81 FR 93798 - Airworthiness Directives; Viking Air Limited Airplanes
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 246 (December 22, 2016)
Federal Aviation Administration
Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 246 (December 22, 2016)
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| FR Document | 2016-30039 |
[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 246 (Thursday, December 22, 2016)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 93798-93801] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2016-30039] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2016-9527; Directorate Identifier 2016-CE-036-AD; Amendment 39-18748; AD 2016-25-22] RIN 2120-AA64 Airworthiness Directives; Viking Air Limited Airplanes AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Final rule; request for comments. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: We are adopting 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 that supersedes AD 2016-19-08. This AD results from mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) issued by the 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, which could cause these components to fail. We are issuing this AD to require actions to address the unsafe condition on these products. DATES: This AD is effective December 22, 2016. The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of a certain publication listed in this AD as of October 24, 2016 (81 FR 64053, September 19, 2016). We must receive comments on this AD by February 6, 2017. 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 AD, contact Viking Air Limited Technical Support, 1959 De Havilland Way, Sidney, British Columbia, Canada, V8L 5V5; telephone: (North America) (800) 663-8444; fax: (250) 656-0673; email: [email protected]; Internet: http://www.vikingair.com/support/service-bulletins. You may review copies of the 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 locating Docket No. FAA-2016-9527. 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- 9527; or in person at the Docket Management Facility between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The AD docket contains this AD, the regulatory evaluation, any comments received, and other information. The street address for the Docket 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 Engineer, FAA, New [[Page 93799]] York Aircraft Certification Office, 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, New York 11590; telephone: (516) 228-7329; fax: (516) 794- 5531; email: [email protected]. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Discussion On September 8, 2016, we issued AD 2016-19-08, Amendment 39-18657 (81 FR 64053, September 19, 2016) (``AD 2016-19-08''). That AD required actions intended to address an unsafe condition on all Viking Air Limited (Viking) Models DHC-2 Mk. I, DHC-2 Mk. II, and DHC-2 Mk. III airplanes and was based on mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) originated by an aviation authority of another country. There is a required action in AD 2016-19-08 to insert temporary revisions into the Airworthiness Limitations section of the FAA- approved maintenance program (e.g., maintenance manual). These revisions incorporate 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. Viking Models DHC-2 Mk. I, DHC-2 Mk. II, and DHC-2 Mk. III airplanes are not certified under 14 CFR part 23--Airworthiness Standards: Normal, Utility, Acrobatic, and Commuter Category Airplanes and the associated FAA-approved maintenance program (e.g., maintenance manual) does not include an Airworthiness Limitations section. Therefore, the requirement in AD 2016-19-08 to insert Temporary Revision No.: 2-38, dated March 4, 2015, and Temporary Revision No.: 2T-14, dated March 4, 2015, into the Airworthiness Limitations section of the applicable Viking Aircraft DHC-2 Maintenance Manual is not enforceable. Relative 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. This 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 damage. This 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 AD. FAA's Determination and Requirements of This 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 issuing this AD because the way we addressed the actions in AD 2016-19-18 is unenforceable and the unsafe condition exists and is likely to exist or develop on other products of the same type design. The actions in this AD correct the unenforceability problem. FAA's Determination of the Effective Date An unsafe condition exists that requires the immediate adoption of this AD. The FAA has found that the risk to the flying public justifies waiving notice and comment prior to adoption of this rule because we have already provided public notice on the intent of the actions in this AD. This AD only clarifies the repetitive inspection requirements of AD 2016-19-08 by correcting the means by which the repetitive inspections are done (in the AD versus maintenance manual). Therefore, we determined that notice and opportunity for public comment before issuing this AD are unnecessary. Comments Invited This AD is a final rule that involves requirements affecting flight safety, and we did not precede it by notice and opportunity for public comment. We invite you to send any written relevant data, views, or arguments about this AD. Send your comments to an address listed under the ADDRESSES section. Include ``Docket No. FAA-2016-9527; Directorate Identifier 2016-CE-036'' at the beginning of your comments. We specifically invite comments on the overall regulatory, economic, environmental, and energy aspects of this AD. We will consider all comments received by the closing date and may amend this AD because of those comments. We will post all comments we receive, without change, to http://www.regulations.gov, including any personal information you provide. We will also post a report summarizing each substantive verbal contact we receive about this 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. There is no estimated cost of compliance difference between this AD and AD 2016-19-08 since there is no change in the number of affected airplanes or in the required 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 responsibilities among the various levels of government. For the reasons discussed above, I certify that this AD: (1) Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive Order 12866, (2) Is not a ``significant rule'' under the DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979), [[Page 93800]] (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. 