83 FR 13401 - Airworthiness Directives; Honda Aircraft Company LLC
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 61 (March 29, 2018)
Federal Aviation Administration
Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 61 (March 29, 2018)
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| FR Document | 2018-06091 |
[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 61 (Thursday, March 29, 2018)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 13401-13404] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2018-06091] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2018-0223; Product Identifier 2018-CE-007-AD; Amendment 39-19230; AD 2018-06-10] RIN 2120-AA64 Airworthiness Directives; Honda Aircraft Company LLC AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Final rule; request for comments. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Honda Aircraft Company LLC Model HA-420 airplanes. This AD requires incorporating a temporary revision into the airplane flight manual and replacing faulty power brake valves upon condition. This AD was prompted by reports of unannunciated asymmetric braking during ground operations and landing deceleration. We are issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products. DATES: This AD is effective April 13, 2018. The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of certain publications listed in this AD as of April 13, 2018. We must receive comments on this AD by May 14, 2018. ADDRESSES: You may send comments, using the procedures found in 14 CFR 11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following methods:Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments. Fax: 202-493-2251. 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. Hand Delivery: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20590, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. [[Page 13402]] For service information identified in this final rule, contact Honda Aircraft Company LLC, 6430 Ballinger Road, Greensboro, North Carolina 27410; telephone (336) 662-0246; internet: http://www.hondajet.com. You may view this service information at the FAA, Policy and Innovation Division, 901 Locust, Kansas City, Missouri 64106. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call (816) 329-4148. It is also available on the internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2018- 0223. Examining the AD Docket You may examine the AD docket on the internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2018- 0223; 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, the regulatory evaluation, any comments received, and other information. The street address for the Docket Operations (phone: 800-647-5107) is listed above. Comments will be available in the AD docket shortly after receipt. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Samuel Kovitch, Aerospace Engineer, Atlanta ACO Branch, FAA, 1701 Columbia Avenue, College Park, Georgia 30337; phone: (404) 474-5570; fax: (404) 474-5605; email: [email protected]. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Discussion We received reports of unannunciated asymmetric braking during landing deceleration on several Honda Aircraft Company LLC Model HA-420 airplanes. Investigation revealed that the power brake valve (PBV) housing design drawing dimension for a bore diameter, which serves as an O-ring gland outer diameter, is oversized from Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) specification guidelines for O-ring gland dimensions. The oversized bore allows back-up ring extrusion damage during normal operating hydraulic pressure in the valve, O-ring deformation/damage, and internal leakage of hydraulic pressure within the PBV from the master cylinder brake lines. The damage to the back-up ring and O-ring worsens during operation and causes the internal leakage rate of the PBV brake master cylinder lines to increase over time. This condition, if not addressed, could result in failure of the PBV, which could cause degraded braking performance and reduced directional control during ground operations and landing deceleration. We are issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products. Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51 We reviewed Honda Aircraft Company Temporary Revision TR 01.1, dated February 16, 2018, to the Honda Aircraft Company HA-420 Airplane Flight Manual and Service Bulletin SB-420-32-001, dated January 8, 2018. Temporary Revision TR 01.1, dated February 16, 2018, to the HA- 420 Airplane Flight Manual (AFM) describes procedures for performing pilot checks of the braking system during ground operations before every flight and before every landing and includes instructions for corrective actions if any indication of a leaking PBV is found. Service Bulletin SB-420-32-001, dated January 8, 2018, describes procedures for replacing a defective PBV with an improved design PBV. This service information is reasonably available because the interested parties have access to it through their normal course of business or by the means identified in the ADDRESSES section. FAA's Determination We are issuing this AD because we evaluated all the relevant information and determined the unsafe condition described previously is likely to exist or develop in other products of the same type design. AD Requirements This AD requires inserting a temporary revision into the AFM, which may be performed by the owner/operator (pilot) holding at least a private pilot certificate and must be entered into the airplane records showing compliance with this