83 FR 10809 - Airworthiness Directives; Viking Air Limited Airplanes

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration

Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 49 (March 13, 2018)

Page Range		10809-10811
FR Document		2018-05012
We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for Viking Air Limited Model DHC-3 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 pitting corrosion on the shank of the wing strut attach bolts. 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-2018-0189; Product Identifier 2017-CE-022-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 Model DHC-3 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 pitting corrosion on the shank of the wing strut attach 
bolts. We are issuing this proposed AD to require actions to address 
the unsafe condition on these products.

DATES: We must receive comments on this proposed AD by April 27, 2018.

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 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-2018-
0189; 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) 287-7329; 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-2018-0189; 
Product Identifier 2017-CE-022-AD'' at the beginning of your comments. 
We specifically invite comments on the overall regulatory, economic, 
environmental, and energy aspects of this proposed AD. We will consider 
all comments received by the closing date and may amend this proposed 
AD because of those comments.
    We will post all comments we receive, without change, to http://regulations.gov, including any personal information you provide. We 
will also post a report summarizing each substantive verbal contact we 
receive about this proposed AD.

Discussion

    Transport Canada, which is the aviation authority for Canada, has 
issued AD Number CF-2017-11, dated March 9, 2017 (referred to after 
this as ``the MCAI''), to correct an unsafe condition for Viking Air 
Limited Model DHC-3 airplanes and was based on mandatory continuing 
airworthiness information originated by an aviation authority of 
another country. The MCAI states:

    Pitting corrosion has been found on the shank of the following 
part number wing strut attach bolts: C3W114-3, C3W129-3 and C3W128-
3. These bolts are manufactured using a standard AN12 bolt. 
Metallurgical evaluation concluded that pitting corrosion was 
present on the affected AN12 bolts prior to forming of the bolt head 
and threads. The pitting and un-plated voids could cause a surface 
condition that may have a detrimental effect on fatigue and 
corrosion resistance, leading to bolt failure and consequent failure 
of the wing.
    Viking has not been able to confirm the affected batch numbers 
or specific manufacture date range. New wing strut bolts 
manufactured after 21 March 2016 are inspected for pitting during 
manufacturing and issued new P/Ns C3W114-5, C3W129-5 and C3W128-5 
under MOD 3/1010.

    You may examine the MCAI on the internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2018-
0189.

Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51

    Viking Air Limited has issued DHC-3 Otter Service Bulletin Number 
V3/0006, Revision B, dated March 9, 2017. The service information 
describes procedures for inspection and any necessary corrective action 
for pitting of the wing strut shank bolts. 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

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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 37 products of U.S. 
registry. We also estimate that it would take about 4 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 $12,580, or $340 per product.
    In addition, Table 1 is an estimate of possible necessary follow-on 
actions as a result of the required inspections. We have no way of 
determining the number of products that may need these actions. We 
estimate that any necessary follow-on replacement parts would cost as 
follows:
    Replacing each affected bolt is on condition and is estimated to 
take about 1 work-hour at $85 for a cost of $85 per bolt.

                                 Table 1--Parts Replacement and Total Bolt Cost
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                                                                                                  Total cost per
                    Part No.                       Quantity  per   Quantity  per  Price per bolt    bolt (labor
                                                       wing          airplane         ($ USD)       and parts)
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C3W114-5........................................               2               4            $284            $369
C3W128-5........................................               1               2             275             360
C3W129-5........................................               1               2             164             249
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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]

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

Viking Air Limited: Docket No. FAA-2018-0189; Product Identifier 
2017-CE-022-AD.

(a) Comments Due Date

    We must receive comments by April 27, 2018.

(b) Affected ADs

    None.

