82 FR 42489 - Airworthiness Directives; Viking Air Limited Airplanes
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 173 (September 8, 2017)
Federal Aviation Administration
Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 173 (September 8, 2017)
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[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 173 (Friday, September 8, 2017)] [Proposed Rules] [Pages 42489-42492] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2017-18900] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2017-0867; Product Identifier 2017-CE-021-AD] RIN 2120-AA64 Airworthiness Directives; Viking Air Limited Airplanes AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of Transportation (DOT). ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Viking Air Limited Models DHC-2 Mk. I, DHC-2 Mk. II, and DHC-2 Mk. III airplanes. This proposed AD results from mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) originated by an aviation authority of another country to identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product. The MCAI describes the unsafe condition as cracking found in the wing rear spar web at the wing station where the flap outboard hinge is attached. We are issuing this proposed AD to require actions to address the unsafe condition on these products. DATES: We must receive comments on this proposed AD by October 23, 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 proposed 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 this referenced service information at the FAA, Policy and Innovation Division, 901 Locust, Kansas [[Page 42490]] City, Missouri 64106. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call (816) 329-4148. Examining the AD Docket You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2017- 0867; or in person at the Docket Management Facility between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The AD docket contains this proposed AD, the regulatory evaluation, any comments received, and other information. The street address for the Docket Office (telephone (800) 647-5527) is in the ADDRESSES section. Comments will be available in the AD docket shortly after receipt. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Aziz Ahmed, Aerospace Engineer, FAA, New York ACO Branch, 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, New York 11590; telephone: (516) 228-7329; fax: (516) 794-5531; email: [email protected]. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Comments Invited We invite you to send any written relevant data, views, or arguments about this proposed AD. Send your comments to an address listed under the ADDRESSES section. Include ``Docket No. FAA-2017-0867; Product Identifier 2017-CE-021-AD'' at the beginning of your comments. We specifically invite comments on the overall regulatory, economic, environmental, and energy aspects of this proposed AD. We will consider all comments received by the closing date and may amend this proposed AD because of those comments. We will post all comments we receive, without change, to http://regulations.gov, including any personal information you provide. We will also post a report summarizing each substantive verbal contact we receive about this proposed AD. Discussion The Transport Canada, which is the aviation authority for Canada, has issued AD Number CF-2017-17, dated May 18, 2017 (referred to after this as ``the MCAI''), to correct an unsafe condition for all Viking Air Limited Models DHC-2 Mk. I, DHC-2 Mk. II, and DHC-2 Mk. III airplanes and was based on mandatory continuing airworthiness information originated by an aviation authority of another country. The MCAI states: It was reported that a crack was found in the wing rear spar web, part number C2W1007, at wing station 123.5 where the flap outboard hinge is attached. An aileron hinge bracket has also been found cracked. Viking Air Ltd. analysis shows that similar cracks may develop on the wing rear spar web and flap/aileron hinge arm support brackets at the other flap/aileron hinge attachment locations. Undetected cracking of the wing rear spar or flap/aileron hinge bracket may lead to the failure of the component with consequent loss of aeroplane control. The MCAI requires inspecting the left-hand and right-hand wing rear spar and the flap/aileron hinge air support brackets for cracks, damage, or discrepancy and repairing or replacing any cracked, damaged, or discrepant parts. You may examine the MCAI on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2017- 0867. Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51 Viking Air Limited has issued DHC-2 Beaver Service Bulletin Number: V2/0009, Revision A, dated February 10, 2017. The service information describes procedures for inspecting the left-hand and right-hand wing rear spars, the flap/aileron hinge brackets, and the exterior store support bracket for cracks, damage, and discrepancies and specifies repairing or replacing any cracked, damaged, or discrepant parts. This service information is reasonably available because the interested parties have access to it through their normal course of business or by the means identified in the ADDRESSES section of this NPRM. FAA's Determination and Requirements of the Proposed AD This product has been approved by the aviation authority of another country, and is approved for operation in the United States. Pursuant to our bilateral agreement with this State of Design Authority, they have notified us of the unsafe condition described in the MCAI and service information referenced above. We are proposing this AD because we evaluated all information and determined the unsafe condition