AD 2018-19-11

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Airworthiness Directives; Viking Air Limited Airplanes

AD Number
2018-19-11
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2017-0867
FR Citation
83 FR 48363

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Viking Air Limited Airworthiness Directives; Viking Air Limited Airplanes
aircraft Aviat Various Airworthiness Directives; Viking Air Limited Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Cracking found in the wing rear spar web at the wing station where the flap outboard hinge is attached. 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.

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Required Actions

Inspect the left-hand and right-hand wing rear spar and the flap/aileron hinge air support brackets for cracks, damage, or discrepancies and repairing or replacing any parts with cracks, damage, or discrepancies.

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Compliance Time

Within 400 hours time-in-service (TIS) or 6 months, whichever occurs first.

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Affected Aircraft

All Viking Air Limited Models DHC-2 Mk. I, DHC-2 Mk. II, and DHC-2 Mk. III airplanes.

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Retrieved: Apr 6, 2026

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