83 FR 19983 - Airworthiness Directives; Viking Air Limited Airplanes
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 88 (May 7, 2018)
Federal Aviation Administration
Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 88 (May 7, 2018)
| Page Range | 19983-19985 | |
| FR Document | 2018-08948 |
[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 88 (Monday, May 7, 2018)] [Proposed Rules] [Pages 19983-19985] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2018-08948] ======================================================================== Proposed Rules Federal Register ________________________________________________________________________ This section of the FEDERAL REGISTER contains notices to the public of the proposed issuance of rules and regulations. The purpose of these notices is to give interested persons an opportunity to participate in the rule making prior to the adoption of the final rules. ======================================================================== Federal Register / Vol. 83, No. 88 / Monday, May 7, 2018 / Proposed Rules [[Page 19983]] 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: Supplemental notice of proposed rulemaking (SNPRM); reopening of the comment period. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: We are revising an earlier proposal for all Viking Air Limited Models DHC-2 Mk. I, DHC-2 Mk. II, and DHC-2 Mk. III airplanes. This proposed airworthiness directive (AD) results from mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) originated by an aviation authority of another country to identify and address 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. This action revises the proposal by issuing an SNPRM that changes the compliance times to more closely match the compliance times in the MCAI. We are proposing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products. Since these actions may impose an additional burden over those in the notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM), we are reopening the comment period to allow the public the opportunity to comment on these changes. DATES: We must receive comments on this proposed AD by June 21, 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: technical.support@vikingair.com; internet: http://www.vikingair.com/support/service-bulletins. You may view this 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- 0867; or in person at Docket Operations 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 Docket Operations (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: aziz.ahmed@faa.gov. 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://www.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 We proposed to amend 14 CFR part 39 with an NPRM for all Viking Air Limited Models DHC-2 Mk. I, DHC-2 Mk. II, and DHC-2 Mk. III airplanes, which was published in the Federal Register on September 8, 2017 (82 FR 42489). The NPRM proposed to require actions intended to address the unsafe condition for the products listed above and was based on MCAI originated by another country. Since the NPRM was issued, we received a comment to change the compliance time for the inspections in the NPRM to be in line with the compliance times stated in Transport Canada, which is the aviation authority for Canada, AD Number CF-2017-17, dated May 18, 2017 (referred to after this as ``the MCAI''). Comments We have considered the following comment received on the NPRM. Request To Change the Compliance Times for the Inspections Adam Geber stated that the compliance times in the NPRM for the inspections specified in paragraphs (f)(1) and (f)(2) should be changed to match the compliance times stated in the MCAI AD and the related service information. Adam Geber requested including the 6-month compliance time from the MCAI AD into the proposed AD. We agree with the commenter. We have changed paragraphs (f)(1) and (f)(2) in this SNPRM from ``within the next 400 hours TIS after the effective date of this AD'' to ``within the next 400 hours TIS after the effective date of this AD or within the next 6 months after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs first.'' [[Page 19984]] 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. 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. The change described above expands the scope of the NPRM. As a result, we have determined that it is necessary to reopen the comment period to provide additional opportunity for the public to comment on the proposed AD. Interim Action We consider this SNPRM interim action. The inspection report required by this SNPRM 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 SNPRM will affect 140 products of U.S. registry. We also estimate that it would take about 11 work-hours per product to comply with the basic inspection requirements of this SNPRM. 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 wing to 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, flap and 8...................... $271 for all eight..... 12 for all eight. wing). aileron (common part-- multiple wing stations (WS)). C2W143A (Agricultural Option)... Both (one per Agricultural (optional 2 (if applies)......... $271 for both.......... 12 for both. wing). configuration)--hinge bracket, support arm (IPC PSM 1-2-4 Figure 128, Item 15). C2W63........................... LH................ Inboard spar, rear spar ....................... $277................... 60. C2W64........................... RH................ Inboard spar, rear spar ....................... $277................... 60. C2W155.......................... Both (one per Intermediate spar...... 2...................... $563 for both.......... 60 for both. wing). C2W65A.......................... LH................ Spar WS 89.16 to WS 1*..................... $835................... 60. 170.16. C2W66A.......................... RH................ Spar WS 89.16 to WS 1*..................... $835................... 60. 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. There has been no change in the Cost of Compliance section in this SNPRM. 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-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 [[Page 19985]] applicable to small airplanes, gliders, balloons, airships, domestic business jet transport airplanes, and associated appliances 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 June 21, 2018. (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 address 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 or within the next 6 months after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs first, 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). (2) For airplanes with agricultural configuration installed (SOO Mod 2/984), within the next 400 hours TIS after the effective date of this AD or within the next 6 months after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs first, 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: aziz.ahmed@faa.gov. 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: technical.support@vikingair.com; internet: http://www.vikingair.com/support/service-bulletins. You may review copies of the referenced service information at the You may view this 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 April 20, 2018. Melvin Johnson, Deputy Director, Policy and Innovation Division, Aircraft Certification Service. 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This section of the FEDERAL REGISTER • Mail: U.S. Department of your comments. We specifically invite
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issuance of rules and regulations. The 30, West Building Ground Floor, Room economic, environmental, and energy
purpose of these notices is to give interested W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, aspects of this proposed AD. We will
persons an opportunity to participate in the Washington, DC 20590. consider all comments received by the
rule making prior to the adoption of the final
• Hand Delivery: U.S. Department of closing date and may amend this
rules.
