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attaching bolt penetration into the composite
flight control surfaces, which, if not
corrected, could lead to failure or detachment
of a control surface and loss of airplane
control.
(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the
compliance times specified, unless already
done.
(g) Inspection and Repair
Before further flight after the effective date
of this AD, do the actions in paragraphs (g)(1)
and (2) of this AD.
(1) For attachment bolts in control surface
positions 3, 7, 12, 16, and 27, repair each bolt
in accordance with paragraph 7, Repair/
Instructions, of the following applicable
service document, except you are not
required to contact Grob:
(i) For the rudder and vertical stabilizer
hinge bracket attachment points, GROB
Aircraft Repair Instruction No. RI–1078–92/
1, dated June 2, 2021.
(ii) For the flaps hinge bracket attachment
points, GROB Aircraft Repair Instruction No.
RI–1078–93/1, dated June 2, 2021.
(iii) For the aileron hinge bracket
attachment points, GROB Aircraft Repair
Instruction No. RI–1078–94/1, dated June 2,
2021.
(iv) For the elevator and horizontal
stabilizer hinge bracket attachment points,
GROB Aircraft Repair Instruction No. RI–
1078–95/1, dated June 2, 2021.
(v) For the aileron and flap bellcrank hinge
bracket attachment points, GROB Aircraft
Repair Instruction No. RI–1078–97/1, dated
June 2, 2021.
Note 1 to paragraph (g)(1): Control surface
positions are shown on page 1 of the
Appendix of GROB Aircraft Service Bulletin
MSB1078–205/5, dated October 5, 2021.
(2) For attachment bolts in all other control
surface positions, inspect each bolt for
penetration into the supporting structure by
following Part A, paragraphs 1.8.1 through
1.8.15, of the Accomplishment/Instructions
in GROB Aircraft Service Bulletin MSB1078–
205/5, dated October 5, 2021, except you are
not required to contact GROB for repair
approval. If a bolt moves on an attachment
point or has penetrated a control surface,
before further flight, repair the attachment
point using the applicable repair instruction
listed in paragraph (g)(1)(i) through (v) of this
AD.
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(h) Special Flight Permit
Special flight permits may be issued in
accordance with 14 CFR 21.197 and 21.199
to operate the airplane to a location where
the requirements of this AD can be
accomplished provided that:
(1) Operation in visual meteorological
conditions only.
(2) Takeoff and landing with maximum
cross-wind of 10 kts.
(3) No flaps may be used during take-off,
in flight, or landing.
(4) Spins are prohibited.
(5) Intentional side-slips are prohibited.
(6) Maximum airspeed: 125 KIAS.
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(i) Alternative Methods of Compliance
(AMOCs)
(1) The Manager, International Validation
Branch, FAA, has the authority to approve
AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the
procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. In
accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your
request to your principal inspector or local
Flight Standards District Office, as
appropriate. If sending information directly
to the manager of the International Validation
Branch, send it to the attention of the person
identified in paragraph (j)(1) of this AD and
email to: 9-AVS-AIR-730-AMOC@faa.gov.
(2) Before using any approved AMOC,
notify your appropriate principal inspector,
or lacking a principal inspector, the manager
of the local flight standards district office/
certificate holding district office.
(j) Related Information
(1) For more information about this AD,
contact Fred Guerin, Aviation Safety
Engineer, FAA, General Aviation & Rotorcraft
Section, International Validation Branch,
2200 South 216th Street, Des Moines, WA
98198; phone: (206) 231–3500; email:
fred.guerin@faa.gov.
(2) Refer to European Union Aviation
Safety Agency (EASA) Emergency AD 2021–
0057–E, dated February 26, 2021, for more
information. You may examine the EASA AD
in the AD docket at https://
www.regulations.gov by searching for and
locating it in Docket No. FAA–2022–0152.
(k) Material Incorporated by Reference
(1) The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference 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) GROB Aircraft Service Bulletin
MSB1078–205/5, dated October 5, 2021.
(ii) GROB Aircraft Repair Instruction No.
RI–1078–92/1, dated June 2, 2021.
(iii) GROB Aircraft Repair Instruction No.
RI–1078–93/1, dated June 2, 2021.
(iv) GROB Aircraft Repair Instruction No.
RI–1078–94/1, dated June 2, 2021.
(v) GROB Aircraft Repair Instruction No.
