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applicable times specified in paragraph 1.E.,
‘‘Compliance,’’ of Boeing Alert Service
Bulletin 757–53A0108, dated November 14,
2016, except as provided by paragraph (h)(2)
of this AD. Where Boeing Alert Service
Bulletin 757–53A0108, dated November 14,
2016, refers to Group 1 airplanes, the tasks
identified under Group 2 airplanes must be
done instead; where Boeing Alert Service
Bulletin 757–53A0108, dated November 14,
2016, refers to Group 4 airplanes, the tasks
identified under Group 5 airplanes must be
done instead.
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(h) Exceptions to Service Information
Specifications
(1) Where Boeing Alert Service Bulletin
757–53A0108, dated November 14, 2016,
specifies contacting Boeing for instructions,
and specifies that action as RC: This AD
requires using a method approved in
accordance with the procedures specified in
paragraph (i) of this AD.
(2) For purposes of determining
compliance with the requirements of this AD:
Where Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 757–
53A0108, dated November 14, 2016, uses the
phrase ‘‘the original issue date of this service
bulletin,’’ this AD requires using ‘‘the
effective date of this AD.’’
(3) For purposes of determining
compliance with the requirements of this AD:
Where APB Alert Service Bulletin AP757–
53–001, Revision 1, dated June 21, 2017, uses
the phrase ‘‘the original issue date of this
service bulletin,’’ this AD requires using ‘‘the
effective date of this AD.’’
(4) Where Figures 5 and 6, Step 2, Note (a),
of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 757–
53A0108, dated November 14, 2016, specify
a high frequency eddy current (HFEC)
inspection for any crack in the fuselage frame
inner chord forward bend radius and around
the fasteners, between the two fasteners
above and below the edges of the intercostal
strap, this AD does not require inspecting
around the two fasteners located below the
lower edge of the intercostal strap at stringer
13.
(i) Alternative Methods of Compliance
(AMOCs)
(1) The Manager, Los Angeles 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 (j) of this
AD. Information may be emailed to 9–ANM–
LAACO–AMOC–Requests@faa.gov.
(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) An AMOC that provides an acceptable
level of safety may be used for any repair,
modification, or alteration required by this
AD if it is approved by the Boeing
Commercial Airplanes Organization
Designation Authorization (ODA) that has
been authorized by the Manager, Los Angeles
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ACO Branch, to make those findings. To be
approved, the repair method, modification
deviation, or alteration deviation must meet
the certification basis of the airplane, and the
approval must specifically refer to this AD.
(4) Except as required by paragraph (h)(1)
of this AD: For service information that
contains steps that are labeled as RC, the
provisions of paragraphs (i)(4)(i) and (i)(4)(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. If a step or substep is
labeled ‘‘RC Exempt,’’ then the RC
requirement is removed from that step or
substep. 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.
Issued in Renton, Washington, on March 2,
2018.
Michael Kaszycki,
Acting Director, System Oversight Division,
Aircraft Certification Service.
(j) Related Information
SUMMARY:
For more information about this AD,
contact Chandra Ramdoss, Aerospace
Engineer, Airframe Section, FAA, Los
Angeles ACO Branch, 3960 Paramount
Boulevard, Lakewood, CA 90712–4137;
phone: 562–627–5239; fax: 562–627–5210;
email: chandraduth.ramdoss@faa.gov.
(k) 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.
(i) Aviation Partners Boeing (APB) Alert
Service Bulletin AP757–53–001, Revision 1,
dated June 21, 2017.
(ii) Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 757–
53A0108, dated November 14, 2016.
(3) For service information identified in
this AD, contact Boeing Commercial
Airplanes, Attention: Contractual & Data
Services (C&DS), 2600 Westminster Blvd.,
MC 110–SK57, Seal Beach, CA 90740;
telephone: 562–797–1717; internet: https://
www.myboeingfleet.com.
(4) You may view this service information
at the FAA, Transport Standards Branch,
2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA. For
information on the availability of this
material at the FAA, call 206–231–3195.
(5) 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: https://
www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibrlocations.html.
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BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
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
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule; request for
comments.
AGENCY:
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
https://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.