Transportation, Docket Operations, M– proposed AD because of those
30, West Building Ground Floor, Room comments.
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, We will post all comments we
Washington, DC 20590, between 9 a.m. receive, without change, to http://
Federal Aviation Administration and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, www.regulations.gov, including any
except Federal holidays. personal information you provide. We
14 CFR Part 39 For service information identified in will also post a report summarizing each
this proposed AD, contact Viking Air substantive verbal contact we receive
[Docket No. FAA–2017–0867; Product Limited Technical Support, 1959 De about this proposed AD.
Identifier 2017–CE–021–AD] Havilland Way, Sidney, British
Discussion
RIN 2120–AA64
Columbia, Canada, V8L 5V5; telephone:
(North America) (800) 663–8444; fax: We proposed to amend 14 CFR part
Airworthiness Directives; Viking Air (250) 656–0673; email: 39 with an NPRM for all Viking Air
Limited Airplanes technical.support@vikingair.com; Limited Models DHC–2 Mk. I, DHC–2
internet: http://www.vikingair.com/ Mk. II, and DHC–2 Mk. III airplanes,
AGENCY: Federal Aviation support/service-bulletins. You may view which was published in the Federal
Administration (FAA), Department of this service information at the FAA, Register on September 8, 2017 (82 FR
Transportation (DOT). Policy and Innovation Division, 901 42489). The NPRM proposed to require
ACTION: Supplemental notice of Locust, Kansas City, Missouri 64106. actions intended to address the unsafe
proposed rulemaking (SNPRM); For information on the availability of condition for the products listed above
reopening of the comment period. this material at the FAA, call (816) 329– and was based on MCAI originated by
4148. another country.
SUMMARY: We are revising an earlier Since the NPRM was issued, we
proposal for all Viking Air Limited Examining the AD Docket received a comment to change the
Models DHC–2 Mk. I, DHC–2 Mk. II, You may examine the AD docket on compliance time for the inspections in
and DHC–2 Mk. III airplanes. This the internet at http:// the NPRM to be in line with the
proposed airworthiness directive (AD) www.regulations.gov by searching for compliance times stated in Transport
results from mandatory continuing and locating Docket No. FAA–2017– Canada, which is the aviation authority
airworthiness information (MCAI) 0867; or in person at Docket Operations for Canada, AD Number CF–2017–17,
originated by an aviation authority of between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday dated May 18, 2017 (referred to after
another country to identify and address through Friday, except Federal holidays. this as ‘‘the MCAI’’).
an unsafe condition on an aviation The AD docket contains this proposed Comments
product. The MCAI describes the unsafe AD, the regulatory evaluation, any
condition as cracking found in the wing comments received, and other We have considered the following
rear spar web at the wing station where information. The street address for comment received on the NPRM.
the flap outboard hinge is attached. This Docket Operations (telephone (800) Request To Change the Compliance
action revises the proposal by issuing an 647–5527) is in the ADDRESSES section. Times for the Inspections
SNPRM that changes the compliance Comments will be available in the AD
times to more closely match the Adam Geber stated that the
docket shortly after receipt.
