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(h) Exceptions to EASA Emergency AD 2022–
0161–E
(1) Where EASA Emergency AD 2022–
0161–E refers to its effective date, this AD
requires using the effective date of this AD.
(2) Where EASA Emergency AD 2022–
0161–E requires operators to ‘‘inform all
flight crews, and, thereafter, operate the
aeroplane accordingly,’’ this AD does not
require those actions.
(3) The ‘‘Remarks’’ section of EASA
Emergency AD 2022–0161–E does not apply
to this AD.
(i) Additional AD Provisions
The following provisions also apply to this
AD:
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance
(AMOCs): The Manager, Large Aircraft
Section, International Validation 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 responsible Flight
Standards Office, as appropriate. If sending
information directly to the Large Aircraft
Section, International Validation Branch,
send it to the attention of the person
identified in paragraph (j) of this AD.
Information may be emailed to: 9-AVS-AIR730-AMOC@faa.gov. Before using any
approved AMOC, notify your appropriate
principal inspector, or lacking a principal
inspector, the manager of the responsible
Flight Standards Office.
(2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any
requirement in this AD to obtain instructions
from a manufacturer, the instructions must
be accomplished using a method approved
by the Manager, Large Aircraft Section,
International Validation Branch, FAA; or
EASA; or Dassault Aviation’s EASA Design
Organization Approval (DOA). If approved by
the DOA, the approval must include the
DOA-authorized signature.
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(j) Related Information
For more information about this AD,
contact Tom Rodriguez, Aerospace Engineer,
Large Aircraft Section, FAA, International
Validation Branch, 2200 South 216th St., Des
Moines, WA 98198; telephone 206–231–
3226; email Tom.Rodriguez@faa.gov.
(k) Material Incorporated by Reference
(1) The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference 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 this AD specifies otherwise.
(i) European Union Aviation Safety Agency
(EASA) Emergency AD 2022–0161–E, dated
August 4, 2022.
(ii) [Reserved]
(3) For EASA Emergency AD 2022–0161–
E, contact EASA, Konrad-Adenauer-Ufer 3,
50668 Cologne, Germany; telephone +49 221
8999 000; email ADs@easa.europa.eu;
internet easa.europa.eu. You may find this
EASA AD on the EASA website at
ad.easa.europa.eu.
(4) You may view this material at the FAA,
Airworthiness Products Section, Operational
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Safety 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 material that is
incorporated by reference at the National
Archives and Records Administration
(NARA). For information on the availability
of this material at NARA, email
fr.inspection@nara.gov, or go to:
archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibrlocations.html.
Issued on August 29, 2022.
Christina Underwood,
Acting Director, Compliance & Airworthiness
Division, Aircraft Certification Service.
[FR Doc. 2022–19116 Filed 8–31–22; 11:15 am]
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2022–1057; Project
Identifier AD–2022–00526–A; Amendment
39–22154; AD 2022–18–03]
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Airworthiness Directives; Honda
Aircraft Company LLC Airplanes
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule; request for
comments.
AGENCY:
Examining the AD Docket
The FAA is superseding
Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2022–05–
13, which applied to certain Honda
Aircraft Company LLC (Honda) Model
HA–420 airplanes. AD 2022–05–13
required incorporating temporary
revisions into the airplane flight manual
(AFM) and the quick reference
handbook (QRH) that modify
procedures for windshield heat
operation until the affected windshield
assemblies are replaced. This AD was
prompted by typographical errors found
in certain document numbers specified
in the preamble and in certain
paragraphs of the regulatory information
in AD 2022–05–13. This AD retains all
actions required by AD 2022–05–13 and
corrects the incorrect document
numbers. The FAA is issuing this AD to
address the unsafe condition on these
products.
SUMMARY:
This AD is effective September
22, 2022.
The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
of certain publications listed in this AD
as of September 22, 2022.
The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
of a certain other publication listed in
DATES:
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this AD as of April 18, 2022 (87 FR
14155, March 14, 2022).
The FAA must receive any comments
on this AD by October 24, 2022.
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
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: Deliver to Mail
address above between 9 a.m. and 5
p.m., Monday through Friday, except
Federal holidays.
For service information identified in
this final rule, contact Honda Aircraft
Company LLC, 6430 Ballinger Road,
Greensboro, NC 27410; phone: (336)
662–0246; website: hondajet.com. You
may view this service information at the
FAA, Airworthiness Products Section,
Operational Safety Branch, 901 Locust,
Kansas City, MO 64106. For information
on the availability of this material at the
FAA, call (817) 222–5110. It is also
available at regulations.gov by searching
for and locating Docket No. FAA–2022–
1057.
