacement/Repair for P/N C2CF619A

    (1) Before further flight after the inspection required in 
paragraph (g)(1) of this AD, if corrosion, cracking, or other 
damages are found, replace P/N C2CF619A with P/N C2CF619A-11 
following section I. PLANNING INFORMATION, paragraph D. of Viking 
DHC-2 Beaver Service Bulletin Number: V2/0005, Revision ``C'', dated 
July 17, 2015, or contact Viking Air Limited at the address 
specified in paragraph (o) of this AD for an FAA-approved repair and 
incorporate the repair.
    (2) Within the next 120 days after the effective date of this AD 
or within the next 100 hours TIS after the effective date of this 
AD, whichever occurs first, you may replace P/N C2CF619A with P/N 
C2CF619A-11 instead of doing the inspection required in paragraph 
(g)(1) of this AD. Do the replacement following section I. PLANNING 
INFORMATION, paragraph D. of Viking DHC-2 Beaver Service Bulletin 
Number: V2/0005, Revision ``C'', dated July 17, 2015.
    (3) After replacing P/N C2CF619A with P/N C2CF619A-11, you must 
still do the repetitive inspections of the elevator control rod 
assemblies following the Airworthiness Limitations section of the 
FAA-approved maintenance program (e.g., maintenance manual) 
specified in paragraph (k)(1) of this AD.

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(i) Replacement/Repair for P/N CT2CF1021-1

    (1) Before further flight after the inspection required in 
paragraph (g)(2) of this AD, if corrosion, cracking, or other 
damages are found, replace the elevator control rod assembly with P/
N CT2CF1021-1 that has been inspected and is free of corrosion, 
cracking, or other damages following section I. PLANNING 
INFORMATION, paragraph D. of Viking DHC-2 Beaver Service Bulletin 
Number: V2/0005, Revision ``C'', dated July 17, 2015, or contact 
Viking Air Limited at the address specified in paragraph (o) of this 
AD for an FAA-approved repair and incorporate the repair.
    (2) After replacing or repairing P/N CT2CF1021-1, you must still 
do the repetitive inspections of the elevator control rod assemblies 
following the Airworthiness Limitations section of the FAA-approved 
maintenance program (e.g., maintenance manual) specified in 
paragraph (k)(1) of this AD.

(j) Repair of the Elevator Actuating Lever

    Before further flight after the inspection required in paragraph 
(g)(3) of this AD, if corrosion, cracking, or other damages are 
found, contact Viking Air Limited at the address specified in 
paragraph (o) of this AD for an FAA-approved repair and incorporate 
the repair.

(k) Airworthiness Limitations/Restrictions

    (1) For all airplanes, within the next 30 days after the 
effective date of this AD, insert the following into the 
Airworthiness Limitations section of the FAA-approved maintenance 
program (e.g., maintenance manual). This revision to the Limitation 
section incorporates repetitive inspections of the elevator control 
rod assemblies, the elevator actuating lever, and the control column 
torque tube for corrosion, cracks, and/or other damage. Insert item 
20A., of Part 3, in Appendix 2 of Temporary Revision No.: 2-38, 
dated March 4, 2015, into the VIKING PSM NO.: 1-2-2, AIRCRAFT: DHC-2 
BEAVER, SERIES: ALL, PUBLICATION: MAINTENANCE MANUAL; and insert 
item 20A., in Part 4, of Temporary Revision No.: 2T-14, dated March 
4, 2015, into VIKING PSM NO.: 1-2T-2, AIRCRAFT: DHC-2 TURBO BEAVER, 
SERIES: ALL, PUBLICATION: MAINTENANCE MANUAL.
    (2) For all airplanes, as of the effective date of this AD, do 
not install P/N C2CF619A or C2CF619A-9 as a replacement part.

(l) Life Limit for P/N C2CF619A

    As of the effective date of this AD, elevator control rod 
assemblies, P/N C2CF619A, are life-limited to 15 years and must be 
replaced with P/N C2CF619A-11 at the following compliance time:
    (1) If, as of the effective date of this AD, the age of the 
installed P/N C2CF619A is known, it must be replaced before 
exceeding the life limit or within the next 12 months after the 
effective date of this AD, whichever occurs later.
    (2) If, as of the effective date of this AD, the age of the 
installed P/N C2CF619A is not known, it must be replaced within the 
next 12 months after the effective date of this AD.

