83 FR 53368 - Airworthiness Directives; Honda Aircraft Company LLC
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 205 (October 23, 2018)
Federal Aviation Administration
Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 205 (October 23, 2018)
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[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 205 (Tuesday, October 23, 2018)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 53368-53371] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2018-22750] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2018-0513; Product Identifier 2018-CE-013-AD; Amendment 39-19471; AD 2018-21-13] RIN 2120-AA64 Airworthiness Directives; Honda Aircraft Company LLC AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Final rule. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: We are superseding Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2018-11-05 for certain Honda Aircraft Company LLC (Honda) Model HA-420 airplanes. AD 2018-11-05 required incorporating a temporary revision into the airplane flight manual (AFM) and replacing the faulty power brake valve (PBV) upon condition. We issued AD 2018-11-05 as a short-term action to address the immediate need to detect and replace a faulty PBV. This AD retains the actions required in AD 2018-11-05 and requires replacing the faulty PBV with the improved part. We are issuing this AD to address the long-term corrective action and address the unsafe condition on these products. DATES: This AD is effective November 27, 2018. The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of a certain publication listed in this AD as of May 29, 2018 (83 FR 24016, May 24, 2018). The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of certain other publications listed in [[Page 53369]] this AD as of April 13, 2018 (83 FR 13401, March 29, 2018). ADDRESSES: 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- 0513. 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- 0513; 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 address for Docket Operations (phone: 800-647- 5527) is U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20590. 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 issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR part 39 to remove AD 2018-11-05, Amendment 39-19293 (83 FR 24016, May 24, 2018) (``AD 2018-11-05''), and add a new AD to correct an unsafe condition on certain Honda Model HA-420 airplanes. We issued AD 2018- 11-05 as a short-term immediate action to detect a faulty PBV. AD 2018- 11-05 required inserting a temporary revision into the AFM and replacing the installed PBV, part number (P/N) HJ1-13243-101-005 or P/N HJ1-13243-101-007, with an improved PBV, P/N HJ1-13243-101-009, if any of the procedures listed in the AFM temporary revision revealed a leaking PBV. In addition, AD 2018-11-05 allowed replacing the installed P/N HJ1-13243-101-005 or P/N HJ1-13243-101-007 with the improved P/N HJ1-13243-101-009 as an optional terminating action for the temporary revision procedures in the AFM. AD 2018-11-05 resulted from reports of unannunciated asymmetric braking during ground operations and landing deceleration. The NPRM published in the Federal Register on June 7, 2018 (83 FR 26381). The NPRM was issued as follow-on rulemaking to propose the long-term actions necessary to address the faulty PBV. The NPRM proposed to retain the requirements of AD 2018-11-05 and require replacing the installed PBV, P/N HJ1-13243-101-005 or P/N HJ1-13243- 101-007, with the improved PBV, P/N HJ1-13243-101-009, within 12 months. We are issuing this AD to address the long-term corrective action. Comments We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing this AD. We received no comments on the NPRM or on the determination of the cost to the public. Conclusion We reviewed the relevant data and determined that air safety and the public interest require adopting this AD as proposed except for minor editorial changes. We also removed the optional terminating action provision, which allowed operators to replace the PBV at any time to terminate the pre-flight checks in the AFM, because that provision was unnecessary. The requirement to replace the PBV within 12 months of the effective date of this AD provides operators with that same option. We have determined that these minor changes:Are consistent with the intent that was proposed in the NPRM for addressing the unsafe condition; and Do not add any additional burden upon the public than was already proposed in the NPRM. Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51 We reviewed Honda AFM Temporary Revision TR 01.1, dated February 16, 2018 (temporary revision), Honda Service Bulletin SB-420-32-001, dated January 8, 2018 (SB-420-32-001), and Honda Service Bulletin SB- 420-32-001, Revision B, dated April 16, 2018 (SB-420-32-001, Revision B). The temporary revision contains procedures for pilot checks of the braking system before every flight during ground operations and before every landing, procedures for landing with a leaking PBV, and procedures for rechecking the PBV for leaking after landing. The temporary revision also includes instructions for corrective actions if any indication of a leaking PBV is found after landing. SB-420-32-001 and SB-420-32-001, Revision B both contain procedures for replacing a faulty PBV with an improved 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. Differences Between This Proposed AD and the Service Information SB-420-32-001 and SB-420-32-001, Revision B specify submitting certain information to the manufacturer. This AD does not require that action. 