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 removing Amendment 39-18657 (81 FR 64053, September 19, 2016), and adding the following new AD: 2016-25-22 Viking Air Limited: Amendment 39-18748; Docket No. FAA- 2016-9527; Directorate Identifier 2016-CE-036-AD. (a) Effective Date This airworthiness directive (AD) becomes effective December 22, 2016. (b) Affected ADs This AD replaces AD 2016-19-08, Amendment 39-18657 (81 FR 64053, September 19, 2016) (``AD 2016-19-08''). (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 (m) of this AD, unless already done. (g) Initial Inspections Within the next 120 days after October 24, 2016 (the effective date retained from AD 2016-19-08) or within the next 100 hours time- in-service (TIS) after October 24, 2016 (the effective date retained from AD 2016-19-08), 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 After each initial inspection required in paragraph (g) of this AD, at intervals not to exceed 400 hours TIS, repeat each inspection following section I. PLANNING INFORMATION, paragraph D.2. of Viking DHC-2 Beaver Service Bulletin Number: V2/0005, Revision ``C'', dated July 17, 2015. (i) Replacement/Repair for P/N C2CF619A (1) If corrosion, cracking, or other damages are found during the initial inspection required in paragraph (g)(1) of this AD or any of the repetitive inspections required in paragraph (h) of this AD, before further flight, 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 (q)(4) 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 retained from AD 2016-19-08) or within the next 100 hours TIS after October 24, 2016 (the effective date retained from AD 2016-19-08), whichever occurs first, you may replace P/N C2CF619A with P/N C2CF619A-11 instead of doing the initial 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 as required in paragraph (h) of this AD. (j) Replacement/Repair for P/N CT2CF1021-1 (1) If corrosion, cracking, or other damages are found during the initial inspection required in paragraph (g)(2) of this AD or any of the repetitive inspections required in paragraph (h) of this AD, before further flight, 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 (q)(4) 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 as required in paragraph (h) of this AD. (k) Repair of the Elevator Actuating Lever If corrosion, cracking, or other damages are found during the initial inspection required in paragraph (g)(3) of this AD and any of the repetitive inspections required in paragraph (h) of this AD, before further flight, contact Viking Air Limited at the address specified in paragraph (q)(4) of this AD for an FAA-approved repair and incorporate the repair. (l) Restrictions As of December 22, 2016 (the effective date of this AD), do not install P/N C2CF619A or C2CF619A-9 as a replacement part. (m) Life Limit for P/N C2CF619A As of October 24, 2016 (the effective date retained from AD 2016-19-08), 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) As of October 24, 2016 (the effective date retained from AD 2016-19-08), if 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 retained from AD 2016-19-08), whichever occurs later. (2) As of October 24, 2016 (the effective date retained from AD 2016-19-08), if 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 retained from AD 2016-19-08). (n) Credit for Actions Accomplished in Accordance With Previous Service Information Credit will be given for the initial inspections required in paragraphs (g)(1) through (3) of this AD if they were done before October 24, 2016 (the effective date retained from AD 2016-19-08) 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 [[Page 93801]] 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]. (i) 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. (ii) AMOCs approved for AD 2016-19-08, Amendment 39-18657 (81 FR 64053, September 19, 2016) are approved as AMOCs for this AD. (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; 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; Viking Air Limited DHC-2 Beaver Service Bulletin Number: V2/0005, Revision `B', dated March 4, 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, for related information. You may examine the MCAI on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2016-9527. (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 this AD specifies otherwise. (3) The following service information was approved for IBR on October 24, 2016 (81 FR 64053, September 19, 2016). (i) Viking DHC-2 Beaver Service Bulletin Number: V2/0005, Revision ``C'', dated July 17, 2015. (ii) Reserved. (4) 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. (5) You may view this service information at 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 locating Docket No. FAA-2016- 9527. (6) 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 December 8, 2016. Pat Mullen, Acting Manager, Small Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2016-30039 Filed 12-21-16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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(g) Replacement of CAC Modules (IBR) of the service information listed in this which could cause these components to
Within 5 years after the effective date of paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR fail. We are issuing this AD to require
this AD, install modified inboard and part 51. actions to address the unsafe condition
outboard CAC modules on the left side and (2) You must use this service information
on these products.