You may examine the AD docket at
regulations.gov by searching for and
locating Docket No. FAA–2022–1057; or
in person at Docket Operations between
9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through
Friday, except Federal holidays. The AD
docket contains this final rule, any
comments received, and other
information. The street address for
Docket Operations is listed above.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Bryan Long, Aviation Safety Engineer,
Atlanta ACO Branch, FAA, 1701
Columbia Avenue, College Park, GA
30337; phone: (404) 474–5578; email: 9ASO-ATLACO-ADs@faa.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Background
The FAA issued AD 2022–05–13,
Amendment 39–21965 (87 FR 14155,
March 14, 2022) (AD 2022–05–13), for
certain serial-numbered Honda Model
HA–420 airplanes, with a certain
windshield assembly installed. AD
2022–05–13 required incorporating
temporary revisions into the AFM and
the QRH that modify procedures for
windshield heat operation until the
affected windshield assemblies are
replaced. AD 2022–05–13 resulted from
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a report of in-flight smoke and fire that
initiated from the windshield heat
power wire braid. The FAA issued AD
2022–05–13 to prevent arcing of the
windshield heat power wire braid,
which could ignite the wire sheathing
and sealant and the windshield acrylic,
resulting in possible smoke and fire in
the cockpit.
Actions Since AD 2022–05–13 Was
Issued
Since the FAA issued AD 2022–05–
13, typographical errors were found in
the document numbers of the AFMs and
QRHs in the ‘‘Related Service
Information under 1 CFR part 51’’
section of the preamble and paragraphs
(g)(1)(i) through (iv) and paragraphs
(l)(2)(i) through (iv) of the regulatory
information. Errors were also found in
the document citation for Honda
Aircraft Company Alert Service Bulletin
SB–420–56–002, Revision B, dated
April 19, 2021 (Honda SB–420–56–002,
Revision B), in certain references in the
preamble. This AD retains all actions
required by AD 2022–05–13 and
corrects the typographical errors in the
identified document citations. The FAA
is issuing this AD to address the unsafe
condition on these products.
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FAA’s Determination
The FAA is issuing this AD because
the agency determined the unsafe
condition described previously is likely
to exist or develop in other products of
the same type design.
Related Service Information Under 1
CFR Part 51
The FAA reviewed the following
temporary revisions. These temporary
revisions provide modified procedures
for windshield heat operation to reduce
exposure to potential windshield heat
for the applicable serial numbers
specified on the documents.
• Honda Aircraft Company
Temporary Revision TR 04A–1, dated
2020, for Airplane Flight Manual HJ1–
29000–003–001 Rev E.
• Honda Aircraft Company
Temporary Revision TR 04A–1, dated
2020, for Airplane Flight Manual HJ1–
29001–003–001 Rev C.
• HondaJet Temporary Revision TR
04A–1, dated 2020, for Quick Reference
Handbook HJ1–29000–007–001 Rev E.
• HondaJet Temporary Revision TR
04A–1, dated 2020, for Quick Reference
Handbook HJ1–29001–007–001 Rev C.
This AD also requires the following
service information, which the Director
of the Federal Register approved for
incorporation by reference as of April
18, 2022 (87 FR 14155, March 14, 2022).
• Honda SB–420–56–002, Revision B.
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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 ADDRESSES section.
AD Requirements
This AD requires accomplishing the
actions specified in the service
information already described, except as
discussed under ‘‘Differences Between
this AD and the Service Information.’’
Differences Between This AD and the
Service Information
Honda issued temporary revisions to
the AFM, QRH, and electronic checklist
(ECL) prior to issuing Honda SB–420–
56–002, Revision B, which specifies
replacement of the windshield
assemblies. Honda SB–420–56–002,
Revision B, does not specify
incorporating the temporary revisions to
the AFM, QRH, and ECL but addresses
removal if the temporary revisions were
incorporated. This AD does not require
incorporating or removing the
temporary revisions to the ECL because
the ECL is not part of the approved type
design of the airplane. All pertinent
requirements would be addressed
through the AFM.
Justification for Immediate Adoption
and Determination of the Effective Date
Section 553(b)(3)(B) of the
Administrative Procedure Act (APA) (5
U.S.C. 551 et seq.) authorizes agencies
to dispense with notice and comment
procedures for rules when the agency,
for ‘‘good cause,’’ finds that those
procedures are ‘‘impracticable,
unnecessary, or contrary to the public
interest.’’ Under this section, an agency,
upon finding good cause, may issue a
final rule without providing notice and
seeking comment prior to issuance.
Further, section 553(d) of the APA
authorizes agencies to make rules
effective in less than thirty days, upon
a finding of good cause.
Since this action retains all of the
requirements of AD 2022–05–13 and
only corrects obvious errors in
document citations, it is unlikely that
the FAA will receive any adverse
comments or useful information about
this AD from U.S. operators.
Accordingly, notice and opportunity for
prior public comment are unnecessary
pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 553(b)(3)(B). In
addition, the FAA finds that good cause
exists pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 553(d) for
making this amendment effective in less
than 30 days.
Comments Invited
The FAA invites you to send any
written data, views, or arguments about
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this final rule. Send your comments to
an address listed under ADDRESSES.
Include ‘‘Docket No. FAA–2022–1057
and Project Identifier AD–2022–00526–
A’’ at the beginning of your comments.
The most helpful comments reference a
specific portion of the final rule, explain
the reason for any recommended
change, and include supporting data.
