Published 2008-03-26 · Federal Register document E8-5701
Airworthiness Directives; Avidyne Corporation Primary Flight Displays (Part Numbers 700-00006-000, -001, -002, -003, and -100)
Publication summary
The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Avidyne Corporation (Avidyne) Primary Flight Displays (PFDs) (Part Numbers (P/Ns) 700-00006-000, -001, -002, -003, and -100) that are installed on airplanes. This AD requires a check of the maintenance records and inspection of the PFD (if necessary) to determine if an affected serial number PFD is installed. If an affected serial number PFD is installed, this AD requires you to incorporate information that limits operation when certain conditions for the PFD or backup instruments exist. This AD results from several field reports of PFDs displaying incorrect altitude and airspeed information. We are issuing this AD to prevent certain conditions from existing when PFDs display incorrect attitude, altitude, and airspeed information. This could result in airspeed/altitude mismanagement or spatial disorientation of the pilot with consequent loss of airplane control, inadequate traffic separation, or controlled flight into terrain.
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Recorded publication clauses
- AD identifier printed in this edition
- 2008-06-28
- Effective date printed in this edition
- 2008-04-10
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Effective Date
Effective Date
(a) This AD becomes effective on April 10, 2008.
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Affected ADs
Affected ADs
(b) None.
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Applicability wording · Applicability
Applicability
(c) This AD applies to Avidyne Corporation (Avidyne) Primary
Flight Displays (PFDs) (Part Numbers (P/Ns) 700-00006-000, 700-
00006-001, 700-00006-002, 700-00006-003, and 700-00006-100) that are
installed on, but not limited to the following airplanes that are
certificated in any category:
(1) Adam Aircraft Model A500;
(2) Cessna Aircraft Company Model 441 (STEC Alliant Supplemental
Type Certificate (STC) No. SA09547AC-D incorporated);
(3) Cessna Aircraft Company Models LC42-550FG and LC41-550FG
(Columbia Aircraft Manufacturing and The Lancair Company previously
held the type certificate for these airplanes);
(4) Cirrus Design Corporation Models SR20 and SR22;
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(5) Diamond Aircraft Industries GmbH Model DA 40;
(6) Hawker Beechcraft Corporation Model E90 (STEC Alliant STC
No. SA09545AC-D incorporated);
(7) Hawker Beechcraft Corporation Model 200 series (STEC Alliant
STC No. SA09543AC-D incorporated); and
(8) Piper Aircraft, Inc. Models PA-28-161, PA-28-181, PA-28R-
201, PA-32R-301 (HP), PA-32R-301T, PA-32-301FT, PA-32-301XTC, PA-34-
220T, PA-44-180, PA-46-350P, PA-46R-350T, and PA-46-500TP.
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Unsafe Condition
Unsafe Condition
(d) This AD is the result of several field reports of PFDs
displaying incorrect altitude and airspeed information. We are
issuing this AD to prevent certain conditions from existing when
PFDs display incorrect attitude, altitude, and airspeed information.
This could result in airspeed/altitude mismanagement or spatial
disorientation of the pilot with consequent loss of airplane
control, inadequate traffic separation, or controlled flight into
terrain.
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Compliance
Compliance
(e) To address this problem, you must do the following, unless
already done:
Table 1.--Actions, Compliance, and Procedures
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Actions Compliance Procedures
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(1) Do a logbook check of Within 15 days after The owner/operator
maintenance records to April 10, 2008 (the holding at least a
determine if any PFD (P/Ns effective date of private pilot
700-00006-000, 700-00006- this AD). certificate as
001, 700-00006-002, 700- authorized by
00006-003, or 700-00006- section 43.7 of the
100) with any affected Federal Aviation
serial number listed in Regulations (14 CFR
TABLE 2--Serial Numbers of 43.7) may do the
Affected PFDs is installed. logbook check. Make
(i) If, as a result of this an entry into the
check, you find any PFD aircraft logbook
installed with an affected showing compliance
serial number, do the with this portion
action required by of the AD in
paragraph (e)(3)(i) or accordance with
(e)(3)(ii) of this AD.. section 43.9 of the
(ii) If, as a result of this Federal Aviation
check, you cannot Regulations (14 CFR
positively identify the 43.9).
serial number of the PFD,
do the inspection required
in paragraph (e)(2) of this
AD..
(iii) If, as a result of
this check, you positively
identify that the PFD
installed does not have a
serial number affected by
this AD, then no further
action is required..