AD in accordance with 14 CFR 43.9 (a)(1)- (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. This AD also requires replacing the installed PBV, P/N HJ1-13243-101-005 or P/N HJ1-13243- 101-007, with an improved PBV, P/N HJ1-13243-101-009, if a defective PBV is detected during the required pilot checks as specified in the temporary revision. In addition, this AD provides an optional terminating action for the temporary revision into the AFM by replacing the installed PBV with the improved PBV, P/N HJ1-13243-101-009. Interim Action We consider this AD interim action. We are currently considering requiring replacement of the installed PBV, P/N HJ1-13243-101-005 or P/ N HJ1-13243-101-007, with an improved part, which will constitute terminating action for the temporary revision to the AFM. However, the planned compliance time for the replacement of the PBV would allow enough time to provide notice and opportunity for prior comment on the merit of the replacement. FAA's Justification and Determination of the Effective Date An unsafe condition exists that requires the immediate adoption of this AD without providing an opportunity for public comments prior to adoption. The FAA has found that the risk to the flying public justifies waiving notice and comment prior to adoption of this rule because failure of the PBV could cause degraded braking performance and reduced directional control during ground operations and landing deceleration. Therefore, we find good cause that notice and opportunity for prior public comment are impracticable. In addition, for the reason stated above, we find that good cause exists for making this amendment effective in less than 30 days. Comments Invited This AD is a final rule that involves requirements affecting flight safety and was not preceded by notice and an opportunity for public comment. However, we invite you to send any written data, views, or arguments about this final rule. Send your comments to an address listed under the ADDRESSES section. Include the docket number FAA-2018- 0223 and Product Identifier 2018-CE-007-AD at the beginning of your comments. We specifically invite comments on the overall regulatory, economic, environmental, and energy aspects of this final rule. We will consider all comments received by the closing date and may amend this final rule because of those comments. We will post all comments we receive, without change, to http://www.regulations.gov, including any personal information you provide. We will also post a report summarizing each substantive verbal contact we receive about this final rule. Costs of Compliance We estimate that this AD affects 72 airplanes of U.S. registry. We estimate the following costs to comply with this AD: [[Page 13403]] Estimated Costs ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Cost per Cost on U.S. Action Labor cost Parts cost product operators ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Insert temporary revision into the 1 work-hour x $85 per Not applicable....... $85 $6,120 airplane flight manual. hour = $85. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- We estimate the following costs to do any necessary replacements that would be required based on the results of the pilot check of the braking system during ground operations before every flight and before every landing. We have no way of determining the number of airplanes that might need these replacements: On-Condition Costs ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Cost per Action Labor cost Parts cost product ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Replace the power brake valve................. 20 work-hours x $85 per hour = $21,878 $23,578 $1,700. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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. We are 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. This AD is issued in accordance with authority delegated by the Executive Director, Aircraft Certification Service, as authorized by FAA Order 8000.51C. In accordance with that order, issuance of ADs is normally a function of the Compliance and Airworthiness Division, but during this transition period, the Executive Director has delegated the authority to issue ADs applicable to small airplanes, gliders, balloons, airships, domestic business jet transport airplanes, and associated appliances to the Director of the Policy and Innovation Division. 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, (2) Is not a ``significant rule'' under DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979), (3) Will not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska, and (4) Will not have a significant economic impact, positive or negative, on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria of the Regulatory Flexibility Act. List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by reference, Safety. Adoption of 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 0 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] 0 2. The FAA amends Sec. 39.13 by adding the following new airworthiness directive (AD): 2018-06-10 Honda Aircraft Company LLC: Amendment 39-19230; Docket No. FAA-2018-0223; Product Identifier 2018-CE-007-AD. (a) Effective Date This AD is effective April 13, 2018. (b) Affected ADs None. (c) Applicability This AD applies to Honda Aircraft Company LLC Model HA-420 airplanes, serial numbers 42000011 through 4200089, that: (1) have power brake valve, part number (P/N) HJ1-13243-101-005 or HJ1-13243-101-007, installed; and (2) are certificated in any category. (d) Subject Joint Aircraft