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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Examining the AD Docket
Federal Aviation Administration
You may examine the AD docket at
https://www.regulations.gov by
searching for and locating Docket No.
FAA–2020–0883; 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 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.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Nhien Hoang, Aviation Safety Engineer,
Wichita ACO Branch, FAA, 1801
Airport Road, Wichita, KS 67209;
phone: (316) 946–4157; fax: (316) 946–
4107; email: Nhien.Hoang@faa.gov or
Wichita-COS@faa.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2020–0883; Project
Identifier 2019–CE–034–AD; Amendment
39–21460; AD 2021–05–17]
RIN 2120–AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Rockwell
Collins, Inc. Flight Display System
Application
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule.
AGENCY:
The FAA is superseding
Airworthiness Directive (AD) AD 2019–
12–09 for certain Rockwell Collins, Inc.
(Rockwell Collins) FDSA–6500 flight
display system applications installed on
airplanes. AD 2019–12–09 imposed
operating limitations on the traffic
collision avoidance system (TCAS). AD
2019–12–09 was prompted by conflict
between the TCAS display indications
and aural alerts that may occur during
a resolution advisory (RA) scenario.
This AD retains the requirements of AD
2019–12–09 until a software upgrade is
completed. The FAA is issuing this AD
to address the unsafe condition on these
products.
DATES: This AD is effective April 29,
2021.
The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
of a certain publication listed in this AD
as of April 29, 2021.
ADDRESSES: For service information
identified in this final rule, contact
Rockwell Collins at Collins Aviation
Services, 400 Collins Road NE, M/S
164–100, Cedar Rapids, IA 52498–0001;
phone: (319) 295–9258; fax: (319) 295–
4351; email: techmanuals@
rockwellcollins.com; website: https://
www.rockwellcollins.com/Services and
Support/Publications.aspx. You may
view this service information at the
Airworthiness Products Section,
Operational Safety Branch, FAA, 901
Locust, Kansas City, MO 64106. For
information on the availability of this
material at the FAA, call (816) 329–
4148. It is also available at https://
www.regulations.gov by searching for
and locating Docket No. FAA–2020–
0883.
SUMMARY:
Background
The FAA issued a notice of proposed
rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
part 39 to supersede AD 2019–12–09,
Amendment 39–19664 (84 FR 32260,
July 8, 2019), (AD 2019–12–09). AD
2019–12–09 applied to certain partnumbered Rockwell Collins FDSA–6500
flight display system applications that
may be installed on, but not limited to,
Bombardier Inc. Model CL–600–2B16
(604 variant) airplanes and Textron
Aviation Inc. Models 525B, B200,
B200C, B200CGT, B200GT, B300,
B300C, and C90GTi airplanes. The
NPRM published in the Federal
Register on December 14, 2020 (85 FR
80686).
AD 2019–12–09 prohibited operation
with the TCAS in TA/RA mode by
requiring a revision to the Limitations
section of the airplane flight manual
(AFM) or AFM supplement (AFMS) and
by fabricating and installing a placard
on each aircraft primary flight display.
AD 2019–12–09 resulted from a report
that a conflict could occur between the
TCAS primary cockpit display
indications and the aural alerts during
an RA scenario. The FAA issued AD
2019–12–09 as an interim action to
address the immediate urgency to
prevent the pilot from over-correcting or
under-correcting for aircraft separation,
which may result in a mid-air collision.
In the NPRM, the FAA proposed to
retain the actions of AD 2019–12–09
and install updated software on the
flight data system applications within
12 months. Once the software is
upgraded, the FAA proposed to allow
removal of the limitations and placard.
Because the requirements proposed in
the NPRM had a longer compliance
time, the FAA provided the public an
opportunity to comment. 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 NPRM or on the determination of
the costs.
Conclusion
The FAA reviewed the relevant data
and determined that air safety requires
adoption of 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 NPRM.
Related Service Information Under 1
CFR Part 51
The FAA reviewed Rockwell Collins
Service Information Letter FDSA–6500–
19–1, Revision No. 2, dated June 12,
2019. This service information letter
contains information regarding
hardware and software compatibility for
the FDSA–6500 flight display system
and provides software download
instructions. 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.
