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Federal Register / Vol. 76, No. 167 / Monday, August 29, 2011 / Rules and Regulations
Dated: August 17, 2011.
Pearlie S. Reed,
Assistant Secretary for Administration, U.S.
Department of Agriculture.
[FR Doc. 2011–21694 Filed 8–26–11; 8:45 am]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2011–0597; Directorate
Identifier 2011–CE–019–AD; Amendment
39–16793; AD 2011–18–11]
RIN 2120–AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Viking Air
Limited (Type Certificate No. A–815
Formerly Held by Bombardier Inc. and
de Havilland, Inc.)
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule.
AGENCY:
We are superseding an
existing airworthiness directive (AD) for
all Viking Air Limited (type certificate
No. A–815 formerly held by Bombardier
Inc. and de Havilland, Inc.) Model
DHC–3 airplanes. That AD currently
requires repetitively inspecting the
elevator control tabs for discrepancies,
taking necessary corrective actions to
bring all discrepancies within
acceptable tolerances, and reporting
certain inspection results to the FAA.
This new AD retains the actions
currently required in AD 2011–05–02
and removes the Supplemental Type
Certificate (STC) SA01059SE condition
in the Applicability section. This AD
was prompted by our determination that
we inadvertently omitted certain
airplanes from the Applicability section.
We are issuing this AD to correct the
unsafe condition on these products.
DATES: This AD is effective October 3,
2011.
SUMMARY:
The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
of certain other publications listed in
this AD as of March 31, 2011 (76 FR
10220, February 24, 2011).
ADDRESSES: For information about the
revisions to the FAA-approved
maintenance/inspection program
identified in this AD, contact Viking Air
Ltd., 9574 Hampden Road, Sidney, BC
Canada V8L 5V5; telephone: (800) 663–
8444; Internet: https://
www.vikingair.com. You may review
copies of the referenced revisions at the
FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, 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
53633
Amendment 39–16611 (76 FR 10220,
February 24, 2011). That AD applies to
the specified products. The NPRM
published in the Federal Register on
June 10, 2011 (76 FR 34011). That
NPRM proposed to retain all of the
requirements of AD 2011–05–02 and
add airplanes to the Applicability
section removing the Supplemental
Type Certificate (STC) SA01059SE
condition.
Comments
We gave the public the opportunity to
participate in developing this AD. We
received no comments on the NPRM or
on the determination of the cost to the
public.
Conclusion
You may examine the AD docket on
the Internet at https://
www.regulations.gov; 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 AD, the regulatory
evaluation, any comments received, and
other information. The address for the
Docket Office (phone: 800–647–5527) is
Document 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 FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
George Duckett, Aerospace Engineer,
FAA, New York Aircraft Certification
Office, 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410,
Westbury, New York 11590; telephone:
(516) 228–7325; fax: (516) 794–5531;
email: george.duckett@faa.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
We reviewed the relevant data and
determined that air safety and the
public interest require adopting the AD
as proposed except for minor editorial
changes. We have determined that these
minor changes:
• Are consistent with the intent that
was proposed in the NPRM for
correcting the unsafe condition; and
• Do not add any additional burden
upon the public than was already
proposed in the NPRM.
Discussion
We estimate that this AD affects 65
airplanes of U.S. registry.
We estimate the following costs to
comply with this AD:
We issued a notice of proposed
rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
part 39 to supersede AD 2011–05–02,
Interim Action
We are continuing to evaluate the
cause of the unsafe condition identified
in this AD to enable us to obtain better
insight into the nature, cause, and
extent of excessive free-play in the
elevator control tabs. Based on this
evaluation, we may consider further
rulemaking.
Costs of Compliance
ESTIMATED COSTS
Labor cost
Parts cost
Cost per product
Inspection ......
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Action
1 work-hour × $85 per hour =
$85 per inspection cycle.
Not applicable ........................
$85 per inspection cycle ........
We estimate the following costs to do
any necessary follow-on actions that
will be required based on the results of
the inspection. We have no way of
Cost on U.S. operators
$5,525 per inspection cycle.
determining the number of airplanes
that may need this repair/replacement:
ON-CONDITION COSTS
Action
Labor cost
Minimum repair ...................................