right side cabin air conditioning and as applicable to do the actions required by
this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise. DATES: This AD is effective December
temperature control system (CACTCS) packs,
in accordance with the Accomplishment (i) Boeing Alert Service Bulletin B787– 22, 2016.
Instructions of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 81205–SB210055–00, Issue 001, dated March The Director of the Federal Register
B787–81205–SB210055–00, Issue 001, dated 12, 2015. approved the incorporation by reference
March 12, 2015. (ii) Reserved. of a certain publication listed in this AD
(3) For service information identified in as of October 24, 2016 (81 FR 64053,
(h) Alternative Methods of Compliance this AD, contact Boeing Commercial
(AMOCs) September 19, 2016).
Airplanes, Attention: Contractual & Data
We must receive comments on this
(1) The Manager, Seattle Aircraft Services (C&DS), 2600 Westminster Blvd.,
MC 110–SK57, Seal Beach, CA 90740; AD by February 6, 2017.
Certification Office (ACO), FAA, has the
authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if telephone 562–797–1717; Internet https:// ADDRESSES: You may send comments by
requested using the procedures found in 14 www.myboeingfleet.com. any of the following methods:
CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, (4) You may view this referenced service • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to
send your request to your principal inspector information at the FAA, Transport Airplane http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the
or local Flight Standards District Office, as Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, instructions for submitting comments.
appropriate. If sending information directly WA. For information on the availability of • Fax: (202) 493–2251.
to the manager of the ACO, send it to the this material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221. • Mail: U.S. Department of
attention of the person identified in (5) You may view this service information
paragraph (i) of this AD. Information may be that is incorporated by reference at the
Transportation, Docket Operations, M–
emailed to: 9-ANM-Seattle-ACO-AMOC- National Archives and Records 30, West Building Ground Floor, Room
Requests@faa.gov. Administration (NARA). For information on W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE.,
(2) Before using any approved AMOC, the availability of this material at NARA, call Washington, DC 20590.
notify your appropriate principal inspector, 202–741–6030, or go to: http:// • Hand Delivery: U.S. Department of
or lacking a principal inspector, the manager www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr- Transportation, Docket Operations, M–
of the local flight standards district office/ locations.html. 30, West Building Ground Floor, Room
certificate holding district office. W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE.,
Issued in Renton, Washington, on
(3) An AMOC that provides an acceptable Washington, DC 20590, between 9 a.m.
December 6, 2016.
level of safety may be used for any repair,
modification, or alteration required by this Dionne Palermo, and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,
AD if it is approved by the Boeing Acting Manager, Transport Airplane except Federal holidays.
Commercial Airplanes Organization Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. For service information identified in
Designation Authorization (ODA) that has [FR Doc. 2016–30032 Filed 12–21–16; 8:45 am] this AD, contact Viking Air Limited
been authorized by the Manager, Seattle BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
Technical Support, 1959 De Havilland
ACO, to make those findings. For a repair Way, Sidney, British Columbia, Canada,
method to be approved, the repair method, V8L 5V5; telephone: (North America)
modification deviation, or alteration (800) 663–8444; fax: (250) 656–0673;
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
deviation must meet the certification basis of email: technical.support@vikingair.com;
the airplane, and the approval must
Federal Aviation Administration Internet: http://www.vikingair.com/
specifically refer to this AD.