Costs of Compliance
The FAA estimates that this AD
affects 932 FDSA–6500 flight display
system applications installed on 311
airplanes worldwide. The FAA has no
way of knowing the number of FDSA–
6500 applications installed on airplanes
of U.S. Registry. The estimated cost on
U.S. operators reflects the maximum
possible cost based on worldwide
applications.
The FAA estimates the following
costs to comply with this AD:
ESTIMATED COSTS
Action
Labor cost
Parts cost
Cost per
product
Revise the Limitations section
of the AFM or AFMS.
.5 work-hour × $85 per hour =
$42.50.
Not applicable
$42.50 (per airplane) .............
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ESTIMATED COSTS—Continued
Action
Labor cost
Parts cost
Cost per
product
Fabricate and install a placard
.5 work-hour × $85 per hour =
$42.50.
1 work-hour × $85 per hour =
$85.
Negligible .......
$42.50 (per primary flight display).
$85 (per primary flight display).
FDSA–6500 software upgrade
Not applicable
The FAA has included all known
costs in its cost estimate. According to
the manufacturer, however, some of the
costs of this AD may be covered under
warranty, thereby reducing the cost
impact on affected operators.
(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.
Authority for This Rulemaking
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation
safety, Incorporation by reference,
Safety.
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
The FAA has determined that 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
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List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
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.
Cost on U.S.
operators
Up to $39,610.
Up to $79,220.
0234–1H0003, 810–0234–2H0001, 810–
0234–2C0001, 810–0234–2C0002, and 810–
0234–4B0001. These applications are
installed on, but not limited to, Bombardier
Inc. Model CL–600–2B16 (604 variant)
airplanes and Textron Aviation Inc. Models
525B, B200, B200C, B200CGT, B200GT,
B300, B300C, and C90GTi airplanes,
certificated in any category.
(d) Subject
Joint Aircraft System Component (JASC)
Code 3400, NAVIGATION SYSTEM.
(e) Unsafe Condition
This AD was prompted by a conflict
between the traffic collision avoidance
system (TCAS) primary display indications
and aural alerts during a resolution advisory
(RA) scenario. The FAA is issuing this AD to
prevent conflicting TCAS information, which
could result in the pilot under-correcting or
over-correcting and may lead to inadequate
aircraft separation and a mid-air collision.
(f) Compliance
§ 39.13
[Amended]
2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by:
a. Removing Airworthiness Directive
2019–12–09, Amendment 39–19664 (84
FR 32260, July 8, 2019); and
■ b. Adding the following new
airworthiness directive:
■
■
2021–05–17 Rockwell Collins, Inc.:
Amendment 39–21460; Docket No.
FAA–2020–0883; Project Identifier
2019–CE–034–AD.
(a) Effective Date
This airworthiness directive (AD) is
effective April 29, 2021.
(b) Affected ADs
This AD replaces AD 2019–12–09,
Amendment 39–19664 (84 FR 32260, July 8,
2019) (AD 2019–12–09).
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to Rockwell Collins, Inc.,
(Rockwell Collins) Flight Display System
Application FDSA–6500 part numbers (P/Ns)
810–0234–1H0001, 810–0234–1H0002, 810–
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Comply with this AD within the
compliance times specified, unless already
done.
(g) Actions
(1) Within 30 days after July 23, 2019 (the
effective date of AD 2019–12–09), do the
following:
(i) Revise the airplane flight manual (AFM)
or AFM supplement (AFMS) by adding the
following text to the Limitations section: For
TCAS II installations, during flight, do not
operate TCAS in the ‘‘TA/RA’’ mode; TCAS
may only be operated in ‘‘TA Only’’ mode.
(ii) Fabricate a placard for each aircraft
primary flight display, using at least 1⁄8 inch
letters, with the following text: TCAS Flight
Ops—TA Only mode (TA/RA mode
prohibited).
(iii) Install the placard on the bottom of
each aircraft primary flight display bezel in
the area depicted in figure 1 to paragraph
(g)(1)(iii) of this AD.