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: Estimated Costs ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Cost per Cost on U.S. Action Labor cost Parts cost product operators ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Insert temporary revision into 1 work-hour x $85 Not applicable............. $85 $6,120 the AFM. per hour = $85. Replace the power brake valve 20 work-hours x $21,878.................... 23,578 1,697,616 (PBV). $85 per hour = $1,700. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- We provided the cost of replacing the PBV as an on-condition cost based on the procedures in the temporary revision and as an optional terminating action in AD 2018-11-05. We have no way of determining how many owner/operators of the affected airplanes may have already done this replacement. Therefore, we have included a total cost for all affected airplanes. The difference in the Cost of Compliance between AD 2018-11-05 [[Page 53370]] and this AD is the requirement to replace the power brake valve. 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 We have determined that 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 removing Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2018-11-05, Amendment 39-19293 (83 FR 24016, May 24, 2018), and adding the following new AD: 2018-21-13 Honda Aircraft Company LLC: Amendment 39-19471; Docket No. FAA-2018-0513; Product Identifier 2018-CE-013-AD. (a) Effective Date This AD is effective November 27, 2018. (b) Affected ADs This AD replaces AD 2018-11-05, Amendment 39-19293 (83 FR 24016, May 24, 2018) (``AD 2018-11-05''). (c) Applicability This AD applies to Honda Aircraft Company LLC (Honda) Model HA- 420 airplanes, all serial numbers, that: (1) Have power brake valve (PBV), 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 PBV. 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 May 29, 2018 (the effective date retained from AD 2018-11-05) insert Honda Temporary Revision TR 01.1, dated February 16, 2018 (temporary revision), into the Honda HA-420 Airplane Flight Manual (AFM). The procedures listed in the temporary revision are required while operating with PBV P/N HJ1- 13243-101-005 or P/N HJ1-13243-101-007 installed. 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) 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) Replace the Power Brake Valve As of and at any time after May 29, 2018 (the effective date retained from AD 2018-11-05), if any of the procedures listed in the temporary revision referenced in paragraph (g) of this AD reveal a leaking PBV, before further flight, replace the installed PBV, P/N HJ1-13243-101-005 or P/N HJ1-13243-101-007, with the improved PBV, P/N HJ1-13243-101-009. The replacement must be done using the Accomplishment Instructions in either Honda Service Bulletin SB-420- 32-001, dated January 8, 2018 (SB-420-32-001), or Honda Service Bulletin SB-420-32-001, Revision B, dated April 16, 2018 (SB-420-32- 001, Revision B). Before further flight after installing P/N HJ1- 13243-101-009, remove the temporary revision from the Honda HA-420 AFM. (i) No Reporting Requirement Although SB-420-32-001 and SB-420-32-001, Revision B specify submitting certain information to the manufacturer, this AD does not require that action. (j) Mandatory Replacement Within the next 12 months after November 27, 2018 (the effective date of this AD), if not previously done as a result of paragraph (h) of this AD, replace the installed PBV, P/N HJ1-13243-101-005 or P/N HJ1-13243-101-007, with the improved PBV, P/N HJ1-13243-101-009. The replacement must be done using the Accomplishment Instructions in either SB-420-32-001 or SB-420-32-001, Revision B. Before further flight after installing P/N HJ1-13243-101-009, remove the temporary revision from the Honda HA-420 AFM. (k) Special Flight Permit Special flight permits for the AFM Limitations portion of this AD are prohibited. Special flight permits for the PBV replacement required in this AD are permitted with the following limitations: One ferry flight, including fuel stops, to a service center with the temporary revision incorporated into the Honda HA-420 AFM. (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. [[Page 53371]] (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 (l)(3)(i) and (ii) 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 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. (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. 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. (3) The following service information was approved for IBR on April 13, 2018 (83 FR 13401, March 29, 2018). (i) Honda Aircraft Company Temporary Revision TR 01.1, dated February 16, 2018. (ii) Honda Aircraft Company Service Bulletin SB-420-32-001, dated January 8, 2018. (4) The following service information was approved for IBR on May 29, 2018 (83 FR 24016, May 24, 2018). (i) Honda Aircraft Company Service Bulletin SB-420-32-001, Revision B, dated April 16, 2018. (ii) [Reserved] (5) 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. (6) You may view this service information at 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. In addition, you can access this service information on the internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2018-0513. (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, call 202-741-6030, or go to: http://www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html. Issued in Kansas City, Missouri, on October 10, 2018. Melvin J. Johnson, Aircraft Certification Service, Deputy Director, Policy & Innovation Division. [FR Doc. 2018-22750 Filed 10-22-18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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(3) Will not affect intrastate aviation the Accomplishment Instructions, paragraphs 433–0272; or at http://
in Alaska to the extent that a regulatory 3. through 8., of Bell Helicopter Alert Service www.bellcustomer.com/files/.