(m) Credit for Actions Accomplished in Accordance With Previous Service 
Information

    Credit will be given for the inspections required in paragraphs 
(g)(1), (g)(2), and (g)(3) of this AD if they were done before the 
effective date of this AD following Viking Air Limited DHC-2 Beaver 
Service Bulletin Number: V2/0005, Revision `NC', dated March 26, 
2012; Viking Air Limited DHC-2 Beaver Service Bulletin Number: V2/
0005, Revision `A', dated November 7, 2014; or Viking Air Limited 
DHC-2 Beaver Service Bulletin Number: V2/0005, Revision `B', dated 
March 4, 2015.

(n) 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: Aziz Ahmed, Aerospace Safety Engineer, FAA, New 
York Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), 1600 Steward Avenue, Suite 
410, Westbury, New York 11590; telephone: (516) 228-7329; fax: (516) 
794-5531; email: [email protected]. Before using any approved AMOC 
on any airplane 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.
    (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, a federal agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person 
is not required to respond to, nor shall a person be subject to a 
penalty for failure to comply with a collection of information 
subject to the requirements of the Paperwork Reduction Act unless 
that collection of information displays a current valid OMB Control 
Number. The OMB Control Number for this information collection is 
2120-0056. Public reporting for this collection of information is 
estimated to be approximately 5 minutes per response, including the 
time for reviewing instructions, completing and reviewing the 
collection of information. All responses to this collection of 
information are mandatory. Comments concerning the accuracy of this 
burden and suggestions for reducing the burden should be directed to 
the FAA at: 800 Independence Ave. SW., Washington, DC 20591, Attn: 
Information Collection Clearance Officer, AES-200.

(o) Related Information

    Refer to MCAI Transport Canada AD No. CF-2015-21, dated July 30, 
2015; and Viking Air Limited DHC-2 Beaver Service Bulletin Number: 
V2/0005, Revision `NC', dated March 26, 2012; Viking Air Limited 
DHC-2 Beaver Service Bulletin Number: V2/0005, Revision `A', dated 
November 7, 2014; or Viking Air Limited DHC-2 Beaver Service 
Bulletin Number: V2/0005, Revision `B', dated March 4, 2015, for 
related information. You may examine the MCAI on the Internet at 
http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. 
FAA-2016-4229. For service information related to this AD, contact 
Viking Air Limited Technical Support, 1959 De Havilland Way, Sidney, 
British Columbia, Canada, V8L 5V5; Fax: 250-656-0673; telephone: 
(North America) (800) 663-8444; email: 
[email protected]; Internet: http://www.vikingair.com/support/service-bulletins. You may review this referenced service 
information at the 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.

    Issued in Kansas City, Missouri, on February 24, 2016.
Robert P. Busto,
Acting Manager, Small Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification 
Service.
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Limited Technical Support, 1959 De post a report summarizing each
rule making prior to the adoption of the final
Havilland Way, Sidney, British substantive verbal contact we receive
rules.
Columbia, Canada, V8L 5V5; Fax: 250– about this proposed AD.
656–0673; telephone: (North America) Discussion
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (800) 663–8444; email:
technical.support@vikingair.com; Transport Canada, which is the
Federal Aviation Administration Internet: http://www.vikingair.com/ aviation authority for Canada, has
support/service-bulletins. You may issued AD No. CF–2015–21, dated July
14 CFR Part 39 review this referenced service 30, 2015 (referred to after this as ‘‘the
MCAI’’), to correct an unsafe condition
information at the FAA, Small Airplane
[Docket No. FAA–2016–4229; Directorate for all Viking Air Limited Models DHC–
Directorate, 901 Locust, Kansas City,
Identifier 2015–CE–038–AD] 2 Mk. I, DHC–2 Mk. II, and DHC–2 Mk.
Missouri 64106. For information on the
III airplanes. The MCAI states:
RIN 2120–AA64 availability of this material at the FAA,
call (816) 329–4148. There have been a number of reports of
Airworthiness Directives; Viking Air corrosion and/or cracking at the elevator
Limited Airplanes Examining the AD Docket actuating lever on the control column, in the
elevator control rod assemblies, and at the
You may examine the AD docket on rod end plug.
AGENCY: Federal Aviation
the Internet at http:// Undetected corrosion and/or cracking of
Administration (FAA), Department of
www.regulations.gov by searching for the elevator control rod assemblies or
Transportation (DOT).
and locating Docket No. FAA–2016– elevator actuating lever may lead to the
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking 4229; or in person at the Docket failure of the components with consequent
(NPRM). Management Facility between 9 a.m. loss of aeroplane control.

SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, The MCAI requires visually
airworthiness directive (AD) for all except Federal holidays. The AD docket inspecting the elevator control rod
Viking Air Limited Models DHC–2 Mk. contains this proposed AD, the assemblies, the elevator actuating lever
I, DHC–2 Mk. II, and DHC–2 Mk. III regulatory evaluation, any comments on the control column, and the control
airplanes. This proposed AD results received, and other information. The column torque tube for corrosion,
from mandatory continuing street address for the Docket Office cracking, and/or other damages, and
airworthiness information (MCAI) (telephone (800) 647–5527) is in the repairing or replacing damaged parts.
originated by an aviation authority of ADDRESSES section. Comments will be The MCAI also requires incorporating
another country to identify and correct available in the AD docket shortly after revisions into the maintenance program
an unsafe condition on an aviation receipt. and adds a life limit to certain elevator
product. The MCAI describes the unsafe FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Aziz control rod assemblies. You may
condition as corrosion of the elevator Ahmed, Aerospace Safety Engineer, examine the MCAI on the Internet at
control rod and of the elevator actuating FAA, New York Aircraft Certification http://www.regulations.gov by searching
lever on the control column. We are Office (ACO), 1600 Steward Avenue, for and locating Docket No. FAA–2016–
issuing this proposed AD to require Suite 410, Westbury, New York 11590; 4229.
actions to address the unsafe condition telephone: (516) 228–7329; fax: (516) Related Service Information Under 1
on these products. 794–5531; email: aziz.ahmed@faa.gov. CFR Part 51
DATES: We must receive comments on SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Viking Air Limited has issued DHC–
this proposed AD by April 18, 2016. 2 Beaver Service Bulletin Number: V2/
Comments Invited
ADDRESSES: You may send comments by 0005, Revision ‘C’, dated July 17, 2015.
any of the following methods: We invite you to send any written The service information describes
• Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to relevant data, views, or arguments about procedures for doing detailed visual
http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the this proposed AD. Send your comments inspections of the elevator control rod
instructions for submitting comments. to an address listed under the assemblies, the elevator actuating lever
• Fax: (202) 493–2251. ADDRESSES section. Include ‘‘Docket No. on the control column, and the control
• Mail: U.S. Department of FAA–2016–4229; Directorate Identifier column torque tube for corrosion,
Transportation, Docket Operations, M– 2015–CE–038–AD’’ at the beginning of cracking, and/or other damages. The
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30, West Building Ground Floor, Room your comments. We specifically invite service bulletin also describes
W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., comments on the overall regulatory, procedures for repairing or replacing
Washington, DC 20590. economic, environmental, and energy damaged parts. This service information
• Hand Delivery: U.S. Department of aspects of this proposed AD. We will is reasonably available because the
Transportation, Docket Operations, M– consider all comments received by the interested parties have access to it
30, West Building Ground Floor, Room closing date and may amend this through their normal course of business
W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., proposed AD because of those or by the means identified in the
Washington, DC 20590, between 9 a.m. comments. ADDRESSES section of this NPRM.

