83 FR 48363 - Airworthiness Directives; Viking Air Limited Airplanes
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 186 (September 25, 2018)
Federal Aviation Administration
Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 186 (September 25, 2018)
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| FR Document | 2018-20802 |
[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 186 (Tuesday, September 25, 2018)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 48363-48366] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2018-20802] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2017-0867; Product Identifier 2017-CE-021-AD; Amendment 39-19411; AD 2018-19-11] RIN 2120-AA64 Airworthiness Directives; Viking Air Limited Airplanes AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of Transportation (DOT). ACTION: Final rule. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Viking Air Limited Models DHC-2 Mk. I, DHC-2 Mk. II, and DHC-2 Mk. III airplanes. This AD results from mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) issued by an aviation authority of another country to identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product. The MCAI describes the unsafe condition as cracking found in the wing rear spar web at the wing station where the flap outboard hinge is attached. We are issuing this AD to require actions to address the unsafe condition on these products. DATES: This AD is effective October 30, 2018. The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of a certain publication listed in this AD as of October 30, 2018. ADDRESSES: 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 Document [[Page 48364]] Management Facility, U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20590. For service information identified in 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 view 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. It is also available on the internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for Docket No. FAA-2017-0867. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Aziz Ahmed, Aerospace Engineer, FAA, New York ACO Branch, 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, New York 11590; telephone: (516) 228-7329; fax: (516) 794-5531; email: [email protected]. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Discussion We issued a supplemental notice of proposed rulemaking (SNPRM) to amend 14 CFR part 39 by adding an AD that would apply to all Viking Air Limited Models DHC-2 Mk. I, DHC-2 Mk. II, and DHC-2 Mk. III airplanes. The SNPRM published in the Federal Register on May 7, 2018 (83 FR 19983). We preceded the SNPRM with a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) that published in the Federal Register on September 8, 2017 (82 FR 42489). The NPRM proposed to require inspecting the wing rear spar and flap/aileron support brackets within 400 hours time-in-service (TIS) and reporting the results to the manufacturer. The NPRM was based on mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) originated by Transport Canada, the aviation authority for Canada. The MCAI states: It was reported that a crack was found in the wing rear spar web, part number C2W1007, at wing station 123.5 where the flap outboard hinge is attached. An aileron hinge bracket has also been found cracked. Viking Air Ltd. analysis shows that similar cracks may develop on the wing rear spar web and flap/aileron hinge arm support brackets at the other flap/aileron hinge attachment locations. Undetected cracking of the wing rear spar or flap/aileron hinge bracket may lead to the failure of the component with consequent loss of aeroplane control. The MCAI requires inspecting the left-hand and right-hand wing rear spar and the flap/aileron hinge air support brackets for cracks, damage, or discrepancies and repairing or replacing any parts with cracks, damage, or discrepancies. The MCAI can be found in the AD docket on the internet at https://www.regulations.gov/document?D=FAA-2017-0867-0002. The SNPRM proposed to revise the compliance times to require the inspections within 400 hours TIS or 6 months, whichever occurs first, to match the compliance times in the MCAI. Comments We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing this AD. We received no comments on the SNPRM or on the determination of the cost to the public. Conclusion We reviewed the relevant data, considered the comment received, and determined that air safety and the public interest require adopting this AD as proposed except for minor editorial changes. We have determined that these minor changes:[Agr]re consistent with the intent that was proposed in the SNPRM for correcting the unsafe condition; and Do not add any additional burden upon the public than was already proposed in the SNPRM. We also determined that these changes will not increase the economic burden on any operator or increase the scope of this AD. Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51 Viking Air Limited has issued Viking 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. The service information also specifies repairing or replacing any parts that have cracks, damage, or discrepancies. 