exists and is likely to exist or develop on other products of the same type design. Interim Action We consider this proposed AD interim action. The inspection report required by this proposed AD allows us to obtain better information into the nature, cause, and extent of the damage to the wing rear spars and flap/aileron hinge arm support brackets and to develop final action to address the unsafe condition. Once final action has been identified, we may consider further rulemaking. Costs of Compliance We estimate that this proposed AD will affect 140 products of U.S. registry. We also estimate that it would take about 11work-hours per product to comply with the basic inspection requirements of this proposed AD. The average labor rate is $85 per work-hour. Based on these figures, we estimate the basic cost of this proposed AD on U.S. operators to be $130,900, or $935 per product. In addition, the following is an estimate of possible necessary follow-on replacement actions. We have no way of determining the number of products that may need these actions. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Left-hand (LH) or Part No. right-hand (RH) Description Number per airplane Parts cost Number of work-hours to wing replace -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- C2W123A........................ Both (one per Hinge bracket LH 2........................ $288 for both............ 12 for both. wing). inboard (flap)/ RH outboard (aileron). C2W124A........................ Both (one per Hinge bracket RH 2........................ $288 for both............ 12 for both. wing). inboard (flap)/ LH outboard (aileron). C2W143......................... Both (four per Hinge bracket, 8........................ $271 for all eight....... 12 for all eight. wing). flap and aileron (common part-- multiple wing stations (WS)). C2W143A (Agricultural Option).. Both (one per Agricultural 2 (if applies)........... $271 for both............ 12 for both. wing). (optional configuration)--h inge bracket, support arm (IPC PSM 1-2-4 Figure 128, Item 15). C2W63.......................... LH................ Inboard spar, rear ......................... $277..................... 60. spar. C2W64.......................... RH................ Inboard spar, rear ......................... $277..................... 60. spar. [[Page 42491]] C2W155......................... Both (one per Intermediate spar. 2........................ $563 for both............ 60 for both. wing). C2W65A......................... LH................ Spar WS 89.16 to 1 *...................... $835..................... 60. WS 170.16. C2W66A......................... RH................ Spar WS 89.16 to 1 *...................... $835..................... 60. WS 170.16. C2W67A......................... LH................ Outboard spar, WS 1 *...................... $835..................... 60. 170.16 to WS 245.75. C2W68A......................... RH................ Outboard spar, WS 1 *...................... $835..................... 60. 170.16 to WS 245.75. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- * To replace any wing spar section takes 60 work-hours. To replace all four wing spar sections per wing takes 240 work- hours. Paperwork Reduction Act A federal agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not required to respond to, nor shall a person be subject to 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 control number for the collection of information required by this AD is 2120- 0056. The paperwork cost associated with this AD has been detailed in the Costs of Compliance section of this document and includes time for reviewing instructions, as well as completing and reviewing the collection of information. Therefore, all reporting associated with this AD is 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-2000. 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. This AD is issued in accordance with authority delegated by the Executive Director, Aircraft Certification Service, as authorized by FAA Order 8000.51C. In accordance with that order, issuance of ADs is normally a function of the Compliance and Airworthiness Division, but during this transition period, the Executive Director has delegated the authority to issue ADs applicable to small airplanes and domestic business jet transport airplanes to the Director of the Policy and Innovation Division. Regulatory Findings We determined that this proposed AD would not have federalism implications under Executive Order 13132. This proposed AD would not have a substantial direct effect on the States, on the relationship between the national Government and the States, or on the distribution of power and responsibilities among the various levels of government. For the reasons discussed above, I certify this proposed regulation: (1) Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive Order 12866, (2) Is not a ``significant rule'' under the DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979), (3) Will not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska, and (4) Will not have a significant economic impact, positive or negative, on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria of the Regulatory Flexibility Act. List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by reference, Safety. The Proposed Amendment Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the Administrator, the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part 39 as follows: PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES 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: Viking Air Limited: Docket No. FAA-2017-0867; Product Identifier 2017-CE-021-AD. (a) Comments