AD 2026-06-71

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Airworthiness Directives; Honda Aircraft Company LLC Airplanes

AD Number
2026-06-71
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2025-0485
FR Citation
91 FR 16821

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Honda Aircraft Company LLC Airworthiness Directives; Honda Aircraft Company LLC Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

The flap pushrod assemblies are susceptible to corrosion, which could result in failure of the flap control pushrod assembly. This could lead to uncontrolled and unannounced flap asymmetry, with consequent loss of control of the airplane.

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Required Actions

Replace the flap control pushrod assemblies with improved design assemblies. Retain the requirements from AD 2021-22-12 for Group 1 airplanes, including removing, cleaning, and applying corrosion inhibiting compound (CIC) to the flap control pushrod assemblies.

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Compliance Time

Within the compliance times specified in the AD, unless already done.

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Affected Aircraft

Honda Aircraft Company LLC Model HA-420 airplanes, serial numbers 42000153 through 42000158, 42000160 through 42000206, and 42000211, 42000212, and 42000215 through 42000287.

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16821 Federal Register / Vol. 91, No. 64 / Friday, April 3, 2026 / Rules and Regulations AD. These airplanes are also referred to by the marketing designation Challenger 604. (4) For Model CL–600–2B16 (604 Variant) airplanes, serial numbers 5701 through 5990 inclusive: Bombardier Service Bulletin 605– 32–010, dated October 30, 2023. Note 4 to paragraph (g)(4): This note applies to paragraphs (g)(4) and (h)(5) of this AD. These airplanes are also referred to by the marketing designation Challenger 605. (5) For Model CL–600–2B16 (604 Variant) airplanes, serial numbers 6050 through 6193 inclusive: Bombardier Service Bulletin 650– 32–007, dated October 30, 2023. Note 5 to paragraph (g)(5): This note applies to paragraphs (g)(5) and (h)(6) of this AD. These airplanes are also referred to by the marketing designation Challenger 650. (h) Maintenance/Inspection Program Revision Within 60 days after the effective date of this AD, revise the existing maintenance or inspection program, as applicable, to incorporate the information in the applicable temporary revision identified in paragraphs (h)(1) through (6) of this AD. The initial compliance time for the replacement is within 96 months after the replacement required by paragraph (g) of this AD. Using a different document with information identical to the information in the applicable temporary revision identified in paragraphs (h)(1) through (6) of this AD is acceptable for compliance with the requirements of this paragraph. (1) For all Model CL–600–1A11 (600) airplanes: Bombardier Challenger 600 Time Limits/Maintenance Checks (TLMC) Temporary Revision (TR) No. TR 5–165, dated October 25, 2023. (2) For all Model CL–600–2A12 (601) airplanes: Bombardier Challenger 601 TLMC TR No. TR 5–269, dated October 25, 2023. (3) For all Model CL–600–2B16 airplanes (601–3A and 601–3R Variants): Bombardier Challenger 601 TLMC TR No. TR 5–283, dated October 25, 2023. (4) For Model CL–600–2B16 (604 Variant) airplanes, serial numbers 5301 through 5665 inclusive: Bombardier Challenger 604 TLMC TR No. 5–2–73, dated October 25, 2023. (5) For Model CL–600–2B16 (604 Variant) airplanes, serial numbers 5701 through 5990 inclusive: Bombardier Challenger 605 TLMC TR No. 5–2–29, dated October 25, 2023. (6) For Model CL–600–2B16 (604 Variant) airplanes, serial numbers 6050 and subsequent: Bombardier Challenger 650 TLMC TR No. 5–2–5, dated October 16, 2023. (i) Additional AD Provisions The following provisions also apply to this AD: (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager, 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 manager of the International Validation Branch, send it to the attention of the person identified in paragraph (j) of this AD and email to: 