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. Interim Action We consider this AD interim action. The inspection report required by this AD allows us to obtain better information into the nature, cause, and extent of the damage to the wing rear spars and flap/aileron hinge arm support brackets and to develop final action to address the unsafe condition. After evaluating the inspection results, we may consider further rulemaking. Costs of Compliance We estimate that this AD will affect 140 products of U.S. registry. We also estimate that it will take about 11 work-hours per product to comply with the basic inspection requirements of this AD. The average labor rate is $85 per work-hour. Based on these figures, we estimate the basic cost of this AD on U.S. operators to be $130,900, or $935 per product. Reporting the inspection findings would require about 5 minutes, for a cost of $7 per airplane and $980 for the U.S. operator fleet. 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. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Number of work- Part No. Left-hand (LH) or right- Description Number per Parts cost hours to hand (RH) wing airplane replace -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- C2W123A.................................. Both (one per wing)........ Hinge bracket LH inboard (flap)/ 2 \2\ 288 \2\ 12 RH outboard (aileron). C2W124A.................................. Both (one per wing)........ Hinge bracket RH inboard (flap)/ 2 \2\ 288 \2\ 12 LH outboard (aileron). C2W143................................... Both (four per wing)....... Hinge bracket, flap and aileron 8 \3\ 271 \3\ 12 (common part--multiple wing stations (WS)). C2W143A (Agricultural Option)............ Both (one per wing)........ Agricultural (optional \1\ 2 \2\ 271 \2\ 12 configuration)--hinge bracket, support arm (IPC PSM 1-2-4 Figure 128, Item 15). C2W63.................................... LH......................... Inboard spar, rear spar......... .............. 277 60 [[Page 48365]] C2W64.................................... RH......................... Inboard spar, rear spar......... .............. 277 60 C2W155................................... Both (one per wing)........ Intermediate spar............... 2 \2\ 563 \2\ 60 C2W65A................................... LH......................... Spar WS 89.16 to WS 170.16...... * 1 835 60 C2W66A................................... RH......................... Spar WS 89.16 to WS 170.16...... * 1 835 60 C2W67A................................... LH......................... Outboard spar, WS 170.16 to WS * 1 835 60 245.75. C2W68A................................... RH......................... Outboard spar, WS 170.16 to WS * 1 835 60 245.75. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- * To replace any wing spar section takes 60 work-hours. To replace all four wing spar sections per wing takes 240 work-hours. \1\ (If applies). \2\ For both. \3\ For all eight. 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 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 currently 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 1 hour per response, including the time for reviewing instructions, searching existing data sources, gathering and maintaining the data needed, completing and reviewing the collection of information. All responses to this collection of information are mandatory. Send comments regarding this burden estimate or any other aspect of this collection of information, including suggestions for reducing this burden to: Information Collection Clearance Officer, Federal Aviation Administration, 10101 Hillwood Parkway, Fort Worth, TX 76177-1524. 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, 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 AD will not have federalism implications under Executive Order 13132. This AD will 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 AD: (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. 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 the NPRM, the SNPRM, 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. List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by reference, Safety. Adoption of the Amendment Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the Administrator, the FAA amends 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 airworthiness directive (AD): 2018-19-11 Viking Air Limited: Amendment 39-19411; Docket No. FAA- 2017-0867; Product Identifier 2017-CE-021-AD. (a) Effective Date This AD becomes effective October 30, 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 correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product. The MCAI [[Page 48366]] 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. This condition, if not corrected, could result in structural failure with consequent loss of control of the airplane. (f) Actions and Compliance Unless already done, do the actions in paragraphs (f)(1) through (5) of this AD: (1) Within 400 hours time-in-service (TIS) after October 30, 2018 (the effective date of this AD) or within 6 months after October 30, 2018 (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 by 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 an agricultural configuration installed (SOO Mod 2/984), within 400 hours TIS after October 30, 2018 (the effective date of this AD) or within 6 months after October 30, 2018 (the effective date of this AD), whichever occurs first, inspect the exterior store support arm bracket at WS 101.24 by 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; 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 (i)(3) of this AD. (5) As of October 30, 2018 (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 paragraphs (f)(1) of this AD and paragraph (f)(2) of this AD, if applicable, and is found free of any discrepancies. (g) Other FAA AD Provisions The following provisions also apply to this AD: (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager, New York ACO Branch, FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. Send information to ATTN: Aziz Ahmed, Aerospace Engineer, FAA, New York ACO Branch, 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, New York 11590; telephone: (516) 228-7329; fax: (516) 794-5531; email: [email protected]. Before using any approved AMOC on any airplane to which the AMOC applies, notify your appropriate principal inspector (PI) in the FAA Flight Standards District Office (FSDO), or lacking a PI, your local FSDO. (2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any requirement in this AD to obtain corrective actions from a manufacturer, the action must be accomplished using a method approved by the Manager, New York ACO Branch, FAA; or Transport Canada; or Viking Air Limited's Transport Canada DOA. If approved by the DOA, the approval must include the DOA-authorized signature. (3) Reporting Requirements: 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 currently 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 1 hour per response, including the time for reviewing instructions, searching existing data sources, gathering and maintaining the data needed, completing and reviewing the collection of information. All responses to this collection of information are mandatory. Send comments regarding this burden estimate or any other aspect of this collection of information, including suggestions for reducing this burden to: Information Collection Clearance Officer, Federal Aviation Administration, 10101 Hillwood Parkway, Fort Worth, TX 76177-1524. (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 https://www.regulations.gov/document?D=FAA-2017-0867-0002. (i) Material Incorporated by Reference (1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference (IBR) of the service information listed in this paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51. (2) You must use this service information as applicable to do the actions required by this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise. (i) Viking DHC-2 Beaver Service Bulletin Number: V2/0009, Revision A, dated February 10, 2017. (ii) Reserved. (3) For Viking DHC-2 Beaver service information identified in 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. (4) 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. In addition, you can access this service information on the internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2017-0867. (5) You may view this service information that is incorporated by reference at the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). For information on the availability of this material at NARA, call 202-741-6030, or go to: http://www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html. Issued in Kansas City, Missouri, on September 7, 2018 Melvin J. Johnson, Aircraft Certification Service, Deputy Director, Policy and Innovation Division, AIR-601. [FR Doc. 2018-20802 Filed 9-24-18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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TABLE 1 TO PARAGRAPH (f)(1)—Continued
Part No.
Part name Life limit
(P/N)
MLG bulkhead (left-hand side) ............................................................................................ 92201–08111–105 58,400 landing cycles.
92201–08111–107
92201–08111–109
MLG bulkhead (right-hand side) .......................................................................................... 92201–08111–106 58,400 landing cycles.
92201–08111–108
92201–08111–110
(2) For helicopters with 31,600 or more https://www.sikorsky360.com. You may Issued in Fort Worth, Texas, on September
landing cycles and an NLG airframe fitting review this service information at the FAA, 12, 2018.
assembly P/N 92209–01101–041 installed, Office of the Regional Counsel, Southwest Scott A. Horn,
before further flight and thereafter at Region, 10101 Hillwood Pkwy., Room 6N– Deputy Director for Regulatory Operations,
intervals not to exceed 1,989 landing cycles: 321, Fort Worth, TX 76177. Compliance & Airworthiness Division,
(i) Using a 10X or higher power magnifying
Aircraft Certification Service.
glass, inspect each bushing (P/N 92209– (i) Subject
01101–102 and P/N 92209–01101–103) and [FR Doc. 2018–20488 Filed 9–24–18; 8:45 am]
Joint Aircraft Service Component (JASC)
all visible surfaces of mating lug fittings BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
adjacent to each bushing for fretting, Code: 3200 Main Landing Gear and 3220
corrosion, wear, and scratches. If there is Nose Landing Gear.
fretting, corrosion, wear, or a scratch more (j) Material Incorporated by Reference DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
than 0.0005 inch deep, replace the NLG
airframe fitting assembly before further flight. (1) The Director of the Federal Register Federal Aviation Administration
(ii) Ultrasonic inspect each NLG actuator approved the incorporation by reference
fitting P/N 92209–01101–101 in accordance (IBR) of the service information listed in this 14 CFR Part 39
with Sikorsky Ultrasonic Inspection paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR
Technique No. UT 5077, Revision 0, dated part 51. [Docket No. FAA–2017–0867; Product
July 25, 2014 (UT 5077), except you are not (2) You must use this service information Identifier 2017–CE–021–AD; Amendment
required to report to or contact Sikorsky. If as applicable to do the actions required by 39–19411; AD 2018–19–11]
there are any anomalies or suspect this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise.