(c) Applicability

    This AD applies to Viking Air Limited Model DHC-3 airplanes with 
wing strut bolts wing strut bolts part numbers (P/N) C3W114-3, 
C3W129-3 and C3W128-3 (Pre MOD 3/1010), 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 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 pitting 
corrosion on the shank of the wing strut attach bolts. We are 
issuing this proposed AD to detect and correct pitting and un-plated 
voids, which could cause a surface condition that may have a 
detrimental effect on fatigue and corrosion resistance, leading to 
bolt failure and subsequent failure of the wing.

(f) Actions and Compliance

    Unless already done, do the following actions:
    (1) Within the next 12 months after the effective date of this 
AD, inspect the wing strut attach bolts installed on the airplane 
for pitting on the shank following paragraph A of the Accomplishment 
Instructions of Viking DHC-3 Otter Service Bulletin (SB) Number: V3/
0006, Revision B, dated March 9, 2017.
    (2) If pitting is found after the inspection required in 
paragraph (f)(1) of this AD, before further flight, replace the bolt 
with either a post MOD 3/1010 wing strut bolt (Part Numbers (P/Ns) 
C3W114-5, C3W129-5 or C3W128-5 as applicable) or a new or

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serviceable pre MOD 3/1010 wing strut bolt that has been inspected 
following paragraph A of Viking DHC-3 Otter SB Number: V3/0006, 
Revision B, dated March 9, 2017.
    (3) After the effective date of this AD, pre MOD 3/1010 bolts 
may continue to be used provided these bolts are inspected for 
pitting immediately before installation following paragraph A of the 
Accomplishment Instructions of Viking DHC-3 Otter SB Number: V3/
0006, Revision B, dated March 9, 2017, and the accomplishment of the 
inspection must be documented in the airplane maintenance records.

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

    This AD allows credit for the actions required in paragraph 
(f)(1) or (2) of this AD if done before the effective date of this 
AD following SB Viking DHC-3 Otter V3/0006 Revision NC or A.

(h) 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) 287-7329; 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.