System Component (JASC)/Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 32, Landing Gear. (e) Unsafe Condition This AD was prompted by reports of unannunciated asymmetric braking during ground operations and landing deceleration. We are issuing this AD to detect failure of the power brake valve. The unsafe condition, if not addressed, could result in degraded braking performance and reduced directional control during ground operations and landing deceleration. (f) Compliance Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done. (g) Insert Temporary Revision into the Airplane Flight Manual (AFM) Before further flight after April 13, 2018 (the effective date of this AD) insert Honda Aircraft Company Temporary Revision TR 01.1, dated February 16, 2018, into the Honda Aircraft Company (Honda) HA-420 Airplane Flight Manual (AFM) (the temporary revision). This insertion and the steps therein may be performed by the owner/operator (pilot) holding at least a private pilot certificate and must be entered into the airplane records showing compliance with this AD in accordance with 14 CFR 43.9 (a)(1)-(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) Replace the Power Brake Valve (PBV) As of and any time after the effective date of this AD, if the PBV fails any of the pilot checks specified in the temporary revision, [[Page 13404]] before further flight, replace the PBV, P/N HJ1-13243-101-005 or P/N HJ1-13243-101-007, with the improved design PBV, P/N HJ1-13243-101- 009. Do the replacement using the Accomplishment Instructions in Honda Service Bulletin SB-420-32-001, dated January 8, 2018. Before further flight after installing P/N HJ1-13243-101-009, remove the temporary revision from the Honda HA-420 AFM. (i) Optional Terminating Action for Inserting the AFM Temporary Revision/Pilot Checks (1) Instead of inserting the temporary revision or at any time after inserting the temporary revision required by paragraph (g) of this AD, you may replace the installed PBV, P/N HJ1-13243-101-005 or P/N HJ1-13243-101-007, with the improved design PBV, P/N HJ1-13243- 101-009. The replacement must be done using the Accomplishment Instructions in Honda Service Bulletin SB-420-32-001, dated January 8, 2018. Before further flight after installing P/N HJ1-13243-101- 009, remove the temporary revision from the Honda HA-420 AFM. (2) If you choose to follow the temporary revision required by paragraph (g) of this AD instead of the optional replacement in paragraph (i)(1) of this AD, the on-condition replacement required by paragraph (h) of this AD is still required before further flight. (j) No Reporting Requirement Although Honda Service Bulletin SB-420-32-001, dated January 8, 2018, specifies to submit certain information to the manufacturer, this AD does not require that action. (k) Special Flight Permit Special flight permits for this AD are prohibited. (l) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs) (1) The Manager, Atlanta ACO 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 office, send it to the attention of the person identified in paragraph (m) 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) For service information that contains steps that are labeled as Required for Compliance (RC), the provisions of paragraphs (h) and (i) of this AD 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 this 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. (m) Related Information For more information about this AD, contact Samuel Kovitch, Aerospace Engineer, Atlanta ACO Branch, FAA, 1701 Columbia Avenue, College Park, Georgia 30337; phone: (404) 474-5570; fax: (404) 474- 5605; email: [email protected]. (n) 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. 510(a) and 1 CFR part 51. (2) You must use this service information as applicable to do the actions required by this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise. (i) Honda Aircraft Company Temporary Revision TR 01.1, dated February 16, 2018, to the Honda Aircraft Company HA-420 Airplane Flight Manual. (ii) Honda Aircraft Company Service Bulletin SB-420-32-001, dated January 8, 2018. (3) For Honda Aircraft Company LLC service information identified in this AD, contact Honda Aircraft Company LLC, 6430 Ballinger Road, Greensboro, North Carolina 27410; telephone (336) 662-0246; internet: http://www.hondajet.com. (4) You may view this service information at the FAA, Policy and Innovation Division, 901 Locust, Kansas City, Missouri 64106. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call (816) 329-4148. (5) You may view the 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, call 202-741-6030, or go to: http://www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html. Issued in Kansas City, Missouri, on March 19, 2018. Melvin J. Johnson, Deputy Director, Policy & Innovation Division, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2018-06091 Filed 3-28-18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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applicable times specified in paragraph 1.E., ACO Branch, to make those findings. To be Issued in Renton, Washington, on March 2,
‘‘Compliance,’’ of Boeing Alert Service approved, the repair method, modification 2018.
Bulletin 757–53A0108, dated November 14, deviation, or alteration deviation must meet Michael Kaszycki,
2016, except as provided by paragraph (h)(2) the certification basis of the airplane, and the Acting Director, System Oversight Division,
of this AD. Where Boeing Alert Service approval must specifically refer to this AD. Aircraft Certification Service.