indications, replace the NLG actuator fitting RIN 2120–AA64
(3) The following service information was
before further flight.
approved for IBR on August 11, 2017 (82 FR Airworthiness Directives; Viking Air
Note 1 to paragraph (f)(2)(ii) of this AD: A
34838, July 27, 2017). Limited Airplanes
copy of UT 5077 is attached to Sikorsky S–
92 Helicopter Alert Service Bulletin 92–32– (i) Ultrasonic Inspection Technique No. UT
5077, Revision 0, dated July 25, 2014.
AGENCY: Federal Aviation
004, Basic Issue, dated January 30, 2015. Administration (FAA), Department of
Note 2 to paragraph (j)(3)(i): Ultrasonic
(g) Alternative Methods of Compliance Transportation (DOT).
Inspection Technique No. UT 5077, Revision
(AMOCs) ACTION: Final rule.
0, dated July 25, 2014, is an attachment to
(1) The Manager, Boston ACO Branch, Sikorsky S–92 Helicopter Alert Service SUMMARY: We are adopting a new
FAA, may approve AMOCs for this AD. Send Bulletin 92–32–004, Basic Issue, dated
your proposal to: Dorie Resnik, Aviation
airworthiness directive (AD) for all
January 30, 2015, which is not incorporated Viking Air Limited Models DHC–2 Mk.
Safety Engineer, Boston ACO Branch, by reference.
Compliance and Airworthiness Division, I, DHC–2 Mk. II, and DHC–2 Mk. III
1200 District Avenue, Burlington, (ii) Reserved. airplanes. This AD results from
Massachusetts 01803; telephone (781) 238– (4) For Sikorsky service information mandatory continuing airworthiness
7693; email dorie.resnik@faa.gov. identified in this AD, contact your local information (MCAI) issued by an
(2) For operations conducted under a 14 Sikorsky Field Representative or Sikorsky’s aviation authority of another country to
CFR part 119 operating certificate or under Service Engineering Group at Sikorsky identify and correct an unsafe condition
14 CFR part 91, subpart K, we suggest that Aircraft Corporation, 124 Quarry Road, on an aviation product. The MCAI
you notify your principal inspector, or Trumbull, CT 06611; telephone 1–800–
lacking a principal inspector, the manager of
describes the unsafe condition as
Winged–S or 203–416–4299; email wcs_cust_ cracking found in the wing rear spar
the local flight standards district office or service_eng.gr-sik@lmco.com. Operators may
certificate holding district office before web at the wing station where the flap
also log on to the Sikorsky 360 website at outboard hinge is attached. We are
operating any aircraft complying with this
AD through an AMOC. https://www.sikorsky360.com. issuing this AD to require actions to
(5) You may view this service information address the unsafe condition on these
(h) Additional Information at FAA, Office of the Regional Counsel,
products.
Sikorsky S–92 Helicopter Alert Service Southwest Region, 10101 Hillwood Pkwy.,
Bulletin 92–32–004, Basic Issue, dated Room 6N–321, Fort Worth, TX 76177. For DATES: This AD is effective October 30,
January 30, 2015, which is not incorporated information on the availability of this 2018.
by reference, contains additional information material at the FAA, call (817) 222–5110. The Director of the Federal Register
about the subject of this AD. For service (6) You may view this service information approved the incorporation by reference
information identified in this AD, contact of a certain publication listed in this AD
daltland on DSKBBV9HB2PROD with RULES
that is incorporated by reference at the
your local Sikorsky Field Representative or as of October 30, 2018.