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FAA’s Determination and Requirements under Executive Order 13132. This describes the unsafe condition as corrosion of
of the Proposed AD proposed AD would not have a the elevator control rod and of the elevator
substantial direct effect on the States, on actuating lever on the control column. We are
This product has been approved by issuing this AD to detect and correct
the aviation authority of another the relationship between the national
corrosion and/or cracking of the elevator
country, and is approved for operation Government and the States, or on the
control rod assemblies and the elevator
in the United States. Pursuant to our distribution of power and actuating lever, which if not detected and
bilateral agreement with this State of responsibilities among the various corrected, could cause these components to
Design Authority, they have notified us levels of government. fail. This failure could result in loss of
of the unsafe condition described in the For the reasons discussed above, I control.
MCAI and service information certify this proposed regulation:
(1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory (f) Actions and Compliance
referenced above. We are proposing this
AD because we evaluated all action’’ under Executive Order 12866, Comply with this AD within the
information and determined the unsafe (2) Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under compliance times specified in paragraphs (g)
the DOT Regulatory Policies and through (l) of this AD, including all
condition exists and is likely to exist or subparagraphs, unless already done.
develop on other products of the same Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26,
type design. 1979), (g) Inspections
(3) Will not affect intrastate aviation
Within the next 120 days after the effective
Costs of Compliance in Alaska, and date of this AD or within the next 100 hours
We estimate that this proposed AD (4) Will not have a significant time-in-service (TIS) after the effective date
will affect 135 products of U.S. registry. economic impact, positive or negative, of this AD, whichever occurs first, do the
We also estimate that it would take on a substantial number of small entities following inspections in accordance with
about 11.5 work-hours per product to under the criteria of the Regulatory section I. PLANNING INFORMATION,
comply with the basic inspection Flexibility Act. paragraph D. of Viking DHC–2 Beaver Service
requirements of this proposed AD. The Bulletin Number: V2/0005, Revision ‘‘C’’,
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 dated July 17, 2015:
average labor rate is $85 per work-hour.
Based on these figures, we estimate Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation (1) For airplanes with an installed elevator
safety, Incorporation by reference, control rod assembly, part number (P/N)
the cost of the basic inspection
Safety. C2CF619A, do a detailed visual inspection of
requirements of this proposed AD on P/N C2CF619A for corrosion, cracking, and/
U.S. operators to be $131,962.50, or The Proposed Amendment or other damages.
$977.50 per product. (2) For airplanes with an installed elevator
In addition, we estimate that any Accordingly, under the authority
delegated to me by the Administrator, control rod assembly, P/N CT2CF1021–1, do
necessary follow-on actions would take a detailed visual inspection of P/N
about 8 work-hours and require parts the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part CT2CF1021–1 for corrosion, cracking, and/or
costing $1,859, for a cost of $2,539 per 39 as follows: other damages.
product. Contact Viking Air Limited at (3) For all airplanes, do a detailed visual
PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS inspection of the elevator actuating lever on
the address identified in the ADDRESSES
DIRECTIVES the control column and the control column
section of this NPRM for current pricing
and lead time. We have no way of torque tube for corrosion, cracking and/or
■ 1. The authority citation for part 39 other damages.
determining the number of products continues to read as follows:
that may need these actions. (h) Replacement/Repair for P/N C2CF619A
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
Authority for This Rulemaking (1) Before further flight after the inspection
§ 39.13 [Amended] required in paragraph (g)(1) of this AD, if
Title 49 of the United States Code corrosion, cracking, or other damages are
■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue found, replace P/N C2CF619A with P/N
the following new AD:
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, C2CF619A–11 following section I.
section 106, describes the authority of Viking Air Limited: Docket No. FAA–2016– PLANNING INFORMATION, paragraph D. of
the FAA Administrator. ‘‘Subtitle VII: 4229; Directorate Identifier 2015–CE– Viking DHC–2 Beaver Service Bulletin
Aviation Programs,’’ describes in more 038–AD. Number: V2/0005, Revision ‘‘C’’, dated July
detail the scope of the Agency’s (a) Comments Due Date 17, 2015, or contact Viking Air Limited at the
authority. address specified in paragraph (o) of this AD
We must receive comments by April 18, for an FAA-approved repair and incorporate
We are issuing this rulemaking under 2016. the repair.
the authority described in ‘‘Subtitle VII, (2) Within the next 120 days after the
Part A, Subpart III, section 44701: (b) Affected ADs
effective date of this AD or within the next
General requirements.’’ Under that None.
100 hours TIS after the effective date of this
section, Congress charges the FAA with (c) Applicability AD, whichever occurs first, you may replace
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in This AD applies to Viking Air Limited P/N C2CF619A with P/N C2CF619A–11
air commerce by prescribing regulations DHC–2 Mk. I, DHC–2 Mk. II, and DHC–2 Mk. instead of doing the inspection required in
for practices, methods, and procedures III airplanes, all serial numbers, certificated paragraph (g)(1) of this AD. Do the
the Administrator finds necessary for in any category. replacement following section I. PLANNING
safety in air commerce. This regulation INFORMATION, paragraph D. of Viking
(d) Subject DHC–2 Beaver Service Bulletin Number: V2/
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is within the scope of that authority
Air Transport Association of America 0005, Revision ‘‘C’’, dated July 17, 2015.
because it addresses an unsafe condition (3) After replacing P/N C2CF619A with P/
that is likely to exist or develop on (ATA) Code 27: Flight Controls.
N C2CF619A–11, you must still do the
products identified in this rulemaking (e) Reason repetitive inspections of the elevator control
action. This AD was prompted by mandatory rod assemblies following the Airworthiness
continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) Limitations section of the FAA-approved
Regulatory Findings
originated by an aviation authority of another maintenance program (e.g., maintenance
We determined that this proposed AD country to identify and correct an unsafe manual) specified in paragraph (k)(1) of this
would not have federalism implications condition on an aviation product. The MCAI AD.

