81 FR 64053 - Airworthiness Directives; Viking Air Limited Airplanes
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 181 (September 19, 2016)
Federal Aviation Administration
Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 181 (September 19, 2016)
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| FR Document | 2016-22183 |
[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 181 (Monday, September 19, 2016)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 64053-64057] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2016-22183] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2016-4229; Directorate Identifier 2015-CE-038-AD; Amendment 39-18657; AD 2016-19-08] RIN 2120-AA64 Airworthiness Directives; Viking Air Limited Airplanes AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of Transportation (DOT). ACTION: Final rule. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for Viking Air Limited Models DHC-2 Mk. I, DHC-2 Mk. II, and DHC-2 Mk. III airplanes. This AD results from mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) issued by an aviation authority of another country to identify and [[Page 64054]] 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. DATES: This AD is effective October 24, 2016. The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of certain publications listed in the AD as of October 24, 2016. ADDRESSES: 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 Document 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 20590. For service information identified in 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 view 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. It is also available on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for Docket No. FAA-2016-4229. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Aziz Ahmed, Aerospace Engineer, FAA, New York Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, New York 11590; telephone: (516) 228-7329; fax: (516) 794-5531; email: [email protected]. 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 Models DHC-2 Mk. I, DHC-2 Mk. II, and DHC-2 Mk. III airplanes. The NPRM was published in the Federal Register on March 3, 2016 (81 FR 11132). The NPRM proposed to correct an unsafe condition for the specified products and was based on mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) originated by an aviation authority of another country. 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. The MCAI can be found in the AD docket on the Internet at https://www.regulations.gov/document?D=FAA-2016-4229-0002. Comments We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing this AD. The following presents the comments received on the NPRM (81 FR 11132, March 3, 2016) and the FAA's response to each comment. Request To Change Inspection Procedure for the Elevator Control Rod Roger Braun requested allowance for inspecting the elevator control rod without removing it from the airplane. The commenter stated that even though the inspection procedure in Viking Air Limited DHC-2 Beaver Service Bulletin Number: V2/0005, Revision `C', dated July 17, 2015 (SB No. V2/0005, Rev. C), requires removing the elevator control rod, that doing so is excessively invasive and adds an increased risk of maintenance errors and/or damage to the part over simply inspecting it in place. We do not agree with the commenter. The elevator control rod ends are not required to be removed from its assembly. Removal of the elevator control rod assembly is necessary to do the required inspections. Viking Air Limited and Transport Canada determined that removing the elevator control rod assembly is necessary to adequately do the inspection, and the process of removing the elevator control rod assembly does not pose additional risk to safety. We have not changed the AD based on this comment. Request To Rename/Revise the Airworthiness Limitations Section Roger Braun requested to omit the requirement to revise the Airworthiness Limitation section and instead include the repetitive inspection in the final rule AD action. The commenter stated that it is very hard to find the compliance times for the repetitive inspections, which are embedded in the temporary revisions to be inserted into the Airworthiness Limitation section of the FAA-approved maintenance program. The commenter asked that instead of inserting continued airworthiness instructions into the manual, why not include the language ``repeat inspection every 400 flight hours'' in the AD actions? We partially agree. We agree that the repetitive inspection requirements that are embedded in the temporary revisions are not clear or easy to understand. However, we disagree with writing the repetitive inspections into the AD because Viking Air Limited plans to have all the required inspections in their maintenance manual rather than dispersed over numerous other documents. We have determined that revising the Airworthiness Limitations section of the FAA-approved maintenance program to mandate the repetitive inspections is acceptable. To clarify the intent of the of the Airworthiness Limitations section, we have changed the heading of that section to Repetitive Inspection in order to make the repetitive inspections clear. We have changed the AD based on this comment. Request