83 FR 37768 - Airworthiness Directives; Viking Air Limited (Type Certificate Previously Held by Bombardier, Inc.; Canadair Limited) Airplanes
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 149 (August 2, 2018)
Federal Aviation Administration
Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 149 (August 2, 2018)
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| FR Document | 2018-16490 |
[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 149 (Thursday, August 2, 2018)] [Proposed Rules] [Pages 37768-37770] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2018-16490] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2018-0638; Product Identifier 2018-NM-016-AD] RIN 2120-AA64 Airworthiness Directives; Viking Air Limited (Type Certificate Previously Held by Bombardier, Inc.; Canadair Limited) Airplanes AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: We propose to supersede Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2013-11- 03, which applies to certain Viking Air Limited Model CL-215-1A10 and CL-215-6B11 (CL-215T Variant) airplanes. AD 2013-11-03 requires repetitive detailed inspections for cracking of the left-hand (LH) and right-hand (RH) wing lower skin, and repair if necessary. AD 2013-11-03 was prompted by reports of a fractured wing lower rear spar cap and reinforcing strap. Since we issued AD 2013-11-03, further analysis has indicated the need for repetitive eddy current and borescope inspections. This proposed AD would require repetitive borescope inspections of the LH and RH wing lower skin and repetitive eddy current inspections of the LH and RH wing front and rear lower spar caps. We are proposing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products. DATES: We must receive comments on this proposed AD by September 17, 2018. ADDRESSES: You may send comments, using the procedures found in 14 CFR 11.43 and 11.45, 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: Deliver to Mail address above between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. For service information identified in this NPRM, contact Viking Air Limited, 1959 de Havilland Way, Sidney, British Columbia V8L 5V5, Canada; telephone +1-250-656-7227; fax +1-250-656-0673; email [email protected]; internet http://www.vikingair.com. You may view this referenced service information at the FAA, Transport Standards Branch, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 206-231-3195. 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- 0638; 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 NPRM, the regulatory evaluation, any comments received, and other information. The street address for the Docket Operations 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: Andrea Jimenez, Aerospace Engineer, Airframe and Mechanical Systems Section, FAA, New York ACO Branch, 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, NY 11590; telephone 516-228-7330; fax 516-794-5531. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: [[Page 37769]] Comments Invited We invite you to send any written relevant data, views, or arguments about this proposal. Send your comments to an address listed under the ADDRESSES section. Include ``Docket No. FAA-2018-0638; Product Identifier 2018-NM-016-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 based on 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 issued AD 2013-11-03, Amendment 39-17463 (78 FR 32353, May 30, 2013) (``AD 2013-11-03''), for certain Viking Air Limited Model CL-215- 1A10 and CL-215-6B11 (CL-215T Variant) airplanes. AD 2013-11-03 requires repetitive detailed inspections for cracking of the LH and RH wing lower skin, and repair if necessary. AD 2013-11-03 resulted from reports of a fractured wing lower rear spar cap and reinforcing strap. We issued AD 2013-11-03 to detect and correct cracked wing structure, which could result in failure of the wing. Actions Since AD 2013-11-03 Was Issued Since we issued AD 2013-11-03, an operator reported damage to the wing lower skin and rear spar of an airplane. This damage was noticed 95 flight hours after an ultrasonic inspection. Further analysis by the airplane manufacturer and the FAA has determined that the ultrasonic inspection might not have been adequate to detect a crack in the spar cap, and there is a need for repetitive eddy current and borescope inspections. Transport Canada Civil Aviation (TCCA), which is the aviation authority for Canada, has issued Canadian Airworthiness Directive, CF- 2013-11R1, dated October 30, 2017 (referred to after this as the Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information, or ``the MCAI''), to correct an unsafe condition for certain Viking Air Limited Model CL- 215-1A10 and CL-215-6B11 (CL-215T Variant) airplanes. The MCAI states: While performing modifications on a CL-215-1A10 aeroplane, an operator discovered that the wing lower rear spar cap and reinforcing strap were fractured at Wing Stations (WS) 49.5 and 50 respectively and the rear spar web and wing lower skin were also cracked. It is suspected that a crack initiated at the wing lower spar cap, leading to its failure, the subsequent failure of the reinforcing strap and cracking of the spar web and wing lower