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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:
https://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 https://
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 https://
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: samuel.kovitch@
faa.gov.
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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
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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
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.
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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
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.
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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 https://
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:
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ESTIMATED COSTS
Cost per
product
Action
Labor cost
Parts cost
Insert temporary revision into the
airplane flight manual.
1 work-hour × $85 per hour = $85
Not applicable ................................
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
Cost on U.S.
operators
$85
$6,120
way of determining the number of
airplanes that might need these
replacements:
ON-CONDITION COSTS
Action
Labor cost
Replace the power brake valve ....................................
20 work-hours × $85 per hour = $1,700 ......................
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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
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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.
Parts cost
$21,878
Cost per
product
$23,578
(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.
Adoption of the Amendment
(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.
Accordingly, under the authority
delegated to me by the Administrator,
the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as
follows:
(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the
compliance times specified, unless already
done.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation
safety, Incorporation by reference,
Safety.
PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
DIRECTIVES
1. The authority citation for part 39
continues to read as follows:
■
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
§ 39.13
[Amended]
2. The FAA amends § 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.
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(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,
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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.
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(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
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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:
samuel.kovitch@faa.gov.
(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:
https://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: https://
www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibrlocations.html.
Issued in Kansas City, Missouri, on March
19, 2018.
Melvin J. Johnson,
Deputy Director, Policy & Innovation Division,
Aircraft Certification Service.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 71
[Docket No. FAA–2016–9555; Airspace
Docket No. 16–AGL–2]
Modification and Revocation of
Multiple Air Traffic Service (ATS)
Routes; Northcentral United States
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule.
AGENCY:
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This action amends and
removes multiple VHF Omnidirectional
Range (VOR) Federal airways in
northcentral United States as part of the
FAA’s Next Generation Air
Transportation System (NextGen) efforts
to safely improve the overall efficiency
of the National Airspace System (NAS)
and due to the decommissioning of the
Tiverton, OH, VOR/Distance Measuring
Equipment (VOR/DME) navigation aid.
This action also incorporates NAV
CANADA’s amendment to one of the
airways that crosses into Canada’s
airspace.
DATES: Effective date 0901, May 24,
2018. The Director of the Federal
Register approves this incorporation by
reference action under Title 1, Code of
Federal Regulations, part 51, subject to
the annual revision of FAA Order
7400.11 and publication of conforming
amendments.
ADDRESSES: FAA Order 7400.11B,
Airspace Designations and Reporting
Points, and subsequent amendments can
be viewed online at https://www.faa.gov/
air_traffic/publications/. For further
information, you can contact the
Airspace Policy Group, Federal Aviation
Administration, 800 Independence
Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20591;
telephone: (202) 267–8783. The Order is
also available for inspection at the
National Archives and Records
Administration (NARA). For
information on the availability of FAA
Order 7400.11B at NARA, call (202)
741–6030, or go to https://
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ibr-locations.html.
FAA Order 7400.11, Airspace
Designations and Reporting Points, is
published yearly and effective on
September 15.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Colby Abbott, Airspace Policy Group,
Office of Airspace Services, Federal
Aviation Administration, 800
Independence Avenue SW, Washington,
DC 20591; telephone: (202) 267–8783.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
SUMMARY:
Authority for This Rulemaking
The FAA’s authority to issue rules
regarding aviation safety is found in
Title 49 of the United States Code.
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. This rulemaking is
promulgated under the authority
described in Subtitle VII, Part A,
Subpart I, Section 40103. Under that
section, the FAA is charged with
prescribing regulations to assign the use
of the airspace necessary to ensure the
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[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 61 (Thursday, March 29, 2018)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 13401-13404]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2018-06091]
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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.
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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 https://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.
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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: https://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 https://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 https://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 https://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:
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Estimated Costs
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Cost per Cost on U.S.
Action Labor cost Parts cost product operators
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Insert temporary revision into the 1 work-hour x $85 per Not applicable....... $85 $6,120
airplane flight manual. hour = $85.
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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
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Cost per
Action Labor cost Parts cost product
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Replace the power brake valve................. 20 work-hours x $85 per hour = $21,878 $23,578
$1,700.
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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
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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 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,
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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: https://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: https://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.
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