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, International Validation Branch, FAA; or Transport Canada; or Bombardier’s Transport Canada Design Approval Organization (DAO). If approved by the DAO, the approval must include the DAO-authorized signature. (j) Additional Information For more information about this AD, contact John Massey, Aviation Safety Engineer, FAA, 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, NY 11590; telephone 516– 228–7300; email 9-avs-nyaco-cos@faa.gov. (k) Material Incorporated by Reference (1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference 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 this AD specifies otherwise. (i) Bombardier Challenger 600 Time Limits/Maintenance Checks (TLMC) Temporary Revision (TR) No. TR 5–165, dated October 25, 2023. (ii) Bombardier Challenger 601 TLMC TR No. TR 5–269, dated October 25, 2023. (iii) Bombardier Challenger 601 TLMC TR No. TR 5–283, dated October 25, 2023. (iv) Bombardier Challenger 604 TLMC TR No. 5–2–73, dated October 25, 2023. (v) Bombardier Challenger 605 TLMC TR No. 5–2–29, dated October 25, 2023. (vi) Bombardier Challenger 650 TLMC TR No. 5–2–5, dated October 16, 2023. (vii) Bombardier Service Bulletin 600– 0782, dated October 30, 2023. (viii) Bombardier Service Bulletin 601– 1114, dated October 30, 2023. (ix) Bombardier Service Bulletin 604–32– 033, dated October 30, 2023. (x) Bombardier Service Bulletin 605–32– 010, dated October 30, 2023. (xi) Bombardier Service Bulletin 650–32– 007, dated October 30, 2023. (3) For Bombardier material identified in this AD, contact Bombardier Business Aircraft Customer Response Center, 400 Co ˆ te- Vertu Road West, Dorval, Que ´bec H4S 1Y9, Canada; telephone 514–855–2999; email ac.yul@aero.bombardier.com; website https://my.bombardier.com. (4) You may view this material at the FAA, Airworthiness Products Section, Operational 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 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 24, 2026. Steven W. Thompson, Acting Deputy Director, Compliance & Airworthiness Division, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2026–06506 Filed 4–2–26; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–13–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA–2025–0485; Project Identifier AD–2024–00670–A; Amendment 39–23293; AD 2026–06–71] RIN 2120–AA64 Airworthiness Directives; Honda Aircraft Company LLC Airplanes AGENCY : Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION : Final rule. SUMMARY : The FAA is superseding Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2021–22– 12 for certain Honda Aircraft Company LLC (Honda) Model HA–420 airplanes. AD 2021–22–12 required removing and cleaning the inner diameter of the flap control pushrod assemblies and repetitively applying corrosion inhibiting compound (CIC) to this area. Since the FAA issued AD 2021–22–12, new flap control pushrods have been approved that are more corrosion resistant and do not require repetitive CIC applications. In addition, referenced service material has been updated to a new revision that includes redesigned replacement flap control pushrod assemblies that have been modified to prevent interference with adjacent parts. This AD retains the requirements of AD 2021–22–12 and requires replacing the flap control pushrod assemblies with improved design pushrod assemblies for all airplanes affected by AD 2021–22– 12, as well as for other airplanes not affected by AD 2021–22–12. The FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products. DATES : This AD is effective May 8, 2026. The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of a certain publication listed in this AD as of May 8, 2026. The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of a certain publication listed in this AD as of November 19, 2021 (86 FR 60753, November 4, 2021). ADDRESSES : AD Docket: You may examine the AD docket at regulations.gov under Docket No. FAA–2025–0485; or in person at VerDate Sep<11>2014 15:43 Apr 02, 2026 Jkt 268001 PO 00000 Frm 00007 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 E:\FR\FM\03APR1.SGM 03APR1 lotter on DSK8BHNXB4PROD with RULES1