To Allow Minor Surface Corrosion Roger Braun requested that the final rule AD action be changed to include an allowance for minor surface corrosion. The commenter stated that the proposed AD and the related service information are vague in delineating what corrosion is considered unacceptable by stating if ``any corrosion'' is found, which would be an unrealistic standard. The commenter requested relief for minor surface corrosion. We do not agree. Viking Air Limited and Transport Canada determined that all corrosion is unacceptable. Small surface corrosion must also be repaired following the SB No. V2/0005, Rev. C, dated July 17, 2015. We have not changed the AD based on this comment. [[Page 64055]] Request for Clarification of Life Limit for Part Number (P/N) C2FC619A- 11 Roger Braun requested clarification in the final rule AD action to clearly state that P/N C2FC619A-11 elevator control rod is not a life- limited part. The commenter stated that it is not entirely clear in the proposed AD that elevator control rod, P/N C2FC619A-11, is not a life-limited part. The commenter requested further clarification in the final rule AD action specifying that there is no life limit on P/N C2FC619A-11. We agree with the commenter and have added a statement in the AD to further clarify that the P/N C2CF619A-11 elevator control rod has no life limit. We have changed the AD based on this comment. Request To Extend Repetitive Inspection Compliance Times Roger Braun requested relief for the repetitive inspection of the elevator control rods with a known date of manufacture, for example, 5 or 10 years. We infer that the commenter wants the repetitive inspections changed from every 400 hours time-in-service (which is what is specified in the Temporary Revisions to the Airworthiness Limitations section) to a repetitive 5-year inspection. We do not agree. Viking Air Limited and Transport Canada determined that damage can occur at any time. Therefore, no threshold is provided that will allow a certain period of time before the start of the repetitive inspection requirement. We have not changed the AD based on this comment. Request To Change Repetitive Inspection Compliance Time Mark Henshaw requested the repetitive inspections be yearly/12- month inspections. The commenter stated that he operated his airplane 400-500 hours per summer season, as most operators do. The commenter stated that the 400-hour recurring inspection will require the operators to remove the airplane from service, remove the pilot floor panel, pilot side panels, oil cooler cowl, side after cowl, unbolt the control column bearings and the inboard control column mount then remove it, pull the elevator control rod out of the airplane, and then do the elevator control rod inspection. We infer that the commenter is making the point that the inspection is very labor intensive. The commenter stated that this inspection would fit nicely into a yearly/ 12-month inspection criteria instead of what probably will fall right in the middle of their busy season when a 100-hour inspection may or may not have been scheduled. This inspection will add at least 4-6 hours (on a good night) to a routine 100-hour inspection. The commenter requested an alternative of yearly/every 12 months, that way all the elevator control rods get looked at every year and nobody has to stop their airplane right in the middle of their busy season for this inspection. The commenter stated that there has never been a requirement to remove the elevator control rod, and does agree that doing the inspection is great idea, but not every 400 hours. We do not agree that yearly/12 month inspections are an acceptable level of safety to address the unsafe condition. The 400-hour inspection should assure that any damage will be detected before it rises to an unsafe level. Additionally, Viking Air Limited informed us that there are existing inspections specified in the applicable maintenance manuals around the same affected area as this AD that requires lifting of floor boards. We have not changed the AD based on this comment. Conclusion We reviewed the relevant data, considered the comments received, and determined that air safety and the public interest require adopting the AD with the changes described previously and minor editorial changes. We have determined that these minor changes:[Agr]re consistent with the intent that was proposed in the NPRM (81 FR 11132, March 3, 2016) for correcting the unsafe condition; and Do not add any additional burden upon the public than was already proposed in the NPRM (81 FR 11132, March 3, 2016). We also determined that these changes will not increase the economic burden on any operator or increase the scope of the AD. Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51 We reviewed Viking Air Limited DHC-2 Beaver Service Bulletin Number: V2/0005, Revision `C', dated July 17, 2015; Temporary Revision No.: 2-38, dated March 4, 2015, of VIKING PSM NO.: 1-2-2, AIRCRAFT: DHC-2 BEAVER, SERIES: ALL, PUBLICATION: MAINTENANCE MANUAL; and Temporary Revision No.: 2T-14, dated March 4, 2015, of VIKING PSM NO.: 1-2T-2, AIRCRAFT: DHC-2 TURBO BEAVER, SERIES: ALL, PUBLICATION: MAINTENANCE MANUAL. 