AD 2020-16-15
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Viking | Air Limited | Airworthiness Directives; Viking Air Limited Airplanes |
| aircraft | Aviat | Various | Airworthiness Directives; Viking Air Limited Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Cracks reported on the forward and aft float strut wire pull fittings, which can lead to a failure of the undercarriage causing the aeroplane to tip over and be submerged.
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Required Actions
Replace the forward and aft wire pull fittings with P/N VALTBS1245-3/-4 and P/N VALTBS1244-3/-4 (LH/RH) fittings respectively, and implement a recurring visual inspection of the fittings.
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Compliance Time
Before further flight
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Affected Aircraft
Viking Air Limited Models DHC-2 Mk. I and DHC-2 Mk. III airplanes, equipped with the 5600 lb gross weight increase kit installed in accordance with STC SA92-63 or SA00299NY, and DHC-2 Mk. III airplanes equipped with the 6000 lb gross weight increase kit installed in accordance with STC SA91-18 or SA945NE.
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Retrieved: Apr 4, 2026
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