Note 1 to paragraph (g)(1): In ‘‘TA/RA’’
mode, the TA stands for traffic advisory and
RA stands for resolution advisory.
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(h) Alternative Methods of Compliance
(AMOCs)
(1) The Manager, Wichita 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 Related Information.
(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.
(i) Related Information
For more information about this AD,
contact Nhien Hoang, Aviation Safety
Engineer, Wichita ACO Branch, FAA, 1801
Airport Road, Wichita, KS 67209; phone:
(316) 946–4157; fax: (316) 946–4107; email:
Nhien.Hoang@faa.gov or Wichita-COS@
faa.gov.
(j) 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.
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(i) Rockwell Collins Service Information
Letter FDSA–6500–19–1, Revision No. 2,
dated June 12, 2019.
(ii) [Reserved]
(3) For Rockwell Collins service
information identified in this AD, contact
Rockwell Collins at Collins Aviation
Services, 400 Collins Road NE, M/S 164–100,
Cedar Rapids, IA 52498–0001; phone: (319)
295–9258; fax: (319) 295–4351; email:
techmanuals@rockwellcollins.com; website:
https://www.rockwellcollins.com/Services_
and_Support/Publications.aspx.
(4) 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 (816) 329–4148.
(5) 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: fedreg.legal@nara.gov, or go to:
https://www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/
ibr-locations.html.
Issued on February 25, 2021.
Gaetano A. Sciortino,
Deputy Director for Strategic Initiatives,
Compliance & Airworthiness Division,
Aircraft Certification Service.
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(2) In addition to the provisions of 14 CFR
43.3 and 43.7, the actions required by
paragraphs (g)(1)(i) through (iii) 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. This authority is not applicable
to aircraft being operated under 14 CFR part
119.
(3) Within 12 months after the effective
date of this AD, upgrade the FDSA–6500
field loadable software for your airplane as
listed in the table in Section C and by
following the instructions in Section F of
Rockwell Collins Service Information Letter
FDSA–6500–19–1, Revision No. 2, dated June
12, 2019.
(4) The airplane flight manual revision and
placards required by paragraph (g)(1) of this
AD may be removed after completing the
software upgrade required by paragraph (g)(3)
of this AD.
(5) As of the effective date of this AD, do
not install a Rockwell Collins Flight Display
System Application FDSA–6500 P/N 810–
0234–1H0001, 810–0234–1H0002, 810–
0234–1H0003, 810–0234–2H0001, 810–
0234–2C0001, 810–0234–2C0002, or 810–
0234–4B0001 on any airplane.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2020-0883; Project Identifier 2019-CE-034-AD; Amendment
39-21460; AD 2021-05-17]
RIN 2120-AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Rockwell Collins, Inc. Flight Display
System Application
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule.
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SUMMARY: The FAA is superseding Airworthiness Directive (AD) AD 2019-
12-09 for certain Rockwell Collins, Inc. (Rockwell Collins) FDSA-6500
flight display system applications installed on airplanes. AD 2019-12-
09 imposed operating limitations on the traffic collision avoidance
system (TCAS). AD 2019-12-09 was prompted by conflict between the TCAS
display indications and aural alerts that may occur during a resolution
advisory (RA) scenario. This AD retains the requirements of AD 2019-12-
09 until a software upgrade is completed. The FAA is issuing this AD to
address the unsafe condition on these products.
DATES: This AD is effective April 29, 2021.
The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of a certain publication listed in this AD as of April 29,
2021.
ADDRESSES: For service information identified in this final rule,
contact Rockwell Collins at Collins Aviation Services, 400 Collins Road
NE, M/S 164-100, Cedar Rapids, IA 52498-0001; phone: (319) 295-9258;
fax: (319) 295-4351; email: [email protected]; website:
https://www.rockwellcollins.com/Services and Support/Publications.aspx.
You may view this service information at the Airworthiness Products
Section, Operational Safety Branch, FAA, 901 Locust, Kansas City, MO
64106. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA,
call (816) 329-4148. It is also available at https://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2020-
0883.