(4) For service information that contains support/service-bulletins. You may
steps that are labeled as Required for 14 CFR Part 39 review copies of the referenced service
Compliance (RC), the provisions of information at the FAA, Small Airplane
[Docket No. FAA–2016–9527; Directorate
paragraphs (h)(4)(i) and (h)(4)(ii) of this AD Identifier 2016–CE–036–AD; Amendment Directorate, 901 Locust, Kansas City,
apply. 39–18748; AD 2016–25–22] Missouri 64106. For information on the
(i) The steps labeled as RC, including availability of this material at the FAA,
substeps under an RC step and any figures RIN 2120–AA64 call (816) 329–4148. It is also available
identified in an RC step, must be done to on the Internet at http://
comply with the AD. An AMOC is required Airworthiness Directives; Viking Air
www.regulations.gov by searching for
for any deviations to RC steps, including Limited Airplanes
substeps and identified figures. locating Docket No. FAA–2016–9527.
(ii) Steps not labeled as RC may be AGENCY: Federal Aviation Examining the AD Docket
deviated from using accepted methods in Administration (FAA), DOT.
accordance with the operator’s maintenance You may examine the AD docket on
ACTION: Final rule; request for
or inspection program without obtaining the Internet at http://
comments.
approval of an AMOC, provided the RC steps, www.regulations.gov by searching for
including substeps and identified figures, can SUMMARY: We are adopting a new and locating Docket No. FAA–2016–
still be done as specified, and the airplane 9527; or in person at the Docket
airworthiness directive (AD) for all
can be put back in an airworthy condition. Management Facility between 9 a.m.
Viking Air Limited Models DHC–2 Mk.
(i) Related Information I, DHC–2 Mk. II, and DHC–2 Mk. III and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,
For more information about this AD, airplanes that supersedes AD 2016–19– except Federal holidays. The AD docket
contact Eric Brown, Aerospace Engineer, 08. This AD results from mandatory contains this AD, the regulatory
Cabin Safety and Environmental Systems continuing airworthiness information evaluation, any comments received, and
Branch, ANM–150S, FAA, Seattle ACO, 1601 (MCAI) issued by the aviation authority other information. The street address for
Lhorne on DSK30JT082PROD with RULES
Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057–3356; of another country to identify and the Docket Office (telephone (800) 647–
phone: 425–917–6476; fax: 425–917–6590; 5527) is in the ADDRESSES section.
correct an unsafe condition on an
email: eric.m.brown@faa.gov. Comments will be available in the AD
aviation product. The MCAI describes
(j) Material Incorporated by Reference the unsafe condition as corrosion of the docket shortly after receipt.
(1) The Director of the Federal Register elevator control rod and of the elevator FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Aziz
approved the incorporation by reference actuating lever on the control column, Ahmed, Aerospace Engineer, FAA, New
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(3) Will not affect intrastate aviation (f) Actions and Compliance (j) Replacement/Repair for P/N CT2CF1021–
in Alaska, and Comply with this AD within the 1
(4) Will not have a significant compliance times specified in paragraphs (g) (1) If corrosion, cracking, or other damages
through (m) of this AD, unless already done. are found during the initial inspection
economic impact, positive or negative, required in paragraph (g)(2) of this AD or any
on a substantial number of small entities (g) Initial Inspections of the repetitive inspections required in
under the criteria of the Regulatory Within the next 120 days after October 24, paragraph (h) of this AD, before further flight,
Flexibility Act. 2016 (the effective date retained from AD replace the elevator control rod assembly
2016–19–08) or within the next 100 hours with P/N CT2CF1021–1 that has been
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 inspected and is free of corrosion, cracking,
time-in-service (TIS) after October 24, 2016
(the effective date retained from AD 2016– or other damages following section I.
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation PLANNING INFORMATION, paragraph D. of
19–08), whichever occurs first, do the
safety, Incorporation by reference, Viking DHC–2 Beaver Service Bulletin
following inspections in accordance with
Safety. section I. PLANNING INFORMATION, Number: V2/0005, Revision ‘‘C’’, dated July
Adoption of the Amendment paragraph D. of Viking DHC–2 Beaver Service 17, 2015, or contact Viking Air Limited at the
Bulletin Number: V2/0005, Revision ‘‘C’’, address specified in paragraph (q)(4) of this
Accordingly, under the authority dated July 17, 2015: AD for an FAA-approved repair and
delegated to me by the Administrator, (1) For airplanes with an installed elevator incorporate the repair.
control rod assembly, part number (P/N) (2) After replacing or repairing P/N
the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as CT2CF1021–1, you must still do the
follows: C2CF619A, do a detailed visual inspection of
P/N C2CF619A for corrosion, cracking, and/ repetitive inspections of the elevator control
or other damages. rod assemblies as required in paragraph (h)
PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS of this AD.