16822 Federal Register / Vol. 91, No. 64 / Friday, April 3, 2026 / Rules and Regulations 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 address for Docket Operations is U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket Operations, M–30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20590. Material Incorporated by Reference: • For Honda Aircraft Company material identified in this AD, contact Honda, 6430 Ballinger Road, Greensboro, NC 27410; phone: (336) 662–0246; website: hondajet.com. • You may view this material at the FAA, 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 under Docket No. FAA– 2025–0485. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT : Kelly Fichter, Aviation Safety Engineer, FAA, 1701 Columbia Avenue, College Park, GA 30337: (404) 474–5544; email: ecb-cos@faa.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION : Background The FAA issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR part 39 to supersede AD 2021–22–12, Amendment 39–21785 (86 FR 60753, November 4, 2021) (AD 2021–22–12). AD 2021–22–12 applied to certain Honda Model HA–420 airplanes. AD 2021–22–12 required removing and cleaning the inner diameter of the flap control pushrods and repetitively applying CIC to this area to prevent corrosion. The NPRM was published in the Federal Register on April 11, 2025 (90 FR 15426). The NPRM was prompted by the manufacturer developing improved flap control pushrods that are more corrosion resistant and do not require repetitive CIC applications. The manufacturer also determined that the applicability should be expanded to include airplanes with serial number 42000211, 42000212, and 42000215 through 42000287, as these airplanes also have an affected flap pushrod assembly installed. The FAA issued a supplemental notice of proposed rulemaking (SNPRM) to amend 14 CFR part 39 to supersede AD 2021–22–12. The SNPRM was published in the Federal Register on December 23, 2025 (90 FR 60029). The SNPRM was prompted by the discovery that the updated outboard corrosion resistant pushrods could interfere with the mid flap drive arms when fully deployed. As a result of this finding, the manufacturer published updated service material that includes a modified design of the flap control pushrod assembly to prevent interference with adjacent parts. In the SNPRM, the FAA proposed to require retaining all of the requirements of AD 2021–22–12. The SNPRM also proposed to require expanding the applicability to include additional airplanes, and replacing the flap control pushrod assemblies with new corrosion- resistant flap control pushrod assemblies as terminating action for the repetitive CIC applications required by AD 2021–22–12. The FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products. Discussion of Final Airworthiness Directive Comments The FAA received no comments on the SNPRM or on the determination of the costs. Conclusion The FAA reviewed the relevant data and determined that air safety requires adopting the AD as proposed. Accordingly, the FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products. This AD is adopted as proposed in the SNPRM. Material Incorporated by Reference Under 1 CFR Part 51 The FAA reviewed Honda Aircraft Company Alert Service Bulletin No. SB– 420–27–009, Revision B, dated August 5, 2025. This material specifies procedures for replacing the flap control pushrod assemblies with improved design flap control pushrod assemblies. This AD also requires Honda Aircraft Company Alert Service Bulletin No. SB– 420–27–008, dated August 31, 2021, which the Director of the Federal Register approved for incorporation by reference as of November 19, 2021 (86 FR 60753, November 4, 2021). This material 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. Costs of Compliance The FAA estimates that this AD affects 107 airplanes of U.S. registry. The FAA estimates the following costs to comply with this AD: E STIMATED C OSTS Action Labor cost Parts cost Cost per product Cost on U.S. operators Remove, clean, and apply CIC to the flap control pushrod assembly (retained from AD 2021–22–12). 22 work-hours × $85 per hour = $1,870. $70 $1,940 $85,360 (44 air- planes). Reapply CIC every 90 days (cost for each time) (re- tained from AD 2021–22–12). 1 work-hour × $85 per hour = $85 70 155 $6,820 (44 air- planes). Replace the left and right inboard flap control pushrod assemblies. 22 work-hours × $85 per hour = $1,870. 5,168 7,038 $753,066 (107 air- planes). The FAA has included all known costs in its cost estimate. According to the manufacturer, however, some or all of the costs of this AD may be covered under warranty, thereby reducing the cost impact on affected operators. 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. VerDate Sep<11>2014 15:43 Apr 02, 2026 Jkt 268001 PO 00000 Frm 00008 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 E:\FR\FM\03APR1.SGM 03APR1 lotter on DSK8BHNXB4PROD with RULES1