Bulletin 757–53A0108, dated November 14, (4) Except as required by paragraph (h)(1)
2016, refers to Group 1 airplanes, the tasks [FR Doc. 2018–05017 Filed 3–28–18; 8:45 am]
of this AD: For service information that
identified under Group 2 airplanes must be BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
contains steps that are labeled as RC, the
done instead; where Boeing Alert Service
Bulletin 757–53A0108, dated November 14, provisions of paragraphs (i)(4)(i) and (i)(4)(ii)
2016, refers to Group 4 airplanes, the tasks of this AD apply. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
identified under Group 5 airplanes must be (i) The steps labeled as RC, including
done instead. substeps under an RC step and any figures Federal Aviation Administration
identified in an RC step, must be done to
(h) Exceptions to Service Information
comply with the AD. If a step or substep is 14 CFR Part 39
Specifications
labeled ‘‘RC Exempt,’’ then the RC
(1) Where Boeing Alert Service Bulletin requirement is removed from that step or [Docket No. FAA–2018–0223; Product
757–53A0108, dated November 14, 2016, substep. An AMOC is required for any Identifier 2018–CE–007–AD; Amendment
specifies contacting Boeing for instructions, deviations to RC steps, including substeps 39–19230; AD 2018–06–10]
and specifies that action as RC: This AD
and identified figures. RIN 2120–AA64
requires using a method approved in
accordance with the procedures specified in (ii) Steps not labeled as RC may be
paragraph (i) of this AD. deviated from using accepted methods in Airworthiness Directives; Honda
(2) For purposes of determining accordance with the operator’s maintenance Aircraft Company LLC
compliance with the requirements of this AD: or inspection program without obtaining
Where Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 757– approval of an AMOC, provided the RC steps, AGENCY: Federal Aviation
53A0108, dated November 14, 2016, uses the including substeps and identified figures, can Administration (FAA), DOT.
phrase ‘‘the original issue date of this service still be done as specified, and the airplane ACTION: Final rule; request for
bulletin,’’ this AD requires using ‘‘the can be put back in an airworthy condition. comments.
effective date of this AD.’’
(3) For purposes of determining (j) Related Information SUMMARY: We are adopting a new
compliance with the requirements of this AD: For more information about this AD, airworthiness directive (AD) for certain
Where APB Alert Service Bulletin AP757– contact Chandra Ramdoss, Aerospace Honda Aircraft Company LLC Model
53–001, Revision 1, dated June 21, 2017, uses Engineer, Airframe Section, FAA, Los HA–420 airplanes. This AD requires
the phrase ‘‘the original issue date of this Angeles ACO Branch, 3960 Paramount incorporating a temporary revision into
service bulletin,’’ this AD requires using ‘‘the
effective date of this AD.’’
Boulevard, Lakewood, CA 90712–4137; the airplane flight manual and replacing
phone: 562–627–5239; fax: 562–627–5210; faulty power brake valves upon
(4) Where Figures 5 and 6, Step 2, Note (a),
of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 757– email: chandraduth.ramdoss@faa.gov. condition. This AD was prompted by
53A0108, dated November 14, 2016, specify (k) Material Incorporated by Reference reports of unannunciated asymmetric
a high frequency eddy current (HFEC) braking during ground operations and
inspection for any crack in the fuselage frame (1) The Director of the Federal Register landing deceleration. We are issuing
inner chord forward bend radius and around approved the incorporation by reference
this AD to address the unsafe condition
the fasteners, between the two fasteners (IBR) of the service information listed in this
on these products.
above and below the edges of the intercostal paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR
strap, this AD does not require inspecting part 51. DATES: This AD is effective April 13,
around the two fasteners located below the (2) You must use this service information 2018.
lower edge of the intercostal strap at stringer as applicable to do the actions required by The Director of the Federal Register
13. this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise. approved the incorporation by reference
(i) Alternative Methods of Compliance (i) Aviation Partners Boeing (APB) Alert of certain publications listed in this AD
(AMOCs) Service Bulletin AP757–53–001, Revision 1, as of April 13, 2018.
dated June 21, 2017. We must receive comments on this
(1) The Manager, Los Angeles ACO Branch,
FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs (ii) Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 757– AD by May 14, 2018.
for this AD, if requested using the procedures 53A0108, dated November 14, 2016. ADDRESSES: You may send comments,
found in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with (3) For service information identified in using the procedures found in 14 CFR
14 CFR 39.19, send your request to your this AD, contact Boeing Commercial 11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following
principal inspector or local Flight Standards Airplanes, Attention: Contractual & Data methods:
District Office, as appropriate. If sending Services (C&DS), 2600 Westminster Blvd., • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to
information directly to the manager of the MC 110–SK57, Seal Beach, CA 90740;
http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the
certification office, send it to the attention of telephone: 562–797–1717; internet: https://
the person identified in paragraph (j) of this
instructions for submitting comments.
www.myboeingfleet.com.