RI–1078–95/1, dated June 2, 2021.
(vi) GROB Aircraft Repair Instruction No.
RI–1078–97/1, dated June 2, 2021.
(3) For service information identified in
this AD, contact GROB Aircraft SE,
Lettenbachstrasse 9, Tussenhausen Mattsies,
Germany, D–86874; phone: +49 (0) 8268 998
114; website: https://grob-aircraft.com/en/
contact.html.
(4) You may view this service information
at the FAA, Airworthiness Products Section,
Operational Safety Branch, 901 Locust,
Kansas City, MO 64106. For information on
the availability of this material at the FAA,
call (817) 222–5110.
(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,
email: fr.inspection@nara.gov, or go to:
https://www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/
ibr-locations.html.
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Issued on February 25, 2022.
Lance T. Gant,
Director, Compliance & Airworthiness
Division, Aircraft Certification Service.
[FR Doc. 2022–04914 Filed 3–8–22; 8:45 am]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2020–1005; Project
Identifier MCAI–2020–00709–A; Amendment
39–21963; AD 2022–05–11]
RIN 2120–AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Viking Air
Limited (Type Certificate Previously
Held by Bombardier Inc.) Airplanes
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule.
AGENCY:
The FAA is adopting a new
airworthiness directive (AD) for Viking
Air Limited (type certificate previously
held by Bombardier Inc.) Model DHC–
3 airplanes with a certain wing strut
assembly installed. This 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
identifies the unsafe condition as fatigue
damage of the wing struts. This AD
requires a bolt hole eddy current
inspection of the lug plate holes, a
visual and fluorescent dye penetrant
inspection of the lug fittings, and a
visual and eddy current surface scan
inspection of the wing strut assemblies.
This unsafe condition could lead to
failure of the wing strut, which could
result in an in-flight breakup of the
wing. The FAA is issuing this AD to
address the unsafe condition on these
products.
SUMMARY:
This AD is effective April 13,
2022.
The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
of a certain publication listed in this AD
as of April 13, 2022.
ADDRESSES: For service information
identified in this final rule, contact
Viking Air Ltd., 1959 de Havilland Way,
Sidney British Columbia, Canada V8L
5V5; phone: (800) 663–8444; email:
continuing.airworthiness@
vikingair.com; website: https://
www.vikingair.com. You may view this
service information at the FAA,
Airworthiness Products Section,
Operational Safety Branch, 901 Locust,
DATES:
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Kansas City, MO 64106. For information
on the availability of this material at the
FAA, call (817) 222–5110. It is also
available at https://www.regulations.gov
by searching for and locating Docket No.
FAA–2020–1005.
Examining the AD Docket
You may examine the AD docket at
https://www.regulations.gov by
searching for and locating Docket No.
FAA–2020–1005; or in person at Docket
Operations between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.,
Monday through Friday, except Federal
holidays. The AD docket contains this
final rule, the MCAI, any comments
received, and other information. The
address for Docket Operations is 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:
Deep Gaurav, Aviation Safety Engineer,
New York ACO Branch, FAA, 1600
Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury,
NY 11590; phone: (516) 228–7300;
email: deep.gaurav@faa.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
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Background
The FAA issued a notice of proposed
rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
part 39 by adding an AD that would
apply to Viking Air Limited (formerly
Bombardier Inc.) Model DHC–3
airplanes with a wing strut assembly
part number (P/N) C3W100 (all dash
numbers) installed. The NPRM
published in the Federal Register on
December 21, 2021 (86 FR 72198). The
NPRM was prompted by MCAI
originated by Transport Canada, which
is the aviation authority for Canada.
Transport Canada has issued AD CF–
2020–20, dated May 27, 2020 (referred
to after this as ‘‘the MCAI’’), to correct
an unsafe condition on Viking Air
Limited (formerly Bombardier Inc.)
Model DHC–3 airplanes. The MCAI
states:
A DHC–3 experienced an in-flight failure
of a wing strut in October 2019. Inspection
of the failed part determined that it had
fractured and that the fracture was consistent
with fatigue damage. The investigation of the
occurrence is ongoing.
In 1969, it was determined from fatigue
testing and analysis that part number (P/N)
C3W100 wing strut assemblies on DHC–3
that were used for normal operations at a
maximum weight of 8000 pounds should be
removed from service before they have
accumulated more than 20 000 hours air
time. This information, including definitions
of normal operations, was published in
Service Bulletin 3/10 dated 26 August 1969.