1 work-hour × $85 per hour = $85 .................................................................
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ON-CONDITION COSTS—Continued
Action
Labor cost
Moderate repair ..................................
Maximum repair ..................................
3 work-hours × $85 per hour = $255 .............................................................
6 work-hours × $85 per hour = $510 .............................................................
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.
Regulatory Findings
We have 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 that this AD:
(1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory
action’’ under Executive Order 12866,
Parts cost
(2) Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under
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.
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
1. The authority citation for part 39
continues to read as follows:
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Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
§ 39.13
[Amended]
The FAA amends § 39.13 by removing
airworthiness directive (AD) 2011–05–
02, Amendment 39–16611 (76 FR
10220, February 24, 2011), and adding
the following new AD:
2011–18–11 Viking Air Limited (Type
Certificate No. A–815 Formerly Held by
Bombardier Inc. and de Havilland, Inc.):
Amendment 39–16793; Docket No.
FAA–2011–0597; Directorate Identifier
2011–CE–019–AD.
Cost per
product
150
450
405
960
(a) Effective Date
This airworthiness directive (AD) is
effective October 3, 2011.
(b) Affected ADs
This AD supersedes AD 2011–05–02,
Amendment 39–16611 (76 FR 10220,
February 24, 2011).
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to Viking Air Limited
(type certificate No. A–815 formerly held by
Bombardier Inc. and de Havilland, Inc.)
Model DHC–3 airplanes, all serial numbers,
that are certificated in any category.
(d) Subject
Joint Aircraft System Component (JASC)/
Air Transport Association (ATA) of America
Code 27, Flight Controls.
(e) Unsafe Condition
This AD results from an evaluation of
revisions to the manufacturer’s maintenance
manual that adds new repetitive inspections
to the elevator control tabs. To require
compliance with these inspections for U.S.
owners and operators we are mandating these
inspections through the rulemaking process.
We are issuing this AD to add new repetitive
inspections of the elevator control tabs. If
these inspections are not done, excessive
free-play in the elevator control tabs could
develop. This condition could lead to loss of
tab control linkage and severe elevator
flutter. Such elevator flutter could lead to
possible loss of control.
(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the
compliance times specified, unless already
done.
Compliance
Procedures
(1) Inspect the elevator control tabs for discrepancies.
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Actions
(i) For airplanes previously affected by AD
2011–05–02 (76 FR 10220, February 24,
2011): Initially within the next 50 hours timein-service (TIS) after March 31, 2011 (the
effective date retained from AD 2011–05–
02).
(ii) For airplanes not previously affected by AD
2011–05–02 (76 FR 10220, February 24,
2011): Initially within the next 50 hours timein-service (TIS) after October 3, 2011 (the
effective date of this AD).
(iii) For all affected airplanes: Repetitively
thereafter inspect at intervals not to exceed
100 hours TIS.
For all affected airplanes: Before further flight
after any inspection required in paragraph
(f)(1) of this AD in which discrepancies are
found.
Following Viking DHC–3 Otter Maintenance
Manual Temporary Revisions No. 18, No.
19, and No. 20, all dated December 5,
2008.
(2) If any discrepancies are found during any
inspection required in paragraph (f)(1) of this
AD, take necessary corrective actions to
bring all discrepancies within acceptable tolerances.
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2008.
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Actions
Compliance
Procedures
(3) If, during any inspection required in paragraph (f)(1) of this AD, the total maximum
free play of the elevator servo tab and trim
tab relative to the elevator exceeds 1.0 degree (this is equal to a maximum displacement of 0.070″ at the trailing edge), report
the results of the inspection to the FAA.
For all affected airplanes: Within 30 days after
the inspection or within the next 10 days
after October 3, 2011 (the effective date of
this AD), whichever occurs later. For airplanes previously affected by AD 2011–05–
02 (76 FR 10220, February 24, 2011): We
are collecting these inspection results for 24
months after March 31, 2011 (the effective
date retained from AD 2011–05–02). For
airplanes not previously affected by AD
2011–05–02 (76 FR 10220, February 24,
2011): We are collecting these inspection
results for 24 months after October 3, 2011
(the effective date of this AD). The reporting
requirements of this AD are no longer required after that time..