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 the AD. Costs of Compliance We estimate that this AD will affect 135 products of U.S. registry. We also estimate that it will take about 11.5 work-hours per product to comply with the basic inspection requirements of this 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 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 will 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 AD 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 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 [[Page 64056]] responsibilities among the various levels of government. For the reasons discussed above, I certify 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 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 the NPRM, 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. 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 AD: 2016-19-08 Viking Air Limited: Amendment 39-18657; Docket No. FAA- 2016-4229; Directorate Identifier 2015-CE-038-AD. (a) Effective Date This airworthiness directive (AD) becomes effective October 24, 2016. (b) Affected ADs None. (c) Applicability This AD applies to Viking Air Limited Models 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) Initial Inspections Within the next 120 days after October 24, 2016 (the effective date of this AD) or within the next 100 hours time-in-service (TIS) after October 24, 2016 (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) Repetitive Inspections (Airworthiness Limitations) Within the next 30 days after October 24, 2016 (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 Limitations 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. (i) 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 October 24, 2016 (the effective date of this AD) or within the next 100 hours TIS after October 24, 2016 (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. (j) 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. (k) 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. (l) Restrictions As of October 24, 2016 (the effective date of this AD), do not install P/N C2CF619A or C2CF619A-9 as a replacement part. [[Page 64057]] (m) Life Limit for P/N C2CF619A As of October 24, 2016 (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, which is not a life- limited part, at the following compliance time: (1) If, as of October 24, 2016 (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 October 24, 2016 (the effective date of this AD), whichever occurs later. (2) If, as of October 24, 2016 (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 October 24, 2016 (the effective date of this AD). (n) Credit for Actions Accomplished in Accordance With Previous Service Information Credit will be given for the inspections required in paragraphs (g)(1) through (3) of this AD if they were done before October 24, 2016 (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. (o) 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), 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 Engineer, FAA, New York ACO, 1600 Stewart 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. (p) 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 https://www.regulations.gov/document?D=FAA-2016-4229-0002. (q) 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. (i) Viking DHC-2 Beaver Service Bulletin Number: V2/0005, Revision ``C'', dated July 17, 2015. (ii) 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. (iii) 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. (3) For Viking Air Limited service information identified in 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. (4) You may view this 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. In addition, you can access this service information on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2016-4229. (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. Issued in Kansas City, Missouri, on September 8, 2016. Pat Mullen, Acting Manager, Small Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2016-22183 Filed 9-16-16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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This AD applies to Airbus Model A320– Instructions of Airbus Service Bulletin A320– (1) The Director of the Federal Register
211, –212, and –231 airplanes, certificated in 24–1062, Revision 07, dated November 28, approved the incorporation by reference
any category, all manufacturer serial numbers 2011. (IBR) of the service information listed in this
except those on which Airbus Modification (j) Credit for Previous Actions paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR
22626 has been embodied in production. part 51.
(1) This paragraph provides credit for (2) You must use this service information
(d) Subject actions required by paragraphs (g) and (i) of as applicable to do the actions required by
Air Transport Association (ATA) of this AD, if those actions were performed this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise.
America Code 24, Electrical Power; and Code before the effective date of this AD using (3) The following service information was
92. Airbus Service Bulletin A320–24–1062, approved for IBR on October 24, 2016.
(e) Reason Revision 06, dated June 26, 2007, which is (i) Airbus Service Bulletin A320–24–1062,
not incorporated by reference in this AD. Revision 07, dated November 28, 2011.
