Airworthiness Directives; Viking Air Limited Airplanes, 42489-42492 [2017-18900]
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(3) After the effective date of this AD, do
not install a bistable ACCU TST button on
any helicopter.
(a) Applicability
This AD applies to Model AS350B3
helicopters with a dual hydraulic system
installed, certificated in any category.
Note 1 to paragraph (a) of this AD: The
dual hydraulic system for Model AS350B3
helicopters is referred to as Airbus
modification OP 3082 or OP 3346.
(g) Special Flight Permits
A special flight permit may be issued for
paragraph (f)(2) of this AD only.
(b) Unsafe Condition
This AD defines the unsafe condition as
lack of hydraulic pressure in a tail rotor
(T/R) hydraulic system. This condition could
result in loss of T/R flight control and
subsequent loss of control of the helicopter.
(c) Affected ADs
This AD supersedes AD 2015–22–53,
Amendment 39–18331 (80 FR 74982,
December 1, 2015).
(d) Comments Due Date
We must receive comments by November
7, 2017.
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(e) Compliance
You are responsible for performing each
action required by this AD within the
specified compliance time unless it has
already been accomplished prior to that time.
(f) Required Actions
(1) Before further flight, insert a copy of
this AD into the rotorcraft flight manual,
Section 4 Normal Operating Procedures, or
make pen and ink changes to the preflight
and post-flight procedures as follows:
(i) Stop performing the yaw load
compensator check (ACCU TST switch)
during preflight procedures, and instead
perform the yaw load compensator check
during post-flight procedures after rotor shutdown.
(ii) The yaw servo hydraulic switch
(collective switch) must be in the ‘‘ON’’
(forward) position before takeoff.
Note 2 to paragraph (f)(1)(ii) of this AD:
The yaw servo hydraulic switch is also called
the hydraulic pressure switch or hydraulic
cut off switch in various Airbus Helicopters
rotorcraft flight manuals.
(2) Within 350 hours time-in-service:
(i) Install a timer relay for the yaw servo
hydraulic switch (collective switch) by
following the Accomplishment Instructions,
paragraph 3.B.2.b.1, 3.B.2.b.2, 3.B.2.b.3,
3.B.2.b.4, 3.B.2.b.5, or 3.B.2.b.6, as applicable
to the configuration of your helicopter, of
Airbus Helicopters Service Bulletin (SB) No.
AS350–67.00.64, Revision 0, dated February
25, 2015 (AS350–67.00.64). If your helicopter
has an automatic pilot system, also comply
with paragraph 3.B.2.b.7 of AS350–67.00.64.
(ii) Install an indicator light on the caution
and warning panel by following the
Accomplishment Instructions, paragraph
3.B.2.c.1 or 3.B.2.c.2, as applicable to the
configuration of your helicopter, of AS350–
67.00.64.
(iii) Replace the bistable ACCU TST button
on the control panel with a monostable
button as depicted in Figure 1 or Figure 3,
as applicable to the configuration of your
helicopter, of Airbus Helicopters SB No.
AS350–67.00.65, Revision 0, dated August
25, 2016.
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(h) Alternative Methods of Compliance
(AMOCs)
(1) The Manager, Safety Management
Section, FAA, may approve AMOCs for this
AD. Send your proposal to: George Schwab,
Aviation Safety Engineer, Safety Management
Section, Rotorcraft Standards Branch, FAA,
10101 Hillwood Pkwy., Fort Worth, TX
76177; telephone (817) 222–5110; email
9-ASW-FTW-AMOC-Requests@faa.gov.
(2) For operations conducted under a 14
CFR part 119 operating certificate or under
14 CFR part 91, subpart K, we suggest that
you notify your principal inspector, or
lacking a principal inspector, the manager of
the local flight standards district office or
certificate holding district office before
operating any aircraft complying with this
AD through an AMOC.
