2023-07-10: Equipment/furnishings

1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows: Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by: a. Removing Airworthiness Directive (AD) 96-12-11, Amendment 39-9653 (61 FR 28734, June 6, 1996); and b. Adding the following new AD: 2023-07-10 Viking Air Limited (Type Certificate Previously Held by Bombardier, Inc.; Canadair Limited): Amendment 39-22412; Docket No. FAA-2022-1301; Project Identifier MCAI-2021-01447-T. (a) Effective Date This airworthiness directive (AD) is effective June 20, 2023. (b) Affected ADs This AD replaces AD 96-12-11, Amendment 39-9653 (61 FR 28734, June 6, 1996) (AD 96-12-11). (c) Applicability This AD applies to all Viking Air Limited (Type Certificate previously held by Bombardier, Inc.; Canadair Limited) Model CL-215-1A10 and CL-215-6B11 (CL-215T Variant) airplanes, certificated in any category. (d) Subject Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 25, Equipment/furnishings. (e) Reason This AD was prompted by reports of uncommanded opening of the water doors during flight and water scooping. The FAA is issuing this AD to address the uncommanded opening of water doors, which, at high speed during the take-off run, water pick-up run, or landing run, could cause serious damage to the airplane. (f) Compliance Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done. (g) Modification of Microswitches, with Revised Service Information and a New Compliance Time This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (d) of AD 96-12-11, with revised service information and a new compliance time. For Model CL-215-1A10 airplanes: Within 24 months after the effective date of this AD, modify the water door microswitches in accordance with Viking Service Bulletin 215-389, Revision 3, dated February 15, 2023. (h) New Requirement of This AD: Installation of Common Grounds Within 24 months after the effective date of this AD, install two new water door solenoid valve common grounds in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Bombardier Alert Service Bulletin 215-A497, dated November 16, 1998. (i) Parts Installation Limitation (1) As of the effective date of this AD, only the parts identified in paragraphs (i)(1)(i) through (iii) of this AD are allowed for use as a replacement part for the water door solenoid valve. (i) Water door solenoid valve, selector assembly, part number (P/N) 362-0377, on which the design change modification specified in Viking Technical Bulletin V215/0713, Revision A, dated June 20, 2022; or Viking Technical Bulletin V215/3214, Revision A, dated June 20, 2022; is incorporated. (ii) Water door solenoid valve, 4-way selector valve, P/N 20P16-2, specification control drawing (SCD) 215T92392-2, or superseding part with internal back electro-motive force (EMF) protection. (iii) Water door solenoid valve, 4-way selector valve, P/N 20P16-2, SCD 215T92392-2, or superseding part with internal back EMF protection on which the design change modification specified in Viking Technical Bulletin V215/0713, Revision A, dated June 20, 2022; or Viking Technical Bulletin V215/3214, Revision A, dated June 20, 2022; is incorporated. (2) For airplanes on which a part identified in paragraph (i)(1)(i) or (iii) of this AD is installed: Before further flight after installation, revise the exiting maintenance or inspection program to incorporate the information for Chapter 25-70-00 specified in Viking Temporary Revision 25-27, dated April 13, 2022, into the Viking CL-215 Maintenance Manual, PSP 292. (j) Credit for Previous Actions (1) This paragraph provides credit for actions required by paragraph (g) of this AD, if those actions were performed before the effective date of this AD using Canadair Service Bulletin 215-389, Revision 1, dated September 30, 1991, including the retrospective action for aircraft modified in accordance with Canadair Service Bulletin 215-389, dated November 15, 1988; or Viking Service Bulletin 215-389 Revision 2, dated September 21, 2021. (2) This paragraph provides credit for actions required by paragraphs (i)(1)(i) and (iii) of this AD, if those actions were performed before the effective date of this AD using Viking Technical Bulletin V215/0713, dated April 14, 2022; or Viking Technical Bulletin V215/3214, dated April 14, 2022. (k) Other FAA AD Provisions (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager, New York ACO Branch, FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your request to your principal inspector or responsible Flight Standards Office, as appropriate. If sending information directly to the manager of the certification office, send it to ATTN: Program Manager, Continuing Operational Safety, FAA, New York ACO Branch, 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, NY 11590; telephone 516-228-7300; fax 516-794-5531. Before using any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate principal inspector, or lacking a principal inspector, the manager of the responsible Flight Standards Office. (2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any requirement in this AD to obtain instructions from a manufacturer, the instructions must be accomplished using a method approved by the Manager, New York ACO Branch, FAA; or Transport Canada Civil Aviation (Transport Canada); or Viking Air Limited's Transport Canada Design Approval Organization (DAO). If approved by the DAO, the approval must include the DAO-authorized signature. (l) Additional Information (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information (MCAI) Transport Canada AD CF-2021-51, dated December 21, 2021, for related information. This Transport Canada AD may be found in the AD docket at regulations.gov under Docket No. FAA-2022-1301. (2) For more information about this AD, contact Thomas Niczky, Aerospace Engineer, Avionics and Electrical Systems Section, FAA, New York ACO Branch, 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, NY 11590; telephone 516-228-7347; email 9-avs-nyaco-cos@faa.gov. (m) 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) Bombardier Alert Service Bulletin 215-A497, dated November 16, 1998. (ii) Viking Service Bulletin 215-389, Revision 3, dated February 15, 2023. (iii) Viking Technical Bulletin V215/0713, Revision A, dated June 20, 2022. (iv) Viking Technical Bulletin V215/3214, Revision A, dated June 20, 2022. (v) Viking CL-215 Maintenance Manual, PSP 292, Temporary Revision 25-27, dated April 13, 2022. (3) For service information identified in this AD, contact Viking Air Limited, 1959 de Havilland Way, Sidney, British Columbia V8L 5V5, Canada; telephone +1-250-656-7227; fax +1-250-656-0673; email acs-technical.publications@vikingair.com; website vikingair.com. (4) You may view this service information at the FAA, Airworthiness Products Section, Operational Safety Branch, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 206-231-3195. (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: www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html. Issued on April 8, 2023. Christina Underwood, Acting Director, Compliance & Airworthiness Division, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2023-10332 Filed 5-15-23; 8:45 am]BILLING CODE 4910-13-P