It was also published at the same time in
Appendix 4 Part 6, Structural Component
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Recommended Service Life Limits, of the
DHC–3 Maintenance Manual PSM 1–3–2.
It is Transport Canada Civil Aviation
(TCCA) policy to mandate compliance with
new or more restrictive airworthiness
limitations (AWLs) by the issuance of an AD
if the AWL is established after products that
are affected by the AWL are already in
service. To date, TCCA has not mandated
compliance with the 20 000 hours air time
life limit AWL that is applicable to P/N
C3W100 wing strut assemblies. This AD
includes a requirement to comply with the
life limit.
Some DHC–3 aeroplanes have been
modified to permit operations at maximum
weights above 8000 pounds. For example,
TCCA Supplemental Type Certificate (STC)
SA95–32 increases the maximum operating
weight to 8367 pounds. This STC includes a
requirement to reduce the life limit that is
applicable to P/N C3W100 wing strut
assembly from 20 000 hours air time to 17
500 hours air time, adjusted for the amount
of time that the wing strut assembly is used
at the higher maximum operating weight.
Because this reduced life limit has been in
place since the initial issue of STC SA95–32
in 1995, TCCA considers compliance to be
mandatory for all aeroplanes that have been
modified in accordance with the STC.
In November 2019, Viking Air Ltd. (Viking)
issued Alert Service Bulletin (ASB) V3/0011.
The ASB provides instructions for a one-time
inspection and follow-on corrective actions
for all dash numbers of wing strut assembly
P/N C3W100. Since that time, several
operators have reported the results of the
inspection to Viking. The information in the
operators’ reports suggests that other DHC–3
wing struts may be at risk of failure. The
inspection of the wing struts on five
aeroplanes revealed crack indications during
non-destructive inspection of bolt holes,
seized bolts, pitting corrosion and fretting on
the face of lug plates, scratches and gouges
in the bolt hole of a lug plate. Failure of a
wing strut could result in a catastrophic inflight breakup of the wing.
This [Transport Canada] AD mandates the
accomplishment of ASB V3/0011 or
alternative inspection instructions provided
by Viking on wing struts that have
accumulated more than 2500 hours air time
as of the effective date of this AD. New or
serviceable struts installed on aeroplanes
after the effective date of this AD that
accumulate more than 2500 hours air time
after the effective date of this AD are not
subject to this AD or to the ASB V3/0011
inspections.
You may examine the MCAI in the
AD docket at https://
www.regulations.gov by searching for
and locating Docket No. FAA–2020–
1005.
Discussion of Final Airworthiness
Directive
Comments
The FAA received no comments on
the NPRM or on the determination of
the costs.
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Conclusion
The FAA reviewed the relevant data
and determined that air safety requires
adopting this AD as proposed.
Accordingly, the FAA is issuing this AD
to address the unsafe condition on these
products. This AD is adopted as
proposed in the NPRM.
Related Service Information Under 1
CFR Part 51
The FAA reviewed Viking DHC–3
Otter Alert Service Bulletin V3/0011,
Revision NC, dated November 26, 2019.
The service information specifies
procedures for a bolt hole eddy current
inspection of the lug hole on the lug
plate P/N C3W104, a visual and
fluorescent dye penetrant inspection of
the lug fitting P/Ns C3W102 and
C3W103, and a visual and eddy current
surface scan inspection of the wing strut
assembly P/N C3W101.
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.
Differences Between This AD and the
MCAI
The MCAI allows an alternative
inspection, obtained from the design
approval holder, if completed within 5
months. This AD does not include this
alternative; however, operators who
choose this option may propose an
alternative method of compliance in
accordance with paragraph (h) of this
AD.
Interim Action
The FAA considers this AD interim
action. The inspection reports required
by this AD will be used by Viking and
Transport Canada to determine if there
is a need for further action. If additional
action is later identified, the FAA might
consider further rulemaking.
Costs of Compliance
The FAA estimates that this AD
affects 39 airplanes of U.S. registry. The
FAA also estimates that it will take
about 32 work-hours per airplane to
comply with the inspection and repair
or replacement requirements of this AD.
The reporting requirement will take
about 1 work-hour. The average labor
rate is $85 per work-hour. Required
parts will cost about $31,415 per
airplane.