This AD was prompted by reports of wire (2) This paragraph provides credit for (ii) Airbus Service Bulletin A320–92–1049,
chafing in the left-hand wing trailing edge. Revision 01, dated November 28, 2011.
actions required by paragraph (h) of this AD,
We are issuing this AD to prevent wire (iii) Airbus Service Bulletin A320–92–
if those actions were performed before the
chafing in the trailing edge of the wings, 1052, dated December 5, 2007. (4) For service
which could result in a short circuit in the effective date of this AD using Airbus Service
Bulletin A320–92–1049, dated July 23, 2007, information identified in this AD, contact
vicinity of the fuel tanks, consequently Airbus, Airworthiness Office—EIAS, 1 Rond
resulting in a potential source of ignition in which is not incorporated by reference in this
AD. Point Maurice Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac
a fuel tank vapor space and consequent fuel Cedex, France; telephone +33 5 61 93 36 96;
tank explosion. (k) Other FAA AD Provisions fax +33 5 61 93 44 51; email
(f) Compliance The following provisions also apply to this account.airworth-eas@airbus.com; Internet
AD: http://www.airbus.com.
Comply with this AD within the (5) You may view this service information
compliance times specified, unless already (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance
at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate,
done. (AMOCs): The Manager, International
1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For
Branch, ANM–116, Transport Airplane
(g) Retained Modification, With Revised information on the availability of this
Directorate, FAA, has the authority to material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221.
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approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested (6) You may view this service information
This paragraph restates the requirements of using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. that is incorporated by reference at the
paragraph (f) of AD 2005–15–07, with revised In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your National Archives and Records
service information. Within 60 months after request to your principal inspector or local Administration (NARA). For information on
August 30, 2005 (the effective date of AD Flight Standards District Office, as
2005–15–07), install insulator and cable ties the availability of this material at NARA, call
appropriate. If sending information directly 202–741–6030, or go to: http://
to the electrical cables of the S routes at the to the International Branch, send it to ATTN:
gaps in the raceway in the wing trailing edge www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-
Sanjay Ralhan, Aerospace Engineer, locations.html.
and the wing tip and wing root areas, in
International Branch, ANM–116, Transport
accordance with Airbus Service Bulletin Issued in Renton, Washington, on
A320–24–1062, Revision 05, dated June 27, Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind
September 6, 2016.
2002; or the Accomplishment Instructions of Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057–3356;
telephone 425–227–1405; fax 425–227–1149. Michael Kaszycki,
Airbus Service Bulletin A320–24–1062,
Information may be emailed to: 9-ANM-116- Acting Manager, Transport Airplane
Revision 07, dated November 28, 2011. As of
AMOC-REQUESTS@faa.gov. Before using Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
the effective date of this AD, only Airbus
Service Bulletin A320–24–1062, Revision 07, any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate [FR Doc. 2016–22191 Filed 9–16–16; 8:45 am]
dated November 28, 2011, may be used. principal inspector, or lacking a principal BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
inspector, the manager of the local flight
(h) New Requirement of This AD: standards district office/certificate holding
Modification of Trailing Edges district office. The AMOC approval letter DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Within 60 months after the effective date must specifically reference this AD.
of this AD, modify the trailing edges of both (2) Contacting the Manufacturer: As of the Federal Aviation Administration
wings by accomplishing the actions specified effective date of this AD, for any requirement
in paragraphs (h)(1) and (h)(2) of this AD. in this AD to obtain corrective actions from
(1) Install the additional anti-chafing 14 CFR Part 39
a manufacturer, the action must be
protection in accordance with the accomplished using a method approved by [Docket No. FAA–2016–4229; Directorate
Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus the Manager, International Branch, ANM– Identifier 2015–CE–038–AD; Amendment
Service Bulletin A320–92–1049, Revision 01, 116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or 39–18657; AD 2016–19–08]
dated November 28, 2011. the European Aviation Safety Agency
(2) Replace the current electrical cable with RIN 2120–AA64
(EASA); or Airbus’s EASA Design
the new standard one in accordance with the
Organization Approval (DOA). If approved by Airworthiness Directives; Viking Air
Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus
the DOA, the approval must include the Limited Airplanes
Service Bulletin A320–92–1052, dated
December 5, 2007. During the replacement, DOA-authorized signature.
ensure that the anti-chafing protection (l) Related Information
AGENCY: Federal Aviation
specified in Airbus Service Bulletin A320– Administration (FAA), Department of
(1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing Transportation (DOT).