The FAA will consider all comments
received by the closing date and may
amend this final rule because of those
comments.
Except for Confidential Business
Information (CBI) as described in the
following paragraph, and other
information as described in 14 CFR
11.35, the FAA will post all comments
received, without change, to
regulations.gov, including any personal
information you provide. The agency
will also post a report summarizing each
substantive verbal contact received
about this final rule.
Confidential Business Information
CBI is commercial or financial
information that is both customarily and
actually treated as private by its owner.
Under the Freedom of Information Act
(FOIA) (5 U.S.C. 552), CBI is exempt
from public disclosure. If your
comments responsive to this AD contain
commercial or financial information
that is customarily treated as private,
that you actually treat as private, and
that is relevant or responsive to this AD,
it is important that you clearly designate
the submitted comments as CBI. Please
mark each page of your submission
containing CBI as ‘‘PROPIN.’’ The FAA
will treat such marked submissions as
confidential under the FOIA, and they
will not be placed in the public docket
of this AD. Submissions containing CBI
should be sent to Bryan Long, Aviation
Safety Engineer, Atlanta ACO Branch,
FAA, 1701 Columbia Avenue, College
Park, GA 30337. Any commentary that
the FAA receives which is not
specifically designated as CBI will be
placed in the public docket for this
rulemaking.
Regulatory Flexibility Act
The requirements of the Regulatory
Flexibility Act (RFA) do not apply when
an agency finds good cause pursuant to
5 U.S.C. 553 to adopt a rule without
prior notice and comment. Because the
FAA has determined that it has good
cause to adopt this rule without prior
notice and comment, RFA analysis is
not required.
Costs of Compliance
The FAA estimates that this AD
affects 156 airplanes of U.S. registry.
There are 475 affected windshield
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assemblies worldwide, and the FAA has
no way of knowing the number of
affected windshield assemblies installed
on U.S. airplanes. The estimated cost on
U.S. operators reflects the maximum
possible cost based on the 156 airplanes
of U.S. registry. This new AD only
retains the actions required by AD
2022–05–13 and, therefore, adds no new
costs to affected operators.
The FAA estimates the following
costs to comply with this AD:
ESTIMATED COSTS
Cost per
airplane
Cost on U.S.
operators
Action
Labor cost
Parts cost
Insert revised procedures in the AFM and
QRH.
Windshield assembly replacement (both left
and right assemblies) *.
Remove revised procedures from the AFM
and QRH.
1 work-hour × $85 per hour = $85 ..............
Not applicable .....
$85
$13,260
154 work-hours × $85 per hour = $13,090
$153,286 .............
166,376
25,954,656
1 work-hour × $85 per hour = $85 ..............
Not applicable .....
85
13,260
* On most airplanes, both the left and right windshield assemblies have a serial number affected by the unsafe condition, and the above costs
represent replacement of both the left and right windshield assemblies. However, some airplanes may only have one affected windshield assembly and not require replacement of both.
Authority for This Rulemaking
The Amendment
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.
The FAA is issuing this rulemaking
under the authority described in
Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart III, Section
44701, General requirements. Under
that section, Congress charges the FAA
with promoting safe flight of civil
aircraft in air commerce by prescribing
regulations for practices, methods, and
procedures the Administrator finds
necessary for safety in air commerce.
This regulation is within the scope of
that authority because it addresses an
unsafe condition that is likely to exist or
develop on products identified in this
rulemaking action.
Accordingly, under the authority
delegated to me by the Administrator,
the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as
follows:
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Regulatory Findings
This AD will not have federalism
implications under Executive Order
13132. This AD will not have a
substantial direct effect on the States, on
the relationship between the national
government and the States, or on the
distribution of power and
responsibilities among the various
levels of government.
For the reasons discussed above, I
certify that this AD:
(1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory
action’’ under Executive Order 12866,
and
(2) Will not affect intrastate aviation
in Alaska.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation
safety, Incorporation by reference,
Safety.
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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:
■ a. Removing Airworthiness Directive
2022–05–13, Amendment 39–21965 (87
FR 14155, March 14, 2022); and
b. Adding the following new
airworthiness directive:
■
2022–18–03 Honda Aircraft Company LLC:
Amendment 39–22154; Docket No.
FAA–2022–1057; Project Identifier AD–
2022–00526–A.
(a) Effective Date
This airworthiness directive (AD) is
effective September 22, 2022.
(b) Affected ADs
This AD replaces AD 2022–05–13,
Amendment 39–21965 (87 FR 14155, March
14, 2022) (AD 2022–05–13).
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to Honda Aircraft
Company LLC Model HA–420 airplanes,
serial numbers 42000011 through 42000179,
42000182, and 42000187, certificated in any
category, with a windshield assembly
installed that has a part number and serial
number listed in table 5 of the
Accomplishment Instructions in Honda
Aircraft Company Alert Service Bulletin SB–
420–56–002, Revision B, dated April 19,
2021 (Honda SB–420–56–002, Revision B).
