Superseded by FAA AD 2022-18-03
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What to do
Operators must immediately incorporate the specified temporary revisions into the airplane flight manual and quick reference handbook. They must replace the affected windshield assemblies within 24 months from April 18, 2022. Removal of the temporary revisions is required after windshield replacement. Requests for compliance time extensions may be submitted as alternative methods of compliance.
Summary
FAA Airworthiness Directive 2022-05-13 is a final rule addressing certain Honda Aircraft Company LLC Model HA-420 airplanes. It responds to an in-flight smoke and fire incident caused by a severed windshield heat power wire braid. The directive mandates temporary revisions to the airplane flight manual and quick reference handbook to modify windshield heat operation procedures until affected windshield assemblies are replaced.
What changed
This new airworthiness directive introduces mandatory incorporation of temporary procedural revisions into the flight manual and quick reference handbook to reduce windshield heat exposure. It also requires replacement of affected windshield assemblies within 24 months of the effective date. The directive does not require changes to the electronic checklist as it is not part of the approved type design.
Why it matters
This directive is critical for aviation professionals to prevent potential cockpit smoke and fire caused by electrical arcing in the windshield heat wiring. Operators and maintenance teams must comply to ensure continued safe operation of affected Honda HA-420 airplanes. Compliance reduces risk of in-flight fire incidents and aligns with FAA safety regulations.
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