National Archives and Records
Sikorsky’s Service Engineering Group at
Administration (NARA). For information on ADDRESSES: You may examine the AD
Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation, 124 Quarry
Road, Trumbull, CT 06611; telephone 1–800– the availability of this material at NARA, call docket on the internet at http://
Winged–S or 203–416–4299; email wcs_cust_ (202) 741–6030, or go to: http:// www.regulations.gov by searching for
service_eng.gr-sik@lmco.com. Operators may www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr- and locating Docket No. FAA–2017–
also log on to the Sikorsky 360 website at locations.html. 0867; or in person at Document
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Number of
Left-hand (LH) or Number per
Part No. Description Parts cost work-hours
right-hand (RH) wing airplane to replace
C2W64 ....................... RH ............................. Inboard spar, rear spar ................................ ........................ 277 60
C2W155 ..................... Both (one per wing) .. Intermediate spar ......................................... 2 2 563 2 60
C2W65A .................... LH ............................. Spar WS 89.16 to WS 170.16 ..................... *1 835 60
C2W66A .................... RH ............................. Spar WS 89.16 to WS 170.16 ..................... *1 835 60
C2W67A .................... LH ............................. Outboard spar, WS 170.16 to WS 245.75 ... *1 835 60
C2W68A .................... RH ............................. Outboard spar, WS 170.16 to WS 245.75 ... *1 835 60
* To replace any wing spar section takes 60 work-hours. To replace all four wing spar sections per wing takes 240 work-hours.
1 (If applies).
2 For both.
3 For all eight.
Paperwork Reduction Act products identified in this rulemaking comments received, and other
action. information. The street address for
A federal agency may not conduct or
This AD is issued in accordance with Docket Operations (telephone (800)
sponsor, and a person is not required to
authority delegated by the Executive 647–5527) is in the ADDRESSES section.
respond to, nor shall a person be subject
Director, Aircraft Certification Service, Comments will be available in the AD
to a penalty for failure to comply with
as authorized by FAA Order 8000.51C. docket shortly after receipt.
a collection of information subject to the
In accordance with that order, issuance
requirements of the Paperwork List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
of ADs is normally a function of the
Reduction Act unless that collection of Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation
Compliance and Airworthiness
information displays a currently valid safety, Incorporation by reference,
Division, but during this transition
OMB Control Number. The OMB Safety.
period, the Executive Director has
Control Number for this information
delegated the authority to issue ADs Adoption of the Amendment
collection is 2120–0056. Public
applicable to small airplanes, gliders,
reporting for this collection of Accordingly, under the authority
balloons, airships, domestic business jet
information is estimated to be delegated to me by the Administrator,
transport airplanes, and associated
approximately 1 hour per response, the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as
appliances to the Director of the Policy
including the time for reviewing follows:
and Innovation Division.
instructions, searching existing data
sources, gathering and maintaining the Regulatory Findings PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
data needed, completing and reviewing We determined that this AD will not DIRECTIVES
the collection of information. All have federalism implications under
responses to this collection of ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39
Executive Order 13132. This AD will continues to read as follows:
information are mandatory. Send not have a substantial direct effect on
comments regarding this burden the States, on the relationship between Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
estimate or any other aspect of this the national government and the States,
collection of information, including § 39.13 [Amended]
or on the distribution of power and
suggestions for reducing this burden to: responsibilities among the various ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding
Information Collection Clearance levels of government. the following new airworthiness
Officer, Federal Aviation For the reasons discussed above, I directive (AD):
Administration, 10101 Hillwood certify this AD: 2018–19–11 Viking Air Limited:
Parkway, Fort Worth, TX 76177–1524. (1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory Amendment 39–19411; Docket No.
Authority for This Rulemaking action’’ under Executive Order 12866, FAA–2017–0867; Product Identifier
(2) Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under 2017–CE–021–AD.
Title 49 of the United States Code the DOT Regulatory Policies and (a) Effective Date
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, This AD becomes effective October 30,
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, 1979), 2018.
section 106, describes the authority of (3) Will not affect intrastate aviation
the FAA Administrator. ‘‘Subtitle VII: in Alaska, and (b) Affected ADs
Aviation Programs,’’ describes in more (4) Will not have a significant None.
detail the scope of the Agency’s economic impact, positive or negative, (c) Applicability
authority. on a substantial number of small entities
We are issuing this rulemaking under This AD applies to Viking Air Limited
under the criteria of the Regulatory Models DHC–2 Mk. I, DHC–2 Mk. II, and
the authority described in ‘‘Subtitle VII, Flexibility Act. DHC–2 Mk. III airplanes, all serial numbers,
Part A, Subpart III, section 44701: certificated in any category.