skin. The damage was outside of the area addressed by the repetitive ultrasonic inspections required by [Canadian] AD CF-1992-26R2 [which corresponds to FAA AD 2012-11-04, Amendment 39-17067 (77 FR 32892, June 4, 2012)] and was found 95 hours air time after the last ultrasonic inspection. Failure and cracking of the above-noted wing structure, if not detected, could result in failure of the wing. In order to mitigate the unsafe condition, [Canadian] AD CF- 2013-11 [which corresponds to FAA AD 2013-11-03] was released. However, further analysis has indicated the need for repetitive eddy current and borescope inspections. Therefore, Revision 1 of this [Canadian] AD mandates a repetitive detailed inspection of the wing lower skin using a borescope, changes the one-time eddy current inspection of the lower front and rear spar caps to a repetitive inspection and eliminates the one-time detailed inspection with fuel bladders removed. The requirements of [Canadian] AD CF-1992-26R2 remain applicable. You may examine the MCAI in the AD docket on the internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2018- 0638. Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51 Bombardier has issued Alert Service Bulletin 215-A558, Revision 3, dated June 3, 2016. This service information describes procedures for detecting cracks using repetitive borescope inspections of the LH and RH wing lower skin and repetitive eddy current inspections of the LH and RH wing front and rear lower spar caps. 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 This 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 the State of Design Authority, we have been notified of the unsafe condition described in the MCAI and service information referenced above. We are proposing this AD because we evaluated all pertinent information and determined an unsafe condition exists and is likely to exist or develop on other products of these same type designs. Costs of Compliance We estimate that this proposed AD affects 4 airplanes of U.S. registry. We estimate the following costs to comply with this proposed AD: Estimated Costs ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Parts Cost on U.S. Action Labor cost cost Cost per product operators ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Borescope and eddy current 8 work-hours x $85 $0 $680 per inspection $2,720 per inspections. per hour = $680 per cycle. inspection cycle. inspection cycle. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- We have received no definitive data that would enable us to provide cost estimates for the on-condition actions specified in this proposed AD. 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 proposed AD is issued in accordance with authority delegated by the Executive Director, Aircraft Certification Service, as authorized by [[Page 37770]] 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 transport category airplanes to the Director of the System Oversight 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 removing Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2013-11-03, Amendment 39-17463 (78 FR 32353, May 30, 2013), and adding the following new AD: Viking Air Limited (Type Certificate Previously Held by Bombardier, Inc.; Canadair Limited): Docket No. FAA-2018-0638; Product Identifier 2018-NM-016-AD. (a) Comments Due Date We must receive comments by September 17, 2018. (b) Affected ADs This AD replaces AD 2013-11-03, Amendment 39-17463 (78 FR 32353, May 30, 2013) (``AD 2013-11-03''). (c) Applicability This AD applies to the Viking Air Limited (Type Certificate previously held by Bombardier, Inc.; Canadair Limited) airplanes identified in paragraphs (c)(1) and (c)(2) of this AD, certificated in any category. (1) Model CL-215-1A10 airplanes, serial numbers (S/Ns) 1001 through 1125 inclusive. (2) Model CL-215-6B11 (CL-215T Variant) airplanes, S/Ns 1056 through 1125 inclusive. (d) Subject Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 57, Wings. (e) Reason This AD was prompted by reports of cracking of the wing lower skin and rear spar. We are issuing this AD to address cracked wing structure, which could result in failure of the wing. (f) Compliance Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done. (g) Repetitive Borescope Inspection Within 50 flight hours after the effective date of this AD: Using a borescope, do a detailed inspection for cracking of the left-hand (LH) and right-hand (RH) wing lower skin between wing station (WS) 45.00 and 51.00, in accordance with Part A of Bombardier Alert Service Bulletin 215-A558, Revision 3, dated June 3, 2016. Repeat the inspection thereafter at intervals not to exceed 50 flight hours until the initial eddy current inspection required by paragraph (h) of this AD has been accomplished. After accomplishment of the initial eddy current inspection required by paragraph (h) of this AD, the borescope inspection interval required by this paragraph may be extended to 300 flight hours. (h) Repetitive Eddy Current Inspections Within 300 flight hours after the effective date of this AD: Do an eddy current inspection for cracking of the LH and RH wing front and rear lower spar caps, in accordance with Parts C-1 and C-2 