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(i) Replacement/Repair for P/N CT2CF1021– (m) Credit for Actions Accomplished in Revision ‘A’, dated November 7, 2014; or
1 Accordance With Previous Service Viking Air Limited DHC–2 Beaver Service
(1) Before further flight after the inspection Information Bulletin Number: V2/0005, Revision ‘B’,
required in paragraph (g)(2) of this AD, if Credit will be given for the inspections dated March 4, 2015, for related information.
corrosion, cracking, or other damages are required in paragraphs (g)(1), (g)(2), and (g)(3) You may examine the MCAI on the Internet
found, replace the elevator control rod of this AD if they were done before the at http://www.regulations.gov by searching
assembly with P/N CT2CF1021–1 that has effective date of this AD following Viking Air for and locating Docket No. FAA–2016–4229.
been inspected and is free of corrosion, Limited DHC–2 Beaver Service Bulletin For service information related to this AD,
cracking, or other damages following section Number: V2/0005, Revision ‘NC’, dated contact Viking Air Limited Technical
I. PLANNING INFORMATION, paragraph D. March 26, 2012; Viking Air Limited DHC–2 Support, 1959 De Havilland Way, Sidney,
of Viking DHC–2 Beaver Service Bulletin Beaver Service Bulletin Number: V2/0005, British Columbia, Canada, V8L 5V5; Fax:
Number: V2/0005, Revision ‘‘C’’, dated July Revision ‘A’, dated November 7, 2014; or 250–656–0673; telephone: (North America)
17, 2015, or contact Viking Air Limited at the Viking Air Limited DHC–2 Beaver Service (800) 663–8444; email: technical.support@
address specified in paragraph (o) of this AD Bulletin Number: V2/0005, Revision ‘B’, vikingair.com; Internet: http://www.vikingair.
for an FAA-approved repair and incorporate dated March 4, 2015. com/support/service-bulletins. You may
the repair. review this referenced service information at
(2) After replacing or repairing P/N (n) Other FAA AD Provisions the FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, 901
CT2CF1021–1, you must still do the The following provisions also apply to this Locust, Kansas City, Missouri 64106. For
repetitive inspections of the elevator control AD: information on the availability of this
rod assemblies following the Airworthiness (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance material at the FAA, call (816) 329–4148.
Limitations section of the FAA-approved (AMOCs): The Manager, Standards Office, Issued in Kansas City, Missouri, on
maintenance program (e.g., maintenance FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs February 24, 2016.
manual) specified in paragraph (k)(1) of this for this AD, if requested using the procedures Robert P. Busto,
AD. found in 14 CFR 39.19. Send information to
ATTN: Aziz Ahmed, Aerospace Safety Acting Manager, Small Airplane Directorate,
(j) Repair of the Elevator Actuating Lever Engineer, FAA, New York Aircraft Aircraft Certification Service.
Before further flight after the inspection Certification Office (ACO), 1600 Steward [FR Doc. 2016–04539 Filed 3–2–16; 8:45 am]
required in paragraph (g)(3) of this AD, if Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, New York BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
corrosion, cracking, or other damages are 11590; telephone: (516) 228–7329; fax: (516)
found, contact Viking Air Limited at the 794–5531; email: aziz.ahmed@faa.gov. Before
address specified in paragraph (o) of this AD using any approved AMOC on any airplane DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
for an FAA-approved repair and incorporate to which the AMOC applies, notify your
the repair. appropriate principal inspector (PI) in the Federal Aviation Administration
FAA Flight Standards District Office (FSDO),
(k) Airworthiness Limitations/Restrictions or lacking a PI, your local FSDO.
(1) For all airplanes, within the next 30 (2) Airworthy Product: For any requirement 14 CFR Part 39
days after the effective date of this AD, insert in this AD to obtain corrective actions from [Docket No. FAA–2016–4231; Directorate
the following into the Airworthiness a manufacturer or other source, use these Identifier 2015–CE–042–AD]
Limitations section of the FAA-approved actions if they are FAA-approved. Corrective
maintenance program (e.g., maintenance actions are considered FAA-approved if they RIN 2120–AA64
manual). This revision to the Limitation are approved by the State of Design Authority