Based on these figures, the FAA
estimates the cost of this AD on U.S.
operators to be $1,334,580 or $34,220
per airplane.
The FAA has included all known
costs in its cost estimate. According to
the manufacturer, however, some of the
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costs of this AD may be covered under
warranty, thereby reducing the cost
impact on affected operators.
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 take
approximately 1 hour per response,
including the time for reviewing
instructions, searching existing data
sources, gathering and maintaining the
data needed, and 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.
The FAA is 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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Regulatory Findings
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
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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) Will not affect intrastate aviation
in Alaska, and
(3) 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 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:
■
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
§ 39.13
[Amended]
2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding
the following new airworthiness
directive:
■
2022–05–11 Viking Air Limited (Type
Certificate Previously Held by
Bombardier Inc.): Amendment 39–
21963; Docket No. FAA–2020–1005;
Project Identifier MCAI–2020–00709–A.
(a) Effective Date
This airworthiness directive (AD) is
effective April 13, 2022.
(b) Affected ADs
None.
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to Viking Air Limited
(type certificate previously held by
Bombardier Inc.) Model DHC–3 airplanes, all
serial numbers, certificated in any category,
with a wing strut assembly part number (P/
N) C3W100 (all dash numbers) installed.
(d) Subject
Joint Aircraft System Component (JASC)
Code 5700, Wing Structure.
(e) Unsafe Condition
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
identifies the unsafe condition as fatigue
damage of the wing struts. The FAA is
issuing this AD to prevent failure of a wing
strut. The unsafe condition, if not addressed,
could result in an in-flight breakup of the
wing.
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(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the
compliance times specified, unless already
done.
(g) Required Actions
(1) For airplanes that have not been
modified with Supplemental Type Certificate
(STC) SA00438NY: Before each wing strut
assembly P/N C3W100 accumulates 20,000
hours total time-in-service (TIS) or within 30
days after the effective date of this AD,
whichever occurs later, remove the wing
strut assembly P/N C3W100 from service and
replace with a new (zero hours TIS) part.
Thereafter, remove each wing strut assembly
P/N C3W100 from service and replace with
a new (zero hours TIS) part before
accumulating 20,000 hours total TIS.
(2) For airplanes with a wing strut
assembly P/N C3W100 with more than 2,500
hours total TIS on the effective date of this
AD, regardless of whether the airplane has
been modified with STC SA00438NY: Within
30 days after the effective date of this AD,
inspect the wing strut assembly and
attachment hardware for cracks, corrosion,
and damage, in accordance with the
Accomplishment Instructions in Viking
DHC–3 Otter Alert Service Bulletin No. V3/
0011, Revision NC, dated November 26,
2019, except you are not required to contact
Viking.
(3) For all affected airplanes: Within 30
days after completing the inspection required
by paragraph (g)(2) of this AD or within 30
days after the effective date of this AD,
whichever occurs later, report the results of
the inspection to Viking using the inspection
reply form in Viking DHC–3 Otter Alert
Service Bulletin No. V3/0011, Revision NC,
dated November 26, 2019.
(h) Alternative Methods of Compliance
(AMOCs)
(1) The Manager, New York ACO Branch,
FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs
for this AD, if requested using the procedures
found in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with
14 CFR 39.19, send your request to your
principal inspector or responsible Flight
Standards Office, as appropriate. If sending
information directly to the manager of the
certification office, send it to the attention of
the person identified in paragraph (i)(1) of
this AD.
(2) Before using any approved AMOC,
notify your appropriate principal inspector,
or lacking a principal inspector, the manager
of the local flight standards district office/
certificate holding district office.
(i) Related Information
(1) For more information about this AD,
contact Deep Gaurav, Aviation Safety
Engineer, New York ACO Branch, FAA, 1600
Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, NY
11590; phone: (516) 228–7300; email:
deep.gaurav@faa.gov.
(2) Refer to Transport Canada AD CF–
2020–20, dated May 27, 2020, for related
information. You may examine the Transport
Canada AD in the AD docket at https://
www.regulations.gov by searching for and
locating Docket No. FAA–2020–1005.
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(j) 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 the AD specifies otherwise.
(i) Viking DHC–3 Otter Alert Service
Bulletin V3/0011, Revision NC, dated
November 26, 2019.