(d) Subject
Joint Aircraft System Component (JASC)
Code 3040, Windshield/Door Rain/Ice
Removal.
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(e) Unsafe Condition
This AD was prompted by a report of inflight smoke and fire that initiated from the
windshield heat power wire braid. The FAA
is issuing this AD to prevent arcing of the
windshield heat power wire braid, which
could ignite the wire sheathing and sealant
and the windshield acrylic. This condition,
if not addressed, could lead to cockpit smoke
and fire.
(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the
compliance times specified, unless already
done.
(g) Temporary Revisions to the Airplane
Flight Manuals (AFMs) and Quick Reference
Handbooks (QRHs)
(1) Within 15 days after the effective date
of this AD, revise the existing AFM and QRH
for your airplane by inserting the pages
identified in the applicable temporary
revisions listed in paragraphs (g)(1)(i)
through (iv) of this AD.
(i) Honda Aircraft Company Temporary
Revision TR 04A–1, dated 2020, for Airplane
Flight Manual HJ1–29001–003–001 Rev C.
(ii) HondaJet Temporary Revision TR 04A–
1, dated 2020, for Quick Reference Handbook
HJ1–29000–007–001 Rev C.
(iii) Honda Aircraft Company Temporary
Revision TR 04A–1, dated 2020, for Airplane
Flight Manual HJ1–29001–003–001 Rev E.
(iv) HondaJet Temporary Revision TR 04A–
1, dated 2020, for Quick Reference Handbook
Normal Procedures, HJ1–29001–007–001 Rev
E.
(2) The actions required by paragraph (g)(1)
of this AD may be performed by the owner/
operator (pilot) holding at least a private pilot
certificate and must be entered into the
aircraft records showing compliance with
this AD in accordance with 14 CFR 43.9(a)(1)
through (4), and 14 CFR 91.417(a)(2)(v). The
record must be maintained as required by 14
CFR 91.417, 121.380, or 135.439.
(h) Windshield Assembly Replacement
Within 24 months after April 18, 2022 (the
effective date of AD 2022–05–13), for each
windshield assembly with a part number and
serial number listed in table 5 of the
Accomplishment Instructions in Honda SB–
420–56–002, Revision B, replace the
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windshield assembly in accordance with step
(2) or (3) of the Accomplishment Instructions
in Honda SB–420–56–002, Revision B.
(i) Removal of Revisions to the AFMs and
QRHs
Before further flight after replacing the
windshield assemblies required by paragraph
(h) of this AD, remove the AFM and QRH
pages that were required by paragraph (g) of
this AD.
(j) Alternative Methods of Compliance
(AMOCs)
(1) The Manager, 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 (k) of this
AD.
(2) Before using any approved AMOC,
notify your appropriate principal inspector,
or lacking a principal inspector, the manager
of the local flight standards district office/
certificate holding district office.
(3) AMOCs approved previously in
accordance with AD 2022–05–13 are
approved as AMOCs for the corresponding
requirements in paragraph (g) of this AD.
(4) For service information that contains
steps that are labeled as ‘‘Required for
Compliance’’ (RC), the following provisions
apply.
(i) The steps labeled as RC, including
substeps under an RC step and any figures
identified in an RC step, must be done to
comply with the AD. An AMOC is required
for any deviations to RC steps, including
substeps and identified figures.
(ii) Steps not labeled as RC may be
deviated from using accepted methods in
accordance with the operator’s maintenance
or inspection program without obtaining
approval of an AMOC, provided the RC steps,
including substeps and identified figures, can
still be done as specified, and the airplane
can be put back in an airworthy condition.
(ii) Honda Aircraft Company Temporary
Revision TR 04A–1, dated 2020, for Airplane
Flight Manual HJ1–29001–003–001 Rev C.
(iii) HondaJet Temporary Revision TR
04A–1, dated 2020, for Quick Reference
Handbook HJ1–29000–007–001 Rev E.
(iv) HondaJet Temporary Revision TR 04A–
1, dated 2020, for Quick Reference Handbook
HJ1–29001–007–001 Rev C.
(4) The following service information was
approved for IBR on April 18, 2022 (87 FR
14155, March 14, 2022).
(i) Honda Aircraft Company Alert Service
Bulletin SB–420–56–002, Revision B, dated
April 19, 2021.
(ii) [Reserved]
(5) For service information identified in
this AD, contact Honda Aircraft Company
LLC, 6430 Ballinger Road, Greensboro, NC
27410; phone: (336) 662–0246; website:
hondajet.com.
(6) You may view this service information
at FAA, Airworthiness Products Section,
Operational Safety Branch, 901 Locust,
Kansas City, MO 64106. For information on
the availability of this material at the FAA,
call (817) 222–5110.
(7) You may view this service information
that is incorporated by reference at the
National Archives and Records
Administration (NARA). For information on
the availability of this material at NARA,
email: fr.inspection@nara.gov, or go to:
archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibrlocations.html.
Issued on August 17, 2022.
Christina Underwood,
Acting Director, Compliance & Airworthiness
Division, Aircraft Certification Service.
