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Federal Register · December 23, 2025
The title they went with Airworthiness Directives; Honda Aircraft Company LLC Airplanes Noisy translates that to

HondaJet owners must replace a part that could jam the plane's flaps

What happened
US aviation regulators are ordering HondaJet owners to replace a specific part in their planes. This part, a flap control rod, could interfere with other components and cause the flaps to jam.
Why it matters
Aircraft manufacturers often find small design flaws after planes are in service. This proposed rule means Honda Aircraft Company has redesigned a part to fix a potential safety issue. Owners of these specific planes will now have to pay for the replacement.
The signal
Watch for the final rule to be published and how quickly HondaJet owners comply with the mandatory replacement.
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