of Bombardier Alert Service Bulletin 215-A558, Revision 3, dated June 3, 2016. Repeat the inspection thereafter at intervals not to exceed 300 flight hours. (i) Corrective Actions If any crack, as defined in Bombardier Alert Service Bulletin 215-A558, Revision 3, dated June 3, 2016, is found during any inspection required by paragraph (g) or paragraph (h) of this AD: Before further flight, repair using a method approved by the FAA; or Transport Canada Civil Aviation (TCCA); or Viking Air Limited's TCCA Design Approval Organization (DAO). If approved by the DAO, the approval must include the DAO-authorized signature. (j) Credit for Previous Actions This paragraph provides credit for the initial inspections required by paragraphs (g) and (h) of this AD if those actions were performed before the effective date of this AD using Bombardier Alert Service Bulletin 215-A558, Revision 1, dated January 10, 2014; or Bombardier Alert Service Bulletin 215-A558, Revision 2, dated January 17, 2014. (k) No Reporting Requirement Although Bombardier Alert Service Bulletin 215-A558, Revision 3, dated June 3, 2016, specifies to submit certain information to the manufacturer, this AD does not include that requirement. (l) Other FAA AD Provisions (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. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your request to your principal inspector or local Flight Standards District Office, as appropriate. If sending information directly to the manager of the certification office, send it to ATTN: Program Manager, Continuing Operational Safety, FAA, New York ACO Branch. (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 TCCA; or Viking Air Limited's TCCA DAO. If approved by the DAO, the approval must include the DAO-authorized signature. (m) Related Information (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information (MCAI) Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2013-11R1, dated October 30, 2017, for related information. This MCAI may be found in the AD docket on the internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2018-0638. (2) For more information about this AD, contact Andrea Jimenez, Aerospace Engineer, Airframe and Mechanical Systems Section, FAA, New York ACO Branch, 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, NY 11590; telephone 516-228-7330; fax 516-794-5531. (3) For service information identified in this AD, contact Viking Air Limited, 1959 de Havilland Way, Sidney, British Columbia V8L 5V5, Canada; telephone +1-250-656-7227; fax +1-250-656-0673; email [email protected]; internet http://www.vikingair.com. You may view this service information at the FAA, Transport Standards Branch, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 206-231-3195. Issued in Des Moines, Washington, on July 23, 2018. James Cashdollar, Acting Director, System Oversight Division, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2018-16490 Filed 8-1-18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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(d) Subject (i) Related Information current and borescope inspections. This
Air Transport Association (ATA) of (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing proposed AD would require repetitive
America Code 38, Water/waste. Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA borescope inspections of the LH and RH
Airworthiness Directive 2018–0111R1, dated wing lower skin and repetitive eddy
(e) Reason
May 30, 2018, for related information. This current inspections of the LH and RH
This AD was prompted by leakage of MCAI may be found in the AD docket on the wing front and rear lower spar caps. We
shrouded pipe T-boxes in the potable water internet at http://www.regulations.gov by
system. We are issuing this AD to address the are proposing this AD to address the
searching for and locating Docket No. FAA–
possible leakage of water into the avionics 2018–0637. unsafe condition on these products.
bay. This condition, if not corrected, could (2) For more information about this AD, DATES: We must receive comments on
lead to the loss of systems/equipment located contact Kathleen Arrigotti, Aerospace this proposed AD by September 17,
inside the avionics bay and possible loss of Engineer, International Section, Transport 2018.
control of the airplane. Standards Branch, FAA, 2200 South 216th
(f) Compliance St., Des Moines, WA 98198; telephone and ADDRESSES: You may send comments,
fax 206–231–3218. using the procedures found in 14 CFR
Comply with this AD within the (3) For service information identified in
compliance times specified, unless already
11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following
this AD, contact Airbus SAS, Airworthiness methods:
done. Office—EAL, Rond-Point Emile Dewoitine
No: 2, 31700 Blagnac Cedex, France;
• Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to
(g) Required Actions http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the
telephone +33 5 61 93 36 96; fax +33 5 61
Within 36 months after the effective date instructions for submitting comments.
93 45 80; email continued-
of this AD: Replace the affected potable water
airworthiness.a350@airbus.com; internet • Fax: 202–493–2251.