(2) For airplanes with an installed elevator
DIRECTIVES
control rod assembly, P/N CT2CF1021–1, do (k) Repair of the Elevator Actuating Lever
a detailed visual inspection of P/N
■ 1. The authority citation for part 39 CT2CF1021–1 for corrosion, cracking, and/or If corrosion, cracking, or other damages are
continues to read as follows: other damages. found during the initial inspection required
(3) For all airplanes, do a detailed visual in paragraph (g)(3) of this AD and any of the
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. repetitive inspections required in paragraph
inspection of the elevator actuating lever on
(h) of this AD, before further flight, contact
§ 39.13 [Amended] the control column and the control column
Viking Air Limited at the address specified
torque tube for corrosion, cracking and/or
in paragraph (q)(4) of this AD for an FAA-
■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by other damages.
approved repair and incorporate the repair.
removing Amendment 39–18657 (81 FR (h) Repetitive Inspections
64053, September 19, 2016), and adding (l) Restrictions
the following new AD: After each initial inspection required in
As of December 22, 2016 (the effective date
paragraph (g) of this AD, at intervals not to
2016–25–22 Viking Air Limited: of this AD), do not install P/N C2CF619A or
exceed 400 hours TIS, repeat each inspection
Amendment 39–18748; Docket No. C2CF619A–9 as a replacement part.
following section I. PLANNING
FAA–2016–9527; Directorate Identifier INFORMATION, paragraph D.2. of Viking (m) Life Limit for P/N C2CF619A
2016–CE–036–AD. DHC–2 Beaver Service Bulletin Number: V2/ As of October 24, 2016 (the effective date
(a) Effective Date 0005, Revision ‘‘C’’, dated July 17, 2015. retained from AD 2016–19–08), elevator
This airworthiness directive (AD) becomes (i) Replacement/Repair for P/N C2CF619A control rod assemblies, P/N C2CF619A, are
effective December 22, 2016. life-limited to 15 years and must be replaced
(1) If corrosion, cracking, or other damages with P/N C2CF619A–11, which is not a life-
(b) Affected ADs are found during the initial inspection limited part, at the following compliance
required in paragraph (g)(1) of this AD or any time:
This AD replaces AD 2016–19–08, of the repetitive inspections required in
Amendment 39–18657 (81 FR 64053, (1) As of October 24, 2016 (the effective
paragraph (h) of this AD, before further flight, date retained from AD 2016–19–08), if the
September 19, 2016) (‘‘AD 2016–19–08’’). replace P/N C2CF619A with P/N C2CF619A– age of the installed P/N C2CF619A is known,
(c) Applicability 11 following section I. PLANNING it must be replaced before exceeding the life
INFORMATION, paragraph D. of Viking limit or within the next 12 months after
This AD applies to Viking Air Limited
DHC–2 Beaver Service Bulletin Number: V2/ October 24, 2016 (the effective date retained
Models DHC–2 Mk. I, DHC–2 Mk. II, and
0005, Revision ‘‘C’’, dated July 17, 2015, or from AD 2016–19–08), whichever occurs
DHC–2 Mk. III airplanes, all serial numbers,
contact Viking Air Limited at the address later.
certificated in any category.
specified in paragraph (q)(4) of this AD for (2) As of October 24, 2016 (the effective
(d) Subject an FAA-approved repair and incorporate the date retained from AD 2016–19–08), if the
Air Transport Association of America repair. age of the installed P/N C2CF619A is not
(ATA) Code 27: Flight Controls. (2) Within the next 120 days after October known, it must be replaced within the next
24, 2016 (the effective date retained from AD 12 months after October 24, 2016 (the
(e) Reason 2016–19–08) or within the next 100 hours effective date retained from AD 2016–19–08).