Use the form (figure 1 of this AD) and submit
it to FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, Attn:
Jim Rutherford, 901 Locust, Room 301,
Kansas City, Missouri 64106.
AD 2011–18–11
Airplane Serial Number:
Time-in-Service (TIS) of Airplane:
Airplane Engine Type/Model Number/Series Number:
TIS of Airplane When Current Engine was Installed:
Date When Current Engine was Installed:
STC Number that Installed Current Engine (if applicable):
Out of Tolerance Recording:
Corrective Action Taken:
Any Additional Information (Optional):
Name:
Telephone and/or Email Address:
Date:
Send report to: Jim Rutherford, Aerospace
Engineer, FAA, Small Airplane Directorate,
901 Locust, Room 301, Kansas City, Missouri
64106; facsimile: (816) 329–4090; e-mail:
jim.rutherford@faa.gov.
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(g) Paperwork Reduction Act Burden
Statement
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
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Independence Ave., SW., Washington, DC
20591, Attn: Information Collection
Clearance Officer, AES–200.
(h) Alternative Methods of Compliance
(AMOCs)
(1) The Manager, New York Aircraft
Certification Office (ACO), 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 ACO, send it to the
attention of the person identified in the
Related Information section of this AD.
(2) Before using any approved AMOC,
notify your Principal Maintenance Inspector
or Principal Avionics Inspector, as
appropriate, or lacking a principal inspector,
your local Flight Standards District Office.
(3) AMOCs approved for AD 2011–05–02
(76 FR 10220, February 24, 2011) are
approved as AMOCs for this AD.
(i) Related Information
For more information about this AD,
contact George Duckett, Aerospace Engineer,
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FAA, New York ACO, 1600 Stewart Avenue,
Suite 410, Westbury, New York 11590;
telephone: (516) 228–7325; fax: (516) 794–
5531; email: george.duckett@faa.gov.
(j) Material Incorporated by Reference
(1) You must use the following service
information to do the actions required by this
AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise. The
Director of the Federal Register approved the
incorporation by reference (IBR) under 5
U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51 of the
following service information on the date
specified:
(2) Viking DHC–3 Otter Maintenance
Manual Temporary Revision No. 18, Viking
DHC–3 Otter Maintenance Manual
Temporary Revision No. 19, and Viking
DHC–3 Maintenance Manual Temporary
Revision No. 20, all dated December 5, 2008,
approved for IBR March 31, 2011 (76 FR
10220, February 24, 2011).
(3) To get information about the revisions
to the maintenance program identified in this
AD, contact Viking Air Ltd., 9574 Hampden
Road, Sidney, BC Canada V8L 5V5;
telephone: (800) 663–8444; Internet:
www.vikingair.com.
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(4) You may review copies of the
referenced revisions at the FAA, Small
Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust, Kansas
City, Missouri 64106. For information on the
availability of this material at the FAA, call
816–329–4148.
(5) You may also review copies of the
service information that is incorporated by
reference at the National Archives and
Records Administration (NARA). For
information on the availability of this
material at an NARA facility, call 202–741–
6030, or go to https://www.archives.gov/
federal_register/code_of_federal_regulations/
ibr_locations.html.
Issued in Kansas City, Missouri, on August
19, 2011.
John Colomy,
Acting Manager, Small Airplane Directorate,
Aircraft Certification Service.
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14 CFR Part 71
[Docket No. FAA–2011–0427; Airspace
Docket No. 11–AGL–7]
Amendment of Class E Airspace; Gary,
IN
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule.
AGENCY:
This action amends Class E
airspace for Gary, IN, to accommodate
new Area Navigation (RNAV) Standard
Instrument Approach Procedures at
Gary/Chicago International Airport. The
FAA is taking this action to enhance the
safety and management of Instrument
Flight Rule (IFR) operations at the
airport. This action also updates the
airport name.