section incorporates repetitive inspections of (or their delegated agent). You are required Airworthiness Directives; BLANIK
the elevator control rod assemblies, the to assure the product is airworthy before it LIMITED Gliders
elevator actuating lever, and the control is returned to service.
column torque tube for corrosion, cracks, (3) Reporting Requirements: For any AGENCY: Federal Aviation
and/or other damage. Insert item 20A., of Part reporting requirement in this AD, a federal Administration (FAA), Department of
3, in Appendix 2 of Temporary Revision No.: agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a Transportation (DOT).
2–38, dated March 4, 2015, into the VIKING person is not required to respond to, nor ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking
PSM NO.: 1–2–2, AIRCRAFT: DHC–2 shall a person be subject to a penalty for (NPRM).
BEAVER, SERIES: ALL, PUBLICATION: failure to comply with a collection of
MAINTENANCE MANUAL; and insert item information subject to the requirements of SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new
20A., in Part 4, of Temporary Revision No.: the Paperwork Reduction Act unless that airworthiness directive (AD) for
2T–14, dated March 4, 2015, into VIKING collection of information displays a current BLANIK LIMITED Models L–13 Blanik
PSM NO.: 1–2T–2, AIRCRAFT: DHC–2 valid OMB Control Number. The OMB and L–13 AC Blanik gliders (type
TURBO BEAVER, SERIES: ALL, Control Number for this information certificate previously held by LET
PUBLICATION: MAINTENANCE MANUAL. collection is 2120–0056. Public reporting for
(2) For all airplanes, as of the effective date this collection of information is estimated to
Aeronautical Works) that would
of this AD, do not install P/N C2CF619A or be approximately 5 minutes per response, supersede AD 2000–20–11. This
C2CF619A–9 as a replacement part. including the time for reviewing instructions, proposed AD results from mandatory
completing and reviewing the collection of continuing airworthiness information
(l) Life Limit for P/N C2CF619A information. All responses to this collection (MCAI) originated by an aviation
As of the effective date of this AD, elevator of information are mandatory. Comments authority of another country to identify
control rod assemblies, P/N C2CF619A, are concerning the accuracy of this burden and and correct an unsafe condition on an
life-limited to 15 years and must be replaced suggestions for reducing the burden should aviation product. The MCAI describes
with P/N C2CF619A–11 at the following be directed to the FAA at: 800 Independence
compliance time:
the unsafe condition as insufficient
Ave. SW., Washington, DC 20591, Attn:
(1) If, as of the effective date of this AD, Information Collection Clearance Officer,
material strength of the tail-fuselage
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the age of the installed P/N C2CF619A is AES–200. attachment fitting. We are issuing this
known, it must be replaced before exceeding proposed AD to require actions to
the life limit or within the next 12 months (o) Related Information address the unsafe condition on these
after the effective date of this AD, whichever Refer to MCAI Transport Canada AD No. products.
occurs later. CF–2015–21, dated July 30, 2015; and Viking
DATES: We must receive comments on
(2) If, as of the effective date of this AD, Air Limited DHC–2 Beaver Service Bulletin
the age of the installed P/N C2CF619A is not Number: V2/0005, Revision ‘NC’, dated this proposed AD by April 18, 2016.
known, it must be replaced within the next March 26, 2012; Viking Air Limited DHC–2 ADDRESSES: You may send comments by
12 months after the effective date of this AD. Beaver Service Bulletin Number: V2/0005, any of the following methods:

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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		Proposed Rules
Action		Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
Dates		We must receive comments on this proposed AD by April 18, 2016.
Contact		Aziz Ahmed, Aerospace Safety Engineer, FAA, New York Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), 1600 Steward Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, New York 11590; telephone: (516) 228-7329; fax: (516) 794-5531; email: [email protected]
FR Citation		81 FR 11132
RIN Number		2120-AA64
CFR Associated		Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety
81 FR 11132 - Airworthiness Directives; Viking Air Limited Airplanes

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