(i) Related Information

    Refer to MCAI Transport Canada AD Number CF-2017-11, dated March 
9, 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-2018-0189. 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 March 6, 2018.
Pat Mullen,
Acting Deputy Director, Policy & Innovation Division, Aircraft 
Certification Service.
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This section of the FEDERAL REGISTER For service information identified in information you provide. We will also
contains notices to the public of the proposed this proposed AD, contact Viking Air post a report summarizing each
issuance of rules and regulations. The Limited Technical Support, 1959 De substantive verbal contact we receive
purpose of these notices is to give interested Havilland Way, Sidney, British about this proposed AD.
persons an opportunity to participate in the Columbia, Canada, V8L 5V5; telephone:
rule making prior to the adoption of the final Discussion
rules.
(North America) (800) 663–8444; fax:
(250) 656–0673; email: Transport Canada, which is the
technical.support@vikingair.com; aviation authority for Canada, has
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION internet: http://www.vikingair.com/ issued AD Number CF–2017–11, dated
support/service-bulletins. You may March 9, 2017 (referred to after this as
Federal Aviation Administration review this referenced service ‘‘the MCAI’’), to correct an unsafe
information at the FAA, Policy and condition for Viking Air Limited Model
14 CFR Part 39 Innovation Division, 901 Locust, Kansas DHC–3 airplanes and was based on
City, Missouri 64106. For information mandatory continuing airworthiness
[Docket No. FAA–2018–0189; Product information originated by an aviation
on the availability of this material at the
Identifier 2017–CE–022–AD] authority of another country. The MCAI
FAA, call (816) 329–4148.
RIN 2120–AA64 states:
Examining the AD Docket
Pitting corrosion has been found on the
Airworthiness Directives; Viking Air You may examine the AD docket on shank of the following part number wing
Limited Airplanes the internet at http:// strut attach bolts: C3W114–3, C3W129–3 and
www.regulations.gov by searching for C3W128–3. These bolts are manufactured
AGENCY: Federal Aviation and locating Docket No. FAA–2018– using a standard AN12 bolt. Metallurgical
Administration (FAA), Department of 0189; or in person at the Docket evaluation concluded that pitting corrosion
Transportation (DOT). Management Facility between 9 a.m. was present on the affected AN12 bolts prior
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking to forming of the bolt head and threads. The
and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, pitting and un-plated voids could cause a
(NPRM). except Federal holidays. The AD docket surface condition that may have a
contains this proposed AD, the detrimental effect on fatigue and corrosion
SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new regulatory evaluation, any comments resistance, leading to bolt failure and
airworthiness directive (AD) for Viking received, and other information. The consequent failure of the wing.
Air Limited Model DHC–3 airplanes. street address for the Docket Office Viking has not been able to confirm the
This proposed AD results from (telephone (800) 647–5527) is in the affected batch numbers or specific
mandatory continuing airworthiness ADDRESSES section. Comments will be
manufacture date range. New wing strut bolts
information (MCAI) originated by an available in the AD docket shortly after
manufactured after 21 March 2016 are
aviation authority of another country to inspected for pitting during manufacturing
receipt. and issued new P/Ns C3W114–5, C3W129–
identify and correct an unsafe condition
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Aziz 5 and C3W128–5 under MOD 3/1010.
on an aviation product. The MCAI
Ahmed, Aerospace Engineer, FAA, New You may examine the MCAI on the
describes the unsafe condition as pitting
York ACO Branch, 1600 Stewart internet at http://www.regulations.gov
corrosion on the shank of the wing strut
Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, New York by searching for and locating Docket No.
attach bolts. We are issuing this
11590; telephone: (516) 287–7329; fax: FAA–2018–0189.
proposed AD to require actions to
(516) 794–5531; email: aziz.ahmed@
address the unsafe condition on these
faa.gov. Related Service Information Under 1
products.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
CFR Part 51
DATES: We must receive comments on Viking Air Limited has issued DHC–
this proposed AD by April 27, 2018. Comments Invited 3 Otter Service Bulletin Number V3/
ADDRESSES: You may send comments by We invite you to send any written 0006, Revision B, dated March 9, 2017.
any of the following methods: relevant data, views, or arguments about The service information describes
• Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to this proposed AD. Send your comments procedures for inspection and any
http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the to an address listed under the necessary corrective action for pitting of
instructions for submitting comments. ADDRESSES section. Include ‘‘Docket No. the wing strut shank bolts. This service
• Fax: (202) 493–2251. FAA–2018–0189; Product Identifier information is reasonably available
• Mail: U.S. Department of 2017–CE–022–AD’’ at the beginning of because the interested parties have
Transportation, Docket Operations, M– your comments. We specifically invite access to it through their normal course
30, West Building Ground Floor, Room comments on the overall regulatory, of business or by the means identified
W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, economic, environmental, and energy in the ADDRESSES section of this NPRM.
amozie on DSK30RV082PROD with PROPOSALS

Washington, DC 20590. aspects of this proposed AD. We will
• Hand Delivery: U.S. Department of consider all comments received by the FAA’s Determination and Requirements
Transportation, Docket Operations, M– closing date and may amend this of the Proposed AD
30, West Building Ground Floor, Room proposed AD because of those This product has been approved by
W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, comments. the aviation authority of another
Washington, DC 20590, between 9 a.m. We will post all comments we country, and is approved for operation
and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, receive, without change, to http:// in the United States. Pursuant to our
except Federal holidays. regulations.gov, including any personal bilateral agreement with this State of

