Rule2023-11636
Airworthiness Directives; Honda Aircraft Company LLC Airplanes
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Published
June 1, 2023
Effective
June 16, 2023
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Transportation DepartmentFederal Aviation Administration
Abstract
The FAA is superseding Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2022-18- 03, which applied to certain Honda Aircraft Company LLC (Honda) Model HA-420 airplanes. AD 2022-18-03 required incorporating temporary revisions into the airplane flight manual (AFM) and the quick reference handbook (QRH) that modify procedures for windshield heat operation until the affected windshield assemblies are replaced. This AD retains all actions required by AD 2022-18-03 and corrects typographical errors in certain document numbers specified in certain paragraphs of the regulatory information. The FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.
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[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 105 (Thursday, June 1, 2023)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 35731-35734]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2023-11636]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2023-1204; Project Identifier AD-2023-00340-A;
Amendment 39-22448; AD 2023-11-03]
RIN 2120-AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Honda Aircraft Company LLC Airplanes
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule; request for comments.
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SUMMARY: The FAA is superseding Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2022-18-
03, which applied to certain Honda Aircraft Company LLC (Honda) Model
HA-420 airplanes. AD 2022-18-03 required incorporating temporary
revisions into the airplane flight manual (AFM) and the quick reference
handbook (QRH) that modify procedures for windshield heat operation
until the affected windshield assemblies are replaced. This AD retains
all actions required by AD 2022-18-03 and corrects typographical errors
in certain document numbers specified in certain paragraphs of the
regulatory information. The FAA is issuing this AD to address the
unsafe condition on these products.
DATES: This AD is effective June 16, 2023.
The Director of the Federal Register previously approved the
incorporation by reference of certain publications listed in this AD as
of September 22, 2022 (87 FR 54134, September 2, 2022).
The Director of the Federal Register previously approved the
incorporation by reference of a certain other publication listed in
this AD as of April 18, 2022 (87 FR 14155, March 14, 2022).
The FAA must receive any comments on this AD by July 17, 2023.
ADDRESSES: You may send comments, using the procedures found in 14 CFR
11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following methods:
<bullet> Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to <a href="http://regulations.gov">regulations.gov</a>. Follow
the instructions for submitting comments.
<bullet> Fax: (202) 493-2251.
<bullet> Mail: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket
Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New
Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20590.
<bullet> Hand Delivery: Deliver to Mail address above between 9
a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays.
AD Docket: You may examine the AD docket at <a href="http://regulations.gov">regulations.gov</a> by
searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2023-1204; or in person at
Docket Operations between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,
except Federal holidays. The AD docket contains this final rule, any
comments received, and other information. The street address for Docket
Operations is listed above.
Material Incorporated by Reference:
<bullet> For service information identified in this final rule,
contact Honda Aircraft Company LLC, 6430 Ballinger Road, Greensboro, NC
27410; phone: (336) 662-0246; website: <a href="http://hondajet.com">hondajet.com</a>.
<bullet> You may view this service information at the FAA,
Airworthiness Products Section, Operational Safety Branch, 901 Locust,
Kansas City, MO 64106. For information on the availability of this
material at the FAA, call (817) 222-5110. It is also available at
<a href="http://regulations.gov">regulations.gov</a> by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2023-1204.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Bryan Long, Aviation Safety Engineer,
FAA, 1701 Columbia Avenue, College Park, GA 30337; phone: (404) 474-
5578; email: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#5b62761a0814761a0f171a1814761a1f281b3d3a3a753c342d"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="fbc2d6baa8b4d6baafb7bab8b4d6babf88bb9d9a9ad59c948d">[email protected]</span></a>.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Background
The FAA issued AD 2022-18-03, Amendment 39-22154 (87 FR 54134,
September 2, 2022), (AD 2022-18-03), for certain serial-numbered Honda
Model HA-420 airplanes, with a certain windshield assembly installed.