T-boxes and clamps with new parts in
accordance with the Accomplishment
http://www.airbus.com. You may view this • Mail: U.S. Department of
service information at the FAA, Transport Transportation, Docket Operations, M–
Instructions of Airbus Service Bulletin A350–
Standards Branch, 2200 South 216th St., Des
38–P004, dated April 11, 2018.
Moines, WA. For information on the
30, West Building Ground Floor, Room
(h) Other FAA AD Provisions availability of this material at the FAA, call W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE,
206–231–3195. Washington, DC 20590.
The following provisions also apply to this
AD:
• Hand Delivery: Deliver to Mail
Issued in Des Moines, Washington, on July address above between 9 a.m. and 5
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance
23, 2018. p.m., Monday through Friday, except
(AMOCs): The Manager, International
Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA, James Cashdollar, Federal holidays.
has the authority to approve AMOCs for this Acting Director, System Oversight Division, For service information identified in
AD, if requested using the procedures found Aircraft Certification Service. this NPRM, contact Viking Air Limited,
in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR [FR Doc. 2018–16488 Filed 8–1–18; 8:45 am] 1959 de Havilland Way, Sidney, British
39.19, send your request to your principal BILLING CODE 4910–13–P Columbia V8L 5V5, Canada; telephone
inspector or local Flight Standards District
Office, as appropriate. If sending information +1–250–656–7227; fax +1–250–656–
directly to the International Section, send it 0673; email acs-technical.publications@
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION vikingair.com; internet http://
to the attention of the person identified in
paragraph (i)(2) of this AD. Information may www.vikingair.com. You may view this
Federal Aviation Administration
be emailed to: 9–ANM–116–AMOC– referenced service information at the
REQUESTS@faa.gov. Before using any FAA, Transport Standards Branch, 2200
approved AMOC, notify your appropriate 14 CFR Part 39
South 216th St., Des Moines, WA. For
principal inspector, or lacking a principal [Docket No. FAA–2018–0638; Product information on the availability of this
inspector, the manager of the local flight Identifier 2018–NM–016–AD] material at the FAA, call 206–231–3195.
standards district office/certificate holding
district office. RIN 2120–AA64 Examining the AD Docket
(2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any
requirement in this AD to obtain corrective Airworthiness Directives; Viking Air You may examine the AD docket on
actions from a manufacturer, the action must Limited (Type Certificate Previously the internet at http://
be accomplished using a method approved Held by Bombardier, Inc.; Canadair www.regulations.gov by searching for
by the Manager, International Section, Limited) Airplanes and locating Docket No. FAA–2018–
Transport Standards Branch, FAA; or the 0638; or in person at the Docket
European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA); or AGENCY: Federal Aviation Management Facility between 9 a.m.
Airbus SAS’s EASA Design Organization Administration (FAA), DOT. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,
Approval (DOA). If approved by the DOA,
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking except Federal holidays. The AD docket
the approval must include the DOA-
authorized signature. (NPRM). contains this NPRM, the regulatory
(3) Required for Compliance (RC): If any evaluation, any comments received, and
service information contains procedures or SUMMARY: We propose to supersede other information. The street address for
tests that are identified as RC, those Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2013–11– the Docket Operations office (telephone
procedures and tests must be done to comply 03, which applies to certain Viking Air 800–647–5527) is in the ADDRESSES
with this AD; any procedures or tests that are Limited Model CL–215–1A10 and CL– section. Comments will be available in
not identified as RC are recommended. Those 215–6B11 (CL–215T Variant) airplanes. the AD docket shortly after receipt.
procedures and tests that are not identified AD 2013–11–03 requires repetitive
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as RC may be deviated from using accepted detailed inspections for cracking of the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
methods in accordance with the operator’s left-hand (LH) and right-hand (RH) wing Andrea Jimenez, Aerospace Engineer,
maintenance or inspection program without Airframe and Mechanical Systems
lower skin, and repair if necessary. AD
obtaining approval of an AMOC, provided Section, FAA, New York ACO Branch,
the procedures and tests identified as RC can 2013–11–03 was prompted by reports of
a fractured wing lower rear spar cap and 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410,
be done and the airplane can be put back in Westbury, NY 11590; telephone 516–
an airworthy condition. Any substitutions or reinforcing strap. Since we issued AD
changes to procedures or tests identified as 2013–11–03, further analysis has 228–7330; fax 516–794–5531.