(i) Additional Information
(1) Airbus Helicopters SB No. AS350–
67.00.66, Revision 1, dated October 22, 2015,
which is not incorporated by reference,
contains additional information about the
subject of this AD. For service information
identified in this AD, contact Airbus
Helicopters, 2701 N. Forum Drive, Grand
Prairie, TX 75052; telephone (972) 641–0000
or (800) 232–0323; fax (972) 641–3775; or at
https://www.helicopters.airbus.com/website/
en/ref/Technical-Support_73.html. You may
review the referenced service information at
the FAA, Office of the Regional Counsel,
Southwest Region, 10101 Hillwood Pkwy,
Room 6N–321, Fort Worth, TX 76177.
(2) The subject of this AD is addressed in
European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD
No. 2016–0220, dated November 4, 2016.
You may view the EASA AD on the Internet
at https://www.regulations.gov in the AD
Docket.
(j) Subject
Joint Aircraft Service Component (JASC)
Code: 2910, Main Hydraulic System.
Issued in Fort Worth, Texas, on August 29,
2017.
Scott A. Horn,
Deputy Director for Regulatory Operations,
Compliance & Airworthiness Division,
Aircraft Certification Service.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2017–0867; Product
Identifier 2017–CE–021–AD]
RIN 2120–AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Viking Air
Limited Airplanes
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), Department of
Transportation (DOT).
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking
(NPRM).
AGENCY:
We propose to adopt 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 proposed AD results
from mandatory continuing
airworthiness information (MCAI)
originated by an aviation authority of
another country to identify and correct
an unsafe condition on an aviation
product. The MCAI describes the unsafe
condition as cracking found in the wing
rear spar web at the wing station where
the flap outboard hinge is attached. We
are issuing this proposed AD to require
actions to address the unsafe condition
on these products.
DATES: We must receive comments on
this proposed AD by October 23, 2017.
ADDRESSES: You may send comments by
any of the following methods:
• Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to
https://www.regulations.gov. Follow the
instructions for submitting comments.
• Fax: (202) 493–2251.
• Mail: U.S. Department of
Transportation, Docket Operations,
M–30, West Building Ground Floor,
Room W12–140, 1200 New Jersey
Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590.
• Hand Delivery: U.S. Department of
Transportation, Docket Operations,
M–30, West Building Ground Floor,
Room W12–140, 1200 New Jersey
Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590,
between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday
through Friday, except Federal holidays.
For service information identified in
this proposed AD, contact Viking Air
Limited Technical Support, 1959 De
Havilland Way, Sidney, British
Columbia, Canada, V8L 5V5; telephone:
(North America) (800) 663–8444; fax:
(250) 656–0673; email:
technical.support@vikingair.com;
Internet: https://www.vikingair.com/
support/service-bulletins. You may
review this referenced service
information at the FAA, Policy and
Innovation Division, 901 Locust, Kansas
SUMMARY:
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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 by searching for
and locating Docket No. FAA–2017–
0867; or in person at the Docket
Management Facility between 9 a.m.
and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,
except Federal holidays. The AD docket
contains this proposed AD, the
regulatory evaluation, any comments
received, and other information. The
street address for the Docket Office
(telephone (800) 647–5527) is in the
ADDRESSES section. Comments will be
available in the AD docket shortly after
receipt.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Aziz
Ahmed, Aerospace Engineer, FAA, New
York ACO Branch, 1600 Stewart
Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, New York
11590; telephone: (516) 228–7329; fax:
(516) 794–5531; email: aziz.ahmed@
faa.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Comments Invited
We invite you to send any written
relevant data, views, or arguments about
this proposed AD. Send your comments
to an address listed under the
ADDRESSES section. Include ‘‘Docket No.
FAA–2017–0867; Product Identifier
2017–CE–021–AD’’ at the beginning of
your comments. We specifically invite
comments on the overall regulatory,
economic, environmental, and energy
aspects of this proposed AD. We will
consider all comments received by the
closing date and may amend this
proposed AD because of those
comments.
We will post all comments we
receive, without change, to https://
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.
C2W123A .............
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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 lefthand and right-hand wing rear spar and
the flap/aileron hinge air support
brackets for cracks, damage, or
discrepancy and repairing or replacing
any cracked, damaged, or discrepant
parts. You may examine the MCAI on
the Internet at https://
www.regulations.gov by searching for
and locating Docket No. FAA–2017–
0867.