Due Date We must receive comments by October 23, 2017. (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 57: Wings. (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 cracking found in the wing rear spar web at the wing station (WS) where the flap outboard hinge is attached. We are issuing this AD to detect and correct cracks in the wing rear spars and the flap/aileron hinge arm support brackets, which could cause these parts to fail. Failure of the wing rear spars and the flap/aileron hinge arm support brackets could result in loss of control. (f) Actions and Compliance Unless already done, do the actions in paragraphs (f)(1) through (5) of this AD: (1) Within the next 400 hours time-in-service (TIS) after the effective date of this AD, visually inspect the left-hand and right- hand wing rear spar and flap/aileron hinge arm support brackets following the Accomplishment Instructions of Viking DHC-2 Beaver Service Bulletin Number: V2/0009, Revision A, dated February 10, 2017 (SB V2/0009, Revision A). [[Page 42492]] (2) For airplanes with agricultural configuration installed (SOO Mod 2/984), within the next 400 hours TIS after the effective date of this AD, inspect the exterior store support arm bracket at wing station (WS) 101.24 following the Accomplishment Instructions of SB V2/0009, Revision A. (3) If any discrepancies are found during the inspections required in paragraphs (f)(1) and (2) of this AD, before further flight, repair or replace using a method approved by the Manager, New York ACO Branch, FAA; or Transport Canada; or Viking Air Limited's Transport Canada Design Organization Approval (DOA). If approved by the DOA, the approval must include the DOA-authorized signature. (4) Within 30 days after completing the inspections required in paragraphs (f)(1) and (2) of this AD, using the Operator Reply Form on page 7 of SB V2/0009, Revision A, report the inspection results to Viking Air Limited at the address specified in paragraph (h) of this AD. (5) As of the effective date of this AD, do not install a wing on any airplane affected by this AD unless it has been inspected as specified in paragraph (f)(1) of this AD and paragraph (f)(2) of this AD, as applicable, and is found free of any discrepancies. (g) Other FAA AD Provisions The following provisions also apply to this AD: (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager, New York ACO Branch, 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 Branch, 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) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any requirement in this AD to obtain corrective actions from a manufacturer, the action must be accomplished using a method approved by the Manager, New York ACO Branch, FAA; or Transport Canada; or Viking Air Limited's Transport Canada Design Organization Approval (DOA). If approved by the DOA, the approval must include the DOA-authorized signature. (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. (h) Related Information Refer to MCAI Transport Canada AD Number CF-2017-17, dated May 18, 2017, for related information. You may examine the MCAI on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2017-0867. For service information related to 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 this referenced service information at the FAA, Policy and Innovation Division, 901 Locust, Kansas City, Missouri 64106. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call (816) 329-4148. Issued in Kansas City, Missouri, on August 29, 2017. Melvin Johnson, Deputy Director, Policy and Innovation Division, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2017-18900 Filed 9-7-17; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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(a) Applicability (3) After the effective date of this AD, do DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
This AD applies to Model AS350B3 not install a bistable ACCU TST button on
helicopters with a dual hydraulic system any helicopter. Federal Aviation Administration
installed, certificated in any category.
(g) Special Flight Permits
Note 1 to paragraph (a) of this AD: The 14 CFR Part 39
dual hydraulic system for Model AS350B3 A special flight permit may be issued for
helicopters is referred to as Airbus paragraph (f)(2) of this AD only. [Docket No. FAA–2017–0867; Product
modification OP 3082 or OP 3346. Identifier 2017–CE–021–AD]
(h) Alternative Methods of Compliance
(AMOCs) RIN 2120–AA64
(b) Unsafe Condition
This AD defines the unsafe condition as (1) The Manager, Safety Management Airworthiness Directives; Viking Air
lack of hydraulic pressure in a tail rotor Section, FAA, may approve AMOCs for this Limited Airplanes
(T/R) hydraulic system. This condition could AD. Send your proposal to: George Schwab,
result in loss of T/R flight control and Aviation Safety Engineer, Safety Management AGENCY: Federal Aviation
subsequent loss of control of the helicopter. Section, Rotorcraft Standards Branch, FAA, Administration (FAA), Department of
(c) Affected ADs 10101 Hillwood Pkwy., Fort Worth, TX Transportation (DOT).
This AD supersedes AD 2015–22–53, 76177; telephone (817) 222–5110; email ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking
Amendment 39–18331 (80 FR 74982, 9-ASW-FTW-AMOC-Requests@faa.gov. (NPRM).
December 1, 2015). (2) For operations conducted under a 14
CFR part 119 operating certificate or under SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new
(d) Comments Due Date airworthiness directive (AD) for all
14 CFR part 91, subpart K, we suggest that
We must receive comments by November you notify your principal inspector, or Viking Air Limited Models DHC–2 Mk.