(2) If you find, as a result Within 15 days after Not Applicable.
of the check required by April 10, 2008 (the
paragraph (e)(1) of this AD effective date of
you cannot positively this AD).
identify the serial number
of the PFD, inspect any PFD
(P/Ns 700-00006-000, 700-
00006-001, 700-00006-002,
700-00006-003, or 700-00006-
100) for any affected
serial number listed in
TABLE 2 --Serial Numbers of
Affected PFDs. You may do
the requirement of
paragraph (e)(3) of this AD
instead of this inspection.
(3) If you find, as a result Within 15 days after The owner/operator
of the check required by April 10, 2008 (the holding at least a
paragraph (e)(1) of this AD effective date of private pilot
or the inspection required this AD). certificate as
by paragraph (e)(2) of this authorized by
AD, any PFD installed with section 43.7 of the
an affected serial number, Federal Aviation
do whichever of the Regulations (14 CFR
following applies: 43.7) may insert
(i) For airplanes with an the information
airplane flight manual into the AFM, POH,
(AFM), pilots operating AFMS, or
handbook (POH), or airplane maintenance records
flight manual supplement as required in
(AFMS), incorporate the paragraph (e)(3)(i)
language in the Appendix of or (e)(3)(ii)(A) of
this AD into the this AD and/or
Limitations section. fabricate the
(ii) For airplanes without placard required in
an AFM, POH, or AFMS, do paragraph
the following:. (e)(3)(ii)(B) of
(A) Incorporate the language this AD. Make an
in the Appendix of this AD entry into the
into your aircraft records; aircraft records
and. showing compliance
(B) fabricate a placard with these portions
(using at least \1/8\-inch of the AD in
letters) with the following accordance with
words and install the section 43.9 of the
placard on the instrument Federal Aviation
panel within the pilot's Regulations (14 CFR
clear view: ``AD 2008-06-28 43.9).
CONTAINS LIMITATIONS
REGARDING AVIDYNE PRIMARY
FLIGHT DISPLAYS (PFD) AND
REQUIRED INCORPORATION OF
THESE LIMITATIONS INTO THE
AIRCRAFT RECORDS. YOU MUST
FOLLOW THESE LIMITATIONS.''.
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(4) Do not install any PFD As of the effective Not Applicable.
(P/Ns 700-00006-000, 700- date of this AD.
00006-001, 700-00006-002,
700-00006-003, or 700-00006-
100) with any affected
serial number listed in
TABLE 2--Serial Numbers of
Affected PFDs.
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Note 1: If you have an AFM, POH, or AFMS, you may fabricate and
install a placard as described in paragraph (e)(3)(ii) of this AD in
addition to, but not instead of, the Limitations section requirement
of paragraph (e)(3)(i) of this AD.
Note 2: Avidyne Service Alert No. SA-08-001, dated February 12,
2008, pertains to the subject matter of this AD. The service
information cautions that all pilots should be vigilant in
conducting proper preflight and in-flight checks of instrument
accuracy.
Table 2.--Serial Numbers of Affected PFDs
[AD 2008-06-28]
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D1023, D1031, D1037, D1069, D1075, D1080, D1084, D1090, D1101, D1102,
D1106, D1112, D1115, D1136, D1138, D1141, D1144, D1158, D1170, D1172,
D1174, D1178, D1188, D1197, D1199, D1212, D1234, D1240, D1249, D1253,
D1254, D1256, D1259, D1260, D1262, D1270, D1272, D1277, D1283, D1288,
D1313, D1319, D1327, D1351, D1364, D1380, D1387, D1391, D1396, D1405,
D1412, D1428, D1433, D1434, D1435, F0006, F0011, F0021, F0030, F0031,
F0032, F0035, 20002067, 20003147, 20003296, 20003316, 20004297,
20005316, 20005487, 20008167, 20008227, 20008255, 20009297, 20009476,
20010177, 20010255, 20011396, 20011456, 20012337, 20012506, 20013406,
20014027, 20014227, 20015357, 20017286, 20018317, 20018425, 20018486,
20019067, 20019297, 20020297, 20021067, 20021197, 20022177, 20022207,
20022217, 20022286, 20022287, 20022296, 20023197, 20023377, 20024196,
20024217, 20024297, 20024397, 20024407, 20024425, 20025067, 20025177,
20025217, 20025317, 20026067, 20026197, 20026207, 20026265, 20026377,
20026407, 20026506, 20027177, 20027226, 20027317, 20027377, 20028177,
