82 FR 51367 - Airworthiness Directives; Viking Air Limited Airplanes

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration

Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 213 (November 6, 2017)

Page Range		51367-51369
FR Document		2017-23808
We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for Viking Air Limited Models DHC-6-1, DHC-6-100, DHC-6-200, DHC-6-300, and DHC-6-400 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 aileron cable wear or fouling at the wing root rib, fuselage skin, and wing root rib fairlead, or fraying of the cable from the root rib fairlead. We are issuing this proposed AD to require actions to address the unsafe condition on these products.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2017-1038; Product Identifier 2017-CE-024-AD]
RIN 2120-AA64


Airworthiness Directives; Viking Air Limited Airplanes

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

ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).

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SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for 
Viking Air Limited Models DHC-6-1, DHC-6-100, DHC-6-200, DHC-6-300, and 
DHC-6-400 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 aileron 
cable wear or fouling at the wing root rib, fuselage skin, and wing 
root rib fairlead, or fraying of the cable from the root rib fairlead. 
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 December 21, 
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) (866) 
492-8527; 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.

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-
1038; 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: Erin Hulverson, Aerospace Engineer, 
FAA, Boston ACO Branch, 1200 District Avenue, Burlington, MA 01803; 
telephone: (781) 238-7655; fax: (781) 238-7199; 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-2017-1038; 
Product Identifier 2017-CE-024-AD'' at the beginning of your comments. 
We specifically invite

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comments on the overall regulatory, economic, environmental, and energy 
aspects of this proposed AD. We will consider all comments received by 
the closing date and may amend this proposed AD because of those 
comments.
    We will post all comments we receive, without change, to http://regulations.gov, including any personal information you provide. We 
will also post a report summarizing each substantive verbal contact we 
receive about this proposed AD.

Discussion

    Transport Canada, which is the aviation authority for Canada, has 
issued AD Number CF-2017-20, dated June 7, 2017 (referred to after this 
as ``the MCAI''), to correct an unsafe condition for Viking Air Limited 
Models DHC-6-1, DHC-6-100, DHC-6-200, DHC-6-300, and DHC-6-400 
airplanes. The MCAI states:

    There have been reports of accelerated aileron cable wear 
because of contact with the fuselage skin cut-out or the wing root 
rib. Wear that is not detected can lead to failure of the aileron 
cable and loss of control of the aeroplane.
    The root cause of this problem has not yet been identified. This 
[Transport Canada] AD requires inspection of the aeroplane and 
reporting of the inspection results to Viking Air Ltd. This 
[Transport Canada] AD is considered an interim action and further AD 
action may follow.
    Aileron cables are typically replaced at intervals of 60 months 
in accordance with the DHC-6 maintenance schedule.

    You may examine the MCAI on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2017-
1038.

Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51

    Viking Air Limited has issued DHC-6 Twin Otter Service Bulletin 
Number: V6/0022, Revision B, dated June 13, 2014. The service 
information describes procedures for initial and repetitive inspections 
of the aileron cable for aileron cable wear or fouling at the wing root 
rib, fuselage skin, and wing root rib fairlead, or fraying of the cable 
from the root rib fairlead, and replacement of the aileron cables as 
necessary. This service information is reasonably available because the 
interested parties have access to it through their normal course of 
business or by the means identified in the ADDRESSES section of this 
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.

Costs of Compliance

    We estimate that this proposed AD will affect 141 products of U.S. 
registry. We also estimate that it would take about 20 work-hours per 
product to comply with the basic requirements of this proposed AD. The 
average labor rate is $85 per work-hour.
    Based on these figures, we estimate the cost of the proposed AD on 
U.S. operators to be $239,700, or $1,700 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.

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                                                                    Labor cost                       Cost per
                     Action                        Work-hours *     (@$85/hour)     Parts cost        product
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Replace 1 cable.................................               6            $510            $244            $754
Replace 2 cables (on the same wing).............               8             680             458           1,138
Replace 2 cables (one on each wing).............              12           1,020             488           1,508
Replace all 4 cables (2 per wing)...............              16           1,360             916           2,336
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* Work-hours includes access, testing, and close-up.