92–1049, Revision 01, dated November 28,
2011, as required by paragraph (h)(1) of this Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA
Airworthiness Directive 2014–0198, dated ACTION: Final rule.
AD, remains in place.
September 5, 2014, for related information. SUMMARY: We are adopting a new
(i) New Additional Modification This MCAI may be found in the AD docket
airworthiness directive (AD) for Viking
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For airplanes on which the installation on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov
by searching for and locating Docket No. Air Limited Models DHC–2 Mk. I, DHC–
specified in Airbus Service Bulletin A320–
24–1062, Revision 05, dated June 27, 2002, FAA–2016–5591. 2 Mk. II, and DHC–2 Mk. III airplanes.
has been done: Within 60 months after the (2) Service information identified in this This AD results from mandatory
effective date of this AD, install insulators AD that is not incorporated by reference is continuing airworthiness information
and cable ties, in accordance with available at the addresses specified in (MCAI) issued by an aviation authority
‘‘Modification—Additional Work (Introduced paragraphs (m)(4) and (m)(5) of this AD. of another country to identify and
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responsibilities among the various DHC–2 Mk. III airplanes, all serial numbers, PSM NO.: 1–2T–2, AIRCRAFT: DHC–2
levels of government. certificated in any category. TURBO BEAVER, SERIES: ALL,
For the reasons discussed above, I PUBLICATION: MAINTENANCE MANUAL.
(d) Subject
certify this AD: Air Transport Association of America (i) Replacement/Repair for P/N C2CF619A
(1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory (ATA) Code 27: Flight Controls. (1) Before further flight after the inspection
action’’ under Executive Order 12866, required in paragraph (g)(1) of this AD, if
(2) Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under (e) Reason
corrosion, cracking, or other damages are
the DOT Regulatory Policies and This AD was prompted by mandatory found, replace P/N C2CF619A with P/N
Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) C2CF619A–11 following section I.
1979), originated by an aviation authority of another PLANNING INFORMATION, paragraph D. of
(3) Will not affect intrastate aviation country to identify and correct an unsafe Viking DHC–2 Beaver Service Bulletin
in Alaska, and condition on an aviation product. The MCAI Number: V2/0005, Revision ‘‘C’’, dated July
(4) Will not have a significant describes the unsafe condition as corrosion of 17, 2015, or contact Viking Air Limited at the
the elevator control rod and of the elevator address specified in paragraph (o) of this AD
economic impact, positive or negative,
actuating lever on the control column. We are for an FAA-approved repair and incorporate
on a substantial number of small entities issuing this AD to detect and correct
under the criteria of the Regulatory the repair.
corrosion and/or cracking of the elevator (2) Within the next 120 days after October
Flexibility Act. control rod assemblies and the elevator
24, 2016 (the effective date of this AD) or
actuating lever, which if not detected and
Examining the AD Docket corrected, could cause these components to
within the next 100 hours TIS after October
24, 2016 (the effective date of this AD),
You may examine the AD docket on fail. This failure could result in loss of
whichever occurs first, you may replace P/N
the Internet at http:// control.
C2CF619A with P/N C2CF619A–11 instead
www.regulations.gov by searching for (f) Actions and Compliance of doing the inspection required in paragraph
and locating Docket No. FAA–2016– (g)(1) of this AD. Do the replacement
Comply with this AD within the
4229; or in person at the Docket compliance times specified in paragraphs (g) following section I. PLANNING
Management Facility between 9 a.m. through (l) of this AD, including all INFORMATION, paragraph D. of Viking
and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, subparagraphs, unless already done. DHC–2 Beaver Service Bulletin Number: V2/
except Federal holidays. The AD docket 0005, Revision ‘‘C’’, dated July 17, 2015.