AD 2022-18-03 required incorporating temporary revisions into the AFM
and the QRH that modify procedures for windshield heat operation until
the affected windshield assemblies are replaced. AD 2022-18-03 resulted
from a report of in-flight smoke and fire that initiated from the
windshield heat power wire braid. The FAA issued AD 2022-18-03 to
prevent arcing of the windshield heat power wire braid, which could
ignite the wire sheathing and sealant and the windshield acrylic,
resulting in possible smoke and fire in the cockpit.
Actions Since AD 2022-18-03 Was Issued
Since the FAA issued AD 2022-18-03, typographical errors were found
in the document numbers referencing one AFM and two QRHs in paragraphs
(g)(1)(ii) through (iv) of the regulatory information. This AD retains
all actions required by AD 2022-18-03 and corrects the typographical
errors in the identified document citations. The FAA is issuing this AD
to address the unsafe condition on these products.
FAA's Determination
The FAA is issuing this AD because the agency determined the unsafe
condition described previously is likely to exist or develop in other
products of the same type design.
Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51
This AD requires the following service information, which the
Director of the Federal Register approved for incorporation by
reference (IBR) on September 22, 2022 (87 FR 54134, September 2, 2022).
<bullet> Honda Aircraft Company Temporary Revision TR 04A-1, dated
2020, for Airplane Flight Manual HJ1-29000-003-001 Rev E.
<bullet> Honda Aircraft Company Temporary Revision TR 04A-1, dated
2020, for Airplane Flight Manual HJ1-29001-003-001 Rev C.
<bullet> HondaJet Temporary Revision TR 04A-1, dated 2020, for
Quick Reference Handbook HJ1-29000-007-001 Rev E.
<bullet> HondaJet Temporary Revision TR 04A-1, dated 2020, for
Quick Reference Handbook HJ1-29001-007-001 Rev C.
This AD also requires the following service information, which the
Director of the Federal Register approved for IBR on April 18, 2022 (87
FR 14155, March 14, 2022).
<bullet> Honda Aircraft Company Alert Service Bulletin SB-420-56-
002, Revision B, dated April 19, 2021 (Honda SB-420-56-002, Revision
B).
This service information is reasonably available because the
interested parties have access to it through their normal
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course of business or by the means identified in the ADDRESSES section.
AD Requirements
This AD requires accomplishing the actions specified in the service
information already described, except as discussed under ``Differences
Between this AD and the Service Information.''
Differences Between This AD and the Service Information
Honda issued temporary revisions to the AFM, QRH, and electronic
checklist (ECL) prior to issuing Honda SB-420-56-002, Revision B, which
specifies replacement of the windshield assemblies. Honda SB-420-56-
002, Revision B, does not specify incorporating the temporary revisions
to the AFM, QRH, and ECL but addresses removal if the temporary
revisions were incorporated. This AD does not require incorporating or
removing the temporary revisions to the ECL because the ECL is not part
of the approved type design of the airplane. All pertinent requirements
would be addressed through the AFM.
Justification for Immediate Adoption and Determination of the Effective
Date
Section 553(b)(3)(B) of the Administrative Procedure Act (APA) (5
U.S.C. 551 et seq.) authorizes agencies to dispense with notice and
comment procedures for rules when the agency, for ``good cause,'' finds
that those procedures are ``impracticable, unnecessary, or contrary to
the public interest.'' Under this section, an agency, upon finding good
cause, may issue a final rule without providing notice and seeking
comment prior to issuance. Further, section 553(d) of the APA
authorizes agencies to make rules effective in less than thirty days,
upon a finding of good cause.
Since this action retains all of the requirements of AD 2022-18-03
and only corrects obvious errors in document citations, it is unlikely
that the FAA will receive any adverse comments or useful information
about this AD from U.S. operators. Accordingly, notice and opportunity
for prior public comment are unnecessary and contrary to the public
interest pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 553(b)(3)(B). In addition, for the
foregoing reason, the FAA finds that good cause exists pursuant to 5
U.S.C. 553(d) for making this amendment effective in less than 30 days.