This AD was prompted by mandatory TIS after October 24, 2016 (the effective date
continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) retained from AD 2016–19–08), whichever (n) Credit for Actions Accomplished in
originated by an aviation authority of another occurs first, you may replace P/N C2CF619A Accordance With Previous Service
country to identify and correct an unsafe with P/N C2CF619A–11 instead of doing the Information
condition on an aviation product. The MCAI initial inspection required in paragraph (g)(1) Credit will be given for the initial
describes the unsafe condition as corrosion of of this AD. Do the replacement following inspections required in paragraphs (g)(1)
the elevator control rod and of the elevator section I. PLANNING INFORMATION, through (3) of this AD if they were done
actuating lever on the control column. We are paragraph D. of Viking DHC–2 Beaver Service before October 24, 2016 (the effective date
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issuing this AD to detect and correct Bulletin Number: V2/0005, Revision ‘‘C’’, retained from AD 2016–19–08) following
corrosion and/or cracking of the elevator dated July 17, 2015. Viking Air Limited DHC–2 Beaver Service
control rod assemblies and the elevator (3) After replacing P/N C2CF619A with P/ Bulletin Number: V2/0005, Revision ‘NC’,
actuating lever, which if not detected and N C2CF619A–11, you must still do the dated March 26, 2012; Viking Air Limited
corrected, could cause these components to repetitive inspections of the elevator control DHC–2 Beaver Service Bulletin Number: V2/
fail. This failure could result in loss of rod assemblies as required in paragraph (h) 0005, Revision ‘A’, dated November 7, 2014;
control. of this AD. or Viking Air Limited DHC–2 Beaver Service
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Bulletin Number: V2/0005, Revision ‘B’, March 4, 2015, of VIKING PSM NO.: 1–2T– DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
dated March 4, 2015. 2, AIRCRAFT: DHC–2 TURBO BEAVER,
(o) Other FAA AD Provisions SERIES: ALL, PUBLICATION: Federal Aviation Administration
MAINTENANCE MANUAL, for related
The following provisions also apply to this
information. You may examine the MCAI on 14 CFR Part 39
AD:
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by
[Docket No. FAA–2016–6894; Directorate
(AMOCs): The Manager, New York Aircraft searching for and locating Docket No. FAA–
Identifier 2015–NM–120–AD; Amendment
Certification Office (ACO), FAA, has the 2016–9527. 39–18729; AD 2016–25–03]
authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if (q) Material Incorporated by Reference
requested using the procedures found in 14 RIN 2120–AA64
CFR 39.19. Send information to ATTN: Aziz (1) The Director of the Federal Register
Ahmed, Aerospace Engineer, FAA, New York approved the incorporation by reference Airworthiness Directives; Airbus
ACO, 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, (IBR) of the service information listed in this Airplanes
Westbury, New York 11590; telephone: (516) paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR
228–7329; fax: (516) 794–5531; email: AGENCY: Federal Aviation
part 51.
aziz.ahmed@faa.gov. Administration (FAA), Department of
(2) You must use this service information
(i) Before using any approved AMOC on as applicable to do the actions required by
Transportation (DOT).
any airplane to which the AMOC applies, this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise. ACTION: Final rule.
notify your appropriate principal inspector
(3) The following service information was
(PI) in the FAA Flight Standards District SUMMARY: We are adopting a new
Office (FSDO), or lacking a PI, your local approved for IBR on October 24, 2016 (81 FR
64053, September 19, 2016).
airworthiness directive (AD) for certain
FSDO. Airbus Model A300 F4–600R series
(ii) AMOCs approved for AD 2016–19–08, (i) Viking DHC–2 Beaver Service Bulletin
Number: V2/0005, Revision ‘‘C’’, dated July airplanes. This AD was prompted by a
Amendment 39–18657 (81 FR 64053,
September 19, 2016) are approved as AMOCs 17, 2015. report of two adjacent frame forks that
for this AD. (ii) Reserved. were found cracked on the aft lower
(2) Airworthy Product: For any requirement (4) For Viking Air Limited service deck cargo door (LDCD) of two Model
in this AD to obtain corrective actions from information identified in this AD, contact A300–600F4 airplanes during scheduled
a manufacturer or other source, use these Viking Air Limited Technical Support, 1959 maintenance. This AD requires
actions if they are FAA-approved. Corrective De Havilland Way, Sidney, British Columbia, repetitive high frequency eddy current
actions are considered FAA-approved if they (HFEC) inspections of the aft LDCD
Canada, V8L 5V5; Fax: 250–656–0673;
are approved by the State of Design Authority frame forks; a one-time check of the
(or their delegated agent). You are required telephone: (North America) (800) 663–8444;
email: technical.support@vikingair.com; LDCD clearances; and a one-time
to assure the product is airworthy before it
is returned to service. Internet: http://www.vikingair.com/support/ detailed visual inspection of hooks,
(3) Reporting Requirements: For any service-bulletins. eccentric bushes, and x-stops; and
reporting requirement in this AD, a federal (5) You may view this service information corrective actions if necessary. We are
agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a at FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, 901 issuing this AD to prevent the unsafe
person is not required to respond to, nor Locust, Kansas City, Missouri 64106. For condition on these products.