General requirements.’’ Under that Examining the AD Docket
section, Congress charges the FAA with You may examine the AD docket on (d) Subject
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in the internet at http:// Air Transport Association of America
air commerce by prescribing regulations www.regulations.gov by searching for (ATA) Code 57: Wings.
daltland on DSKBBV9HB2PROD with RULES
for practices, methods, and procedures and locating Docket No. FAA–2017– (e) Reason
the Administrator finds necessary for 0867; or in person at Docket Operations This AD was prompted by mandatory
safety in air commerce. This regulation between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday continuing airworthiness information (MCAI)
is within the scope of that authority through Friday, except Federal holidays. originated by an aviation authority of another
because it addresses an unsafe condition The AD docket contains the NPRM, the country to identify and correct an unsafe
that is likely to exist or develop on SNPRM, the regulatory evaluation, any condition on an aviation product. The MCAI
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describes the unsafe condition as cracking Standards District Office (FSDO), or lacking www.regulations.gov by searching for and
found in the wing rear spar web at the wing a PI, your local FSDO. locating Docket No. FAA–2017–0867.
station (WS) where the flap outboard hinge (2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any (5) You may view this service information
is attached. We are issuing this AD to detect requirement in this AD to obtain corrective that is incorporated by reference at the
and correct cracks in the wing rear spars and actions from a manufacturer, the action must National Archives and Records
the flap/aileron hinge arm support brackets. be accomplished using a method approved Administration (NARA). For information on
This condition, if not corrected, could result by the Manager, New York ACO Branch, the availability of this material at NARA, call
in structural failure with consequent loss of FAA; or Transport Canada; or Viking Air 202–741–6030, or go to: http://
control of the airplane. Limited’s Transport Canada DOA. If www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-
approved by the DOA, the approval must locations.html.
(f) Actions and Compliance
include the DOA-authorized signature.
Unless already done, do the actions in Issued in Kansas City, Missouri, on
(3) Reporting Requirements: A federal
paragraphs (f)(1) through (5) of this AD: September 7, 2018
agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a
(1) Within 400 hours time-in-service (TIS) person is not required to respond to, nor Melvin J. Johnson,
after October 30, 2018 (the effective date of shall a person be subject to a penalty for Aircraft Certification Service, Deputy
this AD) or within 6 months after October 30, failure to comply with a collection of Director, Policy and Innovation Division,
2018 (the effective date of this AD), information subject to the requirements of AIR–601.
whichever occurs first, visually inspect the the Paperwork Reduction Act unless that [FR Doc. 2018–20802 Filed 9–24–18; 8:45 am]
left-hand and right-hand wing rear spar and collection of information displays a currently BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
flap/aileron hinge arm support brackets by valid OMB Control Number. The OMB
following the Accomplishment Instructions Control Number for this information
of Viking DHC–2 Beaver Service Bulletin collection is 2120–0056. Public reporting for
Number: V2/0009, Revision A, dated DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
this collection of information is estimated to
February 10, 2017 (SB V2/0009, Revision A). be approximately 1 hour per response,
(2) For airplanes with an agricultural Federal Aviation Administration
including the time for reviewing instructions,
configuration installed (SOO Mod 2/984), searching existing data sources, gathering
within 400 hours TIS after October 30, 2018 and maintaining the data needed, completing 14 CFR Part 39
(the effective date of this AD) or within 6 and reviewing the collection of information. [Docket No. FAA–2018–0438; Product
months after October 30, 2018 (the effective All responses to this collection of Identifier 2017–SW–062–AD; Amendment
date of this AD), whichever occurs first, information are mandatory. Send comments 39–19410; AD 2018–19–10]
inspect the exterior store support arm bracket regarding this burden estimate or any other
at WS 101.24 by following the aspect of this collection of information, RIN 2120–AA64
Accomplishment Instructions of SB V2/0009, including suggestions for reducing this
Revision A. burden to: Information Collection Clearance Airworthiness Directives; Airbus
(3) If any discrepancies are found during Officer, Federal Aviation Administration, Helicopters
the inspections required in paragraphs (f)(1) 10101 Hillwood Parkway, Fort Worth, TX
and (2) of this AD, before further flight, repair 76177–1524. AGENCY: Federal Aviation
or replace using a method approved by the Administration (FAA), DOT.
