AD 2016-10-03
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Viking | Air Limited | Airworthiness Directives; Viking Air Limited Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
An accident report indicated that the center of gravity was too far aft and contributed to a stall during takeoff.
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Required Actions
Remove whichever previous revision of the Otter Baron short take-off and landing (STOL) kit installation flight manual supplement (FMS) that is currently being used and incorporate Stolairus Aviation Inc. Flight Manual Supplement #4 for de Havilland DHC-3 Otter with the Baron STOL Kit Installation, Revision 3, dated May 22, 2015.
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Compliance Time
Within 30 days after May 31, 2016
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Affected Aircraft
Viking Air Limited Model DHC-3 airplanes, all serial numbers, modified with the Baron Short Take Off and Landing (STOL) kit (Supplemental Type Certificate SA94-114 or SA 00287NY), certificated in any category.
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