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 proposed AD 
is 2120-0056. The paperwork cost associated with this proposed 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 proposed 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-200.

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

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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]

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

Viking Air Limited: Docket No. FAA-2017-1038; Product Identifier 
2017-CE-024-AD.

(a) Comments Due Date

    We must receive comments by December 21, 2017.

(b) Affected ADs

    None.

(c) Applicability

    This AD applies to Viking Air Limited Models DHC-6-1, DHC-6-100, 
DHC-6-200, DHC-6-300, and DHC-6-400 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 aileron cable 
wear or fouling at the wing root rib, fuselage skin, and wing root 
rib fairlead, or fraying of the cable from the root rib fairlead. We 
are issuing this AD to identify and correct wear on the aileron 
cable fuselage skin cut-out and on the wing root rib fairlead, and 
any fraying of the cable from the root rib fairlead, which could 
lead to failure of the aileron cable and loss of control.

 (f) Actions and Compliance

    Unless already done, do the following actions in paragraphs 
(f)(1) through (5) of this AD:
    (1) Within the next 50 hours time-in-service (TIS) after the 
effective date of this AD or before the aileron cables have 
accumulated 300 hours TIS, whichever occurs later, inspect the 
aileron cables following the Accomplishment Instructions in Viking 
Air Limited Service Bulletin V6/0022, Revision B, dated June 13, 
2014 (SB V6/0022, Revision B). Inspect repetitively thereafter at 
intervals not to exceed 500 hours TIS, but not to exceed five 
inspections (the initial and four repetitives).
    (2) If any discrepancies are found during any of the inspections 
required in paragraph (f)(1) of this AD, before further flight, 
replace the aileron cable(s) following the Accomplishment 
Instructions in SB V6/0022, Revision B.
    (3) Upon completion of the initial and four repetitive 
inspections detailed in paragraph (f)(1) of this AD, resume the 
inspections specified in the maintenance program.
    (4) Within 30 days after completion of each inspection detailed 
in paragraphs (f)(1) of this AD, report the results of each 
inspection to Viking Air Limited in accordance with the reporting 
instructions in SB V6/0022, Revision B.
    (5) Installation of new aileron cables or re-installation of 
existing cables that have been removed for any reason re-starts the 
inspections required in paragraph (f)(1) of this AD.