(ii) [Reserved]
(3) For service information identified in
this AD, contact Viking Air Ltd., 1959 de
Havilland Way, Sidney British Columbia,
Canada V8L 5V5; phone: (800) 663–8444;
email: continuing.airworthiness@
vikingair.com; website: https://
www.vikingair.com.
(4) You may view this service information
at the FAA, Airworthiness Products Section,
Operational Safety Branch, 901 Locust,
Kansas City, MO 64106. For information on
the availability of this material at the FAA,
call (817) 222–5110.
(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,
email: fr.inspection@nara.gov, or go to:
https://www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/
ibr-locations.html.
Issued on February 23, 2022.
Derek Morgan,
Acting Director, Compliance & Airworthiness
Division, Aircraft Certification Service.
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
Bureau of Industry and Security
15 CFR Part 744
[Docket No. 220303–0067]
RIN 0694–AI73
Further Imposition of Sanctions
Against Russia With the Addition of
Certain Entities to the Entity List
Bureau of Industry and
Security, Commerce.
ACTION: Final rule.
AGENCY:
In response to the Russian
Federation’s (Russia’s) further invasion
of Ukraine on February 24, 2022, the
Department of Commerce is amending
the Export Administration Regulations
(EAR) by adding 91 new entities to the
Entity List under the destinations of
Belize, Estonia, Kazakhstan, Latvia,
Malta, Russia, Singapore, Slovakia,
Spain, and United Kingdom with this
final rule. These 91 entities have been
determined by the U.S. Government to
be acting contrary to the foreign policy
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or national security interests of the
United States.
DATES: This rule is effective March 3,
2022
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Chair, End-User Review Committee,
Office of the Assistant Secretary for
Export Administration, Bureau of
Industry and Security, Department of
Commerce, Phone: (202) 482–5991,
Email: ERC@bis.doc.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
I. Background
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91 entities to the Entity List under the
destinations of Belize, Estonia,
Kazakhstan, Latvia, Malta, Russia,
Singapore, Slovakia, Spain, and United
Kingdom. Specific information on the
licensing requirements imposed on
these entities is detailed below. The
entities listed below have been involved
in, contributed to, or otherwise
supported the Russian security services,
military and defense sectors, and
military and/or defense research and
development efforts.
II. Entity List Decisions
Russia Sanctions
In response to Russia’s further
invasion of Ukraine, the Bureau of
Industry and Security (BIS) has imposed
stringent and expansive sanctions on
Russia under the EAR (15 CFR parts
730–774). Russia’s invasion of Ukraine
flagrantly violates international law, is
contrary to U.S. national security and
foreign policy interests, and undermines
global order, peace, and security, and
therefore necessitates the imposition of
these sanctions.
Effective February 24, 2022, BIS
imposed sanctions on Russia under the
EAR as part of a final rule,
Implementation of Sanctions Against
Russia Under the Export Administration
Regulations (EAR) (‘‘Russia Sanctions
Rule’’).1 Among other stringent
licensing requirements and review
policies, the Russia Sanctions Rule
implemented measures to limit the
ability of Russian ‘military end users’
under the EAR to support Russia’s
military activities. Specifically, BIS
moved forty-five Russian entities from
the Military End-User (MEU) List in
supplement no. 7 to part 744 of the EAR
to the Entity List in supplement no. 4 to
part 744. In addition, BIS added two
new Russian entities to the Entity List
for acquiring items in support of nuclear
activities.
In addition, effective March 2, 2022,
BIS imposed sanctions on Belarus under
the EAR in a final rule, Implementation
of Sanctions Against Belarus (‘‘Belarus
Sanctions Rule’’). Among other stringent
licensing requirements and review
policies, the Belarus Sanctions Rule
implemented measures to limit the
ability of Belarus’ ‘military end users’
under the EAR to support Belarus’ or
Russia’s military activities. Specifically,
BIS added two entities in Belarus to the
Entity List in supplement no. 4 to part
744.
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Russia’s destabilizing conduct in
Ukraine, BIS implements additional
restrictions related to Russia by adding
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believe, based on specific and
articulable facts, that the entities have
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involved in activities contrary to the
national security or foreign policy
interests of the United States. The EAR
imposes additional license requirements
on, and limit the availability of most
license exceptions for, exports,
reexports, and transfers (in-country) to
listed entities. The license review policy
for each listed entity is identified in the
‘‘License Review Policy’’ column on the
Entity List, and the impact on the
availability of license exceptions is
described in the relevant Federal
Register document adding entities to the
Entity List. BIS places entities on the
Entity List pursuant to part 744 (Control
Policy: End-User and End-Use Based)
and part 746 (Embargoes and Other
Special Controls) of the EAR.