7, 2017. lacking a principal inspector, the manager of I, DHC–2 Mk. II, and DHC–2 Mk. III
(e) Compliance the local flight standards district office or airplanes. This proposed AD results
You are responsible for performing each certificate holding district office before from mandatory continuing
action required by this AD within the operating any aircraft complying with this airworthiness information (MCAI)
specified compliance time unless it has AD through an AMOC. originated by an aviation authority of
already been accomplished prior to that time. another country to identify and correct
(i) Additional Information
(f) Required Actions an unsafe condition on an aviation
(1) Airbus Helicopters SB No. AS350– product. The MCAI describes the unsafe
(1) Before further flight, insert a copy of 67.00.66, Revision 1, dated October 22, 2015, condition as cracking found in the wing
this AD into the rotorcraft flight manual, which is not incorporated by reference,
Section 4 Normal Operating Procedures, or rear spar web at the wing station where
contains additional information about the the flap outboard hinge is attached. We
make pen and ink changes to the preflight
subject of this AD. For service information are issuing this proposed AD to require
and post-flight procedures as follows:
(i) Stop performing the yaw load identified in this AD, contact Airbus actions to address the unsafe condition
compensator check (ACCU TST switch) Helicopters, 2701 N. Forum Drive, Grand on these products.
during preflight procedures, and instead Prairie, TX 75052; telephone (972) 641–0000
DATES: We must receive comments on
perform the yaw load compensator check or (800) 232–0323; fax (972) 641–3775; or at
during post-flight procedures after rotor shut- http://www.helicopters.airbus.com/website/
this proposed AD by October 23, 2017.
down. en/ref/Technical-Support_73.html. You may ADDRESSES: You may send comments by
(ii) The yaw servo hydraulic switch review the referenced service information at any of the following methods:
(collective switch) must be in the ‘‘ON’’ the FAA, Office of the Regional Counsel, • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to
(forward) position before takeoff. Southwest Region, 10101 Hillwood Pkwy, http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the
Note 2 to paragraph (f)(1)(ii) of this AD: Room 6N–321, Fort Worth, TX 76177. instructions for submitting comments.
The yaw servo hydraulic switch is also called (2) The subject of this AD is addressed in • Fax: (202) 493–2251.
the hydraulic pressure switch or hydraulic
European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD • Mail: U.S. Department of
cut off switch in various Airbus Helicopters Transportation, Docket Operations,
rotorcraft flight manuals. No. 2016–0220, dated November 4, 2016.
You may view the EASA AD on the Internet M–30, West Building Ground Floor,
(2) Within 350 hours time-in-service:
at http://www.regulations.gov in the AD Room W12–140, 1200 New Jersey
(i) Install a timer relay for the yaw servo
hydraulic switch (collective switch) by Docket. Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590.
following the Accomplishment Instructions, • Hand Delivery: U.S. Department of
(j) Subject
paragraph 3.B.2.b.1, 3.B.2.b.2, 3.B.2.b.3, Transportation, Docket Operations,
3.B.2.b.4, 3.B.2.b.5, or 3.B.2.b.6, as applicable Joint Aircraft Service Component (JASC) M–30, West Building Ground Floor,
to the configuration of your helicopter, of Code: 2910, Main Hydraulic System. Room W12–140, 1200 New Jersey
Airbus Helicopters Service Bulletin (SB) No. Issued in Fort Worth, Texas, on August 29, Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590,
AS350–67.00.64, Revision 0, dated February between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday
2017.
25, 2015 (AS350–67.00.64). If your helicopter through Friday, except Federal holidays.
has an automatic pilot system, also comply Scott A. Horn,
with paragraph 3.B.2.b.7 of AS350–67.00.64.
For service information identified in
Deputy Director for Regulatory Operations,
(ii) Install an indicator light on the caution this proposed AD, contact Viking Air
Compliance & Airworthiness Division,
and warning panel by following the Limited Technical Support, 1959 De
Aircraft Certification Service.