(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: Erin Hulverson, Aerospace Engineer, FAA, Boston 
ACO Branch, 1200 District Avenue, Burlington, MA 01803; telephone: 
(781) 238-7655; fax: (781) 238-7199; 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-2017-20, dated June 
7, 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-2017-1038. 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) (866) 492-8527; 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 October 20, 2017.
Pat Mullen,
Acting Deputy Director, Policy and Innovation Division, Aircraft 
Certification Service.
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inspection required by paragraph (g) or (h) of (2) For more information about this AD, • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to
this AD, whichever occurs later, report the contact Tom Rodriguez, Aerospace Engineer, http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the
findings of the inspection specified in International Section, Transport Standards instructions for submitting comments.
paragraph (g) of this AD, and the records Branch, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., • Fax: (202) 493–2251.
check specified in paragraph (h) of this AD, Renton, WA 98057–3356; telephone 425–
• Mail: U.S. Department of
to Fokker Services B.V., in accordance with 227–1137; fax 425–227–1149.
the Accomplishment Instructions of Fokker (3) For service information identified in Transportation, Docket Operations,
Service Bulletin SBF100–32–167, dated this AD, contact Fokker Services B.V., M–30, West Building Ground Floor,
December 14, 2016. Technical Services Dept., P.O. Box 1357, Room W12–140, 1200 New Jersey
2130 EL Hoofddorp, the Netherlands; Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590.
(l) Other FAA AD Provisions
telephone +31 (0)88–6280–350; fax +31 • Hand Delivery: U.S. Department of
The following provisions also apply to this (0)88–6280–111; email technicalservices@ Transportation, Docket Operations,
AD: fokker.com; Internet http:// M–30, West Building Ground Floor,
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance www.myfokkerfleet.com. You may view this Room W12–140, 1200 New Jersey
(AMOCs): The Manager, International service information at the FAA, Transport
Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA, Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590,
Standards Branch, 1601 Lind Avenue SW.,
has the authority to approve AMOCs for this Renton, WA. For information on the between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday
AD, if requested using the procedures found availability of this material at the FAA, call through Friday, except Federal holidays.
in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 425–227–1221. For service information identified in
39.19, send your request to your principal this proposed AD, contact Viking Air
inspector or local Flight Standards District Issued in Renton, Washington, on October
27, 2017.
Limited Technical Support, 1959 De
Office, as appropriate. If sending information Havilland Way, Sidney, British
directly to the International Section, send it Jeffrey E. Duven,
Columbia, Canada, V8L 5V5; telephone:
to the attention of the person identified in Director, System Oversight Division, Aircraft (North America) (866) 492–8527; fax:
paragraph (m)(2) of this AD. Information may Certification Service.
be emailed to: 9-ANM-116-AMOC-
(250) 656–0673; email:
[FR Doc. 2017–23990 Filed 11–3–17; 8:45 am]
REQUESTS@faa.gov. Before using any technical.support@vikingair.com;
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approved AMOC, notify your appropriate
principal inspector, or lacking a principal support/service-bulletins. You may
inspector, the manager of the local flight review this referenced service
standards district office/certificate holding DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION information at the FAA, Policy and
district office. Innovation Division, 901 Locust, Kansas
(2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any Federal Aviation Administration
City, Missouri 64106. For information
requirement in this AD to obtain corrective on the availability of this material at the
actions from a manufacturer, the action must 14 CFR Part 39
be accomplished using a method approved
FAA, call (816) 329–4148.
[Docket No. FAA–2017–1038; Product
by the Manager, International Section, Examining the AD Docket
Identifier 2017–CE–024–AD]
Transport Standards Branch, FAA; or the
European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA); or You may examine the AD docket on
RIN 2120–AA64
Fokker B.V. Service’s EASA Design the Internet at http://
Organization Approval (DOA). If approved by Airworthiness Directives; Viking Air www.regulations.gov by searching for
the DOA, the approval must include the Limited Airplanes and locating Docket No. FAA–2017–
DOA-authorized signature. 1038; or in person at the Docket
(3) Reporting Requirements: A federal AGENCY: Federal Aviation Management Facility between 9 a.m.
agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a Administration (FAA), Department of and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,
person is not required to respond to, nor Transportation (DOT).
shall a person be subject to a penalty for
except Federal holidays. The AD docket
failure to comply with a collection of ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking contains this proposed AD, the
information subject to the requirements of (NPRM). regulatory evaluation, any comments
the Paperwork Reduction Act unless that received, and other information. The
collection of information displays a current SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new street address for the Docket Office
valid OMB Control Number. The OMB airworthiness directive (AD) for Viking (telephone (800) 647–5527) is in the
Control Number for this information Air Limited Models DHC–6–1, DHC–6– ADDRESSES section. Comments will be
collection is 2120–0056. Public reporting for 100, DHC–6–200, DHC–6–300, and available in the AD docket shortly after
this collection of information is estimated to DHC–6–400 airplanes. This proposed receipt.
be approximately 5 minutes per response, AD results from mandatory continuing
including the time for reviewing instructions, FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Erin
airworthiness information (MCAI) Hulverson, Aerospace Engineer, FAA,
completing and reviewing the collection of
information. All responses to this collection
originated by an aviation authority of Boston ACO Branch, 1200 District
of information are mandatory. Comments another country to identify and correct Avenue, Burlington, MA 01803;
concerning the accuracy of this burden and an unsafe condition on an aviation telephone: (781) 238–7655; fax: (781)
suggestions for reducing the burden should product. The MCAI describes the unsafe 238–7199; email: erin.hulverson@
be directed to the FAA at: 800 Independence condition as aileron cable wear or faa.gov.
Ave. SW., Washington, DC 20591, Attn: fouling at the wing root rib, fuselage
Information Collection Clearance Officer, skin, and wing root rib fairlead, or SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
AES–200. fraying of the cable from the root rib Comments Invited
Pmangrum on DSK3GDR082PROD with PROPOSALS