16823 Federal Register / Vol. 91, No. 64 / Friday, April 3, 2026 / Rules and Regulations 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) Will not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska, and (3) 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. 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 ■ 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 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. VerDate Sep<11>2014 15:43 Apr 02, 2026 Jkt 268001 PO 00000 Frm 00009 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 E:\FR\FM\03APR1.SGM 03APR1 lotter on DSK8BHNXB4PROD with RULES1

16824 Federal Register / Vol. 91, No. 64 / Friday, April 3, 2026 / Rules and Regulations (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 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA–2026–2728; Project Identifier MCAI–2026–00092–A; Amendment 39–23300; AD 2026–07–05] RIN 2120–AA64 Airworthiness Directives; Costruzioni Aeronautiche Tecnam S.P.A. Airplanes AGENCY : Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION : Final rule; request for comments. SUMMARY : The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Costruzioni Aeronautiche Tecnam S.P.A. (Tecnam) Model P2010 airplanes. This AD was prompted by a report of unrecoverable loss of engine power. This AD requires repetitive detailed borescope inspections (BSIs) of the exhaust muffler flame tube and, depending on the results, repair of the exhaust muffler flame tube. This AD includes an optional terminating action for the inspection and repair requirements. The FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products. DATES : This AD is effective April 20, 2026. The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of a certain publication listed in this AD as of April 20, 2026. The FAA must receive comments on this AD by May 18, 2026. 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. AD Docket: You may examine the AD docket at regulations.gov under Docket No. FAA–2026–2728; 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 mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI), any comments received, and other information. The street address for Docket Operations is listed above. Material Incorporated by Reference: • For TECNAM material identified in this AD, contact Tecnam, Via Maiorise, 81043 Capua CE, Italy; phone: +39 0823 997538; email: technical.support@ tecnam.com; website: tecnam.com. • 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. It is also available at regulations.gov under Docket No. FAA–2026–2728. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT : George Weir, Aviation Safety Engineer, FAA, 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, NY 11590; phone: (817) 222– 4045; email: george.a.weir@faa.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION : Comments Invited The FAA invites you to send any written data, views, or arguments about this final rule. Send your comments using a method listed under the ADDRESSES section. Include ‘‘Docket No. FAA–2026–2728; Project Identifier MCAI–2026–00092–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 George Weir, Aviation Safety Engineer, FAA, 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, NY 11590. Any commentary that the FAA receives which is not specifically designated as CBI will be placed in the public docket for this rulemaking. Background The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), which is the Technical Agent for the Member States of the European Union, has issued EASA AD 2026–0023, dated February 2, 2026 (also referred to as the MCAI), to correct an unsafe condition on certain Tecnam Model P2010 airplanes. The MCAI states that there was a report of unrecoverable loss of engine power on a P2010 airplane. A subsequent investigation identified a 95 percent blockage of the exhaust due to disconnection of the exhaust muffler flame tube. A similar impending failure was also detected on another airplane of the same model. As a result, the manufacturer published updated service material providing instructions for repetitive BSIs of the exhaust muffler flame tube. This condition, if not detected and corrected, could result in unrecoverable loss of engine power and loss of control of the airplane. The MCAI requires initial and repetitive inspections of the exhaust muffler flame tube and, if any discrepancy is detected, contacting Tecnam for repair instructions and accomplishing those instructions accordingly. The MCAI also provides an optional terminating action for the repetitive inspections. You may examine the MCAI in the AD docket at regulations.gov under Docket No. FAA–2026–2728. Material Incorporated by Reference Under 1 CFR Part 51 The FAA reviewed TECNAM Service Bulletin SB 937–CS–Ed. 2, Rev. 1, dated February 26, 2026 (TECNAM SB 937– CS–Ed. 2, Rev. 1); and TECNAM P2010- Maintenance Manual, Tecnam P2010 VerDate Sep<11>2014 15:43 Apr 02, 2026 Jkt 268001 PO 00000 Frm 00010 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 E:\FR\FM\03APR1.SGM 03APR1 lotter on DSK8BHNXB4PROD with RULES1

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