Related Service Information Under 1
CFR Part 51
Viking Air Limited has issued
DHC–2 Beaver Service Bulletin Number:
V2/0009, Revision A, dated February 10,
2017. The service information describes
procedures for inspecting the left-hand
and right-hand wing rear spars, the flap/
aileron hinge brackets, and the exterior
store support bracket for cracks,
damage, and discrepancies and specifies
repairing or replacing any cracked,
damaged, or discrepant parts. This
service information is reasonably
available because the interested parties
Left-hand (LH) or
right-hand (RH)
wing
Part No.
C2W124A .............
C2W143 ...............
Both (one per
wing).
Both (one per
wing).
Both (four per
wing).
C2W143A (Agricultural Option).
Both (one per
wing).
C2W63 .................
C2W64 .................
LH ........................
RH .......................
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Discussion
The Transport Canada, which is the
aviation authority for Canada, has
issued AD Number CF–2017–17, dated
May 18, 2017 (referred to after this as
‘‘the MCAI’’), to correct an unsafe
condition for all Viking Air Limited
Models DHC–2 Mk. I, DHC–2 Mk. II,
and DHC–2 Mk. III airplanes and was
based on mandatory continuing
airworthiness information originated by
an aviation authority of another country.
The MCAI states:
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have access to it through their normal
course of business or by the means
identified in the ADDRESSES section of
this NPRM.
FAA’s Determination and Requirements
of the Proposed AD
This product has been approved by
the aviation authority of another
country, and is approved for operation
in the United States. Pursuant to our
bilateral agreement with this State of
Design Authority, they have notified us
of the unsafe condition described in the
MCAI and service information
referenced above. We are proposing this
AD because we evaluated all
information and determined the unsafe
condition exists and is likely to exist or
develop on other products of the same
type design.
Interim Action
We consider this proposed AD
interim action. The inspection report
required by this proposed 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. Once final action has
been identified, we may consider
further rulemaking.
Costs of Compliance
We estimate that this proposed AD
will affect 140 products of U.S. registry.
We also estimate that it would take
about 11work-hours per product to
comply with the basic inspection
requirements of this proposed AD. The
average labor rate is $85 per work-hour.
Based on these figures, we estimate
the basic cost of this proposed AD on
U.S. operators to be $130,900, or $935
per product.
In addition, the following is an
estimate of possible necessary follow-on
replacement actions. We have no way of
determining the number of products
that may need these actions.
Number of
work-hours
to replace
Description
Number per
airplane
Parts cost
Hinge bracket LH inboard (flap)/ RH
outboard (aileron).
Hinge bracket RH inboard (flap)/ LH
outboard (aileron).
Hinge bracket, flap and aileron (common part—multiple wing stations
(WS)).
Agricultural (optional configuration)—
hinge bracket, support arm (IPC
PSM 1–2–4 Figure 128, Item 15).
Inboard spar, rear spar .....................
Inboard spar, rear spar .....................
2 ............................
$288 for both ........
12 for both.
2 ............................
$288 for both ........
12 for both.
8 ............................
$271 for all eight ...
12 for all eight.
2 (if applies) ..........
$271 for both ........
12 for both.
...............................
...............................
$277 ......................
$277 ......................
60.
60.
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Left-hand (LH) or
right-hand (RH)
wing
Part No.
C2W155 ...............
C2W65A ...............
C2W66A ...............
C2W67A ...............
Both (one per
wing).
LH ........................
RH .......................
LH ........................
C2W68A ...............
RH .......................
Number of
work-hours
to replace
Description
Number per
airplane
Parts cost
Intermediate spar ..............................
2 ............................
$563 for both ........
60 for both.
Spar WS 89.16 to WS 170.16 ..........
Spar WS 89.16 to WS 170.16 ..........
Outboard spar, WS 170.16 to WS
245.75.
Outboard spar, WS 170.16 to WS
245.75.
1 * ..........................
1 * ..........................
1 * ..........................
$835 ......................
$835 ......................
$835 ......................
60.
60.
60.
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.