DATES: Effective date: 0901 UTC,
December 15, 2011. The Director of the
Federal Register approves this
incorporation by reference action under
1 CFR Part 51, subject to the annual
revision of FAA Order 7400.9 and
publication of conforming amendments.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Scott Enander, Central Service Center,
Operations Support Group, Federal
Aviation Administration, Southwest
Region, 2601 Meacham Blvd., Fort
Worth, TX 76137; telephone (817) 321–
7716.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
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SUMMARY:
History
On May 18, 2011, the FAA published
in the Federal Register a notice of
proposed rulemaking to amend Class E
airspace for Gary, IN, creating additional
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controlled airspace at Gary/Chicago
International Airport (76 FR 28686)
Docket No. FAA–2011–0427. Interested
parties were invited to participate in
this rulemaking effort by submitting
written comments on the proposal to the
FAA. No comments were received. Class
E airspace designations are published in
paragraph 6005 of FAA Order 7400.9U
dated August 18, 2010, and effective
September 15, 2010, which is
incorporated by reference in 14 CFR
Part 71.1. The Class E airspace
designations listed in this document
will be published subsequently in the
Order.
controlled airspace for Gary/Chicago
International Airport, Gary, IN.
The Rule
This action amends Title 14 Code of
Federal Regulations (14 CFR) part 71 by
creating additional Class E airspace
extending upward from 700 feet above
the surface for new standard instrument
approach procedures at Gary/Chicago
International Airport, Gary, IN. This
action also updates the airport name
from Gary Regional Airport to Gary/
Chicago International Airport, Gary, IN.
This action is necessary for the safety
and management of IFR operations at
the airport.
The FAA has determined that this
regulation only involves an established
body of technical regulations for which
frequent and routine amendments are
necessary to keep them operationally
current. Therefore, this regulation: (1) Is
not a ‘‘significant regulatory action’’
under Executive Order 12866; (2) is not
a ‘‘significant rule’’ under DOT
Regulatory Policies and Procedures (44
FR 11034; February 26, 1979); and (3)
does not warrant preparation of a
regulatory evaluation as the anticipated
impact is so minimal. Since this is a
routine matter that will only affect air
traffic procedures and air navigation, it
is certified that this rule, when
promulgated, will not have a significant
economic impact on a substantial
number of small entities under the
criteria of the Regulatory Flexibility Act.
The FAA’s authority to issue rules
regarding aviation safety is found in
Title 49 of the U.S. Code. Subtitle 1,
Section 106, describes the authority of
the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII,
Aviation Programs, describes in more
detail the scope of the agency’s
authority. This rulemaking is
promulgated under the authority
described in Subtitle VII, Part A,
Subpart I, Section 40103. Under that
section, the FAA is charged with
prescribing regulations to assign the use
of airspace necessary to ensure the
safety of aircraft and the efficient use of
airspace. This regulation is within the
scope of that authority as it amends
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List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 71
Airspace, Incorporation by reference,
Navigation (air).
Adoption of the Amendment
In consideration of the foregoing, the
Federal Aviation Administration
amends 14 CFR Part 71 as follows:
PART 71—DESIGNATION OF CLASS A,
B, C, D, AND E AIRSPACE AREAS; AIR
TRAFFIC SERVICE ROUTES; AND
REPORTING POINTS
1. The authority citation for 14 CFR
Part 71 continues to read as follows:
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40103, 40113,
40120; E.O. 10854, 24 FR 9565, 3 CFR, 1959–
1963 Comp., p. 389.
§ 71.1
[Amended]
2. The incorporation by reference in
14 CFR Part 71.1 of the Federal Aviation
Administration Order 7400.9U,
Airspace Designations and Reporting
Points, dated August 18, 2010, and
effective September 15, 2010, is
amended as follows:
■
Paragraph 6005 Class E airspace areas
extending upward from 700 feet or more
above the surface of the earth.
*
*
*
*
*
AGL IN E5 Gary, IN [Amended]
Gary/Chicago International Airport, IN
(Lat. 41°36′59″ N., long. 87°24′46″ W.)