(g) Initial Inspections (3) After replacing P/N C2CF619A with P/
contains the NPRM, the regulatory
Within the next 120 days after October 24, N C2CF619A–11, you must still do the
evaluation, any comments received, and
2016 (the effective date of this AD) or within repetitive inspections of the elevator control
other information. The street address for rod assemblies following the Airworthiness
the next 100 hours time-in-service (TIS) after
the Docket Office (telephone (800) 647– October 24, 2016 (the effective date of this Limitations section of the FAA-approved
5527) is in the ADDRESSES section. AD), whichever occurs first, do the following maintenance program (e.g., maintenance
Comments will be available in the AD inspections in accordance with section I. manual) specified in paragraph (k)(1) of this
docket shortly after receipt. PLANNING INFORMATION, paragraph D. of AD.
Viking DHC–2 Beaver Service Bulletin
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 (j) Replacement/Repair for P/N CT2CF1021–
Number: V2/0005, Revision ‘‘C’’, dated July
1
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation 17, 2015:
safety, Incorporation by reference, (1) For airplanes with an installed elevator (1) Before further flight after the inspection
control rod assembly, part number (P/N) required in paragraph (g)(2) of this AD, if
Safety.
C2CF619A, do a detailed visual inspection of corrosion, cracking, or other damages are
Adoption of the Amendment P/N C2CF619A for corrosion, cracking, and/ found, replace the elevator control rod
or other damages. assembly with P/N CT2CF1021–1 that has
Accordingly, under the authority (2) For airplanes with an installed elevator been inspected and is free of corrosion,
delegated to me by the Administrator, control rod assembly, P/N CT2CF1021–1, do cracking, or other damages following section
the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as a detailed visual inspection of P/N I. PLANNING INFORMATION, paragraph D.
follows: CT2CF1021–1 for corrosion, cracking, and/or of Viking DHC–2 Beaver Service Bulletin
other damages. Number: V2/0005, Revision ‘‘C’’, dated July
PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS (3) For all airplanes, do a detailed visual 17, 2015, or contact Viking Air Limited at the
DIRECTIVES inspection of the elevator actuating lever on address specified in paragraph (o) of this AD
the control column and the control column for an FAA-approved repair and incorporate
■ 1. The authority citation for part 39 torque tube for corrosion, cracking and/or the repair.
continues to read as follows: other damages. (2) After replacing or repairing P/N
CT2CF1021–1, you must still do the
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. (h) Repetitive Inspections (Airworthiness
repetitive inspections of the elevator control
Limitations)
§ 39.13 [Amended] rod assemblies following the Airworthiness
Within the next 30 days after October 24, Limitations section of the FAA-approved
■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding 2016 (the effective date of this AD), insert the maintenance program (e.g., maintenance
the following new AD: following into the Airworthiness Limitations manual) specified in paragraph (k)(1) of this
2016–19–08 Viking Air Limited: section of the FAA-approved maintenance AD.
Amendment 39–18657; Docket No. program (e.g., maintenance manual). This
revision to the Limitations section (k) Repair of the Elevator Actuating Lever
FAA–2016–4229; Directorate Identifier
2015–CE–038–AD. incorporates repetitive inspections of the Before further flight after the inspection
elevator control rod assemblies, the elevator required in paragraph (g)(3) of this AD, if
(a) Effective Date actuating lever, and the control column corrosion, cracking, or other damages are
This airworthiness directive (AD) becomes torque tube for corrosion, cracks, and/or found, contact Viking Air Limited at the
effective October 24, 2016. other damage. Insert item 20A., of Part 3, in address specified in paragraph (o) of this AD
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Appendix 2 of Temporary Revision No.: 2– for an FAA-approved repair and incorporate
(b) Affected ADs 38, dated March 4, 2015, into the VIKING the repair.
None. PSM NO.: 1–2–2, AIRCRAFT: DHC–2
BEAVER, SERIES: ALL, PUBLICATION: (l) Restrictions
(c) Applicability MAINTENANCE MANUAL; and Insert item As of October 24, 2016 (the effective date
This AD applies to Viking Air Limited 20A., in Part 4, of Temporary Revision No.: of this AD), do not install P/N C2CF619A or
Models DHC–2 Mk. I, DHC–2 Mk. II, and 2T–14, dated March 4, 2015, into VIKING C2CF619A–9 as a replacement part.