Paperwork Reduction Act
A federal agency may not conduct or
sponsor, and a person is not required to
respond to, nor shall a person be subject
to penalty for failure to comply with a
collection of information subject to the
requirements of the Paperwork
Reduction Act unless that collection of
information displays a current valid
OMB control number. The control
number for the collection of information
required by this AD is 2120–0056. The
paperwork cost associated with this AD
has been detailed in the Costs of
Compliance section of this document
and includes time for reviewing
instructions, as well as completing and
reviewing the collection of information.
Therefore, all reporting associated with
this AD is mandatory. Comments
concerning the accuracy of this burden
and suggestions for reducing the burden
should be directed to the FAA at 800
Independence Ave. SW., Washington,
DC 20591. ATTN: Information
Collection Clearance Officer, AES–2000.
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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.
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This AD is issued in accordance with
authority delegated by the Executive
Director, Aircraft Certification Service,
as authorized by FAA Order 8000.51C.
In accordance with that order, issuance
of ADs is normally a function of the
Compliance and Airworthiness
Division, but during this transition
period, the Executive Director has
delegated the authority to issue ADs
applicable to small airplanes and
domestic business jet transport
airplanes to the Director of the Policy
and Innovation Division.
Regulatory Findings
We determined that this proposed AD
would not have federalism implications
under Executive Order 13132. This
proposed AD would not have a
substantial direct effect on the States, on
the relationship between the national
Government and the States, or on the
distribution of power and
responsibilities among the various
levels of government.
For the reasons discussed above, I
certify this proposed regulation:
(1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory
action’’ under Executive Order 12866,
(2) Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under
the DOT Regulatory Policies and
Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26,
1979),
(3) Will not affect intrastate aviation
in Alaska, and
(4) Will not have a significant
economic impact, positive or negative,
on a substantial number of small entities
under the criteria of the Regulatory
Flexibility Act.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation
safety, Incorporation by reference,
Safety.
The Proposed Amendment
Accordingly, under the authority
delegated to me by the Administrator,
the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part
39 as follows:
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PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
DIRECTIVES
1. The authority citation for part 39
continues to read as follows:
■
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
§ 39.13
[Amended]
2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding
the following new AD:
■
Viking Air Limited: Docket No. FAA–2017–
0867; Product Identifier 2017–CE–021–
AD.
(a) Comments Due Date
We must receive comments by October 23,
2017.
(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
describes the unsafe condition as cracking
found in the wing rear spar web at the wing
station (WS) where the flap outboard hinge
is attached. We are issuing this AD to detect
and correct cracks in the wing rear spars and
the flap/aileron hinge arm support brackets,
which could cause these parts to fail. Failure
of the wing rear spars and the flap/aileron
hinge arm support brackets could result in
loss of control.
(f) Actions and Compliance
Unless already done, do the actions in
paragraphs (f)(1) through (5) of this AD:
(1) Within the next 400 hours time-inservice (TIS) after the effective date of this
AD, visually inspect the left-hand and righthand wing rear spar and flap/aileron hinge
arm support brackets following the
Accomplishment Instructions of Viking
DHC–2 Beaver Service Bulletin Number: V2/
0009, Revision A, dated February 10, 2017
(SB V2/0009, Revision A).
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(2) For airplanes with agricultural
configuration installed (SOO Mod 2/984),
within the next 400 hours TIS after the
effective date of this AD, inspect the exterior
store support arm bracket at wing station
(WS) 101.24 following the Accomplishment
Instructions of SB V2/0009, Revision A.
(3) If any discrepancies are found during
the inspections required in paragraphs (f)(1)
and (2) of this AD, before further flight, repair
or replace using a method approved by the
Manager, New York ACO Branch, FAA; or
Transport Canada; or Viking Air Limited’s
Transport Canada Design Organization
Approval (DOA). If approved by the DOA,
the approval must include the DOAauthorized signature.
(4) Within 30 days after completing the
inspections required in paragraphs (f)(1) and
(2) of this AD, using the Operator Reply Form
on page 7 of SB V2/0009, Revision A, report
the inspection results to Viking Air Limited
at the address specified in paragraph (h) of
this AD.
(5) As of the effective date of this AD, do
not install a wing on any airplane affected by
this AD unless it has been inspected as
specified in paragraph (f)(1) of this AD and
paragraph (f)(2) of this AD, as applicable, and
is found free of any discrepancies.