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Design Authority, they have notified us Costs of Compliance In addition, Table 1 is an estimate of
of the unsafe condition described in the We estimate that this proposed AD possible necessary follow-on actions as
MCAI and service information will affect 37 products of U.S. registry. a result of the required inspections. We
referenced above. We are proposing this We also estimate that it would take have no way of determining the number
AD because we evaluated all about 4 work-hours per product to of products that may need these actions.
information and determined the unsafe comply with the basic requirements of We estimate that any necessary follow-
condition exists and is likely to exist or this proposed AD. The average labor on replacement parts would cost as
develop on other products of the same rate is $85 per work-hour. follows:
type design. Based on these figures, we estimate Replacing each affected bolt is on
the cost of the proposed AD on U.S. condition and is estimated to take about
operators to be $12,580, or $340 per 1 work-hour at $85 for a cost of $85 per
product. bolt.
TABLE 1—PARTS REPLACEMENT AND TOTAL BOLT COST
Total cost per
Quantity Quantity Price per bolt
Part No. bolt (labor and
per wing per airplane ($ USD) parts)

C3W114–5 ....................................................................................................... 2 4 $284 $369
C3W128–5 ....................................................................................................... 1 2 275 360
C3W129–5 ....................................................................................................... 1 2 164 249

Authority for This Rulemaking the relationship between the national (a) Comments Due Date
Title 49 of the United States Code Government and the States, or on the We must receive comments by April 27,
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue distribution of power and 2018.
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, responsibilities among the various (b) Affected ADs
section 106, describes the authority of levels of government.
None.
the FAA Administrator. ‘‘Subtitle VII: For the reasons discussed above, I
Aviation Programs,’’ describes in more certify this proposed regulation: (c) Applicability
detail the scope of the Agency’s (1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory This AD applies to Viking Air Limited
authority. action’’ under Executive Order 12866, Model DHC–3 airplanes with wing strut bolts
We are issuing this rulemaking under (2) Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under wing strut bolts part numbers (P/N) C3W114–
the DOT Regulatory Policies and 3, C3W129–3 and C3W128–3 (Pre MOD 3/
the authority described in ‘‘Subtitle VII, 1010), all serial numbers, certificated in any
Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, category.
General requirements.’’ Under that 1979),
section, Congress charges the FAA with (3) Will not affect intrastate aviation (d) Subject
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in in Alaska, and Air Transport Association of America
air commerce by prescribing regulations (4) Will not have a significant (ATA) Code 57: Wings.
for practices, methods, and procedures economic impact, positive or negative, (e) Reason
the Administrator finds necessary for on a substantial number of small entities This AD was prompted by from mandatory
safety in air commerce. This regulation under the criteria of the Regulatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI)
is within the scope of that authority Flexibility Act. originated by an aviation authority of another
because it addresses an unsafe condition country to identify and correct an unsafe
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 condition on an aviation product. The MCAI
that is likely to exist or develop on
products identified in this rulemaking Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation describes the unsafe condition as pitting
safety, Incorporation by reference, corrosion on the shank of the wing strut
action. attach bolts. We are issuing this proposed AD
This AD is issued in accordance with Safety. to detect and correct pitting and un-plated
authority delegated by the Executive voids, which could cause a surface condition
The Proposed Amendment
Director, Aircraft Certification Service, that may have a detrimental effect on fatigue
as authorized by FAA Order 8000.51C. Accordingly, under the authority and corrosion resistance, leading to bolt
In accordance with that order, issuance delegated to me by the Administrator, failure and subsequent failure of the wing.
of ADs is normally a function of the the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part (f) Actions and Compliance
Compliance and Airworthiness 39 as follows:
Unless already done, do the following
Division, but during this transition actions:
period, the Executive Director has PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
(1) Within the next 12 months after the
delegated the authority to issue ADs DIRECTIVES effective date of this AD, inspect the wing
applicable to small airplanes and strut attach bolts installed on the airplane for
domestic business jet transport ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39 pitting on the shank following paragraph A
airplanes to the Director of the Policy continues to read as follows: of the Accomplishment Instructions of
amozie on DSK30RV082PROD with PROPOSALS

and Innovation Division. Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. Viking DHC–3 Otter Service Bulletin (SB)
Number: V3/0006, Revision B, dated March
Regulatory Findings § 39.13 [Amended] 9, 2017.
2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding (2) If pitting is found after the inspection
We determined that this proposed AD ■
required in paragraph (f)(1) of this AD, before
would not have federalism implications the following new AD: further flight, replace the bolt with either a
under Executive Order 13132. This Viking Air Limited: Docket No. FAA–2018– post MOD 3/1010 wing strut bolt (Part
proposed AD would not have a 0189; Product Identifier 2017–CE–022– Numbers (P/Ns) C3W114–5, C3W129–5 or
substantial direct effect on the States, on AD. C3W128–5 as applicable) or a new or

