# Proposed AD FAA-2021-0214: Viking Aircraft Limited Airplanes

- Type: Proposed airworthiness directive (not in force)
- Status: Became AD 2021-24-18
- Products: Viking Air
- Product type: Aircraft
- Action: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
- Published: June 28, 2021, 86 FR 33916
- Comments due: August 12, 2021
- Became: [AD 2021-24-18](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2021-24-18)
- Docket: FAA-2021-0214 (https://www.regulations.gov/docket/FAA-2021-0214, where comments are filed)
- Project: 2018-CE-064-AD
- FR document: 2021-13636
- Official PDF: https://openairdocs.org/files/sha256/8b/50/8b50ddf1ee30813dbe519c36ecf7adcc808bdd16fa40ae4d18c1ac4e5f156460 (from https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2021-06-28/pdf/2021-13636.pdf)
- Federal Register: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2021/06/28/2021-13636/airworthiness-directives-viking-aircraft-limited-airplanes
- FAA DRS: https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/E1CE692FBC9151128625870200561567.0001
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/proposed/FAA-2021-0214

## Summary

The FAA proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Viking Air Limited Model DHC-3 airplanes. This proposed 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 strut lug fitting components and the fuselage to wing strut attachment (tie-bar). This proposed AD would require determining service life limits for the wing strut fitting on the main spar and for the tie-bar and following instructions for removal and replacement of affected parts. The FAA is proposing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.

## Notices in this docket

- Jun 28, 2021: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). (first notice), FR document 2021-13636, comments due Aug 12, 2021 (https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2021/06/28/2021-13636/airworthiness-directives-viking-aircraft-limited-airplanes)

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