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.
(g) Other FAA AD Provisions
The following provisions also apply to this
AD:
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance
(AMOCs): The Manager, New York ACO
Branch, FAA, has the authority to approve
AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the
procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. Send
information to ATTN: Aziz Ahmed,
Aerospace Engineer, FAA, New York ACO
Branch, 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410,
Westbury, New York 11590; telephone: (516)
228–7329; fax: (516) 794–5531; email:
aziz.ahmed@faa.gov. Before using any
approved AMOC on any airplane to which
the AMOC applies, notify your appropriate
principal inspector (PI) in the FAA Flight
Standards District Office (FSDO), or lacking
a PI, your local FSDO.
(2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any
requirement in this AD to obtain corrective
actions from a manufacturer, the action must
be accomplished using a method approved
by the Manager, New York ACO Branch,
FAA; or Transport Canada; or Viking Air
Limited’s Transport Canada Design
Organization Approval (DOA). If approved by
the DOA, the approval must include the
DOA-authorized signature.
(3) Reporting Requirements: For any
reporting requirement in this AD, a federal
agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a
person is not required to respond to, nor
shall a person be subject to a penalty for
failure to comply with a collection of
information subject to the requirements of
the Paperwork Reduction Act unless that
collection of information displays a current
valid OMB Control Number. The OMB
Control Number for this information
collection is 2120–0056. Public reporting for
this collection of information is estimated to
be approximately 5 minutes per response,
including the time for reviewing instructions,
completing and reviewing the collection of
Issued in Kansas City, Missouri, on August
29, 2017.
Melvin Johnson,
Deputy Director, Policy and Innovation
Division, Aircraft Certification Service.
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(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 by searching for and
locating Docket No. FAA–2017–0867. For
service information related to this AD,
contact Viking Air Limited Technical
Support, 1959 De Havilland Way, Sidney,
British Columbia, Canada, V8L 5V5;
telephone: (North America) (800) 663–8444;
fax: (250) 656–0673; email:
technical.support@vikingair.com; Internet:
https://www.vikingair.com/support/servicebulletins. You may review this referenced
service information at the FAA, Policy and
Innovation Division, 901 Locust, Kansas City,
Missouri 64106. For information on the
availability of this material at the FAA, call
(816) 329–4148.
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21 CFR Chapter I
[Docket No. FDA–2017–N–5092]
Review of Existing Center for Biologics
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and Information Collection
Requirements
AGENCY:
Food and Drug Administration,
HHS.
Request for comments and
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ACTION:
As part of the implementation
of Executive Order 13771 entitled,
‘‘Reducing Regulation and Controlling
Regulatory Costs,’’ and Executive Order
13777 entitled, ‘‘Enforcing the
Regulatory Reform Agenda,’’ the Food
and Drug Administration (FDA, Agency,
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and related paperwork requirements
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Submit either electronic or
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ADDRESSES: You may submit comments
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2017. The https://www.regulations.gov
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[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 173 (Friday, September 8, 2017)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 42489-42492]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2017-18900]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2017-0867; Product Identifier 2017-CE-021-AD]
RIN 2120-AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Viking Air Limited Airplanes
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of
Transportation (DOT).
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
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SUMMARY: We propose to adopt 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 proposed AD results from mandatory continuing
airworthiness information (MCAI) originated by an aviation authority of
another country to identify and correct an unsafe condition on an
aviation product. The MCAI describes the unsafe condition as cracking
found in the wing rear spar web at the wing station where the flap
outboard hinge is attached. We are issuing this proposed AD to require
actions to address the unsafe condition on these products.
DATES: We must receive comments on this proposed AD by October 23,
2017.
ADDRESSES: You may send comments by any of the following methods:
Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to https://www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments.
Fax: (202) 493-2251.
Mail: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket
Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New
Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590.
Hand Delivery: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket
Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New
Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.,
Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays.