Examining the AD Docket
You may examine the AD docket at https://www.regulations.gov by
searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2020-0883; 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 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.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Nhien Hoang, Aviation Safety Engineer,
Wichita ACO Branch, FAA, 1801 Airport Road, Wichita, KS 67209; phone:
(316) 946-4157; fax: (316) 946-4107; email: [email protected] or
[email protected].
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Background
The FAA issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14
CFR part 39 to supersede AD 2019-12-09, Amendment 39-19664 (84 FR
32260, July 8, 2019), (AD 2019-12-09). AD 2019-12-09 applied to certain
part-numbered Rockwell Collins FDSA-6500 flight display system
applications that may be installed on, but not limited to, Bombardier
Inc. Model CL-600-2B16 (604 variant) airplanes and Textron Aviation
Inc. Models 525B, B200, B200C, B200CGT, B200GT, B300, B300C, and C90GTi
airplanes. The NPRM published in the Federal Register on December 14,
2020 (85 FR 80686).
AD 2019-12-09 prohibited operation with the TCAS in TA/RA mode by
requiring a revision to the Limitations section of the airplane flight
manual (AFM) or AFM supplement (AFMS) and by fabricating and installing
a placard on each aircraft primary flight display. AD 2019-12-09
resulted from a report that a conflict could occur between the TCAS
primary cockpit display indications and the aural alerts during an RA
scenario. The FAA issued AD 2019-12-09 as an interim action to address
the immediate urgency to prevent the pilot from over-correcting or
under-correcting for aircraft separation, which may result in a mid-air
collision.
In the NPRM, the FAA proposed to retain the actions of AD 2019-12-
09 and install updated software on the flight data system applications
within 12 months. Once the software is upgraded, the FAA proposed to
allow removal of the limitations and placard. Because the requirements
proposed in the NPRM had a longer compliance time, the FAA provided the
public an opportunity to comment. 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 NPRM or on the determination of
the costs.
Conclusion
The FAA reviewed the relevant data and determined that air safety
requires adoption of 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 NPRM.
Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51
The FAA reviewed Rockwell Collins Service Information Letter FDSA-
6500-19-1, Revision No. 2, dated June 12, 2019. This service
information letter contains information regarding hardware and software
compatibility for the FDSA-6500 flight display system and provides
software download instructions. 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.
Costs of Compliance
The FAA estimates that this AD affects 932 FDSA-6500 flight display
system applications installed on 311 airplanes worldwide. The FAA has
no way of knowing the number of FDSA-6500 applications installed on
airplanes of U.S. Registry. The estimated cost on U.S. operators
reflects the maximum possible cost based on worldwide applications.
The FAA estimates the following costs to comply with this AD:
Estimated Costs
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Cost on U.S.
Action Labor cost Parts cost Cost per product operators
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Revise the Limitations section .5 work-hour x $85 Not applicable.... $42.50 (per Up to $13,217.50.
of the AFM or AFMS. per hour = $42.50. airplane).
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Fabricate and install a placard. .5 work-hour x $85 Negligible........ $42.50 (per Up to $39,610.
per hour = $42.50. primary flight
display).
FDSA-6500 software upgrade...... 1 work-hour x $85 Not applicable.... $85 (per primary Up to $79,220.
per hour = $85. flight display).
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The FAA has included all known costs in its cost estimate.
According to the manufacturer, however, some 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.
Regulatory Findings
The FAA has determined that 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
0
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]
0
2. The FAA amends Sec. 39.13 by:
0
a. Removing Airworthiness Directive 2019-12-09, Amendment 39-19664 (84
FR 32260, July 8, 2019); and
0
b. Adding the following new airworthiness directive:
2021-05-17 Rockwell Collins, Inc.: Amendment 39-21460; Docket No.
FAA-2020-0883; Project Identifier 2019-CE-034-AD.
(a) Effective Date
This airworthiness directive (AD) is effective April 29, 2021.
(b) Affected ADs
This AD replaces AD 2019-12-09, Amendment 39-19664 (84 FR 32260,
July 8, 2019) (AD 2019-12-09).