distinction is required, and Bulletin 429–15–19, dated February 26, 2015. (5) You may view this service information
(4) Will not have a significant (2) Do not install a forward rod end P/N at FAA, Office of the Regional Counsel,
427–010–210–105 or an aft rod end P/N 427– Southwest Region, 10101 Hillwood Pkwy.,
economic impact, positive or negative, 010–210–109 on any helicopter unless it has Room 6N–321, Fort Worth, TX 76177. For
on a substantial number of small entities been marked with a serial number in information on the availability of this
under the criteria of the Regulatory accordance with paragraph (f)(1) of this AD. material at the FAA, call (817) 222–5110.
Flexibility Act. (6) You may view this service information
(g) Alternative Methods of Compliance that is incorporated by reference at the
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 (AMOCs) National Archives and Records
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation (1) The Manager, Safety Management Administration (NARA). For information on
safety, Incorporation by reference, Section, Rotorcraft Standards Branch, FAA, the availability of this material at NARA, call
Safety. may approve AMOCs for this AD. Send your (202) 741–6030, or go to: http://
proposal to: Matt Fuller, Senior Aviation www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-
Adoption of the Amendment Safety Engineer, Safety Management Section, locations.html.
Rotorcraft Standards Branch, FAA, 10101
Accordingly, under the authority Hillwood Pkwy., Fort Worth, TX 76177; Issued in Fort Worth, Texas, on October 15,
delegated to me by the Administrator, telephone (817) 222–5110; email 9-ASW- 2018.
the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as FTW-AMOC-Requests@faa.gov. Lance T. Gant,
follows: (2) For operations conducted under a 14 Director, Compliance & Airworthiness
CFR part 119 operating certificate or under Division, Aircraft Certification Service.
PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS 14 CFR part 91, subpart K, we suggest that [FR Doc. 2018–23037 Filed 10–22–18; 8:45 am]
DIRECTIVES you notify your principal inspector, or
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lacking a principal inspector, the manager of
■ 1. The authority citation for part 39 the local flight standards district office or
continues to read as follows: certificate holding district office, before
operating any aircraft complying with this DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. AD through an AMOC.
Federal Aviation Administration
§ 39.13 [Amended] (h) Additional Information
■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by (1) Bell Helicopter Maintenance Manual 14 CFR Part 39
removing Airworthiness Directive (AD) BHT–429–MM–1, Chapter 4, Airworthiness
Limitations Schedule, Revision 26, approved [Docket No. FAA–2018–0513; Product
2017–13–03, Amendment 39–18933 (82 Identifier 2018–CE–013–AD; Amendment
September 9, 2016, which is not incorporated
FR 28397, June 22, 2017), and adding 39–19471; AD 2018–21–13]
by reference, contains additional information
the following new AD: about the subject of this AD. For service RIN 2120–AA64
2018–21–15 Bell Helicopter Textron information identified in this AD, contact
Canada Limited: Amendment 39–19473; Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Limited,
Airworthiness Directives; Honda
Docket No. FAA–2018–0254; Product 12,800 Rue de l’Avenir, Mirabel, Quebec
J7J1R4; telephone (450) 437–2862 or (800) Aircraft Company LLC
Identifier 2017–SW–116–AD.