Comments Invited
The FAA invites you to send any written data, views, or arguments
about this final rule. Send your comments to an address listed under
ADDRESSES. Include ``FAA-2023-1204 and Project Identifier AD-2023-
00340-A'' at the beginning of your comments. The most helpful comments
reference a specific portion of the proposal, explain the reason for
any recommended change, and include supporting data. The FAA will
consider all comments received by the closing date and may amend this
final rule because of those comments.
Except for Confidential Business Information (CBI) as described in
the following paragraph, and other information as described in 14 CFR
11.35, the FAA will post all comments received, without change, to
<a href="http://regulations.gov">regulations.gov</a>, including any personal information you provide. The
agency will also post a report summarizing each substantive verbal
contact received about this final rule.
Confidential Business Information
CBI is commercial or financial information that is both customarily
and actually treated as private by its owner. Under the Freedom of
Information Act (FOIA) (5 U.S.C. 552), CBI is exempt from public
disclosure. If your comments responsive to this AD contain commercial
or financial information that is customarily treated as private, that
you actually treat as private, and that is relevant or responsive to
this AD, it is important that you clearly designate the submitted
comments as CBI. Please mark each page of your submission containing
CBI as ``PROPIN.'' The FAA will treat such marked submissions as
confidential under the FOIA, and they will not be placed in the public
docket of this AD. Submissions containing CBI should be sent to Bryan
Long, Aviation Safety Engineer, FAA, 1701 Columbia Avenue, College
Park, GA 30337. Any commentary that the FAA receives which is not
specifically designated as CBI will be placed in the public docket for
this rulemaking.
Regulatory Flexibility Act
The requirements of the Regulatory Flexibility Act (RFA) do not
apply when an agency finds good cause pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 553 to adopt
a rule without prior notice and comment. Because the FAA has determined
that it has good cause to adopt this rule without prior notice and
comment, RFA analysis is not required.
Costs of Compliance
The FAA estimates that this AD affects 156 airplanes of U.S.
registry. There are 475 affected windshield assemblies worldwide, and
the FAA has no way of knowing the number of affected windshield
assemblies installed on U.S. airplanes. The estimated cost on U.S.
operators reflects the maximum possible cost based on the 156 airplanes
of U.S. registry. This new AD only retains the actions required by AD
2022-18-03 and, therefore, adds no new costs to affected operators.
The FAA estimates the following costs to comply with this AD:
Estimated Costs
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Cost per Cost on U.S.
Action Labor cost Parts cost airplane operators
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Insert revised procedures in the AFM 1 work-hour x $85 per $0 $85 $13,260
and QRH. hour = $85.
* Windshield assembly replacement 154 work-hours x $85 per 153,286 166,376 25,954,656
(both left and right assemblies). hour = $13,090.
Remove revised procedures from the AFM 1 work-hour x $85 per 0 85 13,260
and QRH. hour = $85.
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* On most airplanes, both the left and right windshield assemblies have a serial number affected by the unsafe
condition, and the above costs represent replacement of both the left and right windshield assemblies.
However, some airplanes may only have one affected windshield assembly and not require replacement of both.
Authority for This Rulemaking
Title 49 of the United States Code specifies the FAA's authority to
issue rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, Section 106, describes the
authority of the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII, Aviation Programs,
describes in more detail the scope of the Agency's authority.
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The FAA is issuing this rulemaking under the authority described in
Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701, General requirements.
Under that section, Congress charges the FAA with promoting safe flight
of civil aircraft in air commerce by prescribing regulations for
practices, methods, and procedures the Administrator finds necessary
for safety in air commerce. This regulation is within the scope of that
authority because it addresses an unsafe condition that is likely to
exist or develop on products identified in this rulemaking action.