[FR Doc. 2022–19021 Filed 9–1–22; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 71
[Docket No. FAA–2022–0545; Airspace
Docket No. 22–AEA–9]
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(k) Related Information
For more information about this AD,
contact Bryan Long, Aviation Safety
Engineer, Atlanta ACO Branch, FAA, 1701
Columbia Avenue, College Park, GA 30337;
phone: (404) 474–5578; email: 9-ASOATLACO-ADs@faa.gov.
Amendment of Class D and Class E
Airspace; Baltimore, MD
(l) Material Incorporated by Reference
SUMMARY:
(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 September 22, 2022.
(i) Honda Aircraft Company Temporary
Revision TR 04A–1, dated 2020, for Airplane
Flight Manual HJ1–29000–003–001 Rev E.
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Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule.
AGENCY:
This action amends Class D
airspace, Class E Surface airspace, and
Class E Airspace Designated as an
Extension to Class D airspace at Martin
State Airport, Baltimore, MD. This
action replaces the Baltimore Very High
Frequency Omnidirectional Range
Collocated Tactical Air Navigation
(VORTAC) with the term Point of
Origin. Also, this action removes
unnecessary verbiage from the
descriptor header. In addition, this
action makes an editorial change
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replacing the term Airport/Facility
Directory with the term Chart
Supplement in the legal descriptions of
associated Class D and E airspace and
makes the editorial change replacing the
term Notice to Airmen with the term
Notice to Air Missions. Controlled
airspace is necessary for the safety and
management of instrument flight rules
(IFR) operations in the area.
DATES: Effective 0901 UTC, November 3,
2022. The Director of the Federal
Register approves this incorporation by
reference action under 1 CFR part 51,
subject to the annual revision of FAA
Order JO 7400.11 and publication of
conforming amendments.
ADDRESSES: FAA Order JO 7400.11F,
Airspace Designations and Reporting
Points, and subsequent amendments can
be viewed online at 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.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: John
Goodson, Operations Support Group,
Eastern Service Center, Federal Aviation
Administration, 1701 Columbia Avenue,
College Park, GA 30337; Telephone:
(404) 305–5966.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
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 airspace necessary to ensure the
safety of aircraft and the efficient use of
airspace. This regulation is within the
scope of that authority, as it amends
airspace in Baltimore, MD, to support
IFR operations in the area.
History
The FAA published a notice of
proposed rulemaking in the Federal
Register (87 FR 32103, May 27, 2022)
for Docket No. FAA–2022–0545 to
amend Class D airspace, Class E Surface
airspace, and Class E Airspace
Designated as an Extension to Class D
airspace at Baltimore, MD.
Interested parties were invited to
participate in this rulemaking effort by
submitting written comments on the
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[Federal Register Volume 87, Number 170 (Friday, September 2, 2022)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 54134-54137]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2022-19021]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2022-1057; Project Identifier AD-2022-00526-A;
Amendment 39-22154; AD 2022-18-03]
RIN 2120-AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Honda Aircraft Company LLC Airplanes
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule; request for comments.
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SUMMARY: The FAA is superseding Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2022-05-
13, which applied to certain Honda Aircraft Company LLC (Honda) Model
HA-420 airplanes. AD 2022-05-13 required incorporating temporary
revisions into the airplane flight manual (AFM) and the quick reference
handbook (QRH) that modify procedures for windshield heat operation
until the affected windshield assemblies are replaced. This AD was
prompted by typographical errors found in certain document numbers
specified in the preamble and in certain paragraphs of the regulatory
information in AD 2022-05-13. This AD retains all actions required by
AD 2022-05-13 and corrects the incorrect document numbers. The FAA is
issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.
DATES: This AD is effective September 22, 2022.
The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of certain publications listed in this AD as of September 22,
2022.
The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of a certain other publication listed in this AD as of April
18, 2022 (87 FR 14155, March 14, 2022).
The FAA must receive any comments on this AD by October 24, 2022.
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 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: Deliver to Mail address above between 9
a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays.
For service information identified in this final rule, contact
Honda Aircraft Company LLC, 6430 Ballinger Road, Greensboro, NC 27410;
phone: (336) 662-0246; website: hondajet.com. You may view this service
information at the FAA, Airworthiness Products Section, Operational
Safety Branch, 901 Locust, Kansas City, MO 64106. For information on
the availability of this material at the FAA, call (817) 222-5110. It
is also available at regulations.gov by searching for and locating
Docket No. FAA-2022-1057.
Examining the AD Docket
You may examine the AD docket at regulations.gov by searching for
and locating Docket No. FAA-2022-1057; or in person at Docket
Operations between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except
Federal holidays. The AD docket contains this final rule, any comments
received, and other information. The street address for Docket
Operations is listed above.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Bryan Long, Aviation Safety Engineer,
Atlanta ACO Branch, FAA, 1701 Columbia Avenue, College Park, GA 30337;
phone: (404) 474-5578; email: [email protected].