RC require approval of an AMOC. indicated the need for repetitive eddy SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
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Comments Invited ultrasonic inspection might not have The requirements of [Canadian] AD CF–
been adequate to detect a crack in the 1992–26R2 remain applicable.
We invite you to send any written
relevant data, views, or arguments about spar cap, and there is a need for
repetitive eddy current and borescope You may examine the MCAI in the
this proposal. Send your comments to AD docket on the internet at http://
an address listed under the ADDRESSES inspections.
Transport Canada Civil Aviation www.regulations.gov by searching for
section. Include ‘‘Docket No. FAA– and locating Docket No. FAA–2018–
2018–0638; Product Identifier 2018– (TCCA), which is the aviation authority
for Canada, has issued Canadian 0638.
NM–016–AD’’ at the beginning of your
comments. We specifically invite Airworthiness Directive, CF–2013– Related Service Information Under 1
comments on the overall regulatory, 11R1, dated October 30, 2017 (referred CFR Part 51
economic, environmental, and energy to after this as the Mandatory
aspects of this proposed AD. We will Continuing Airworthiness Information, Bombardier has issued Alert Service
consider all comments received by the or ‘‘the MCAI’’), to correct an unsafe Bulletin 215–A558, Revision 3, dated
closing date and may amend this condition for certain Viking Air Limited June 3, 2016. This service information
proposed AD based on those comments. Model CL–215–1A10 and CL–215–6B11 describes procedures for detecting
We will post all comments we (CL–215T Variant) airplanes. The MCAI cracks using repetitive borescope
receive, without change, to http:// states: inspections of the LH and RH wing
www.regulations.gov, including any While performing modifications on a CL– lower skin and repetitive eddy current
personal information you provide. We 215–1A10 aeroplane, an operator discovered inspections of the LH and RH wing front
will also post a report summarizing each that the wing lower rear spar cap and and rear lower spar caps. This service
substantive verbal contact we receive reinforcing strap were fractured at Wing information is reasonably available
about this proposed AD. Stations (WS) 49.5 and 50 respectively and because the interested parties have
the rear spar web and wing lower skin were access to it through their normal course
Discussion also cracked. It is suspected that a crack of business or by the means identified
initiated at the wing lower spar cap, leading
We issued AD 2013–11–03, in the ADDRESSES section.
to its failure, the subsequent failure of the
Amendment 39–17463 (78 FR 32353, reinforcing strap and cracking of the spar
May 30, 2013) (‘‘AD 2013–11–03’’), for FAA’s Determination and Requirements
web and wing lower skin. The damage was
certain Viking Air Limited Model CL– of This Proposed AD
outside of the area addressed by the
215–1A10 and CL–215–6B11 (CL–215T repetitive ultrasonic inspections required by This product has been approved by
Variant) airplanes. AD 2013–11–03 [Canadian] AD CF–1992–26R2 [which
the aviation authority of another
requires repetitive detailed inspections corresponds to FAA AD 2012–11–04,
Amendment 39–17067 (77 FR 32892, June 4, country, and is approved for operation
for cracking of the LH and RH wing
2012)] and was found 95 hours air time after in the United States. Pursuant to our
lower skin, and repair if necessary. AD
the last ultrasonic inspection. bilateral agreement with the State of
2013–11–03 resulted from reports of a
Failure and cracking of the above-noted Design Authority, we have been notified
fractured wing lower rear spar cap and wing structure, if not detected, could result of the unsafe condition described in the
reinforcing strap. We issued AD 2013– in failure of the wing. MCAI and service information
11–03 to detect and correct cracked In order to mitigate the unsafe condition, referenced above. We are proposing this
wing structure, which could result in [Canadian] AD CF–2013–11 [which
AD because we evaluated all pertinent
failure of the wing. corresponds to FAA AD 2013–11–03] was
released. However, further analysis has information and determined an unsafe
Actions Since AD 2013–11–03 Was indicated the need for repetitive eddy current condition exists and is likely to exist or
Issued and borescope inspections. Therefore, develop on other products of these same
Since we issued AD 2013–11–03, an Revision 1 of this [Canadian] AD mandates type designs.