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(m) Life Limit for P/N C2CF619A collection is 2120–0056. Public reporting for Issued in Kansas City, Missouri, on
As of October 24, 2016 (the effective date this collection of information is estimated to September 8, 2016.
of this AD), elevator control rod assemblies, be approximately 5 minutes per response, Pat Mullen,
P/N C2CF619A, are life-limited to 15 years including the time for reviewing instructions, Acting Manager, Small Airplane Directorate,
and must be replaced with P/N C2CF619A– completing and reviewing the collection of Aircraft Certification Service.
11, which is not a life-limited part, at the information. All responses to this collection
of information are mandatory. Comments [FR Doc. 2016–22183 Filed 9–16–16; 8:45 am]
following compliance time:
(1) If, as of October 24, 2016 (the effective concerning the accuracy of this burden and BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
date of this AD), the age of the installed P/ suggestions for reducing the burden should
N C2CF619A is known, it must be replaced be directed to the FAA at: 800 Independence
Ave. SW., Washington, DC 20591, Attn: DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
before exceeding the life limit or within the
Information Collection Clearance Officer,
next 12 months after October 24, 2016 (the
AES–200. Federal Aviation Administration
effective date of this AD), whichever occurs
later. (p) Related Information
(2) If, as of October 24, 2016 (the effective Refer to MCAI Transport Canada AD No.
14 CFR Part 39
date of this AD), the age of the installed P/ CF–2015–21, dated July 30, 2015; and Viking [Docket No. FAA–2016–5035; Directorate
N C2CF619A is not known, it must be Air Limited DHC–2 Beaver Service Bulletin Identifier 2015–NM–042–AD; Amendment
replaced within the next 12 months after Number: V2/0005, Revision ‘NC’, dated 39–18650; AD 2016–19–01]
October 24, 2016 (the effective date of this March 26, 2012; Viking Air Limited DHC–2
AD). Beaver Service Bulletin Number: V2/0005, RIN 2120–AA64
(n) Credit for Actions Accomplished in Revision ‘A’, dated November 7, 2014; or
Accordance With Previous Service Viking Air Limited DHC–2 Beaver Service Airworthiness Directives; Fokker
Information Bulletin Number: V2/0005, Revision ‘B’, Services B.V. Airplanes
dated March 4, 2015, for related information.
Credit will be given for the inspections
You may examine the MCAI on the Internet AGENCY: Federal Aviation
required in paragraphs (g)(1) through (3) of Administration (FAA), Department of
at https://www.regulations.gov/
this AD if they were done before October 24, Transportation (DOT).
document?D=FAA-2016-4229-0002.
2016 (the effective date of this AD) following
ACTION: Final rule.
Viking Air Limited DHC–2 Beaver Service (q) Material Incorporated by Reference
Bulletin Number: V2/0005, Revision ‘NC’, (1) The Director of the Federal Register SUMMARY: We are adopting a new
dated March 26, 2012; Viking Air Limited approved the incorporation by reference airworthiness directive (AD) for all
DHC–2 Beaver Service Bulletin Number: V2/ (IBR) of the service information listed in this
0005, Revision ‘A’, dated November 7, 2014; Fokker Services B.V. Model F28 Mark
paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR 0070 and Mark 0100 airplanes. This AD
or Viking Air Limited DHC–2 Beaver Service part 51.
Bulletin Number: V2/0005, Revision ‘B’, was prompted by reports of cracking in
(2) You must use this service information
dated March 4, 2015. as applicable to do the actions required by a certain area of the pressure bulkhead
this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise. webplate and skin connection angle.