(m) Related Information fairlead. We are issuing this proposed
AD to require actions to address the We invite you to send any written
(1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing relevant data, views, or arguments about
Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA unsafe condition on these products.
this proposed AD. Send your comments
Airworthiness Directive 2017–0068, dated DATES: We must receive comments on
April 24, 2017, for related information. This
to an address listed under the
this proposed AD by December 21, ADDRESSES section. Include ‘‘Docket No.
MCAI may be found in the AD docket on the 2017.
Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by FAA–2017–1038; Product Identifier
searching for and locating Docket No. FAA– ADDRESSES: You may send comments by 2017–CE–024–AD’’ at the beginning of
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substantial direct effect on the States, on fuselage skin, and wing root rib fairlead, or (3) Reporting Requirements: For any
the relationship between the national fraying of the cable from the root rib fairlead. reporting requirement in this AD, a federal
Government and the States, or on the We are issuing this AD to identify and correct agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a
wear on the aileron cable fuselage skin cut- person is not required to respond to, nor
distribution of power and
out and on the wing root rib fairlead, and any shall a person be subject to a penalty for
responsibilities among the various fraying of the cable from the root rib fairlead, failure to comply with a collection of
levels of government. which could lead to failure of the aileron information subject to the requirements of
For the reasons discussed above, I cable and loss of control. the Paperwork Reduction Act unless that
certify this proposed regulation: collection of information displays a current
(1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory (f) Actions and Compliance valid OMB Control Number. The OMB
action’’ under Executive Order 12866, Unless already done, do the following Control Number for this information
(2) Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under actions in paragraphs (f)(1) through (5) of this collection is 2120–0056. Public reporting for
the DOT Regulatory Policies and AD: this collection of information is estimated to
Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, (1) Within the next 50 hours time-in- be approximately 5 minutes per response,
service (TIS) after the effective date of this including the time for reviewing instructions,
1979), AD or before the aileron cables have completing and reviewing the collection of
(3) Will not affect intrastate aviation accumulated 300 hours TIS, whichever information. All responses to this collection
in Alaska, and occurs later, inspect the aileron cables of information are mandatory. Comments
(4) Will not have a significant following the Accomplishment Instructions concerning the accuracy of this burden and
economic impact, positive or negative, in Viking Air Limited Service Bulletin V6/ suggestions for reducing the burden should
on a substantial number of small entities 0022, Revision B, dated June 13, 2014 (SB be directed to the FAA at: 800 Independence
under the criteria of the Regulatory V6/0022, Revision B). Inspect repetitively Ave. SW., Washington, DC 20591, Attn:
Flexibility Act. thereafter at intervals not to exceed 500 hours Information Collection Clearance Officer,
TIS, but not to exceed five inspections (the AES–200.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 initial and four repetitives).
(2) If any discrepancies are found during (h) Related Information
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation
any of the inspections required in paragraph Refer to MCAI Transport Canada AD
safety, Incorporation by reference, (f)(1) of this AD, before further flight, replace Number CF–2017–20, dated June 7, 2017, for
Safety. the aileron cable(s) following the related information. You may examine the
The Proposed Amendment Accomplishment Instructions in SB V6/0022, MCAI on the Internet at http://
Revision B. www.regulations.gov by searching for and
Accordingly, under the authority (3) Upon completion of the initial and four locating Docket No. FAA–2017–1038. For
delegated to me by the Administrator, repetitive inspections detailed in paragraph service information related to this AD,
the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part (f)(1) of this AD, resume the inspections contact Viking Air Limited Technical
39 as follows: specified in the maintenance program. Support, 1959 De Havilland Way, Sidney,
(4) Within 30 days after completion of each British Columbia, Canada, V8L 5V5;
PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS inspection detailed in paragraphs (f)(1) of telephone: (North America) (866) 492–8527;
DIRECTIVES this AD, report the results of each inspection fax: (250) 656–0673; email:
to Viking Air Limited in accordance with the technical.support@vikingair.com; Internet:
■ 1. The authority citation for part 39 reporting instructions in SB V6/0022, http://www.vikingair.com/support/service-
continues to read as follows: Revision B. bulletins. You may review this referenced
(5) Installation of new aileron cables or re- service information at the FAA, Policy and
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. installation of existing cables that have been Innovation Division, 901 Locust, Kansas City,
removed for any reason re-starts the Missouri 64106. For information on the
§ 39.13 [Amended] inspections required in paragraph (f)(1) of availability of this material at the FAA, call
■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding this AD. (816) 329–4148.
the following new AD: Issued in Kansas City, Missouri, on
(g) Other FAA AD Provisions
Viking Air Limited: Docket No. FAA–2017– October 20, 2017.
The following provisions also apply to this
1038; Product Identifier 2017–CE–024– Pat Mullen,
AD:
AD. Acting Deputy Director, Policy and Innovation
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance
(a) Comments Due Date (AMOCs): The Manager, New York ACO Division, Aircraft Certification Service.
Branch, FAA, has the authority to approve [FR Doc. 2017–23808 Filed 11–3–17; 8:45 am]
We must receive comments by December
AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the
21, 2017. BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. Send
(b) Affected ADs information to ATTN: Erin Hulverson,
None. Aerospace Engineer, FAA, Boston ACO
Branch, 1200 District Avenue, Burlington, LIBRARY OF CONGRESS
(c) Applicability MA 01803; telephone: (781) 238–7655; fax:
This AD applies to Viking Air Limited (781) 238–7199; email: erin.hulverson@ U.S. Copyright Office
Models DHC–6–1, DHC–6–100, DHC–6–200, faa.gov. Before using any approved AMOC on
DHC–6–300, and DHC–6–400 airplanes, all any airplane to which the AMOC applies, 37 CFR Parts 201 and 202
serial numbers, certificated in any category. notify your appropriate principal inspector
(PI) in the FAA Flight Standards District [Docket No. 2017–16]
(d) Subject Office (FSDO), or lacking a PI, your local
Air Transport Association of America FSDO. Group Registration of Newspapers
Pmangrum on DSK3GDR082PROD with PROPOSALS