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serviceable pre MOD 3/1010 wing strut bolt Issued in Kansas City, Missouri, on March Administration), (202) 317–6833;
that has been inspected following paragraph 6, 2018. concerning the submission of comments
A of Viking DHC–3 Otter SB Number: V3/ Pat Mullen, and requests for a public hearing,
0006, Revision B, dated March 9, 2017. Acting Deputy Director, Policy & Innovation Regina Johnson, (202) 317–6901 (not
(3) After the effective date of this AD, pre Division, Aircraft Certification Service. toll-free numbers).
MOD 3/1010 bolts may continue to be used
[FR Doc. 2018–05012 Filed 3–12–18; 8:45 am] SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
provided these bolts are inspected for pitting
immediately before installation following BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
Background and Explanation of
paragraph A of the Accomplishment
Instructions of Viking DHC–3 Otter SB
Provisions
Number: V3/0006, Revision B, dated March DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY This document contains proposed
9, 2017, and the accomplishment of the amendments to the Procedure and
inspection must be documented in the Internal Revenue Service Administration Regulations (26 CFR
airplane maintenance records. part 301) under section 6103(n) of the
(g) Credit for Actions Accomplished in 26 CFR Part 301 Code. On December 4, 2015, the FAST
Accordance With Previous Service Act, Public Law 114–94, 129 Stat. 1312,
Information [REG–129260–16]
was enacted into law. Section 32101 of
This AD allows credit for the actions RIN 1545–BN96 the FAST Act adds section 7345 to the
required in paragraph (f)(1) or (2) of this AD Internal Revenue Code. Section 7345
if done before the effective date of this AD Disclosure of Returns and Return requires the IRS to notify the
following SB Viking DHC–3 Otter V3/0006 Information in Connection With Written Department of State of tax debts that the
Revision NC or A. Contracts or Agreements for the IRS certifies as seriously delinquent.
(h) Other FAA AD Provisions Acquisition of Property or Services for Section 7345(b) generally defines a
Tax Administration Purposes seriously delinquent tax debt as an
The following provisions also apply to this
AD: unpaid, legally enforceable Federal tax
AGENCY: Internal Revenue Service (IRS),
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance liability of an individual that has been
Treasury.
(AMOCs): The Manager, New York ACO assessed, is greater than $50,000 (as
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking. indexed for inflation), and with respect
Branch, FAA, has the authority to approve
AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the SUMMARY: This document contains to which a notice of lien has been filed
procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. Send
proposed regulations under section pursuant to section 6323 and the
information to ATTN: Aziz Ahmed, administrative rights under section 6320
Aerospace Engineer, FAA, New York ACO 6103(n) of the Internal Revenue Code
(Code) to authorize the Department of with respect to such filing have been
Branch, 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, exhausted or have lapsed, or a levy has
Westbury, New York 11590; telephone: (516) State to disclose returns and return
information to its contractors who assist been made pursuant to section 6331.
287–7329; fax: (516) 794–5531; email:
the Department of State in carrying out Section 32101 of the FAST Act
aziz.ahmed@faa.gov. Before using any
approved AMOC on any airplane to which its responsibilities under section 32101 generally requires the Department of
the AMOC applies, notify your appropriate of the Fixing America’s Surface State to deny a passport (or the renewal
principal inspector (PI) in the FAA Flight Transportation (FAST) Act. The FAST of a passport) in the case of an
Standards District Office (FSDO), or lacking Act requires the IRS to notify the individual if notified by the IRS that the
a PI, your local FSDO.
Department of State of certified individual has been certified as having
(2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any
seriously delinquent tax debts, and the a seriously delinquent tax debt and
requirement in this AD to obtain corrective permits the Department of State to
actions from a manufacturer, the action must Department of State procures services
from outside contractors in connection revoke a passport previously issued to
be accomplished using a method approved such person.
by the Manager, New York ACO Branch, with carrying out its responsibilities
FAA; or Transport Canada; or Viking Air under the FAST Act. Under section 6103(a) of the Code,
Limited’s Transport Canada Design returns and return information are
DATES: Written and electronic comments
Organization Approval (DOA). If approved by confidential unless the Code otherwise
and requests for a public hearing must authorizes disclosure. The FAST Act
the DOA, the approval must include the
be received by April 12, 2018. added section 6103(k)(11), which
DOA-authorized signature.
ADDRESSES: Send submissions to: provides that, upon certification under
(i) Related Information CC:PA:LPD:PR (REG–129260–16), Room section 7345, the IRS is authorized to
Refer to MCAI Transport Canada AD 5207, Internal Revenue Service, P.O. disclose return information to the
Number CF–2017–11, dated March 9, 2017, Box 7604, Ben Franklin Station, Department of State with respect to a
for related information. You may examine the Washington, DC 20044. Submissions
MCAI on the internet at http://
taxpayer who has a seriously delinquent
may be hand delivered Monday through tax debt. Specifically, upon certification
www.regulations.gov by searching for and
Friday between the hours of 8:00 a.m. under section 7345, section
locating Docket No. FAA–2018–0189. For
service information related to this AD, and 4:00 p.m. to CC:PA:LPD:PR (REG– 6103(k)(11)(A) authorizes the IRS to
contact Viking Air Limited Technical 129260–16), Courier’s Desk, Internal disclose to officers and employees of the
Support, 1959 De Havilland Way, Sidney, Revenue Service, 1111 Constitution Department of State (i) the taxpayer
British Columbia, Canada, V8L 5V5; Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20224. identity information with respect to the
telephone: (North America) (800) 663–8444; Alternatively, taxpayers may submit certified taxpayer and (ii) the amount of
fax: (250) 656–0673; email: comments electronically via the Federal
amozie on DSK30RV082PROD with PROPOSALS