AD. Information may be emailed to 9–ANM– • Fax: 202–493–2251.
(4) You may view this service information
LAACO–AMOC–Requests@faa.gov. at the FAA, Transport Standards Branch,
• Mail: U.S. Department of
(2) Before using any approved AMOC, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA. For Transportation, Docket Operations, M–
notify your appropriate principal inspector, information on the availability of this 30, West Building Ground Floor, Room
or lacking a principal inspector, the manager W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE,
material at the FAA, call 206–231–3195.
of the local flight standards district office/ Washington, DC 20590.
(5) You may view this service information
certificate holding district office. • Hand Delivery: U.S. Department of
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(3) An AMOC that provides an acceptable that is incorporated by reference at the
National Archives and Records Transportation, Docket Operations, M–
level of safety may be used for any repair,
modification, or alteration required by this Administration (NARA). For information on 30, West Building Ground Floor, Room
AD if it is approved by the Boeing the availability of this material at NARA, call W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE,
Commercial Airplanes Organization 202–741–6030, or go to: http:// Washington, DC 20590, between 9 a.m.
Designation Authorization (ODA) that has www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr- and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,
been authorized by the Manager, Los Angeles locations.html. except Federal holidays.
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ESTIMATED COSTS
Cost per Cost on U.S.
Action Labor cost Parts cost product operators
Insert temporary revision into the 1 work-hour × $85 per hour = $85 Not applicable ................................ $85 $6,120
airplane flight manual.
We estimate the following costs to do pilot check of the braking system during way of determining the number of
any necessary replacements that would ground operations before every flight airplanes that might need these
be required based on the results of the and before every landing. We have no replacements:
ON-CONDITION COSTS
Cost per
Action Labor cost Parts cost product
Replace the power brake valve .................................... 20 work-hours × $85 per hour = $1,700 ...................... $21,878 $23,578
Authority for This Rulemaking responsibilities among the various (c) Applicability
Title 49 of the United States Code levels of government. This AD applies to Honda Aircraft
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue For the reasons discussed above, I Company LLC Model HA–420 airplanes,
certify that this AD: serial numbers 42000011 through 4200089,
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, that:
section 106, describes the authority of (1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory
action’’ under Executive Order 12866, (1) have power brake valve, part number
the FAA Administrator. ‘‘Subtitle VII: (P/N) HJ1–13243–101–005 or HJ1–13243–
Aviation Programs’’ describes in more (2) Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under 101–007, installed; and
detail the scope of the Agency’s DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures (2) are certificated in any category.
authority. (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979),
(3) Will not affect intrastate aviation (d) Subject
We are issuing this rulemaking under
the authority described in Subtitle VII, in Alaska, and Joint Aircraft System Component (JASC)/
(4) Will not have a significant Air Transport Association (ATA) of America
Part A, Subpart III, section 44701: Code 32, Landing Gear.
‘‘General requirements.’’ Under that economic impact, positive or negative,
section, Congress charges the FAA with on a substantial number of small entities (e) Unsafe Condition
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in under the criteria of the Regulatory This AD was prompted by reports of
air commerce by prescribing regulations Flexibility Act. unannunciated asymmetric braking during
for practices, methods, and procedures ground operations and landing deceleration.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 We are issuing this AD to detect failure of the
the Administrator finds necessary for
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation power brake valve. The unsafe condition, if
safety in air commerce. This regulation
safety, Incorporation by reference, not addressed, could result in degraded
is within the scope of that authority braking performance and reduced directional
because it addresses an unsafe condition Safety.
control during ground operations and
that is likely to exist or develop on Adoption of the Amendment landing deceleration.
products identified in this rulemaking
Accordingly, under the authority (f) Compliance
action.
This AD is issued in accordance with delegated to me by the Administrator, Comply with this AD within the
authority delegated by the Executive the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as compliance times specified, unless already
follows: done.