The End-User Review Committee
(ERC), composed of representatives of
the Departments of Commerce (Chair),
State, Defense, Energy and, where
appropriate, the Treasury, makes all
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removals from, or other modifications to
the Entity List. The ERC makes all
decisions to add an entry to the Entity
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by unanimous vote.
Entity List Changes in This Rule
This final rule implements the
decision of the ERC to add 91 entities
under 96 entries to the Entity List on the
basis of § 744.11 (License requirements
that apply to entities acting contrary to
the national security or foreign policy
interests of the United States) of the
EAR. The 96 entries added to the Entity
List consist of 1 entry in Belize, 3
entries in Estonia, 1 entry in
Kazakhstan, 1 entry in Latvia, 2 entries
in Malta, 81 entries in Russia, 1 entry in
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[Federal Register Volume 87, Number 46 (Wednesday, March 9, 2022)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 13138-13141]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2022-04917]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2020-1005; Project Identifier MCAI-2020-00709-A;
Amendment 39-21963; AD 2022-05-11]
RIN 2120-AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Viking Air Limited (Type Certificate
Previously Held by Bombardier Inc.) Airplanes
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule.
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SUMMARY: The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for
Viking Air Limited (type certificate previously held by Bombardier
Inc.) Model DHC-3 airplanes with a certain wing strut assembly
installed. This 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 identifies the unsafe condition as fatigue damage of
the wing struts. This AD requires a bolt hole eddy current inspection
of the lug plate holes, a visual and fluorescent dye penetrant
inspection of the lug fittings, and a visual and eddy current surface
scan inspection of the wing strut assemblies. This unsafe condition
could lead to failure of the wing strut, which could result in an in-
flight breakup of the wing. The FAA is issuing this AD to address the
unsafe condition on these products.
DATES: This AD is effective April 13, 2022.
The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of a certain publication listed in this AD as of April 13,
2022.
ADDRESSES: For service information identified in this final rule,
contact Viking Air Ltd., 1959 de Havilland Way, Sidney British
Columbia, Canada V8L 5V5; phone: (800) 663-8444; email:
[email protected]; website: https://www.vikingair.com. You may view this service information at the FAA,
Airworthiness Products Section, Operational Safety Branch, 901 Locust,
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Kansas City, MO 64106. For information on the availability of this
material at the FAA, call (817) 222-5110. It is also available at
https://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No.
FAA-2020-1005.
Examining the AD Docket
You may examine the AD docket at https://www.regulations.gov by
searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2020-1005; or in person at
Docket Operations between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,
except Federal holidays. The AD docket contains this final rule, the
MCAI, any comments received, and other information. The address for
Docket Operations is 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: Deep Gaurav, Aviation Safety Engineer,
New York ACO Branch, FAA, 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, NY
11590; phone: (516) 228-7300; email: [email protected].
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Background
The FAA issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14
CFR part 39 by adding an AD that would apply to Viking Air Limited
(formerly Bombardier Inc.) Model DHC-3 airplanes with a wing strut
assembly part number (P/N) C3W100 (all dash numbers) installed. The
NPRM published in the Federal Register on December 21, 2021 (86 FR
72198). The NPRM was prompted by MCAI originated by Transport Canada,
which is the aviation authority for Canada. Transport Canada has issued
AD CF-2020-20, dated May 27, 2020 (referred to after this as ``the
MCAI''), to correct an unsafe condition on Viking Air Limited (formerly
Bombardier Inc.) Model DHC-3 airplanes. The MCAI states:
A DHC-3 experienced an in-flight failure of a wing strut in
October 2019. Inspection of the failed part determined that it had
fractured and that the fracture was consistent with fatigue damage.
The investigation of the occurrence is ongoing.
In 1969, it was determined from fatigue testing and analysis
that part number (P/N) C3W100 wing strut assemblies on DHC-3 that
were used for normal operations at a maximum weight of 8000 pounds
should be removed from service before they have accumulated more
than 20 000 hours air time. This information, including definitions
of normal operations, was published in Service Bulletin 3/10 dated
26 August 1969. It was also published at the same time in Appendix 4
Part 6, Structural Component Recommended Service Life Limits, of the
DHC-3 Maintenance Manual PSM 1-3-2.