a repetitive detailed inspection of the wing
operator reported damage to the wing Costs of Compliance
lower skin using a borescope, changes the
lower skin and rear spar of an airplane. one-time eddy current inspection of the
This damage was noticed 95 flight hours lower front and rear spar caps to a repetitive We estimate that this proposed AD
after an ultrasonic inspection. Further inspection and eliminates the one-time affects 4 airplanes of U.S. registry. We
analysis by the airplane manufacturer detailed inspection with fuel bladders estimate the following costs to comply
and the FAA has determined that the removed. with this proposed AD:
ESTIMATED COSTS
Action Labor cost Parts cost Cost per product Cost on U.S. operators
Borescope and eddy current in- 8 work-hours × $85 per hour = $0 $680 per inspection cycle ........ $2,720 per inspection cycle.
spections. $680 per inspection cycle.
We have received no definitive data Aviation Programs,’’ describes in more the Administrator finds necessary for
that would enable us to provide cost detail the scope of the Agency’s safety in air commerce. This regulation
estimates for the on-condition actions authority. is within the scope of that authority
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specified in this proposed AD. We are issuing this rulemaking under because it addresses an unsafe condition
the authority described in ‘‘Subtitle VII, that is likely to exist or develop on
Authority for This Rulemaking
Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: products identified in this rulemaking
Title 49 of the United States Code General requirements.’’ Under that action.
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue section, Congress charges the FAA with This proposed AD is issued in
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in accordance with authority delegated by
section 106, describes the authority of air commerce by prescribing regulations the Executive Director, Aircraft
the FAA Administrator. ‘‘Subtitle VII: for practices, methods, and procedures Certification Service, as authorized by
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FAA Order 8000.51C. In accordance (b) Affected ADs (j) Credit for Previous Actions
with that order, issuance of ADs is This AD replaces AD 2013–11–03, This paragraph provides credit for the
normally a function of the Compliance Amendment 39–17463 (78 FR 32353, May 30, initial inspections required by paragraphs (g)
and Airworthiness Division, but during 2013) (‘‘AD 2013–11–03’’). and (h) of this AD if those actions were
this transition period, the Executive performed before the effective date of this AD
(c) Applicability using Bombardier Alert Service Bulletin 215–
Director has delegated the authority to
issue ADs applicable to transport This AD applies to the Viking Air Limited A558, Revision 1, dated January 10, 2014; or
(Type Certificate previously held by Bombardier Alert Service Bulletin 215–A558,
category airplanes to the Director of the
Bombardier, Inc.; Canadair Limited) Revision 2, dated January 17, 2014.
System Oversight Division.
airplanes identified in paragraphs (c)(1) and
(k) No Reporting Requirement
Regulatory Findings (c)(2) of this AD, certificated in any category.
(1) Model CL–215–1A10 airplanes, serial Although Bombardier Alert Service
We determined that this proposed AD numbers (S/Ns) 1001 through 1125 inclusive. Bulletin 215–A558, Revision 3, dated June 3,
would not have federalism implications (2) Model CL–215–6B11 (CL–215T Variant) 2016, specifies to submit certain information
under Executive Order 13132. This airplanes, S/Ns 1056 through 1125 inclusive. to the manufacturer, this AD does not
proposed AD would not have a include that requirement.
substantial direct effect on the States, on (d) Subject
(l) Other FAA AD Provisions
the relationship between the national Air Transport Association (ATA) of
America Code 57, Wings. (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance
Government and the States, or on the (AMOCs): The Manager, New York ACO
distribution of power and (e) Reason Branch, FAA, has the authority to approve
responsibilities among the various This AD was prompted by reports of AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the
levels of government. cracking of the wing lower skin and rear spar. procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. In
For the reasons discussed above, I We are issuing this AD to address cracked accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your
certify this proposed regulation: wing structure, which could result in failure request to your principal inspector or local
1. Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory of the wing. Flight Standards District Office, as
action’’ under Executive Order 12866, appropriate. If sending information directly
(f) Compliance to the manager of the certification office,
2. Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the send it to ATTN: Program Manager,
DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures Comply with this AD within the
compliance times specified, unless already Continuing Operational Safety, FAA, New
(44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979), York ACO Branch.
done.