Regulatory Findings
This AD will not have federalism implications under Executive Order
13132. This AD will not have a substantial direct effect on the States,
on the relationship between the national government and the States, or
on the distribution of power and responsibilities among the various
levels of government.
For the reasons discussed above, I certify that this AD:
(1) Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive
Order 12866, and
(2) Will not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by
reference, Safety.
The Amendment
Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the
Administrator, the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as follows:
PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES
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1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows:
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
Sec. 39.13 [Amended]
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2. The FAA amends Sec. 39.13 by:
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a. Removing Airworthiness Directive 2022-18-03, Amendment 39-22154 (87
FR 54134, September 2, 2022); and
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b. Adding the following new airworthiness directive:
2023-11-03 Honda Aircraft Company LLC: Amendment 39-22448; Docket
No. FAA-2023-1204; Project Identifier AD-2023-00340-A.
(a) Effective Date
This airworthiness directive (AD) is effective June 16, 2023.
(b) Affected ADs
This AD replaces AD 2022-18-03, Amendment 39-22154 (87 FR 54134,
September 2, 2022) (AD 2022-18-03).
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to Honda Aircraft Company LLC Model HA-420
airplanes, serial numbers 42000011 through 42000179, 42000182, and
42000187, certificated in any category, with a windshield assembly
installed that has a part number and serial number listed in table 5
of the Accomplishment Instructions in Honda Aircraft Company Alert
Service Bulletin SB-420-56-002, Revision B, dated April 19, 2021
(Honda SB-420-56-002, Revision B).
(d) Subject
Joint Aircraft System Component (JASC) Code 3040, Windshield/
Door Rain/Ice Removal.
(e) Unsafe Condition
This AD was prompted by a report of in-flight smoke and fire
that initiated from the windshield heat power wire braid. The FAA is
issuing this AD to prevent arcing of the windshield heat power wire
braid, which could ignite the wire sheathing and sealant and the
windshield acrylic. This condition, if not addressed, could lead to
cockpit smoke and fire.
(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified,
unless already done.
(g) Temporary Revisions to the Airplane Flight Manuals (AFMs) and Quick
Reference Handbooks (QRHs)
(1) Within 15 days after the effective date of this AD, revise
the existing AFM and QRH for your airplane by inserting the pages
identified in the applicable temporary revisions listed in
paragraphs (g)(1)(i) through (iv) of this AD.
(i) Honda Aircraft Company Temporary Revision TR 04A-1, dated
2020, for Airplane Flight Manual HJ1-29001-003-001 Rev C.
(ii) HondaJet Temporary Revision TR 04A-1, dated 2020, for Quick
Reference Handbook HJ1-29000-007-001 Rev E.
(iii) Honda Aircraft Company Temporary Revision TR 04A-1, dated
2020, for Airplane Flight Manual HJ1-29000-003-001 Rev E.
(iv) HondaJet Temporary Revision TR 04A-1, dated 2020, for Quick
Reference Handbook HJ1-29001-007-001 Rev C.
(2) The actions required by paragraph (g)(1) of this AD may be
performed by the owner/operator (pilot) holding at least a private
pilot certificate and must be entered into the aircraft records
showing compliance with this AD in accordance with 14 CFR 43.9(a)(1)
through (4), and 14 CFR 91.417(a)(2)(v). The record must be
maintained as required by 14 CFR 91.417, 121.380, or 135.439.
(h) Windshield Assembly Replacement
Within 24 months after September 22, 2022 (the effective date of
AD 2022-18-03), for each windshield assembly with a part number and
serial number listed in table 5 of the Accomplishment Instructions
in Honda SB-420-56-002, Revision B, replace the windshield assembly
in accordance with step (2) or (3) of the Accomplishment
Instructions in Honda SB-420-56-002, Revision B.
(i) Removal of Revisions to the AFMs and QRHs
Before further flight after replacing the windshield assemblies
required by paragraph (h) of this AD, remove the AFM and QRH pages
that were required by paragraph (g) of this AD.