It is Transport Canada Civil Aviation (TCCA) policy to mandate
compliance with new or more restrictive airworthiness limitations
(AWLs) by the issuance of an AD if the AWL is established after
products that are affected by the AWL are already in service. To
date, TCCA has not mandated compliance with the 20 000 hours air
time life limit AWL that is applicable to P/N C3W100 wing strut
assemblies. This AD includes a requirement to comply with the life
limit.
Some DHC-3 aeroplanes have been modified to permit operations at
maximum weights above 8000 pounds. For example, TCCA Supplemental
Type Certificate (STC) SA95-32 increases the maximum operating
weight to 8367 pounds. This STC includes a requirement to reduce the
life limit that is applicable to P/N C3W100 wing strut assembly from
20 000 hours air time to 17 500 hours air time, adjusted for the
amount of time that the wing strut assembly is used at the higher
maximum operating weight. Because this reduced life limit has been
in place since the initial issue of STC SA95-32 in 1995, TCCA
considers compliance to be mandatory for all aeroplanes that have
been modified in accordance with the STC.
In November 2019, Viking Air Ltd. (Viking) issued Alert Service
Bulletin (ASB) V3/0011. The ASB provides instructions for a one-time
inspection and follow-on corrective actions for all dash numbers of
wing strut assembly P/N C3W100. Since that time, several operators
have reported the results of the inspection to Viking. The
information in the operators' reports suggests that other DHC-3 wing
struts may be at risk of failure. The inspection of the wing struts
on five aeroplanes revealed crack indications during non-destructive
inspection of bolt holes, seized bolts, pitting corrosion and
fretting on the face of lug plates, scratches and gouges in the bolt
hole of a lug plate. Failure of a wing strut could result in a
catastrophic in-flight breakup of the wing.
This [Transport Canada] AD mandates the accomplishment of ASB
V3/0011 or alternative inspection instructions provided by Viking on
wing struts that have accumulated more than 2500 hours air time as
of the effective date of this AD. New or serviceable struts
installed on aeroplanes after the effective date of this AD that
accumulate more than 2500 hours air time after the effective date of
this AD are not subject to this AD or to the ASB V3/0011
inspections.
You may examine the MCAI in the AD docket at https://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2020-
1005.
Discussion of Final Airworthiness Directive
Comments
The FAA received no comments on the NPRM or on the determination of
the costs.
Conclusion
The FAA reviewed the relevant data and determined that air safety
requires adopting this AD as proposed. Accordingly, the FAA is issuing
this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products. This AD is
adopted as proposed in the NPRM.
Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51
The FAA reviewed Viking DHC-3 Otter Alert Service Bulletin V3/0011,
Revision NC, dated November 26, 2019. The service information specifies
procedures for a bolt hole eddy current inspection of the lug hole on
the lug plate P/N C3W104, a visual and fluorescent dye penetrant
inspection of the lug fitting P/Ns C3W102 and C3W103, and a visual and
eddy current surface scan inspection of the wing strut assembly P/N
C3W101.
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.
Differences Between This AD and the MCAI
The MCAI allows an alternative inspection, obtained from the design
approval holder, if completed within 5 months. This AD does not include
this alternative; however, operators who choose this option may propose
an alternative method of compliance in accordance with paragraph (h) of
this AD.
Interim Action
The FAA considers this AD interim action. The inspection reports
required by this AD will be used by Viking and Transport Canada to
determine if there is a need for further action. If additional action
is later identified, the FAA might consider further rulemaking.
Costs of Compliance
The FAA estimates that this AD affects 39 airplanes of U.S.
registry. The FAA also estimates that it will take about 32 work-hours
per airplane to comply with the inspection and repair or replacement
requirements of this AD. The reporting requirement will take about 1
work-hour. The average labor rate is $85 per work-hour. Required parts
will cost about $31,415 per airplane.
Based on these figures, the FAA estimates the cost of this AD on
U.S. operators to be $1,334,580 or $34,220 per airplane.
The FAA has included all known costs in its cost estimate.
According to the manufacturer, however, some of the
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costs of this AD may be covered under warranty, thereby reducing the
cost impact on affected operators.