363–8023; fax (450) 433–0272; or at http:// AGENCY: Federal Aviation
(a) Applicability www.bellcustomer.com/files/. You may Administration (FAA), DOT.
This AD applies to Model 429 helicopters, review a copy of the service information at
serial number 57001 through 57260, with a the FAA, Office of the Regional Counsel, ACTION: Final rule.
pylon restraint spring assembly (spring Southwest Region, 10101 Hillwood Pkwy.,
Room 6N–321, Fort Worth, TX 76177.
SUMMARY: We are superseding
assembly) forward rod end assembly (rod
end) part number (P/N) 427–010–210–105 or (2) The subject of this AD is addressed in Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2018–11–
aft rod end P/N 427–010–210–109 installed, Transport Canada AD No. CF–2015–15R1, 05 for certain Honda Aircraft Company
certificated in any category. Revision 1, dated July 28, 2017. You may LLC (Honda) Model HA–420 airplanes.
view the Transport Canada AD on the AD 2018–11–05 required incorporating
(b) Unsafe Condition internet at http://www.regulations.gov in a temporary revision into the airplane
This AD defines the unsafe condition as a Docket No. FAA–2018–0254. flight manual (AFM) and replacing the
rod end remaining in service after reaching faulty power brake valve (PBV) upon
(i) Subject
its life limit. This condition could result in
Joint Aircraft Service Component (JASC) condition. We issued AD 2018–11–05 as
failure of a rod end and subsequent loss of
control of a helicopter. Code: 5101, Standard Practices/Structures. a short-term action to address the
immediate need to detect and replace a
(c) Affected ADs (j) Material Incorporated by Reference faulty PBV. This AD retains the actions
This AD replaces AD 2017–13–03, (1) The Director of the Federal Register required in AD 2018–11–05 and
Amendment 39–18933 (82 FR 28397, June approved the incorporation by reference requires replacing the faulty PBV with
22, 2017). (IBR) of the service information listed in this
the improved part. We are issuing this
paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR
(d) Effective Date part 51. AD to address the long-term corrective
This AD becomes effective November 27, (2) You must use this service information action and address the unsafe condition
2018. as applicable to do the actions required by on these products.
this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise. DATES: This AD is effective November
(e) Compliance (3) The following service information was 27, 2018.
You are responsible for performing each approved for IBR on July 27, 2017. The Director of the Federal Register
khammond on DSK30JT082PROD with RULES
action required by this AD within the (i) Bell Helicopter Alert Service Bulletin approved the incorporation by reference
specified compliance time unless it has 429–15–19, dated February 26, 2015.
(ii) Reserved.
of a certain publication listed in this AD
already been accomplished prior to that time.
(4) For Bell Helicopter service information as of May 29, 2018 (83 FR 24016, May
(f) Required Actions identified in this AD, contact Bell Helicopter 24, 2018).
(1) Within 140 hours time-in-service, clean Textron Canada Limited, 12,800 Rue de The Director of the Federal Register
and identify each rod end with the spring l’Avenir, Mirabel, Quebec J7J1R4; telephone approved the incorporation by reference
assembly serial number in accordance with (450) 437–2862 or (800) 363–8023; fax (450) of certain other publications listed in
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and this AD is the requirement to List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 in the temporary revision are required while
replace the power brake valve. operating with PBV P/N HJ1–13243–101–005
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation or P/N HJ1–13243–101–007 installed. This
Authority for This Rulemaking safety, Incorporation by reference, insertion and the steps therein may be
Safety. performed by the owner/operator (pilot)
Title 49 of the United States Code holding at least a private pilot certificate and
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue Adoption of the Amendment must be entered into the airplane records
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, Accordingly, under the authority showing compliance with this AD in
Section 106, describes the authority of delegated to me by the Administrator, accordance with 14 CFR 43.9 (a)(1) through
the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII, the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as (4) and 14 CFR 91.417(a)(2)(v). The record
Aviation Programs, describes in more follows: must be maintained as required by 14 CFR
detail the scope of the Agency’s 91.417, 121.380, or 135.439.