(o) Other FAA AD Provisions
(i) Viking DHC–2 Beaver Service Bulletin This AD requires a one-time inspection
The following provisions also apply to this Number: V2/0005, Revision ‘‘C’’, dated July of the affected pressure bulkhead
AD: 17, 2015. webplate and skin connection angle,
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (ii) Item 20A., of Part 3, in Appendix 2 of
(AMOCs): The Manager, New York Aircraft
and corrective actions if necessary. We
Temporary Revision No.: 2–38, dated March are issuing this AD to detect and correct
Certification Office (ACO), FAA, has the 4, 2015, into the VIKING PSM NO.: 1–2–2,
authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if cracking of the pressure bulkhead
AIRCRAFT: DHC–2 BEAVER, SERIES: ALL,
requested using the procedures found in 14 webplate and skin connection angle that
PUBLICATION: MAINTENANCE MANUAL.
CFR 39.19. Send information to ATTN: Aziz (iii) Item 20A., in Part 4, of Temporary could lead to sudden inflight
Ahmed, Aerospace Engineer, FAA, New York Revision No.: 2T–14, dated March 4, 2015, decompression of the airplane, resulting
ACO, 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, into VIKING PSM NO.: 1–2T–2, AIRCRAFT: in injury to occupants.
Westbury, New York 11590; telephone: (516) DHC–2 TURBO BEAVER, SERIES: ALL, DATES: This AD is effective October 24,
228–7329; fax: (516) 794–5531; email: PUBLICATION: MAINTENANCE MANUAL. 2016.
aziz.ahmed@faa.gov. Before using any (3) For Viking Air Limited service The Director of the Federal Register
approved AMOC on any airplane to which information identified in this AD, contact
the AMOC applies, notify your appropriate approved the incorporation by reference
Viking Air Limited Technical Support, 1959 of certain publications listed in this AD
principal inspector (PI) in the FAA Flight De Havilland Way, Sidney, British Columbia,
Standards District Office (FSDO), or lacking Canada, V8L 5V5; Fax: 250–656–0673;
as of October 24, 2016.
a PI, your local FSDO. telephone: (North America) (800) 663–8444; ADDRESSES: For service information
(2) Airworthy Product: For any requirement email: technical.support@vikingair.com; identified in this final rule, contact
in this AD to obtain corrective actions from Internet: http://www.vikingair.com/support/ Fokker Services B.V., Technical
a manufacturer or other source, use these service-bulletins. Services Dept., P.O. Box 1357, 2130 EL
actions if they are FAA-approved. Corrective (4) You may view this service information Hoofddorp, the Netherlands; telephone
actions are considered FAA-approved if they at the FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, 901
are approved by the State of Design Authority +31 (0)88–6280–350; fax +31 (0)88–
Locust, Kansas City, Missouri 64106. For
(or their delegated agent). You are required information on the availability of this
6280–111; email technicalservices@
to assure the product is airworthy before it material at the FAA, call (816) 329–4148. In fokker.com; Internet http://
is returned to service. addition, you can access this service www.myfokkerfleet.com. You may view
(3) Reporting Requirements: For any information on the Internet at http:// this referenced service information at
reporting requirement in this AD, a federal www.regulations.gov by searching for and the FAA, Transport Airplane
agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a locating Docket No. FAA–2016–4229. Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW.,
person is not required to respond to, nor (5) You may view this service information Renton, WA. For information on the
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shall a person be subject to a penalty for that is incorporated by reference at the availability of this material at the FAA,
failure to comply with a collection of National Archives and Records
information subject to the requirements of Administration (NARA). For information on
call 425–227–1221. It is also available
the Paperwork Reduction Act unless that the availability of this material at NARA, call on the Internet at http://
collection of information displays a current 202–741–6030, or go to: http:// www.regulations.gov by searching for
valid OMB Control Number. The OMB www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr- and locating Docket No. FAA–2016–
Control Number for this information locations.html. 5035.
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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 is effective October 24, 2016. | |
| Contact | Aziz Ahmed, Aerospace Engineer, FAA, New York Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, New York 11590; telephone: (516) 228-7329; fax: (516) 794-5531; email: [email protected] | |
| FR Citation | 81 FR 64053 | |
| RIN Number | 2120-AA64 | |
| CFR Associated | Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety |
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