compliance times in the MCAI. We are compliance times in the NPRM for the
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Aziz inspections specified in paragraphs
proposing this AD to address the unsafe Ahmed, Aerospace Engineer, FAA, New
condition on these products. Since these (f)(1) and (f)(2) should be changed to
York ACO Branch, 1600 Stewart match the compliance times stated in
actions may impose an additional Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, New York
burden over those in the notice of the MCAI AD and the related service
11590; telephone: (516) 228–7329; fax: information.
proposed rulemaking (NPRM), we are (516) 794–5531; email: aziz.ahmed@ Adam Geber requested including the
reopening the comment period to allow faa.gov. 6-month compliance time from the
the public the opportunity to comment
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: MCAI AD into the proposed AD.
on these changes. We agree with the commenter. We
daltland on DSKBBV9HB2PROD with PROPOSALS
DATES: We must receive comments on Comments Invited have changed paragraphs (f)(1) and (f)(2)
this proposed AD by June 21, 2018. We invite you to send any written in this SNPRM from ‘‘within the next
ADDRESSES: You may send comments by relevant data, views, or arguments about 400 hours TIS after the effective date of
any of the following methods: this proposed AD. Send your comments this AD’’ to ‘‘within the next 400 hours
• Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to to an address listed under the TIS after the effective date of this AD or
http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the ADDRESSES section. Include ‘‘Docket No. within the next 6 months after the
instructions for submitting comments. FAA–2017–0867; Product Identifier effective date of this AD, whichever
• Fax: (202) 493–2251. 2017–CE–021–AD’’ at the beginning of occurs first.’’
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applicable to small airplanes, gliders, (d) Subject information to ATTN: Aziz Ahmed,
balloons, airships, domestic business jet Air Transport Association of America Aerospace Engineer, FAA, New York ACO
transport airplanes, and associated (ATA) Code 57: Wings. Branch, 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410,
Westbury, New York 11590; telephone: (516)
appliances to the Director of the Policy (e) Reason 228–7329; fax: (516) 794–5531; email:
and Innovation Division. aziz.ahmed@faa.gov. Before using any
This AD was prompted by mandatory
Regulatory Findings continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) approved AMOC on any airplane to which
originated by an aviation authority of another the AMOC applies, notify your appropriate
We determined that this proposed AD country to identify and address an unsafe principal inspector (PI) in the FAA Flight
would not have federalism implications condition on an aviation product. The MCAI Standards District Office (FSDO), or lacking
under Executive Order 13132. This describes the unsafe condition as cracking a PI, your local FSDO.
proposed AD would not have a found in the wing rear spar web at the wing (2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any
substantial direct effect on the States, on station (WS) where the flap outboard hinge requirement in this AD to obtain corrective
is attached. We are issuing this AD to detect actions from a manufacturer, the action must
the relationship between the national be accomplished using a method approved
Government and the States, or on the and correct cracks in the wing rear spars and
the flap/aileron hinge arm support brackets, by the Manager, New York ACO Branch,
distribution of power and which could cause these parts to fail. Failure FAA; or Transport Canada; or Viking Air
responsibilities among the various of the wing rear spars and the flap/aileron Limited’s Transport Canada Design
levels of government. hinge arm support brackets could result in Organization Approval (DOA). If approved by
For the reasons discussed above, I loss of control. the DOA, the approval must include the
certify this proposed regulation: DOA-authorized signature.