(ATA) Code 27: Flight Controls. (2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any AGENCY: U.S. Copyright Office, Library
requirement in this AD to obtain corrective
(e) Reason of Congress.
actions from a manufacturer, the action must
This AD was prompted by mandatory be accomplished using a method approved ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking.
continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) by the Manager, New York ACO Branch,
originated by an aviation authority of another FAA; or Transport Canada; or Viking Air SUMMARY: The U.S. Copyright Office is
country to identify and correct an unsafe Limited’s Transport Canada Design proposing to amend its regulation
condition on an aviation product. The MCAI Organization Approval (DOA). If approved by governing the group registration option
describes the unsafe condition as aileron the DOA, the approval must include the for newspapers. The proposed rule will
cable wear or fouling at the wing root rib, DOA-authorized signature. make a number of changes to reflect

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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 December 21, 2017.
Contact		Erin Hulverson, Aerospace Engineer, FAA, Boston ACO Branch, 1200 District Avenue, Burlington, MA 01803; telephone: (781) 238-7655; fax: (781) 238-7199; email: [email protected]
FR Citation		82 FR 51367
RIN Number		2120-AA64
CFR Associated		Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety
82 FR 51367 - Airworthiness Directives; Viking Air Limited Airplanes

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATIONFederal Aviation Administration

Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 213 (November 6, 2017)

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