such seriously delinquent tax debt.
technical.support@vikingair.com; internet: eRulemaking Portal at Section 6103(k)(11)(A). Section
http://www.vikingair.com/support/service- www.regulations.gov (IRS REG–129260–
bulletins. You may review this referenced
6103(k)(11)(B) limits the use of return
16). information disclosed under
service information at the FAA, Policy and
Innovation Division, 901 Locust, Kansas City, FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: subparagraph (A) for the purposes of,
Missouri 64106. For information on the Concerning the proposed regulations, and to the extent necessary in, carrying
availability of this material at the FAA, call Brittany Harrison of the Office of out the requirements of section 32101 of
(816) 329–4148. Associate Chief Counsel (Procedure and the FAST Act.

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Category		Regulatory Information
Collection		Federal Register
sudoc Class		AE 2.7: GS 4.107: AE 2.106:
Publisher		Office of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration
Section		Proposed Rules
Action		Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
Dates		We must receive comments on this proposed AD by April 27, 2018.
Contact		Aziz Ahmed, Aerospace Engineer, FAA, New York ACO Branch, 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, New York 11590; telephone: (516) 287-7329; fax: (516) 794-5531; email: [email protected]
FR Citation		83 FR 10809
RIN Number		2120-AA64
CFR Associated		Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety
83 FR 10809 - Airworthiness Directives; Viking Air Limited Airplanes

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Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 49 (March 13, 2018)

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
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