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Background
The FAA issued AD 2022-05-13, Amendment 39-21965 (87 FR 14155,
March 14, 2022) (AD 2022-05-13), for certain serial-numbered Honda
Model HA-420 airplanes, with a certain windshield assembly installed.
AD 2022-05-13 required incorporating temporary revisions into the AFM
and the QRH that modify procedures for windshield heat operation until
the affected windshield assemblies are replaced. AD 2022-05-13 resulted
from
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a report of in-flight smoke and fire that initiated from the windshield
heat power wire braid. The FAA issued AD 2022-05-13 to prevent arcing
of the windshield heat power wire braid, which could ignite the wire
sheathing and sealant and the windshield acrylic, resulting in possible
smoke and fire in the cockpit.
Actions Since AD 2022-05-13 Was Issued
Since the FAA issued AD 2022-05-13, typographical errors were found
in the document numbers of the AFMs and QRHs in the ``Related Service
Information under 1 CFR part 51'' section of the preamble and
paragraphs (g)(1)(i) through (iv) and paragraphs (l)(2)(i) through (iv)
of the regulatory information. Errors were also found in the document
citation for Honda Aircraft Company Alert Service Bulletin SB-420-56-
002, Revision B, dated April 19, 2021 (Honda SB-420-56-002, Revision
B), in certain references in the preamble. This AD retains all actions
required by AD 2022-05-13 and corrects the typographical errors in the
identified document citations. The FAA is issuing this AD to address
the unsafe condition on these products.
FAA's Determination
The FAA is issuing this AD because the agency determined the unsafe
condition described previously is likely to exist or develop in other
products of the same type design.
Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51
The FAA reviewed the following temporary revisions. These temporary
revisions provide modified procedures for windshield heat operation to
reduce exposure to potential windshield heat for the applicable serial
numbers specified on the documents.
Honda Aircraft Company Temporary Revision TR 04A-1, dated
2020, for Airplane Flight Manual HJ1-29000-003-001 Rev E.
Honda Aircraft Company Temporary Revision TR 04A-1, dated
2020, for Airplane Flight Manual HJ1-29001-003-001 Rev C.
HondaJet Temporary Revision TR 04A-1, dated 2020, for
Quick Reference Handbook HJ1-29000-007-001 Rev E.
HondaJet Temporary Revision TR 04A-1, dated 2020, for
Quick Reference Handbook HJ1-29001-007-001 Rev C.
This AD also requires the following service information, which the
Director of the Federal Register approved for incorporation by
reference as of April 18, 2022 (87 FR 14155, March 14, 2022).
Honda SB-420-56-002, Revision B.
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 ADDRESSES section.
AD Requirements
This AD requires accomplishing the actions specified in the service
information already described, except as discussed under ``Differences
Between this AD and the Service Information.''
Differences Between This AD and the Service Information
Honda issued temporary revisions to the AFM, QRH, and electronic
checklist (ECL) prior to issuing Honda SB-420-56-002, Revision B, which
specifies replacement of the windshield assemblies. Honda SB-420-56-
002, Revision B, does not specify incorporating the temporary revisions
to the AFM, QRH, and ECL but addresses removal if the temporary
revisions were incorporated. This AD does not require incorporating or
removing the temporary revisions to the ECL because the ECL is not part
of the approved type design of the airplane. All pertinent requirements
would be addressed through the AFM.
Justification for Immediate Adoption and Determination of the Effective
Date
Section 553(b)(3)(B) of the Administrative Procedure Act (APA) (5
U.S.C. 551 et seq.) authorizes agencies to dispense with notice and
comment procedures for rules when the agency, for ``good cause,'' finds
that those procedures are ``impracticable, unnecessary, or contrary to
the public interest.'' Under this section, an agency, upon finding good
cause, may issue a final rule without providing notice and seeking
comment prior to issuance. Further, section 553(d) of the APA
authorizes agencies to make rules effective in less than thirty days,
upon a finding of good cause.
Since this action retains all of the requirements of AD 2022-05-13
and only corrects obvious errors in document citations, it is unlikely
that the FAA will receive any adverse comments or useful information
about this AD from U.S. operators. Accordingly, notice and opportunity
for prior public comment are unnecessary pursuant to 5 U.S.C.
553(b)(3)(B). In addition, the FAA finds that good cause exists
pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 553(d) for making this amendment effective in less
than 30 days.
Comments Invited
The FAA invites you to send any written data, views, or arguments
about this final rule. Send your comments to an address listed under
ADDRESSES. Include ``Docket No. FAA-2022-1057 and Project Identifier
AD-2022-00526-A'' at the beginning of your comments. The most helpful
comments reference a specific portion of the final rule, explain the
reason for any recommended change, and include supporting data. The FAA
will consider all comments received by the closing date and may amend
this final rule because of those comments.
Except for Confidential Business Information (CBI) as described in
the following paragraph, and other information as described in 14 CFR
11.35, the FAA will post all comments received, without change, to
regulations.gov, including any personal information you provide. The
agency will also post a report summarizing each substantive verbal
contact received about this final rule.