Director, Aircraft Certification Service,
as authorized by FAA Order 8000.51C. (g) Insert Temporary Revision into the
PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS Airplane Flight Manual (AFM)
In accordance with that order, issuance
DIRECTIVES
of ADs is normally a function of the Before further flight after April 13, 2018
Compliance and Airworthiness ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39 (the effective date of this AD) insert Honda
Division, but during this transition Aircraft Company Temporary Revision TR
continues to read as follows: 01.1, dated February 16, 2018, into the
period, the Executive Director has
delegated the authority to issue ADs Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. Honda Aircraft Company (Honda) HA–420
Airplane Flight Manual (AFM) (the
applicable to small airplanes, gliders, § 39.13 [Amended] temporary revision). This insertion and the
balloons, airships, domestic business jet steps therein may be performed by the
transport airplanes, and associated ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding
owner/operator (pilot) holding at least a
appliances to the Director of the Policy the following new airworthiness
private pilot certificate and must be entered
and Innovation Division. directive (AD): into the airplane records showing
2018–06–10 Honda Aircraft Company LLC: compliance with this AD in accordance with
Regulatory Findings Amendment 39–19230; Docket No. 14 CFR 43.9 (a)(1)–(4) and 14 CFR
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This AD will not have federalism FAA–2018–0223; Product Identifier 91.417(a)(2)(v). The record must be
implications under Executive Order 2018–CE–007–AD. maintained as required by 14 CFR 91.417,
121.380, or 135.439.
13132. This AD will not have a (a) Effective Date
substantial direct effect on the States, on This AD is effective April 13, 2018.
(h) Replace the Power Brake Valve (PBV)
the relationship between the national As of and any time after the effective date
government and the States, or on the (b) Affected ADs of this AD, if the PBV fails any of the pilot
distribution of power and None. checks specified in the temporary revision,
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before further flight, replace the PBV, P/N approval of an AMOC, provided the RC steps, SUMMARY: This action amends and
HJ1–13243–101–005 or P/N HJ1–13243–101– including substeps and identified figures, can removes multiple VHF Omnidirectional
007, with the improved design PBV, P/N still be done as specified, and the airplane Range (VOR) Federal airways in
HJ1–13243–101–009. Do the replacement can be put back in an airworthy condition. northcentral United States as part of the
using the Accomplishment Instructions in
Honda Service Bulletin SB–420–32–001, (m) Related Information FAA’s Next Generation Air
dated January 8, 2018. Before further flight For more information about this AD, Transportation System (NextGen) efforts
after installing P/N HJ1–13243–101–009, contact Samuel Kovitch, Aerospace Engineer, to safely improve the overall efficiency
remove the temporary revision from the Atlanta ACO Branch, FAA, 1701 Columbia of the National Airspace System (NAS)
Honda HA–420 AFM. Avenue, College Park, Georgia 30337; phone: and due to the decommissioning of the
(404) 474–5570; fax: (404) 474–5605; email: Tiverton, OH, VOR/Distance Measuring
(i) Optional Terminating Action for Inserting samuel.kovitch@faa.gov.
the AFM Temporary Revision/Pilot Checks Equipment (VOR/DME) navigation aid.
(n) Material Incorporated by Reference This action also incorporates NAV
(1) Instead of inserting the temporary
revision or at any time after inserting the (1) The Director of the Federal Register CANADA’s amendment to one of the
temporary revision required by paragraph (g) approved the incorporation by reference airways that crosses into Canada’s
of this AD, you may replace the installed (IBR) of the service information listed in this airspace.
PBV, P/N HJ1–13243–101–005 or P/N HJ1– paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 510(a) and 1 CFR DATES: Effective date 0901, May 24,
13243–101–007, with the improved design part 51. 2018. The Director of the Federal
PBV, P/N HJ1–13243–101–009. The (2) You must use this service information Register approves this incorporation by
replacement must be done using the as applicable to do the actions required by
Accomplishment Instructions in Honda this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise.
reference action under Title 1, Code of
Service Bulletin SB–420–32–001, dated (i) Honda Aircraft Company Temporary Federal Regulations, part 51, subject to
January 8, 2018. Before further flight after Revision TR 01.1, dated February 16, 2018, the annual revision of FAA Order
installing P/N HJ1–13243–101–009, remove to the Honda Aircraft Company HA–420 7400.11 and publication of conforming
the temporary revision from the Honda HA– Airplane Flight Manual. amendments.