Accomplishment Instructions, paragraph Havilland Way, Sidney, British
[FR Doc. 2017–18973 Filed 9–7–17; 8:45 am]
3.B.2.c.1 or 3.B.2.c.2, as applicable to the Columbia, Canada, V8L 5V5; telephone:
sradovich on DSK3GMQ082PROD with PROPOSALS
configuration of your helicopter, of AS350– BILLING CODE 4910–13–P (North America) (800) 663–8444; fax:
67.00.64. (250) 656–0673; email:
(iii) Replace the bistable ACCU TST button technical.support@vikingair.com;
on the control panel with a monostable
button as depicted in Figure 1 or Figure 3,
Internet: http://www.vikingair.com/
as applicable to the configuration of your support/service-bulletins. You may
helicopter, of Airbus Helicopters SB No. review this referenced service
AS350–67.00.65, Revision 0, dated August information at the FAA, Policy and
25, 2016. Innovation Division, 901 Locust, Kansas
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Left-hand (LH) or Number of
Number per
Part No. right-hand (RH) Description Parts cost work-hours
airplane
wing to replace
C2W155 ............... Both (one per Intermediate spar .............................. 2 ............................ $563 for both ........ 60 for both.
wing).
C2W65A ............... LH ........................ Spar WS 89.16 to WS 170.16 .......... 1 * .......................... $835 ...................... 60.
C2W66A ............... RH ....................... Spar WS 89.16 to WS 170.16 .......... 1 * .......................... $835 ...................... 60.
C2W67A ............... LH ........................ Outboard spar, WS 170.16 to WS 1 * .......................... $835 ...................... 60.
245.75.
C2W68A ............... RH ....................... Outboard spar, WS 170.16 to WS 1 * .......................... $835 ...................... 60.
245.75.
* To replace any wing spar section takes 60 work-hours.
To replace all four wing spar sections This AD is issued in accordance with PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
per wing takes 240 work-hours. authority delegated by the Executive DIRECTIVES
Director, Aircraft Certification Service,
Paperwork Reduction Act ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39
as authorized by FAA Order 8000.51C.
A federal agency may not conduct or In accordance with that order, issuance continues to read as follows:
sponsor, and a person is not required to of ADs is normally a function of the Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
respond to, nor shall a person be subject Compliance and Airworthiness
to penalty for failure to comply with a Division, but during this transition § 39.13 [Amended]
collection of information subject to the period, the Executive Director has ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding
requirements of the Paperwork delegated the authority to issue ADs the following new AD:
Reduction Act unless that collection of applicable to small airplanes and Viking Air Limited: Docket No. FAA–2017–
information displays a current valid domestic business jet transport 0867; Product Identifier 2017–CE–021–
OMB control number. The control airplanes to the Director of the Policy AD.
number for the collection of information and Innovation Division. (a) Comments Due Date
required by this AD is 2120–0056. The
Regulatory Findings We must receive comments by October 23,
paperwork cost associated with this AD 2017.
has been detailed in the Costs of We determined that this proposed AD
Compliance section of this document (b) Affected ADs
would not have federalism implications
and includes time for reviewing under Executive Order 13132. This None.
instructions, as well as completing and proposed AD would not have a (c) Applicability
reviewing the collection of information. substantial direct effect on the States, on This AD applies to Viking Air Limited
Therefore, all reporting associated with the relationship between the national Models DHC–2 Mk. I, DHC–2 Mk. II, and
this AD is mandatory. Comments Government and the States, or on the DHC–2 Mk. III airplanes, all serial numbers,
concerning the accuracy of this burden distribution of power and certificated in any category.
and suggestions for reducing the burden responsibilities among the various (d) Subject
should be directed to the FAA at 800 levels of government.
Independence Ave. SW., Washington, Air Transport Association of America
For the reasons discussed above, I (ATA) Code 57: Wings.
DC 20591. ATTN: Information
certify this proposed regulation:
Collection Clearance Officer, AES–2000. (e) Reason
(1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory This AD was prompted by mandatory
Authority for This Rulemaking action’’ under Executive Order 12866, continuing airworthiness information (MCAI)
Title 49 of the United States Code (2) Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under originated by an aviation authority of another
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue the DOT Regulatory Policies and country to identify and correct an unsafe
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, condition on an aviation product. The MCAI
section 106, describes the authority of describes the unsafe condition as cracking
1979), found in the wing rear spar web at the wing
the FAA Administrator. ‘‘Subtitle VII: (3) Will not affect intrastate aviation station (WS) where the flap outboard hinge
Aviation Programs,’’ describes in more in Alaska, and is attached. We are issuing this AD to detect
detail the scope of the Agency’s and correct cracks in the wing rear spars and
authority. (4) Will not have a significant the flap/aileron hinge arm support brackets,
We are issuing this rulemaking under economic impact, positive or negative, which could cause these parts to fail. Failure
the authority described in ‘‘Subtitle VII, on a substantial number of small entities of the wing rear spars and the flap/aileron
Part A, Subpart III, section 44701: under the criteria of the Regulatory hinge arm support brackets could result in
Flexibility Act. loss of control.