(j) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs)
(1) The Manager, East Certification 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 local Flight
Standards District Office, as appropriate. If sending information
directly to the manager of the certification branch, send it to the
attention of the person identified in paragraph (k) of this AD.
(2) Before using any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate
principal inspector, or lacking a principal inspector, the manager
of the local flight standards district office/certificate holding
district office.
(3) AMOCs approved previously in accordance with AD 2022-05-13,
Amendment 39-21965 (87 FR 14155, March 14, 2022), are approved as
AMOCs for the corresponding requirements in paragraph (g) of this
AD.
(4) AMOCs approved previously in accordance with AD 2022-18-03
are approved as AMOCs for the corresponding requirements in
paragraph (g) of this AD.
(5) For service information that contains steps that are labeled
as ``Required for Compliance'' (RC), the following provisions apply.
(i) The steps labeled as RC, including substeps under an RC step
and any figures identified in an RC step, must be done to comply
with the AD. An AMOC is required for any deviations to RC steps,
including substeps and identified figures.
(ii) Steps not labeled as RC may be deviated from using accepted
methods in accordance with the operator's maintenance or inspection
program without obtaining approval of an AMOC, provided the RC
steps, including substeps and identified figures, can still be done
as specified, and the airplane can be put back in an airworthy
condition.
(k) Related Information
For more information about this AD, contact Bryan Long, Aviation
Safety Engineer, FAA, 1701 Columbia Avenue, College Park, GA 30337;
phone: (404) 474-5578; email: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#596074180a1674180d15181a1674181d2a193f3838773e362f"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="80b9adc1d3cfadc1d4ccc1c3cfadc1c4f3c0e6e1e1aee7eff6">[email protected]</span></a>.
(l) Material Incorporated by Reference
(1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the
incorporation by reference (IBR) 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 the AD specifies otherwise.
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(3) The following service information was approved for IBR on
September 22, 2022 (87 FR 54134, September 2, 2022).
(i) Honda Aircraft Company Temporary Revision TR 04A-1, dated
2020, for Airplane Flight Manual HJ1-29000-003-001 Rev E.
(ii) Honda Aircraft Company Temporary Revision TR 04A-1, dated
2020, for Airplane Flight Manual HJ1-29001-003-001 Rev C.
(iii) HondaJet Temporary Revision TR 04A-1, dated 2020, for
Quick Reference Handbook HJ1-29000-007-001 Rev E.
(iv) HondaJet Temporary Revision TR 04A-1, dated 2020, for Quick
Reference Handbook HJ1-29001-007-001 Rev C.
(4) The following service information was approved for IBR on
April 18, 2022 (87 FR 14155, March 14, 2022).
(i) Honda Aircraft Company Alert Service Bulletin SB-420-56-002,
Revision B, dated April 19, 2021.
(ii) [Reserved]
(5) For service information identified in this AD, contact Honda
Aircraft Company LLC, 6430 Ballinger Road, Greensboro, NC 27410;
phone: (336) 662-0246; website: <a href="http://hondajet.com">hondajet.com</a>.
(6) You may view this service information at FAA, Airworthiness
Products Section, Operational Safety Branch, 901 Locust, Kansas
City, MO 64106. For information on the availability of this material
at the FAA, call (817) 222-5110.
(7) 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: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#3e584c1057504d4e5b5d4a5751507e505f4c5f10595148"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="82e4f0acebecf1f2e7e1f6ebedecc2ece3f0e3ace5edf4">[email protected]</span></a>, or go to: <a href="http://www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html">www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html</a>.
Issued on May 25, 2023.
Ross Landes,
Deputy Director for Regulatory Operations, Compliance & Airworthiness
Division, Aircraft Certification Service.
[FR Doc. 2023-11636 Filed 5-31-23; 8:45 am]
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