For service information identified in this proposed AD, contact
Viking Air Limited Technical Support, 1959 De Havilland Way, Sidney,
British Columbia, Canada, V8L 5V5; telephone: (North America) (800)
663-8444; fax: (250) 656-0673; email: technical.support@vikingair.com;
Internet: https://www.vikingair.com/support/service-bulletins. You may
review this referenced service information at the FAA, Policy and
Innovation Division, 901 Locust, Kansas
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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 by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2017-
0867; or in person at the Docket Management Facility between 9 a.m. and
5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The AD docket
contains this proposed AD, the regulatory evaluation, any comments
received, and other information. The street address for the Docket
Office (telephone (800) 647-5527) is in the ADDRESSES section. Comments
will be available in the AD docket shortly after receipt.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Aziz Ahmed, Aerospace Engineer, FAA,
New York ACO Branch, 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, New York
11590; telephone: (516) 228-7329; fax: (516) 794-5531; email:
aziz.ahmed@faa.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Comments Invited
We invite you to send any written relevant data, views, or
arguments about this proposed AD. Send your comments to an address
listed under the ADDRESSES section. Include ``Docket No. FAA-2017-0867;
Product Identifier 2017-CE-021-AD'' at the beginning of your comments.
We specifically invite comments on the overall regulatory, economic,
environmental, and energy aspects of this proposed AD. We will consider
all comments received by the closing date and may amend this proposed
AD because of those comments.
We will post all comments we receive, without change, to https://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
The Transport Canada, which is the aviation authority for Canada,
has issued AD Number CF-2017-17, dated May 18, 2017 (referred to after
this as ``the MCAI''), to correct an unsafe condition for all Viking
Air Limited Models DHC-2 Mk. I, DHC-2 Mk. II, and DHC-2 Mk. III
airplanes and was based on mandatory continuing airworthiness
information originated by an aviation authority of another country. 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 discrepancy and repairing or replacing any cracked, damaged,
or discrepant parts. You may examine the MCAI on the Internet at https://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2017-
0867.
Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51
Viking Air Limited has issued DHC-2 Beaver Service Bulletin Number:
V2/0009, Revision A, dated February 10, 2017. The service information
describes procedures for inspecting the left-hand and right-hand wing
rear spars, the flap/aileron hinge brackets, and the exterior store
support bracket for cracks, damage, and discrepancies and specifies
repairing or replacing any cracked, damaged, or discrepant parts. This
service information is reasonably available because the interested
parties have access to it through their normal course of business or by
the means identified in the ADDRESSES section of this NPRM.
FAA's Determination and Requirements of the Proposed AD
This product has been approved by the aviation authority of another
country, and is approved for operation in the United States. Pursuant
to our bilateral agreement with this State of Design Authority, they
have notified us of the unsafe condition described in the MCAI and
service information referenced above. We are proposing this AD because
we evaluated all information and determined the unsafe condition exists
and is likely to exist or develop on other products of the same type
design.
Interim Action
We consider this proposed AD interim action. The inspection report
required by this proposed 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. Once final action has been identified,
we may consider further rulemaking.
Costs of Compliance
We estimate that this proposed AD will affect 140 products of U.S.
registry. We also estimate that it would take about 11work-hours per
product to comply with the basic inspection requirements of this
proposed AD. The average labor rate is $85 per work-hour.
Based on these figures, we estimate the basic cost of this proposed
AD on U.S. operators to be $130,900, or $935 per product.
In addition, the following is an estimate of possible necessary
follow-on replacement actions. We have no way of determining the number
of products that may need these actions.
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Left-hand (LH) or
Part No. right-hand (RH) Description Number per airplane Parts cost Number of work-hours to
wing replace
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C2W123A........................ Both (one per Hinge bracket LH 2........................ $288 for both............ 12 for both.
wing). inboard (flap)/
RH outboard
(aileron).
C2W124A........................ Both (one per Hinge bracket RH 2........................ $288 for both............ 12 for both.
wing). inboard (flap)/
LH outboard
(aileron).
C2W143......................... Both (four per Hinge bracket, 8........................ $271 for all eight....... 12 for all eight.
wing). flap and aileron
(common part--
multiple wing
stations (WS)).