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to Rockwell Collins, Inc., (Rockwell Collins)
Flight Display System Application FDSA-6500 part numbers (P/Ns) 810-
0234-1H0001, 810-0234-1H0002, 810-0234-1H0003, 810-0234-2H0001, 810-
0234-2C0001, 810-0234-2C0002, and 810-0234-4B0001. These
applications are installed on, but not limited to, Bombardier Inc.
Model CL-600-2B16 (604 variant) airplanes and Textron Aviation Inc.
Models 525B, B200, B200C, B200CGT, B200GT, B300, B300C, and C90GTi
airplanes, certificated in any category.
(d) Subject
Joint Aircraft System Component (JASC) Code 3400, NAVIGATION
SYSTEM.
(e) Unsafe Condition
This AD was prompted by a conflict between the traffic collision
avoidance system (TCAS) primary display indications and aural alerts
during a resolution advisory (RA) scenario. The FAA is issuing this
AD to prevent conflicting TCAS information, which could result in
the pilot under-correcting or over-correcting and may lead to
inadequate aircraft separation and a mid-air collision.
(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified,
unless already done.
(g) Actions
(1) Within 30 days after July 23, 2019 (the effective date of AD
2019-12-09), do the following:
(i) Revise the airplane flight manual (AFM) or AFM supplement
(AFMS) by adding the following text to the Limitations section: For
TCAS II installations, during flight, do not operate TCAS in the
``TA/RA'' mode; TCAS may only be operated in ``TA Only'' mode.
(ii) Fabricate a placard for each aircraft primary flight
display, using at least \1/8\ inch letters, with the following text:
TCAS Flight Ops--TA Only mode (TA/RA mode prohibited).
(iii) Install the placard on the bottom of each aircraft primary
flight display bezel in the area depicted in figure 1 to paragraph
(g)(1)(iii) of this AD.
Note 1 to paragraph (g)(1): In ``TA/RA'' mode, the TA stands for
traffic advisory and RA stands for resolution advisory.
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(2) In addition to the provisions of 14 CFR 43.3 and 43.7, the
actions required by paragraphs (g)(1)(i) through (iii) 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. This authority is not
applicable to aircraft being operated under 14 CFR part 119.
(3) Within 12 months after the effective date of this AD,
upgrade the FDSA-6500 field loadable software for your airplane as
listed in the table in Section C and by following the instructions
in Section F of Rockwell Collins Service Information Letter FDSA-
6500-19-1, Revision No. 2, dated June 12, 2019.
(4) The airplane flight manual revision and placards required by
paragraph (g)(1) of this AD may be removed after completing the
software upgrade required by paragraph (g)(3) of this AD.
(5) As of the effective date of this AD, do not install a
Rockwell Collins Flight Display System Application FDSA-6500 P/N
810-0234-1H0001, 810-0234-1H0002, 810-0234-1H0003, 810-0234-2H0001,
810-0234-2C0001, 810-0234-2C0002, or 810-0234-4B0001 on any
airplane.
(h) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs)
(1) The Manager, Wichita 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 Related Information.
(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.
(i) Related Information
For more information about this AD, contact Nhien Hoang,
Aviation Safety Engineer, Wichita ACO Branch, FAA, 1801 Airport
Road, Wichita, KS 67209; phone: (316) 946-4157; fax: (316) 946-4107;
email: [email protected] or [email protected].
(j) 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.
(i) Rockwell Collins Service Information Letter FDSA-6500-19-1,
Revision No. 2, dated June 12, 2019.
(ii) [Reserved]
(3) For Rockwell Collins service information identified in this
AD, contact Rockwell Collins at Collins Aviation Services, 400
Collins Road NE, M/S 164-100, Cedar Rapids, IA 52498-0001; phone:
(319) 295-9258; fax: (319) 295-4351; email:
[email protected]; website: https://www.rockwellcollins.com/Services_and_Support/Publications.aspx.
(4) 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 (816) 329-4148.
(5) 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: https://www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html.
Issued on February 25, 2021.
Gaetano A. Sciortino,
Deputy Director for Strategic Initiatives, Compliance & Airworthiness
Division, Aircraft Certification Service.
[FR Doc. 2021-06156 Filed 3-24-21; 8:45 am]
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