That airspace extending upward from 700
feet above the surface within a 6.7-mile
radius of Gary/Chicago International Airport,
and within 2 miles each side of the 124°
bearing from the airport extending from the
6.7-mile radius to 11.6 miles southeast of the
airport.
Issued in Fort Worth, Texas, on August 17,
2011.
Walter L. Tweedy,
Acting Manager, Operations Support Group,
ATO Central Service Center.
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Federal Trade Commission.
Final rule.
AGENCY:
ACTION:
The Federal Trade
Commission (the Commission or ‘‘FTC’’
is amending its Telemarketing Sales
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2011-0597; Directorate Identifier 2011-CE-019-AD;
Amendment 39-16793; AD 2011-18-11]
RIN 2120-AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Viking Air Limited (Type Certificate
No. A-815 Formerly Held by Bombardier Inc. and de Havilland, Inc.)
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule.
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SUMMARY: We are superseding an existing airworthiness directive (AD)
for all Viking Air Limited (type certificate No. A-815 formerly held by
Bombardier Inc. and de Havilland, Inc.) Model DHC-3 airplanes. That AD
currently requires repetitively inspecting the elevator control tabs
for discrepancies, taking necessary corrective actions to bring all
discrepancies within acceptable tolerances, and reporting certain
inspection results to the FAA. This new AD retains the actions
currently required in AD 2011-05-02 and removes the Supplemental Type
Certificate (STC) SA01059SE condition in the Applicability section.
This AD was prompted by our determination that we inadvertently omitted
certain airplanes from the Applicability section. We are issuing this
AD to correct the unsafe condition on these products.
DATES: This AD is effective October 3, 2011.
The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of certain other publications listed in this AD as of March
31, 2011 (76 FR 10220, February 24, 2011).
ADDRESSES: For information about the revisions to the FAA-approved
maintenance/inspection program identified in this AD, contact Viking
Air Ltd., 9574 Hampden Road, Sidney, BC Canada V8L 5V5; telephone:
(800) 663-8444; Internet: https://www.vikingair.com. You may review
copies of the referenced revisions at the FAA, Small Airplane
Directorate, 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 https://www.regulations.gov; 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 AD, the regulatory evaluation,
any comments received, and other information. The address for the
Docket Office (phone: 800-647-5527) is Document 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 FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: George Duckett, Aerospace Engineer,
FAA, New York Aircraft Certification Office, 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite
410, Westbury, New York 11590; telephone: (516) 228-7325; fax: (516)
794-5531; email: george.duckett@faa.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Discussion
We issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
part 39 to supersede AD 2011-05-02, Amendment 39-16611 (76 FR 10220,
February 24, 2011). That AD applies to the specified products. The NPRM
published in the Federal Register on June 10, 2011 (76 FR 34011). That
NPRM proposed to retain all of the requirements of AD 2011-05-02 and
add airplanes to the Applicability section removing the Supplemental
Type Certificate (STC) SA01059SE condition.
Comments
We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing
this AD. We received no comments on the NPRM or on the determination of
the cost to the public.
Conclusion
We reviewed the relevant data and determined that air safety and
the public interest require adopting the AD as proposed except for
minor editorial changes. We have determined that these minor changes:
Are consistent with the intent that was proposed in the
NPRM for correcting the unsafe condition; and
Do not add any additional burden upon the public than was
already proposed in the NPRM.
Interim Action
We are continuing to evaluate the cause of the unsafe condition
identified in this AD to enable us to obtain better insight into the
nature, cause, and extent of excessive free-play in the elevator
control tabs. Based on this evaluation, we may consider further
rulemaking.
Costs of Compliance
We estimate that this AD affects 65 airplanes of U.S. registry.
We estimate the following costs to comply with this AD:
Estimated Costs
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Cost on U.S.
Action Labor cost Parts cost Cost per product operators
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Inspection...................... 1 work-hour x $85 Not applicable.... $85 per inspection $5,525 per
per hour = $85 cycle. inspection cycle.
per inspection
cycle.
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We estimate the following costs to do any necessary follow-on
actions that will be required based on the results of the inspection.