General requirements.’’ Under that
section, Congress charges the FAA with List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 (f) Actions and Compliance
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in Unless already done, do the actions in
air commerce by prescribing regulations Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation paragraphs (f)(1) through (5) of this AD:
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for practices, methods, and procedures safety, Incorporation by reference, (1) Within the next 400 hours time-in-
the Administrator finds necessary for Safety. service (TIS) after the effective date of this
safety in air commerce. This regulation AD, visually inspect the left-hand and right-
The Proposed Amendment hand wing rear spar and flap/aileron hinge
is within the scope of that authority arm support brackets following the
because it addresses an unsafe condition Accordingly, under the authority Accomplishment Instructions of Viking
that is likely to exist or develop on delegated to me by the Administrator, DHC–2 Beaver Service Bulletin Number: V2/
products identified in this rulemaking the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part 0009, Revision A, dated February 10, 2017
action. 39 as follows: (SB V2/0009, Revision A).
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(2) For airplanes with agricultural information. All responses to this collection while allowing us to achieve our public
configuration installed (SOO Mod 2/984), of information are mandatory. Comments health mission and fulfill statutory
within the next 400 hours TIS after the concerning the accuracy of this burden and obligations. This document relates to
effective date of this AD, inspect the exterior suggestions for reducing the burden should
the products regulated by the Center for
store support arm bracket at wing station be directed to the FAA at: 800 Independence
(WS) 101.24 following the Accomplishment Ave. SW., Washington, DC 20591, Attn: Biologics Evaluation and Research
Instructions of SB V2/0009, Revision A. Information Collection Clearance Officer, (CBER).
(3) If any discrepancies are found during AES–200. DATES: Submit either electronic or
the inspections required in paragraphs (f)(1) written comments on this document by
and (2) of this AD, before further flight, repair (h) Related Information
or replace using a method approved by the Refer to MCAI Transport Canada AD
December 7, 2017.
Manager, New York ACO Branch, FAA; or Number CF–2017–17, dated May 18, 2017, ADDRESSES: You may submit comments
Transport Canada; or Viking Air Limited’s for related information. You may examine the as follows. Please note that late,
Transport Canada Design Organization MCAI on the Internet at http:// untimely filed comments will not be
Approval (DOA). If approved by the DOA, www.regulations.gov by searching for and considered. Electronic comments must
the approval must include the DOA- locating Docket No. FAA–2017–0867. For be submitted on or before December 7,
authorized signature. service information related to this AD, 2017. The https://www.regulations.gov
(4) Within 30 days after completing the contact Viking Air Limited Technical
electronic filing system will accept
inspections required in paragraphs (f)(1) and Support, 1959 De Havilland Way, Sidney,
(2) of this AD, using the Operator Reply Form British Columbia, Canada, V8L 5V5; comments until midnight Eastern Time
on page 7 of SB V2/0009, Revision A, report telephone: (North America) (800) 663–8444; at the end of December 7, 2017.
the inspection results to Viking Air Limited fax: (250) 656–0673; email: Comments received by mail/hand
at the address specified in paragraph (h) of technical.support@vikingair.com; Internet: delivery/courier (for written/paper
this AD. http://www.vikingair.com/support/service- submissions) will be considered timely
(5) As of the effective date of this AD, do bulletins. You may review this referenced if they are postmarked or the delivery
not install a wing on any airplane affected by service information at the FAA, Policy and service acceptance receipt is on or
this AD unless it has been inspected as Innovation Division, 901 Locust, Kansas City, before that date.
specified in paragraph (f)(1) of this AD and Missouri 64106. For information on the
paragraph (f)(2) of this AD, as applicable, and availability of this material at the FAA, call Electronic Submissions
is found free of any discrepancies. (816) 329–4148.