Manager, New York ACO Branch, FAA; (h) Related Information
ACTION: Final rule.
Transport Canada; or Viking Air Limited’s Refer to MCAI Transport Canada AD
Transport Canada Design Organization Number CF–2017–17, dated May 18, 2017, SUMMARY: We are adopting a new
Approval (DOA). If approved by the DOA, for related information. You may examine the airworthiness directive (AD) for Airbus
the approval must include the DOA- MCAI on the internet at https:// Helicopters Model AS355E, AS355F,
authorized signature. www.regulations.gov/document?D=FAA-
(4) Within 30 days after completing the 2017-0867-0002.
AS355F1, AS355F2, and AS355N
inspections required in paragraphs (f)(1) and helicopters. This AD requires measuring
(2) of this AD, using the Operator Reply Form (i) Material Incorporated by Reference a vibration level in the tail rotor (T/R)
on page 7 of SB V2/0009, Revision A, report (1) The Director of the Federal Register drive. This AD was prompted by reports
the inspection results to Viking Air Limited approved the incorporation by reference of bearing degradation. The actions of
at the address specified in paragraph (i)(3) of (IBR) of the service information listed in this this AD are intended to prevent an
this AD. paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR unsafe condition on these helicopters.
(5) As of October 30, 2018 (the effective part 51.
(2) You must use this service information DATES: This AD is effective October 30,
date of this AD), do not install a wing on any
airplane affected by this AD unless it has as applicable to do the actions required by 2018.
been inspected as specified in paragraphs this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise. ADDRESSES: For service information
(f)(1) of this AD and paragraph (f)(2) of this (i) Viking DHC–2 Beaver Service Bulletin identified in this final rule, contact
AD, if applicable, and is found free of any Number: V2/0009, Revision A, dated Airbus Helicopters, 2701 N Forum
discrepancies. February 10, 2017. Drive, Grand Prairie, TX 75052;
(ii) Reserved.
(g) Other FAA AD Provisions telephone (972) 641–0000 or (800) 232–
(3) For Viking DHC–2 Beaver service
The following provisions also apply to this information identified in this AD, contact 0323; fax (972) 641–3775; or at http://
AD: Viking Air Limited Technical Support, 1959 www.helicopters.airbus.com/website/
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance De Havilland Way, Sidney, British Columbia, en/ref/Technical-Support_73.html. You
(AMOCs): The Manager, New York ACO Canada, V8L 5V5; telephone: (North may review the referenced service
Branch, FAA, has the authority to approve America) (800) 663–8444; fax: (250) 656– information at the FAA, Office of the
AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the 0673; email: technical.support@ Regional Counsel, Southwest Region,
procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. Send vikingair.com; internet: http:// 10101 Hillwood Pkwy., Room 6N–321,
information to ATTN: Aziz Ahmed, www.vikingair.com/support/service- Fort Worth, TX 76177.
Aerospace Engineer, FAA, New York ACO Bulletins.
daltland on DSKBBV9HB2PROD with RULES
Branch, 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, (4) You may view this service information Examining the AD Docket
Westbury, New York 11590; telephone: (516) at the FAA, Policy and Innovation Division,
228–7329; fax: (516) 794–5531; email: 901 Locust, Kansas City, Missouri 64106. For You may examine the AD docket on
aziz.ahmed@faa.gov. Before using any information on the availability of this the internet at http://
approved AMOC on any airplane to which material at the FAA, call (816) 329–4148. In www.regulations.gov by searching for
the AMOC applies, notify your appropriate addition, you can access this service and locating Docket No. FAA–2018–
principal inspector (PI) in the FAA Flight information on the internet at http:// 0438; or in person at Docket Operations
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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 | Rules and Regulations | |
| Action | Final rule. | |
| Dates | This AD is effective October 30, 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 48363 | |
| RIN Number | 2120-AA64 | |
| CFR Associated | Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety |
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