We have no way of determining the number of airplanes that may need
this repair/replacement:
On-Condition Costs
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Cost per
Action Labor cost Parts cost product
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Minimum repair................................ 1 work-hour x $85 per hour = $85...... $50 $135
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Moderate repair............................... 3 work-hours x $85 per hour = $255.... 150 405
Maximum repair................................ 6 work-hours x $85 per hour = $510.... 450 960
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Authority for This Rulemaking
Title 49 of the United States Code specifies the FAA's authority to
issue rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, section 106, describes the
authority of the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII, Aviation Programs,
describes in more detail the scope of the Agency's authority.
We are issuing this rulemaking under the authority described in
subtitle VII, part A, subpart III, section 44701, ``General
requirements.'' Under that section, Congress charges the FAA with
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in air commerce by prescribing
regulations for practices, methods, and procedures the Administrator
finds necessary for safety in air commerce. This regulation is within
the scope of that authority because it addresses an unsafe condition
that is likely to exist or develop on products identified in this
rulemaking action.
Regulatory Findings
We have 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 that this AD:
(1) Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive
Order 12866,
(2) Is not a ``significant rule'' under 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.
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
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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]
The FAA amends Sec. 39.13 by removing airworthiness directive (AD)
2011-05-02, Amendment 39-16611 (76 FR 10220, February 24, 2011), and
adding the following new AD:
2011-18-11 Viking Air Limited (Type Certificate No. A-815 Formerly
Held by Bombardier Inc. and de Havilland, Inc.): Amendment 39-16793;
Docket No. FAA-2011-0597; Directorate Identifier 2011-CE-019-AD.
(a) Effective Date
This airworthiness directive (AD) is effective October 3, 2011.
(b) Affected ADs
This AD supersedes AD 2011-05-02, Amendment 39-16611 (76 FR
10220, February 24, 2011).
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to Viking Air Limited (type certificate No. A-
815 formerly held by Bombardier Inc. and de Havilland, Inc.) Model
DHC-3 airplanes, all serial numbers, that are certificated in any
category.
(d) Subject
Joint Aircraft System Component (JASC)/Air Transport Association
(ATA) of America Code 27, Flight Controls.
(e) Unsafe Condition
This AD results from an evaluation of revisions to the
manufacturer's maintenance manual that adds new repetitive
inspections to the elevator control tabs. To require compliance with
these inspections for U.S. owners and operators we are mandating
these inspections through the rulemaking process. We are issuing
this AD to add new repetitive inspections of the elevator control
tabs. If these inspections are not done, excessive free-play in the
elevator control tabs could develop. This condition could lead to
loss of tab control linkage and severe elevator flutter. Such
elevator flutter could lead to possible loss of control.
(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified,
unless already done.
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Actions Compliance Procedures
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(1) Inspect the elevator control (i) For airplanes Following Viking
tabs for discrepancies. previously DHC-3 Otter
affected by AD Maintenance
2011-05-02 (76 FR Manual Temporary
10220, February Revisions No. 18,
24, 2011): No. 19, and No.
Initially within 20, all dated
the next 50 hours December 5, 2008.
time-in-service
(TIS) after March
31, 2011 (the
effective date
retained from AD
2011-05-02).
(ii) For airplanes
not previously
affected by AD
2011-05-02 (76 FR
10220, February
24, 2011):
Initially within
the next 50 hours
time-in-service
(TIS) after
October 3, 2011
(the effective
date of this AD).
(iii) For all
affected
airplanes:
Repetitively
thereafter
inspect at
intervals not to
exceed 100 hours
TIS.
(2) If any discrepancies are For all affected Following Viking
found during any inspection airplanes: Before DHC-3 Otter
required in paragraph (f)(1) of further flight Maintenance
this AD, take necessary after any Manual Temporary
corrective actions to bring all inspection Revisions No. 18,
discrepancies within acceptable required in No. 19, and No.
tolerances. paragraph (f)(1) 20, all dated
of this AD in December 5, 2008.
which
discrepancies are
found.