authority. PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS (h) Replace the Power Brake Valve
We are issuing this rulemaking under DIRECTIVES As of and at any time after May 29, 2018
the authority described in Subtitle VII, (the effective date retained from AD 2018–
■ 1. The authority citation for part 39 11–05), if any of the procedures listed in the
Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701, continues to read as follows:
‘‘General requirements.’’ Under that temporary revision referenced in paragraph
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. (g) of this AD reveal a leaking PBV, before
section, Congress charges the FAA with
further flight, replace the installed PBV, P/N
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in § 39.13 [Amended] HJ1–13243–101–005 or P/N HJ1–13243–101–
air commerce by prescribing regulations 007, with the improved PBV, P/N HJ1–
for practices, methods, and procedures ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by
13243–101–009. The replacement must be
the Administrator finds necessary for removing Airworthiness Directive (AD) done using the Accomplishment Instructions
safety in air commerce. This regulation 2018–11–05, Amendment 39–19293 (83 in either Honda Service Bulletin SB–420–32–
is within the scope of that authority FR 24016, May 24, 2018), and adding 001, dated January 8, 2018 (SB–420–32–001),
because it addresses an unsafe condition the following new AD: or Honda Service Bulletin SB–420–32–001,
2018–21–13 Honda Aircraft Company LLC: Revision B, dated April 16, 2018 (SB–420–
that is likely to exist or develop on
Amendment 39–19471; Docket No. 32–001, Revision B). Before further flight
products identified in this rulemaking after installing P/N HJ1–13243–101–009,
action. FAA–2018–0513; Product Identifier
2018–CE–013–AD. remove the temporary revision from the
This AD is issued in accordance with Honda HA–420 AFM.
authority delegated by the Executive (a) Effective Date
(i) No Reporting Requirement
Director, Aircraft Certification Service, This AD is effective November 27, 2018.
Although SB–420–32–001 and SB–420–32–
as authorized by FAA Order 8000.51C. (b) Affected ADs 001, Revision B specify submitting certain
In accordance with that order, issuance information to the manufacturer, this AD
This AD replaces AD 2018–11–05,
of ADs is normally a function of the does not require that action.
Amendment 39–19293 (83 FR 24016, May 24,
Compliance and Airworthiness 2018) (‘‘AD 2018–11–05’’).
Division, but during this transition (j) Mandatory Replacement
period, the Executive Director has (c) Applicability Within the next 12 months after November
delegated the authority to issue ADs This AD applies to Honda Aircraft 27, 2018 (the effective date of this AD), if not
applicable to small airplanes, gliders, Company LLC (Honda) Model HA–420 previously done as a result of paragraph (h)
airplanes, all serial numbers, that: of this AD, replace the installed PBV, P/N
balloons, airships, domestic business jet HJ1–13243–101–005 or P/N HJ1–13243–101–
transport airplanes, and associated (1) Have power brake valve (PBV), part
number (P/N) HJ1–13243–101–005 or HJ1– 007, with the improved PBV, P/N HJ1–
appliances to the Director of the Policy 13243–101–007, installed; and 13243–101–009. The replacement must be
and Innovation Division. (2) are certificated in any category. done using the Accomplishment Instructions
in either SB–420–32–001 or SB–420–32–001,
Regulatory Findings (d) Subject Revision B. Before further flight after
We have determined that this AD will Joint Aircraft System Component (JASC)/ installing P/N HJ1–13243–101–009, remove
Air Transport Association (ATA) of America the temporary revision from the Honda HA–
not have federalism implications under 420 AFM.
Code 32, Landing Gear.