420 AFM. (ii) Honda Aircraft Company Service ADDRESSES: FAA Order 7400.11B,
(2) If you choose to follow the temporary Bulletin SB–420–32–001, dated January 8, Airspace Designations and Reporting
revision required by paragraph (g) of this AD 2018.
instead of the optional replacement in Points, and subsequent amendments can
(3) For Honda Aircraft Company LLC
paragraph (i)(1) of this AD, the on-condition service information identified in this AD,
be viewed online at http://www.faa.gov/
replacement required by paragraph (h) of this contact Honda Aircraft Company LLC, 6430 air_traffic/publications/. For further
AD is still required before further flight. Ballinger Road, Greensboro, North Carolina information, you can contact the
(j) No Reporting Requirement 27410; telephone (336) 662–0246; internet: Airspace Policy Group, Federal Aviation
http://www.hondajet.com. Administration, 800 Independence
Although Honda Service Bulletin SB–420– (4) You may view this service information Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20591;
32–001, dated January 8, 2018, specifies to at the FAA, Policy and Innovation Division,
submit certain information to the
telephone: (202) 267–8783. The Order is
901 Locust, Kansas City, Missouri 64106. For also available for inspection at the
manufacturer, this AD does not require that information on the availability of this
action. National Archives and Records
material at the FAA, call (816) 329–4148.
(5) You may view the service information
Administration (NARA). For
(k) Special Flight Permit
that is incorporated by reference at the information on the availability of FAA
Special flight permits for this AD are Order 7400.11B at NARA, call (202)
National Archives and Records
prohibited. 741–6030, or go to https://
Administration (NARA). For information on
(l) Alternative Methods of Compliance the availability of this material at NARA, call www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/
(AMOCs) 202–741–6030, or go to: http:// ibr-locations.html.
(1) The Manager, Atlanta ACO Branch, www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr- FAA Order 7400.11, Airspace
FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs locations.html. Designations and Reporting Points, is
for this AD, if requested using the procedures Issued in Kansas City, Missouri, on March published yearly and effective on
found in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 19, 2018. September 15.
14 CFR 39.19, send your request to your Melvin J. Johnson, FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
principal inspector or local Flight Standards
District Office, as appropriate. If sending Deputy Director, Policy & Innovation Division, Colby Abbott, Airspace Policy Group,
information directly to the manager of the Aircraft Certification Service. Office of Airspace Services, Federal
certification office, send it to the attention of [FR Doc. 2018–06091 Filed 3–28–18; 8:45 am] Aviation Administration, 800
the person identified in paragraph (m) of this BILLING CODE 4910–13–P Independence Avenue SW, Washington,
AD. DC 20591; telephone: (202) 267–8783.
(2) Before using any approved AMOC, SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
notify your appropriate principal inspector, DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
or lacking a principal inspector, the manager Authority for This Rulemaking
of the local flight standards district office/ Federal Aviation Administration The FAA’s authority to issue rules
certificate holding district office.
(3) For service information that contains
regarding aviation safety is found in
steps that are labeled as Required for 14 CFR Part 71 Title 49 of the United States Code.
Compliance (RC), the provisions of Subtitle I, Section 106 describes the
paragraphs (h) and (i) of this AD apply. [Docket No. FAA–2016–9555; Airspace authority of the FAA Administrator.
(i) The steps labeled as RC, including Docket No. 16–AGL–2] Subtitle VII, Aviation Programs,
substeps under an RC step and any figures describes in more detail the scope of the
identified in an RC step, must be done to Modification and Revocation of
rmajette on DSKBCKNHB2PROD with RULES
agency’s authority. This rulemaking is
comply with this AD. An AMOC is required Multiple Air Traffic Service (ATS) promulgated under the authority
for any deviations to RC steps, including Routes; Northcentral United States
substeps and identified figures.
described in Subtitle VII, Part A,
(ii) Steps not labeled as RC may be AGENCY: Federal Aviation Subpart I, Section 40103. Under that
deviated from using accepted methods in Administration (FAA), DOT. section, the FAA is charged with
accordance with the operator’s maintenance prescribing regulations to assign the use
ACTION: Final rule.
or inspection program without obtaining of the airspace necessary to ensure the
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| Category | Regulatory Information | |
| Collection | Federal Register | |
| sudoc Class | AE 2.7: GS 4.107: AE 2.106: | |
| Publisher | Office of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration | |
| Section | Rules and Regulations | |
| Action | Final rule; request for comments. | |
| Dates | This AD is effective April 13, 2018. | |
| Contact | Samuel Kovitch, Aerospace Engineer, Atlanta ACO Branch, FAA, 1701 Columbia Avenue, College Park, Georgia 30337; phone: (404) 474-5570; fax: (404) 474-5605; email: [email protected] | |
| FR Citation | 83 FR 13401 | |
| RIN Number | 2120-AA64 | |
| CFR Associated | Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety |
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