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(3) If, during any inspection For all affected Use the form
required in paragraph (f)(1) of airplanes: Within (figure 1 of this
this AD, the total maximum free 30 days after the AD) and submit it
play of the elevator servo tab inspection or to FAA, Small
and trim tab relative to the within the next Airplane
elevator exceeds 1.0 degree 10 days after Directorate,
(this is equal to a maximum October 3, 2011 Attn: Jim
displacement of 0.070'' at the (the effective Rutherford, 901
trailing edge), report the date of this AD), Locust, Room 301,
results of the inspection to whichever occurs Kansas City,
the FAA. later. For Missouri 64106.
airplanes
previously
affected by AD
2011-05-02 (76 FR
10220, February
24, 2011): We are
collecting these
inspection
results for 24
months after
March 31, 2011
(the effective
date retained
from AD 2011-05-
02). For
airplanes not
previously
affected by AD
2011-05-02 (76 FR
10220, February
24, 2011): We are
collecting these
inspection
results for 24
months after
October 3, 2011
(the effective
date of this AD).
The reporting
requirements of
this AD are no
longer required
after that time..
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AD 2011-18-11
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Airplane Serial Number: ...............................
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Time-in-Service (TIS) of Airplane: ...............................
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Airplane Engine Type/Model Number/ ...............................
Series Number:
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TIS of Airplane When Current Engine was ...............................
Installed:
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Date When Current Engine was Installed: ...............................
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STC Number that Installed Current ...............................
Engine (if applicable):
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Out of Tolerance Recording: ...............................
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Corrective Action Taken: ...............................
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Any Additional Information (Optional): ...............................
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Name: ...............................
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Telephone and/or Email Address: ...............................
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Date: ...............................
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Send report to: Jim Rutherford, Aerospace Engineer, FAA, Small
Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust, Room 301, Kansas City, Missouri
64106; facsimile: (816) 329-4090; e-mail: jim.rutherford@faa.gov.
Figure 1
(g) Paperwork Reduction Act Burden Statement
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) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs)
(1) The Manager, New York Aircraft Certification Office (ACO),
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 ACO, send it to the
attention of the person identified in the Related Information
section of this AD.
(2) Before using any approved AMOC, notify your Principal
Maintenance Inspector or Principal Avionics Inspector, as
appropriate, or lacking a principal inspector, your local Flight
Standards District Office.
(3) AMOCs approved for AD 2011-05-02 (76 FR 10220, February 24,
2011) are approved as AMOCs for this AD.
(i) Related Information
For more information about this AD, contact George Duckett,
Aerospace Engineer, FAA, New York ACO, 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite
410, Westbury, New York 11590; telephone: (516) 228-7325; fax: (516)
794-5531; email: george.duckett@faa.gov.
(j) Material Incorporated by Reference
(1) You must use the following service information to do the
actions required by this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise. The
Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference (IBR) under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51 of the
following service information on the date specified:
(2) Viking DHC-3 Otter Maintenance Manual Temporary Revision No.
18, Viking DHC-3 Otter Maintenance Manual Temporary Revision No. 19,
and Viking DHC-3 Maintenance Manual Temporary Revision No. 20, all
dated December 5, 2008, approved for IBR March 31, 2011 (76 FR
10220, February 24, 2011).
(3) To get information about the revisions to the maintenance
program identified in this AD, contact Viking Air Ltd., 9574 Hampden
Road, Sidney, BC Canada V8L 5V5; telephone: (800) 663-8444;
Internet: www.vikingair.com.
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(4) You may review copies of the referenced revisions at the
FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust, Kansas City, Missouri
64106. For information on the availability of this material at the
FAA, call 816-329-4148.
(5) You may also review copies of the service information that
is incorporated by reference at the National Archives and Records
Administration (NARA). For information on the availability of this
material at an NARA facility, call 202-741-6030, or go to https://www.archives.gov/federal_register/code_of_federal_regulations/ibr_locations.html.
Issued in Kansas City, Missouri, on August 19, 2011.
John Colomy,
Acting Manager, Small Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification
Service.
[FR Doc. 2011-21876 Filed 8-26-11; 8:45 am]
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