Executive Order 13132. This AD will
not have a substantial direct effect on (e) Unsafe Condition (k) Special Flight Permit
the States, on the relationship between This AD was prompted by reports of Special flight permits for the AFM
the national government and the States, unannunciated asymmetric braking during Limitations portion of this AD are prohibited.
or on the distribution of power and ground operations and landing deceleration. Special flight permits for the PBV
responsibilities among the various We are issuing this AD to detect failure of the replacement required in this AD are
PBV. The unsafe condition, if not addressed, permitted with the following limitations: One
levels of government.
could result in degraded braking performance ferry flight, including fuel stops, to a service
For the reasons discussed above, I and reduced directional control during center with the temporary revision
certify that this AD: ground operations and landing deceleration. incorporated into the Honda HA–420 AFM.
(1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory (l) Alternative Methods of Compliance
(f) Compliance
action’’ under Executive Order 12866, (AMOCs)
Comply with this AD within the
(2) Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under compliance times specified, unless already (1) The Manager, Atlanta ACO Branch,
DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures done. FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs
(44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979), for this AD, if requested using the procedures
(g) Insert Temporary Revision Into the
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(3) Will not affect intrastate aviation found in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with
Airplane Flight Manual (AFM) 14 CFR 39.19, send your request to your
in Alaska, and
Before further flight after May 29, 2018 (the principal inspector or local Flight Standards
(4) Will not have a significant effective date retained from AD 2018–11–05) District Office, as appropriate. If sending
economic impact, positive or negative, insert Honda Temporary Revision TR 01.1, information directly to the manager of the
on a substantial number of small entities dated February 16, 2018 (temporary certification office, send it to the attention of
under the criteria of the Regulatory revision), into the Honda HA–420 Airplane the person identified in paragraph (m) of this
Flexibility Act. Flight Manual (AFM). The procedures listed AD.
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(2) Before using any approved AMOC, 202–741–6030, or go to: http:// electronic mail (email), except through
notify your appropriate principal inspector, www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr- www.regulations.gov.
or lacking a principal inspector, the manager locations.html. Submit written submissions as
of the local flight standards district office/ follows:
Issued in Kansas City, Missouri, on
certificate holding district office. Mail/Hand delivery/Courier (for
October 10, 2018.
(3) For service information that contains
Melvin J. Johnson, paper, disk, or CD–ROM submissions)
steps that are labeled as Required for
Compliance (RC), the provisions of Aircraft Certification Service, Deputy to: Division of the Secretariat, Consumer
paragraphs (l)(3)(i) and (ii) of this AD apply. Director, Policy & Innovation Division. Product Safety Commission, Room 820,
(i) The steps labeled as RC, including [FR Doc. 2018–22750 Filed 10–22–18; 8:45 am] 4330 East West Highway, Bethesda, MD
substeps under an RC step and any figures BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
20814; telephone (301) 504–7923.
identified in an RC step, must be done to Instructions: All submissions received
comply with the AD. An AMOC is required must include the agency name and
for any deviations to RC steps, including docket number for this notice. All
substeps and identified figures. CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY comments received may be posted
(ii) Steps not labeled as RC may be COMMISSION without change, including any personal
deviated from using accepted methods in
accordance with the operator’s maintenance
identifiers, contact information, or other
16 CFR Part 1234 personal information provided, to
or inspection program without obtaining
approval of an AMOC, provided the RC steps, http://www.regulations.gov. Do not
[Docket No. CPSC–2015–0019]
including substeps and identified figures, can submit confidential business
still be done as specified, and the airplane Revisions to Safety Standard for Infant information, trade secret information, or
can be put back in an airworthy condition. Bath Tubs other sensitive or protected information
(m) Related Information electronically. Such information should
AGENCY: Consumer Product Safety be submitted in writing.
For more information about this AD, Commission.
contact Samuel Kovitch, Aerospace Engineer, FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Atlanta ACO Branch, FAA, 1701 Columbia ACTION: Direct final rule. Keysha Walker, Compliance Officer,
Avenue, College Park, Georgia 30337; phone: U.S. Consumer Product Safety
(404) 474–5570; fax: (404) 474–5605; email: SUMMARY: In accordance with section Commission, 4330 East West Highway,
samuel.kovitch@faa.gov. 104(b) of the Consumer Product Safety Bethesda, MD 20814; telephone: 301–
Improvement Act of 2008 (CPSIA), the 504–6820; email: kwalker@cpsc.gov.