Submit electronic comments in the
(g) Other FAA AD Provisions Issued in Kansas City, Missouri, on August following way:
The following provisions also apply to this 29, 2017. • Federal eRulemaking Portal:
AD: Melvin Johnson, https://www.regulations.gov. Follow the
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance Deputy Director, Policy and Innovation instructions for submitting comments.
(AMOCs): The Manager, New York ACO Division, Aircraft Certification Service. Comments submitted electronically,
Branch, FAA, has the authority to approve [FR Doc. 2017–18900 Filed 9–7–17; 8:45 am] including attachments, to https://
AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the www.regulations.gov will be posted to
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. Send
information to ATTN: Aziz Ahmed,
the docket unchanged. Because your
Aerospace Engineer, FAA, New York ACO comment will be made public, you are
Branch, 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND solely responsible for ensuring that your
Westbury, New York 11590; telephone: (516) HUMAN SERVICES comment does not include any
228–7329; fax: (516) 794–5531; email: confidential information that you or a
aziz.ahmed@faa.gov. Before using any Food and Drug Administration third party may not wish to be posted,
approved AMOC on any airplane to which such as medical information, your or
the AMOC applies, notify your appropriate 21 CFR Chapter I anyone else’s Social Security number, or
principal inspector (PI) in the FAA Flight confidential business information, such
Standards District Office (FSDO), or lacking [Docket No. FDA–2017–N–5092]
a PI, your local FSDO.
as a manufacturing process. Please note
(2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any Review of Existing Center for Biologics that if you include your name, contact
requirement in this AD to obtain corrective Evaluation and Research Regulatory information, or other information that
actions from a manufacturer, the action must and Information Collection identifies you in the body of your
be accomplished using a method approved Requirements comments, that information will be
by the Manager, New York ACO Branch, posted on https://www.regulations.gov.
FAA; or Transport Canada; or Viking Air AGENCY: Food and Drug Administration, • If you want to submit a comment
Limited’s Transport Canada Design HHS. with confidential information that you
Organization Approval (DOA). If approved by do not wish to be made available to the
the DOA, the approval must include the
ACTION:Request for comments and
DOA-authorized signature. information. public submit the comment as a written/
(3) Reporting Requirements: For any paper submission and in the manner
reporting requirement in this AD, a federal SUMMARY: As part of the implementation detailed (see ‘‘Written/Paper
agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a of Executive Order 13771 entitled, Submissions’’ and ‘‘Instructions.’’)
person is not required to respond to, nor ‘‘Reducing Regulation and Controlling
shall a person be subject to a penalty for Regulatory Costs,’’ and Executive Order Written/Paper Submissions
failure to comply with a collection of 13777 entitled, ‘‘Enforcing the Submit written/paper submissions as
information subject to the requirements of Regulatory Reform Agenda,’’ the Food follows:
sradovich on DSK3GMQ082PROD with PROPOSALS
the Paperwork Reduction Act unless that and Drug Administration (FDA, Agency, • Mail/Hand delivery/Courier (for
collection of information displays a current or we) is seeking comments and written/paper submissions): Dockets
valid OMB Control Number. The OMB
information from interested parties to Management Staff (HFA–305), Food and
Control Number for this information
collection is 2120–0056. Public reporting for help FDA identify existing regulations Drug Administration, 5630 Fishers
this collection of information is estimated to and related paperwork requirements Lane, Rm. 1061, Rockville, MD 20852.
be approximately 5 minutes per response, that could be modified, repealed, or • For written/paper comments
including the time for reviewing instructions, replaced, consistent with the law, to submitted to the Dockets Management
completing and reviewing the collection of achieve meaningful burden reduction Staff, FDA will post your comment, as
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| Category | Regulatory Information | |
| Collection | Federal Register | |
| sudoc Class | AE 2.7: GS 4.107: AE 2.106: | |
| Publisher | Office of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration | |
| Section | Proposed Rules | |
| Action | Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). | |
| Dates | We must receive comments on this proposed AD by October 23, 2017. | |
| Contact | Aziz Ahmed, Aerospace Engineer, FAA, New York ACO Branch, 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, New York 11590; telephone: (516) 228-7329; fax: (516) 794-5531; email: [email protected] | |
| FR Citation | 82 FR 42489 | |
| RIN Number | 2120-AA64 | |
| CFR Associated | Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety |
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