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 take
approximately 1 hour per response, including the time for reviewing
instructions, searching existing data sources, gathering and
maintaining the data needed, and 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.
The FAA is 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
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) Will not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska, and
(3) 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 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]
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2. The FAA amends Sec. 39.13 by adding the following new airworthiness
directive:
2022-05-11 Viking Air Limited (Type Certificate Previously Held by
Bombardier Inc.): Amendment 39-21963; Docket No. FAA-2020-1005;
Project Identifier MCAI-2020-00709-A.
(a) Effective Date
This airworthiness directive (AD) is effective April 13, 2022.
(b) Affected ADs
None.
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to Viking Air Limited (type certificate
previously held by Bombardier Inc.) Model DHC-3 airplanes, all
serial numbers, certificated in any category, with a wing strut
assembly part number (P/N) C3W100 (all dash numbers) installed.
(d) Subject
Joint Aircraft System Component (JASC) Code 5700, Wing
Structure.
(e) Unsafe Condition
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 identifies the unsafe condition as fatigue damage
of the wing struts. The FAA is issuing this AD to prevent failure of
a wing strut. The unsafe condition, if not addressed, could result
in an in-flight breakup of the wing.
(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified,
unless already done.
(g) Required Actions
(1) For airplanes that have not been modified with Supplemental
Type Certificate (STC) SA00438NY: Before each wing strut assembly P/
N C3W100 accumulates 20,000 hours total time-in-service (TIS) or
within 30 days after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs
later, remove the wing strut assembly P/N C3W100 from service and
replace with a new (zero hours TIS) part. Thereafter, remove each
wing strut assembly P/N C3W100 from service and replace with a new
(zero hours TIS) part before accumulating 20,000 hours total TIS.
(2) For airplanes with a wing strut assembly P/N C3W100 with
more than 2,500 hours total TIS on the effective date of this AD,
regardless of whether the airplane has been modified with STC
SA00438NY: Within 30 days after the effective date of this AD,
inspect the wing strut assembly and attachment hardware for cracks,
corrosion, and damage, in accordance with the Accomplishment
Instructions in Viking DHC-3 Otter Alert Service Bulletin No. V3/
0011, Revision NC, dated November 26, 2019, except you are not
required to contact Viking.
(3) For all affected airplanes: Within 30 days after completing
the inspection required by paragraph (g)(2) of this AD or within 30
days after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs later,
report the results of the inspection to Viking using the inspection
reply form in Viking DHC-3 Otter Alert Service Bulletin No. V3/0011,
Revision NC, dated November 26, 2019.
(h) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs)
(1) The Manager, New York ACO Branch, FAA, has the authority to
approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the procedures found
in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your request
to your principal inspector or responsible Flight Standards Office,
as appropriate. If sending information directly to the manager of
the certification office, send it to the attention of the person
identified in paragraph (i)(1) of this AD.
(2) Before using any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate
principal inspector, or lacking a principal inspector, the manager
of the local flight standards district office/certificate holding
district office.
(i) Related Information
(1) For more information about this AD, contact Deep Gaurav,
Aviation Safety Engineer, New York ACO Branch, FAA, 1600 Stewart
Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, NY 11590; phone: (516) 228-7300; email:
[email protected].
(2) Refer to Transport Canada AD CF-2020-20, dated May 27, 2020,
for related information. You may examine the Transport Canada AD in
the AD docket at https://www.regulations.gov by searching for and
locating Docket No. FAA-2020-1005.
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(j) 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 the AD specifies otherwise.
(i) Viking DHC-3 Otter Alert Service Bulletin V3/0011, Revision
NC, dated November 26, 2019.
(ii) [Reserved]
(3) For service information identified in this AD, contact
Viking Air Ltd., 1959 de Havilland Way, Sidney British Columbia,
Canada V8L 5V5; phone: (800) 663-8444; email:
[email protected]; website: https://www.vikingair.com.
(4) You may view this service information at the FAA,
Airworthiness Products Section, Operational Safety Branch, 901
Locust, Kansas City, MO 64106. For information on the availability
of this material at the FAA, call (817) 222-5110.
(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, email: [email protected], or go to: https://www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html.
Issued on February 23, 2022.
Derek Morgan,
Acting Director, Compliance & Airworthiness Division, Aircraft
Certification Service.
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