(n) Material Incorporated by Reference U.S. Consumer Product Safety SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
(1) The Director of the Federal Register Commission (CPSC), in March 2017,
approved the incorporation by reference published a consumer product safety I. Background and Authority
(IBR) of the service information listed in this standard for infant bath tubs. The
paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR A. Authority To Update Rules Issued
part 51.
standard incorporated by reference the Under Section 104(b) of the CPSIA
(2) You must use this service information applicable ASTM voluntary standard.
The CPSIA sets forth a process for Section 104(b)(1)(B) of the CPSIA,
as applicable to do the actions required by
this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise. updating standards that the Commission also known as the Danny Keysar Child
(3) The following service information was has issued under the authority of Product Safety Notification Act, requires
approved for IBR on April 13, 2018 (83 FR section 104(b) of the CPSIA. In the Commission to promulgate
13401, March 29, 2018). accordance with that process, we are consumer product safety standards for
(i) Honda Aircraft Company Temporary publishing this direct final rule, revising durable infant or toddler products. The
Revision TR 01.1, dated February 16, 2018. the CPSC’s standard for infant bath tubs law requires that these standards are to
(ii) Honda Aircraft Company Service be ‘‘substantially the same as’’
Bulletin SB–420–32–001, dated January 8,
to incorporate by reference a more
recent version of the applicable ASTM applicable voluntary standards or more
2018. stringent than the voluntary standards if
(4) The following service information was standard.
approved for IBR on May 29, 2018 (83 FR
the Commission concludes that more
DATES: The rule is effective on January
24016, May 24, 2018). stringent requirements would further
15, 2019, unless we receive significant
(i) Honda Aircraft Company Service reduce the risk of injury associated with
adverse comment by November 23,
Bulletin SB–420–32–001, Revision B, dated the product.
2018. If we receive timely significant Section 104(b) of the CPSIA also sets
April 16, 2018.
(ii) [Reserved]
adverse comments, we will publish forth a process for updating CPSC’s
(5) For Honda Aircraft Company LLC notification in the Federal Register, mandatory durable infant or toddler
service information identified in this AD, withdrawing this direct final rule before standards when the voluntary standard
contact Honda Aircraft Company LLC, 6430 its effective date. The incorporation by upon which such standards are based
Ballinger Road, Greensboro, North Carolina reference of the publication listed in are modified. Section 104(b)(4)(B) of the
27410; telephone (336) 662–0246; internet: this rule is approved by the Director of
http://www.hondajet.com.
CPSIA provides that if an organization
the Federal Register as of January 15, revises a standard that has been
(6) You may view this service information 2019.
at FAA, Policy and Innovation Division, 901 adopted, in whole or in part, as a
Locust, Kansas City, Missouri 64106. For ADDRESSES: You may submit comments, consumer product safety standard under
information on the availability of this identified by Docket No. CPSC–2015– this subsection, it shall notify the
material at the FAA, call 816–329–4148. In 0019, by any of the following methods: Commission. By statute, the revised
addition, you can access this service Submit electronic comments in the voluntary standard shall be considered
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information on the internet at http:// following way: to be a consumer product safety
www.regulations.gov by searching for and Federal eRulemaking Portal: http:// standard issued by the Commission
locating Docket No. FAA–2018–0513.
(7) You may view this service information
www.regulations.gov. Follow the under section 9 of the Consumer
that is incorporated by reference at the instructions for submitting comments. Product Safety Act (15 U.S.C. 2058),
National Archives and Records To ensure timely processing of effective 180 days after the date on
Administration (NARA). For information on comments, the Commission is no longer which the organization notifies the
the availability of this material at NARA, call accepting comments submitted by Commission (or such later date
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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. | |
| Dates | This AD is effective November 27, 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 53368 | |
| RIN Number | 2120-AA64 | |
| CFR Associated | Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety |
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