3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in (2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any
Alaska, and (g) Repetitive Borescope Inspection requirement in this AD to obtain corrective
4. Will not have a significant Within 50 flight hours after the effective actions from a manufacturer, the action must
economic impact, positive or negative, date of this AD: Using a borescope, do a be accomplished using a method approved
on a substantial number of small entities detailed inspection for cracking of the left- by the Manager, New York ACO Branch,
under the criteria of the Regulatory hand (LH) and right-hand (RH) wing lower FAA; or TCCA; or Viking Air Limited’s TCCA
skin between wing station (WS) 45.00 and DAO. If approved by the DAO, the approval
Flexibility Act. must include the DAO-authorized signature.
51.00, in accordance with Part A of
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 Bombardier Alert Service Bulletin 215–A558, (m) Related Information
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation Revision 3, dated June 3, 2016. Repeat the
(1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing
safety, Incorporation by reference, inspection thereafter at intervals not to Airworthiness Information (MCAI) Canadian
exceed 50 flight hours until the initial eddy
Safety. Airworthiness Directive CF–2013–11R1,
current inspection required by paragraph (h) dated October 30, 2017, for related
The Proposed Amendment of this AD has been accomplished. After information. This MCAI may be found in the
accomplishment of the initial eddy current AD docket on the internet at http://
Accordingly, under the authority inspection required by paragraph (h) of this www.regulations.gov by searching for and
delegated to me by the Administrator, AD, the borescope inspection interval locating Docket No. FAA–2018–0638.
the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part required by this paragraph may be extended (2) For more information about this AD,
39 as follows: to 300 flight hours. contact Andrea Jimenez, Aerospace Engineer,
(h) Repetitive Eddy Current Inspections Airframe and Mechanical Systems Section,
PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS FAA, New York ACO Branch, 1600 Stewart
DIRECTIVES Within 300 flight hours after the effective Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, NY 11590;
date of this AD: Do an eddy current telephone 516–228–7330; fax 516–794–5531.
■ 1. The authority citation for part 39 inspection for cracking of the LH and RH (3) For service information identified in
continues to read as follows: wing front and rear lower spar caps, in this AD, contact Viking Air Limited, 1959 de
accordance with Parts C–1 and C–2 of Havilland Way, Sidney, British Columbia
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
Bombardier Alert Service Bulletin 215–A558, V8L 5V5, Canada; telephone +1–250–656–
§ 39.13 [Amended] Revision 3, dated June 3, 2016. Repeat the 7227; fax +1–250–656–0673; email acs-
inspection thereafter at intervals not to technical.publications@vikingair.com;
■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by internet http://www.vikingair.com. You may
exceed 300 flight hours.
removing Airworthiness Directive (AD) view this service information at the FAA,
2013–11–03, Amendment 39–17463 (78 (i) Corrective Actions Transport Standards Branch, 2200 South
FR 32353, May 30, 2013), and adding If any crack, as defined in Bombardier 216th St., Des Moines, WA. For information
the following new AD: Alert Service Bulletin 215–A558, Revision 3, on the availability of this material at the
FAA, call 206–231–3195.
daltland on DSKBBV9HB2PROD with PROPOSALS
Viking Air Limited (Type Certificate dated June 3, 2016, is found during any
Previously Held by Bombardier, Inc.; inspection required by paragraph (g) or Issued in Des Moines, Washington, on July
Canadair Limited): Docket No. FAA– paragraph (h) of this AD: Before further 23, 2018.
2018–0638; Product Identifier 2018– flight, repair using a method approved by the
James Cashdollar,
NM–016–AD. FAA; or Transport Canada Civil Aviation
(TCCA); or Viking Air Limited’s TCCA Acting Director, System Oversight Division,
(a) Comments Due Date Design Approval Organization (DAO). If Aircraft Certification Service.
We must receive comments by September approved by the DAO, the approval must [FR Doc. 2018–16490 Filed 8–1–18; 8:45 am]
17, 2018. include the DAO-authorized signature. 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 | Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). | |
| Dates | We must receive comments on this proposed AD by September 17, 2018. | |
| Contact | Andrea Jimenez, Aerospace Engineer, Airframe and Mechanical Systems Section, FAA, New York ACO Branch, 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, NY 11590; telephone 516-228-7330; fax 516-794-5531. | |
| FR Citation | 83 FR 37768 | |
| RIN Number | 2120-AA64 | |
| CFR Associated | Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety |
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