2026-06-71: Trailing Edge Flap Actuator

1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows: Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by: a. Removing Airworthiness Directive 2021-22-12, Amendment 39-21785 (86 FR 60753, November 4, 2021); and b. Adding the following new airworthiness directive: 2026-06-71 Honda Aircraft Company LLC: Amendment 39-23293; Docket No. FAA-2025-0485; Project Identifier AD-2024-00670-A. (a) Effective Date This airworthiness directive (AD) is effective May 8, 2026. (b) Affected ADs This AD replaces AD 2021-22-12, Amendment 39-21785 (86 FR 60753, November 4, 2021) (AD 2021-22-12). (c) Applicability This AD applies to the following Honda Aircraft Company LLC Model HA-420 airplanes, certificated in any category: (1) Group 1 airplanes: serial numbers 42000153 through 42000158 and 42000160 through 42000206; and (2) Group 2 airplanes: serial numbers 42000211, 42000212, and 42000215 through 42000287. (d) Subject Joint Aircraft System Component (JASC) Code 2752, Trailing Edge Flap Actuator. (e) Unsafe Condition This AD was prompted by a report that the flap pushrod assemblies are susceptible to corrosion. The FAA is issuing this AD to prevent failure of the flap control pushrod assembly. The unsafe condition, if not addressed, could result in uncontrolled and un-annunciated flap asymmetry with consequent loss of control of the airplane. (f) Compliance Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done. (g) Retained Actions From AD 2021-22-12 for Group 1 Airplanes (1) Within 90 days after November 19, 2021 (the effective date of AD 2021-22-12), or 18 months after issuance of the first standard certificate of airworthiness, whichever occurs later: Remove, clean, apply corrosion inhibiting compound (CIC) to, and reinstall the left and right inboard and outboard flap control pushrod assemblies by following steps (3) through (6) of the Accomplishment Instructions in Honda Aircraft Company Alert Service Bulletin No. SB-420-27-008, dated August 31, 2021. (2) Within 90 days or 300 hours time-in-service (TIS), whichever occurs first after accomplishing the actions required by paragraph (g)(1) of this AD, and thereafter at intervals not to exceed 90 days or 300 hours TIS, whichever occurs first: Reapply CIC by following step (5)(a) through (c) of the Accomplishment Instructions in Honda Aircraft Company Alert Service Bulletin No. SB-420-27-008, dated August 31, 2021. (h) New Required Actions for Group 1 and Group 2 Airplanes (1) Within 2 years after the effective date of this AD, replace the flap control pushrod assemblies with redesigned (zero hours TIS) flap control pushrod assemblies in accordance with steps (3) through (5) of the Accomplishment Instructions in Honda Aircraft Company Alert Service Bulletin No. SB-420-27-009 Revision B, dated August 5, 2025. (2) For Group 1 airplanes, accomplishing the replacement required by paragraph (h)(1) of this AD terminates the requirements of paragraphs (g)(1) and (2) of this AD. (i) Installation Prohibition As of the effective date of this AD, do not install on any airplane, an inboard or outboard flap control pushrod assembly part number that is identified in the Effectivity section of Honda Aircraft Company Alert Service Bulletin No. SB-420-27-009 Revision B, dated August 5, 2025. (j) No Reporting Requirement Although Honda Aircraft Company Alert Service Bulletin No. SB-420-27-008, dated August 31, 2021, and Alert Service Bulletin No. SB-420-27-009, Revision B, dated August 5, 2025, specify to submit certain information to the manufacturer, this AD does not include those requirements. (k) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs) (1) The Manager, East Certification Branch, FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your request to your principal inspector or local Flight Standards District Office, as appropriate. If sending information directly to the manager of the East Certification Branch, send it to the attention of the person identified in paragraph (l) of this AD and email to: AMOC@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) For material that contains steps that are labeled as Required for Compliance (RC), the provisions of paragraphs (k)(3)(i) and (ii) of this AD apply. (i) The steps labeled as RC, including substeps under an RC step and any figures identified in an RC step, must be done to comply with the AD. An AMOC is required for any deviations to RC steps, including substeps and identified figures. (ii) Steps not labeled as RC may be deviated from using accepted methods in accordance with the operator's maintenance or inspection program without obtaining approval of an AMOC, provided the RC steps, including substeps and identified figures, can still be done as specified, and the airplane can be put back in an airworthy condition. (l) Additional Information For more information about this AD, contact Kelly Fichter, Aviation Safety Engineer, FAA, 1701 Columbia Avenue, College Park, GA 30337; phone: (404) 474-5544; email: ecb-cos@faa.gov. (m) Material Incorporated by Reference (1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference (IBR) of the material listed in this paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51. (2) You must use this material as applicable to do the actions required by this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise. (3) The following material was approved for IBR on May 8, 2026. (i) Honda Aircraft Company Alert Service Bulletin No. SB-420-27-009, Revision B, dated August 5, 2025. (ii) [Reserved] (4) The following material was approved for IBR on November 19, 2021 (86 FR 60753, November 4, 2021). (i) Honda Aircraft Company Alert Service Bulletin No. SB-420-27-008, dated August 31, 2021. (ii) [Reserved] (5) For Honda Aircraft Company material 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 material 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. (7) You may view this material at the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). For information on the availability of this material at NARA, visit www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations or email fr.inspection@nara.gov. Issued on March 20, 2026. Steven W. Thompson, Acting Deputy Director, Compliance & Airworthiness Division, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2026-06527 Filed 4-2-26; 8:45 am]BILLING CODE 4910-13-P