C2W143A (Agricultural Option).. Both (one per Agricultural 2 (if applies)........... $271 for both............ 12 for both.
wing). (optional
configuration)--h
inge bracket,
support arm (IPC
PSM 1-2-4 Figure
128, Item 15).
C2W63.......................... LH................ Inboard spar, rear ......................... $277..................... 60.
spar.
C2W64.......................... RH................ Inboard spar, rear ......................... $277..................... 60.
spar.
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C2W155......................... Both (one per Intermediate spar. 2........................ $563 for both............ 60 for both.
wing).
C2W65A......................... LH................ Spar WS 89.16 to 1 *...................... $835..................... 60.
WS 170.16.
C2W66A......................... RH................ Spar WS 89.16 to 1 *...................... $835..................... 60.
WS 170.16.
C2W67A......................... LH................ Outboard spar, WS 1 *...................... $835..................... 60.
170.16 to WS
245.75.
C2W68A......................... RH................ Outboard spar, WS 1 *...................... $835..................... 60.
170.16 to WS
245.75.
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* To replace any wing spar section takes 60 work-hours.
To replace all four wing spar sections per wing takes 240 work-
hours.
Paperwork Reduction Act
A federal agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not
required to respond to, nor shall a person be subject to penalty for
failure to comply with a collection of information subject to the
requirements of the Paperwork Reduction Act unless that collection of
information displays a current valid OMB control number. The control
number for the collection of information required by this AD is 2120-
0056. The paperwork cost associated with this AD has been detailed in
the Costs of Compliance section of this document and includes time for
reviewing instructions, as well as completing and reviewing the
collection of information. Therefore, all reporting associated with
this AD is mandatory. Comments concerning the accuracy of this burden
and suggestions for reducing the burden should be directed to the FAA
at 800 Independence Ave. SW., Washington, DC 20591. ATTN: Information
Collection Clearance Officer, AES-2000.
Authority for This Rulemaking
Title 49 of the United States Code specifies the FAA's authority to
issue rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, section 106, describes the
authority of the FAA Administrator. ``Subtitle VII: Aviation
Programs,'' describes in more detail the scope of the Agency's
authority.
We are issuing this rulemaking under the authority described in
``Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart III, section 44701: General
requirements.'' Under that section, Congress charges the FAA with
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in air commerce by prescribing
regulations for practices, methods, and procedures the Administrator
finds necessary for safety in air commerce. This regulation is within
the scope of that authority because it addresses an unsafe condition
that is likely to exist or develop on products identified in this
rulemaking action.
This AD is issued in accordance with authority delegated by the
Executive Director, Aircraft Certification Service, as authorized by
FAA Order 8000.51C. In accordance with that order, issuance of ADs is
normally a function of the Compliance and Airworthiness Division, but
during this transition period, the Executive Director has delegated the
authority to issue ADs applicable to small airplanes and domestic
business jet transport airplanes to the Director of the Policy and
Innovation Division.
Regulatory Findings
We determined that this proposed AD would not have federalism
implications under Executive Order 13132. This proposed AD would not
have a substantial direct effect on the States, on the relationship
between the national Government and the States, or on the distribution
of power and responsibilities among the various levels of government.
For the reasons discussed above, I certify this proposed
regulation:
(1) Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive
Order 12866,
(2) Is not a ``significant rule'' under the DOT Regulatory Policies
and Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979),
(3) Will not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska, and
(4) Will not have a significant economic impact, positive or
negative, on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria
of the Regulatory Flexibility Act.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by
reference, Safety.
The Proposed Amendment
Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the
Administrator, the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part 39 as follows:
PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES
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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]
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2. The FAA amends Sec. 39.13 by adding the following new AD:
Viking Air Limited: Docket No. FAA-2017-0867; Product Identifier
2017-CE-021-AD.
(a) Comments Due Date
We must receive comments by October 23, 2017.
(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 describes the unsafe condition as cracking found
in the wing rear spar web at the wing station (WS) where the flap
outboard hinge is attached. We are issuing this AD to detect and
correct cracks in the wing rear spars and the flap/aileron hinge arm
support brackets, which could cause these parts to fail. Failure of
the wing rear spars and the flap/aileron hinge arm support brackets
could result in loss of control.