Confidential Business Information
CBI is commercial or financial information that is both customarily
and actually treated as private by its owner. Under the Freedom of
Information Act (FOIA) (5 U.S.C. 552), CBI is exempt from public
disclosure. If your comments responsive to this AD contain commercial
or financial information that is customarily treated as private, that
you actually treat as private, and that is relevant or responsive to
this AD, it is important that you clearly designate the submitted
comments as CBI. Please mark each page of your submission containing
CBI as ``PROPIN.'' The FAA will treat such marked submissions as
confidential under the FOIA, and they will not be placed in the public
docket of this AD. Submissions containing CBI should be sent to Bryan
Long, Aviation Safety Engineer, Atlanta ACO Branch, FAA, 1701 Columbia
Avenue, College Park, GA 30337. Any commentary that the FAA receives
which is not specifically designated as CBI will be placed in the
public docket for this rulemaking.
Regulatory Flexibility Act
The requirements of the Regulatory Flexibility Act (RFA) do not
apply when an agency finds good cause pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 553 to adopt
a rule without prior notice and comment. Because the FAA has determined
that it has good cause to adopt this rule without prior notice and
comment, RFA analysis is not required.
Costs of Compliance
The FAA estimates that this AD affects 156 airplanes of U.S.
registry. There are 475 affected windshield
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assemblies worldwide, and the FAA has no way of knowing the number of
affected windshield assemblies installed on U.S. airplanes. The
estimated cost on U.S. operators reflects the maximum possible cost
based on the 156 airplanes of U.S. registry. This new AD only retains
the actions required by AD 2022-05-13 and, therefore, adds no new costs
to affected operators.
The FAA estimates the following costs to comply with this AD:
Estimated Costs
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Cost per Cost on U.S.
Action Labor cost Parts cost airplane operators
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Insert revised procedures in the 1 work-hour x $85 Not applicable........... $85 $13,260
AFM and QRH. per hour = $85.
Windshield assembly replacement 154 work-hours x $153,286................. 166,376 25,954,656
(both left and right $85 per hour =
assemblies) *. $13,090.
Remove revised procedures from 1 work-hour x $85 Not applicable........... 85 13,260
the AFM and QRH. per hour = $85.
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* On most airplanes, both the left and right windshield assemblies have a serial number affected by the unsafe
condition, and the above costs represent replacement of both the left and right windshield assemblies.
However, some airplanes may only have one affected windshield assembly and not require replacement of both.
Authority for This Rulemaking
Title 49 of the United States Code specifies the FAA's authority to
issue rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, section 106, describes the
authority of the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII, Aviation Programs,
describes in more detail the scope of the Agency's authority.
The FAA is issuing this rulemaking under the authority described in
Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701, General requirements.
Under that section, Congress charges the FAA with promoting safe flight
of civil aircraft in air commerce by prescribing regulations for
practices, methods, and procedures the Administrator finds necessary
for safety in air commerce. This regulation is within the scope of that
authority because it addresses an unsafe condition that is likely to
exist or develop on products identified in this rulemaking action.
Regulatory Findings
This AD will not have federalism implications under Executive Order
13132. This AD will not have a substantial direct effect on the States,
on the relationship between the national government and the States, or
on the distribution of power and responsibilities among the various
levels of government.
For the reasons discussed above, I certify that this AD:
(1) Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive
Order 12866, and
(2) Will not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by
reference, Safety.
The Amendment
Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the
Administrator, the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as follows:
PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES
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1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows:
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
Sec. 39.13 [Amended]
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2. The FAA amends Sec. 39.13 by:
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a. Removing Airworthiness Directive 2022-05-13, Amendment 39-21965 (87
FR 14155, March 14, 2022); and
b. Adding the following new airworthiness directive:
2022-18-03 Honda Aircraft Company LLC: Amendment 39-22154; Docket
No. FAA-2022-1057; Project Identifier AD-2022-00526-A.
(a) Effective Date
This airworthiness directive (AD) is effective September 22,
2022.
(b) Affected ADs
This AD replaces AD 2022-05-13, Amendment 39-21965 (87 FR 14155,
March 14, 2022) (AD 2022-05-13).
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to Honda Aircraft Company LLC Model HA-420
airplanes, serial numbers 42000011 through 42000179, 42000182, and
42000187, certificated in any category, with a windshield assembly
installed that has a part number and serial number listed in table 5
of the Accomplishment Instructions in Honda Aircraft Company Alert
Service Bulletin SB-420-56-002, Revision B, dated April 19, 2021
(Honda SB-420-56-002, Revision B).
(d) Subject
Joint Aircraft System Component (JASC) Code 3040, Windshield/
Door Rain/Ice Removal.
(e) Unsafe Condition
This AD was prompted by a report of in-flight smoke and fire
that initiated from the windshield heat power wire braid. The FAA is
issuing this AD to prevent arcing of the windshield heat power wire
braid, which could ignite the wire sheathing and sealant and the
windshield acrylic. This condition, if not addressed, could lead to
cockpit smoke and fire.