(f) Actions and Compliance (3) Reporting Requirements: For any
(1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory
Unless already done, do the actions in reporting requirement in this AD, a federal
action’’ under Executive Order 12866, agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a
paragraphs (f)(1) through (5) of this AD:
(2) Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under (1) Within the next 400 hours time-in- person is not required to respond to, nor
the DOT Regulatory Policies and service (TIS) after the effective date of this shall a person be subject to a penalty for
Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, AD or within the next 6 months after the failure to comply with a collection of
1979), effective date of this AD, whichever occurs information subject to the requirements of
(3) Will not affect intrastate aviation first, visually inspect the left-hand and right- the Paperwork Reduction Act unless that
in Alaska, and hand wing rear spar and flap/aileron hinge collection of information displays a current
arm support brackets following the valid OMB Control Number. The OMB
(4) Will not have a significant Control Number for this information
economic impact, positive or negative, Accomplishment Instructions of Viking
DHC–2 Beaver Service Bulletin Number: V2/ collection is 2120–0056. Public reporting for
on a substantial number of small entities 0009, Revision A, dated February 10, 2017 this collection of information is estimated to
under the criteria of the Regulatory (SB V2/0009, Revision A). be approximately 5 minutes per response,
Flexibility Act. (2) For airplanes with agricultural including the time for reviewing instructions,
configuration installed (SOO Mod 2/984), completing and reviewing the collection of
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 information. All responses to this collection
within the next 400 hours TIS after the
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation effective date of this AD or within the next of information are mandatory. Comments
6 months after the effective date of this AD, concerning the accuracy of this burden and
safety, Incorporation by Reference,
whichever occurs first, inspect the exterior suggestions for reducing the burden should
Safety. be directed to the FAA at: 800 Independence
store support arm bracket at wing station
The Proposed Amendment (WS) 101.24 following the Accomplishment Ave. SW, Washington, DC 20591, Attn:
Instructions of SB V2/0009, Revision A. Information Collection Clearance Officer,
Accordingly, under the authority AES–200.
(3) If any discrepancies are found during
delegated to me by the Administrator, the inspections required in paragraphs (f)(1) (h) Related Information
the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part and (2) of this AD, before further flight, repair
39 as follows: Refer to MCAI Transport Canada AD
or replace using a method approved by the
Number CF–2017–17, dated May 18, 2017,
Manager, New York ACO Branch, FAA; or
PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS for related information. You may examine the
Transport Canada; or Viking Air Limited’s
DIRECTIVES MCAI on the internet at http://
Transport Canada Design Organization
www.regulations.gov by searching for and
Approval (DOA). If approved by the DOA,
■ 1. The authority citation for part 39 locating Docket No. FAA–2017–0867. For
the approval must include the DOA-
service information related to this AD,
continues to read as follows: authorized signature.
contact Viking Air Limited Technical
(4) Within 30 days after completing the
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. Support, 1959 De Havilland Way, Sidney,
inspections required in paragraphs (f)(1) and
British Columbia, Canada, V8L 5V5;
§ 39.13 [Amended] (2) of this AD, using the Operator Reply Form
telephone: (North America) (800) 663–8444;
on page 7 of SB V2/0009, Revision A, report
■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding fax: (250) 656–0673; email:
the inspection results to Viking Air Limited
the following new AD: technical.support@vikingair.com; internet:
at the address specified in paragraph (h) of
http://www.vikingair.com/support/service-
Viking Air Limited: Docket No. FAA–2017– this AD.
bulletins. You may review copies of the
0867; Product Identifier 2017–CE–021– (5) As of the effective date of this AD, do
referenced service information at the You
AD. not install a wing on any airplane affected by
may view this service information at the
this AD unless it has been inspected as
(a) Comments Due Date FAA, Policy and Innovation Division, 901
specified in paragraph (f)(1) of this AD and
Locust, Kansas City, Missouri 64106. For
We must receive comments by June 21, paragraph (f)(2) of this AD, as applicable, and
information on the availability of this
2018. is found free of any discrepancies.
material at the FAA, call (816) 329–4148.
daltland on DSKBBV9HB2PROD with PROPOSALS
(b) Affected ADs (g) Other FAA AD Provisions Issued in Kansas City, Missouri, on April
None. The following provisions also apply to this 20, 2018.
AD: Melvin Johnson,
(c) Applicability (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance
Deputy Director, Policy and Innovation
This AD applies to Viking Air Limited (AMOCs): The Manager, New York ACO
Division, Aircraft Certification Service.
Models DHC–2 Mk. I, DHC–2 Mk. II, and Branch, FAA, has the authority to approve
DHC–2 Mk. III airplanes, all serial numbers, AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the [FR Doc. 2018–08948 Filed 5–4–18; 8:45 am]
certificated in any category. procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. Send BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
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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 | Supplemental notice of proposed rulemaking (SNPRM); reopening of the comment period. | |
| Dates | We must receive comments on this proposed AD by June 21, 2018. | |
| 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 | 83 FR 19983 | |
| RIN Number | 2120-AA64 | |
| CFR Associated | Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety |
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