(f) Actions and Compliance
Unless already done, do the actions in paragraphs (f)(1) through
(5) of this AD:
(1) Within the next 400 hours time-in-service (TIS) after the
effective date of this AD, visually inspect the left-hand and right-
hand wing rear spar and flap/aileron hinge arm support brackets
following the Accomplishment Instructions of Viking DHC-2 Beaver
Service Bulletin Number: V2/0009, Revision A, dated February 10,
2017 (SB V2/0009, Revision A).
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(2) For airplanes with agricultural configuration installed (SOO
Mod 2/984), within the next 400 hours TIS after the effective date
of this AD, inspect the exterior store support arm bracket at wing
station (WS) 101.24 following the Accomplishment Instructions of SB
V2/0009, Revision A.
(3) If any discrepancies are found during the inspections
required in paragraphs (f)(1) and (2) of this AD, before further
flight, repair or replace using a method approved by the Manager,
New York ACO Branch, FAA; or Transport Canada; or Viking Air
Limited's Transport Canada Design Organization Approval (DOA). If
approved by the DOA, the approval must include the DOA-authorized
signature.
(4) Within 30 days after completing the inspections required in
paragraphs (f)(1) and (2) of this AD, using the Operator Reply Form
on page 7 of SB V2/0009, Revision A, report the inspection results
to Viking Air Limited at the address specified in paragraph (h) of
this AD.
(5) As of the effective date of this AD, do not install a wing
on any airplane affected by this AD unless it has been inspected as
specified in paragraph (f)(1) of this AD and paragraph (f)(2) of
this AD, as applicable, and is found free of any discrepancies.
(g) Other FAA AD Provisions
The following provisions also apply to this AD:
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager, New
York ACO Branch, FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs for this
AD, if requested using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. Send
information to ATTN: Aziz Ahmed, Aerospace Engineer, FAA, New York
ACO Branch, 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, New York
11590; telephone: (516) 228-7329; fax: (516) 794-5531; email:
aziz.ahmed@faa.gov. Before using any approved AMOC on any airplane
to which the AMOC applies, notify your appropriate principal
inspector (PI) in the FAA Flight Standards District Office (FSDO),
or lacking a PI, your local FSDO.
(2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any requirement in this AD
to obtain corrective actions from a manufacturer, the action must be
accomplished using a method approved by the Manager, New York ACO
Branch, FAA; or Transport Canada; or Viking Air Limited's Transport
Canada Design Organization Approval (DOA). If approved by the DOA,
the approval must include the DOA-authorized signature.
(3) Reporting Requirements: For any reporting requirement in
this AD, a federal agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person
is not required to respond to, nor shall a person be subject to a
penalty for failure to comply with a collection of information
subject to the requirements of the Paperwork Reduction Act unless
that collection of information displays a current valid OMB Control
Number. The OMB Control Number for this information collection is
2120-0056. Public reporting for this collection of information is
estimated to be approximately 5 minutes per response, including the
time for reviewing instructions, completing and reviewing the
collection of information. All responses to this collection of
information are mandatory. Comments concerning the accuracy of this
burden and suggestions for reducing the burden should be directed to
the FAA at: 800 Independence Ave. SW., Washington, DC 20591, Attn:
Information Collection Clearance Officer, AES-200.
(h) Related Information
Refer to MCAI Transport Canada AD Number CF-2017-17, dated May
18, 2017, for related information. You may examine the MCAI on the
Internet at https://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating
Docket No. FAA-2017-0867. For service information related to this
AD, contact Viking Air Limited Technical Support, 1959 De Havilland
Way, Sidney, British Columbia, Canada, V8L 5V5; telephone: (North
America) (800) 663-8444; fax: (250) 656-0673; email:
technical.support@vikingair.com; Internet: https://www.vikingair.com/support/service-bulletins. You may review this referenced service
information at the FAA, Policy and Innovation Division, 901 Locust,
Kansas City, Missouri 64106. For information on the availability of
this material at the FAA, call (816) 329-4148.
Issued in Kansas City, Missouri, on August 29, 2017.
Melvin Johnson,
Deputy Director, Policy and Innovation Division, Aircraft Certification
Service.
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