(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified,
unless already done.
(g) Temporary Revisions to the Airplane Flight Manuals (AFMs) and Quick
Reference Handbooks (QRHs)
(1) Within 15 days after the effective date of this AD, revise
the existing AFM and QRH for your airplane by inserting the pages
identified in the applicable temporary revisions listed in
paragraphs (g)(1)(i) through (iv) of this AD.
(i) Honda Aircraft Company Temporary Revision TR 04A-1, dated
2020, for Airplane Flight Manual HJ1-29001-003-001 Rev C.
(ii) HondaJet Temporary Revision TR 04A-1, dated 2020, for Quick
Reference Handbook HJ1-29000-007-001 Rev C.
(iii) Honda Aircraft Company Temporary Revision TR 04A-1, dated
2020, for Airplane Flight Manual HJ1-29001-003-001 Rev E.
(iv) HondaJet Temporary Revision TR 04A-1, dated 2020, for Quick
Reference Handbook Normal Procedures, HJ1-29001-007-001 Rev E.
(2) The actions required by paragraph (g)(1) of this AD may be
performed by the owner/operator (pilot) holding at least a private
pilot certificate and must be entered into the aircraft records
showing compliance with this AD in accordance with 14 CFR 43.9(a)(1)
through (4), and 14 CFR 91.417(a)(2)(v). The record must be
maintained as required by 14 CFR 91.417, 121.380, or 135.439.
(h) Windshield Assembly Replacement
Within 24 months after April 18, 2022 (the effective date of AD
2022-05-13), for each windshield assembly with a part number and
serial number listed in table 5 of the Accomplishment Instructions
in Honda SB-420-56-002, Revision B, replace the
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windshield assembly in accordance with step (2) or (3) of the
Accomplishment Instructions in Honda SB-420-56-002, Revision B.
(i) Removal of Revisions to the AFMs and QRHs
Before further flight after replacing the windshield assemblies
required by paragraph (h) of this AD, remove the AFM and QRH pages
that were required by paragraph (g) of this AD.
(j) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs)
(1) The Manager, 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 (k) of this AD.
(2) Before using any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate
principal inspector, or lacking a principal inspector, the manager
of the local flight standards district office/certificate holding
district office.
(3) AMOCs approved previously in accordance with AD 2022-05-13
are approved as AMOCs for the corresponding requirements in
paragraph (g) of this AD.
(4) For service information that contains steps that are labeled
as ``Required for Compliance'' (RC), the following provisions apply.
(i) The steps labeled as RC, including substeps under an RC step
and any figures identified in an RC step, must be done to comply
with the AD. An AMOC is required for any deviations to RC steps,
including substeps and identified figures.
(ii) Steps not labeled as RC may be deviated from using accepted
methods in accordance with the operator's maintenance or inspection
program without obtaining approval of an AMOC, provided the RC
steps, including substeps and identified figures, can still be done
as specified, and the airplane can be put back in an airworthy
condition.
(k) Related Information
For more information about this AD, contact Bryan Long, Aviation
Safety Engineer, Atlanta ACO Branch, FAA, 1701 Columbia Avenue,
College Park, GA 30337; phone: (404) 474-5578; email: [email protected].
(l) Material Incorporated by Reference
(1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the
incorporation by reference (IBR) of the service information listed
in this paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51.
(2) You must use this service information as applicable to do
the actions required by this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise.
(3) The following service information was approved for IBR on
September 22, 2022.
(i) Honda Aircraft Company Temporary Revision TR 04A-1, dated
2020, for Airplane Flight Manual HJ1-29000-003-001 Rev E.
(ii) Honda Aircraft Company Temporary Revision TR 04A-1, dated
2020, for Airplane Flight Manual HJ1-29001-003-001 Rev C.
(iii) HondaJet Temporary Revision TR 04A-1, dated 2020, for
Quick Reference Handbook HJ1-29000-007-001 Rev E.
(iv) HondaJet Temporary Revision TR 04A-1, dated 2020, for Quick
Reference Handbook HJ1-29001-007-001 Rev C.
(4) The following service information was approved for IBR on
April 18, 2022 (87 FR 14155, March 14, 2022).
(i) Honda Aircraft Company Alert Service Bulletin SB-420-56-002,
Revision B, dated April 19, 2021.
(ii) [Reserved]
(5) For service information identified in this AD, contact Honda
Aircraft Company LLC, 6430 Ballinger Road, Greensboro, NC 27410;
phone: (336) 662-0246; website: hondajet.com.
(6) You may view this service information at FAA, Airworthiness
Products Section, Operational Safety Branch, 901 Locust, Kansas
City, MO 64106. For information on the availability of this material
at the FAA, call (817) 222-5110.
(7) You may view this service information that is incorporated
by reference at the National Archives and Records Administration
(NARA). For information on the availability of this material at
NARA, email: [email protected], or go to: archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html.
Issued on August 17, 2022.
Christina Underwood,
Acting Director, Compliance & Airworthiness Division, Aircraft
Certification Service.
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