shall a person be subject to a penalty for information on the availability of this DATES: This AD is effective January 26,
failure to comply with a collection of material at the FAA, call (816) 329–4148. It 2017.
information subject to the requirements of is also available on the Internet at http://
the Paperwork Reduction Act unless that
The Director of the Federal Register
www.regulations.gov by searching for approved the incorporation by reference
collection of information displays a current
valid OMB Control Number. The OMB locating Docket No. FAA–2016–9527. of a certain publication listed in this AD
Control Number for this information (6) You may view this service information as of January 26, 2017.
collection is 2120–0056. Public reporting for that is incorporated by reference at the
ADDRESSES: For service information
this collection of information is estimated to National Archives and Records
identified in this final rule, contact
be approximately 5 minutes per response, Administration (NARA). For information on
Airbus SAS, Airworthiness Office—
including the time for reviewing instructions, the availability of this material at NARA, call
completing and reviewing the collection of
EAW, 1 Rond Point Maurice Bellonte,
202–741–6030, or go to: http://
information. All responses to this collection 31707 Blagnac Cedex, France; telephone
www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-
of information are mandatory. Comments locations.html.
+33 5 61 93 36 96; fax +33 5 61 93 44
concerning the accuracy of this burden and 51; email account.airworth-eas@
suggestions for reducing the burden should Issued in Kansas City, Missouri on airbus.com; Internet http://
be directed to the FAA at: 800 Independence December 8, 2016. www.airbus.com. You may view this
Ave. SW., Washington, DC 20591, Attn: Pat Mullen, referenced service information at the
Information Collection Clearance Officer, FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate,
Acting Manager, Small Airplane Directorate,
AES–200. 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA.
Aircraft Certification Service.
(p) Related Information [FR Doc. 2016–30039 Filed 12–21–16; 8:45 am] For information on the availability of
Refer to MCAI Transport Canada AD No. BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
this material at the FAA, call 425–227–
CF–2015–21, dated July 30, 2015; Viking Air 1221. It is also available on the Internet
Limited DHC–2 Beaver Service Bulletin at http://www.regulations.gov by
Number: V2/0005, Revision ‘NC’, dated searching for and locating Docket No.
March 26, 2012; Viking Air Limited DHC–2 FAA–2016–6894.
Beaver Service Bulletin Number: V2/0005,
Revision ‘A’, dated November 7, 2014; Viking Examining the AD Docket
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Air Limited DHC–2 Beaver Service Bulletin You may examine the AD docket on
Number: V2/0005, Revision ‘B’, dated March
4, 2015; Temporary Revision No.: 2–38, dated
the Internet at http://
March 4, 2015, of VIKING PSM NO.: 1–2–2, www.regulations.gov by searching for
AIRCRAFT: DHC–2 BEAVER, SERIES: ALL, and locating Docket No. FAA–2016–
PUBLICATION: MAINTENANCE MANUAL; 6894; or in person at the Docket
and Temporary Revision No.: 2T–14, dated Management Facility between 9 a.m.
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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; request for comments. | |
| Dates | This AD is effective December 22, 2016. | |
| Contact | Aziz Ahmed, Aerospace Engineer, FAA, New York Aircraft Certification Office, 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, New York 11590; telephone: (516) 228-7329; fax: (516) 794- 5531; email: [email protected] | |
| FR Citation | 81 FR 93798 | |
| RIN Number | 2120-AA64 | |
| CFR Associated | Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety |
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