20028337, 20029177, 20029197, 20029246, 20029265, 20029506, 0030197,
20030237, 20031207, 20031217, 20031406, 20031407, 20031516, 20032067,
20032265, 20032337, 20032516, 20033337, 20034207, 20034327, 20035177,
20036197, 20036237, 20036397, 20037265, 20037285, 20038127, 20038197,
20038337, 20039177, 20040127, 20040177, 20040197, 20040265, 20040317,
20041177, 20042197, 20042265, 20042317, 20042337, 20043197, 20043215,
20043237, 20043247, 20044226, 20044237, 20044285, 20045215, 20045265,
20045437, 20046215, 20047127, 20047147, 20047197, 20048197, 20048215,
20048247, 20049147, 20049357, 20050147, 20050287, 20050346, 20050434,
20051215, 20052215, 20053247, 20053257, 20053357, 20054247, 20054257,
20054357, 20055087, 20056247, 20056257, 20057237, 20057346, 20058346,
20061087, 20061247, 20062087, 20062247, 20063087, 20064087, 20064147,
20064226, 20064337, 20066147, 20067087, 20068147, 20068337, 20069087,
20071237, 20072087, 20073087, 20073346, 20073506, 20074207, 20075087,
20075147, 20075207, 20076217, 20076257, 20077087, 20077506, 20078087,
20078217, 20078257, 20078346, 20078496, 20084257, 20085396, 20087257,
20089257, 20089346, 20090346, 20092297, 20093247, 20094107, 20094416,
20097137, 20098037, 20099107, 20099346, 20099416, 20101416, 20102417,
20103396, 20104246, 20106224, 20111224, 20112224, 20114416, 20115346,
20116346, 20118416, 20123416, 20124456, 20126416, 20129346, 20135337,
20139336, 20140336, 20142037, 20142296, 20146037, 20147336, 20153037,
20158097, 20161097, 20164097, 20165097, 20166097, 20170097, 20170175,
20172175, 20177175, 20202257, 20204175, 20209246, 20214175, 20216265,
20217175, 20224175, 20224265, 20229265, 20232175, 20233175, 20236175,
20236265, 20241175, 20243265, 20265355, 20272355, 20273355, 20278355,
20281355, 20302384, 20308384, 20314384, 20317384, 20320305, 20321376,
20330376, 20330384, 20343384, 20347305, 20348305, 20350305, 20356305,
20359305, 20378475, 20380225, 20381225, 20382475, 20388225, 20402174,
20403174, 20438345, 20440345, 20447425, 20452315, 20458315, 20462315,
20467315, 20540094, 20550094, 20576445, 20580445, 20581445, 20582525,
20584525, 20591525, 20595065, 20599065, 20605065, 20615116, 20618065,
20638116, 20656284, 20732074, 20735176, 20739176, 20755493, 20814015,
20815015, 20974365, 20978365, 20978434, 20986365, 20990434, 20998365,
21002365, 21056395, 21060395, 21063184, 21063395, 21067184, 21070184,
21075395, 21191045, 21200045, 21219045, 21294414, 21311414, 21315414,
21324414, 21325414, 21330414, 21334414, 21340414, 21491056, 21493056,
21596354, 21603435, 21604435, 21606435, 21608435, 21610435, 21614435,
21646086, 21668086, 21812514, 21823514, 21826514, 21836304, 21839304,
21852304, 22310186, 22378026, 22380026, 22398294, 22401294, 22405085,
22412385, 22418026, 22418385, 22419026, 22470524, 22471524, 22472524,
22479524, 22483524, 22486524, 22523204, 22525264, 22531204, 22559135,
22568135, 22572135, 22578135, 22579135, 22586135, 22602135, 22603135,
22608135, 22642493, 22647493, 22682076, 22908334, 22921334, 22961354,
23166495, 23169495, 23173495, 23175495, 23182495, 23371455, 23378455,
23443264, 23445264, 23448264, 23581244, 23602244, 23737136, 23738136,
24021335, 24029335, 24231144, 24238144, 24248144, 24381324, 24478515,
24735144, 24746144, 24750144, 24772085, 24773085, 24865155, 24867155,
24870155, 24990084, 24991084, 24993084, 24996084, 25023034, 25027034,
25522465, 25525465, 25530465, 25532465, 25538465, 25600465, 25618106,
26287114, 26528095, 26547095, 26553095, 26569464, 26571095, 26572095,
26584095, 26588464, 26592464, 27865034, 28478495, 28519495, 29019044,
29023044, 29029044, 29031044, 29032044, 29512216, 29514216, and
29522216.
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Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs)
Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs)
(f) The Manager, Boston Aircraft Certification Office (ACO),
FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested
using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. Send information to
ATTN: Solomon Hecht, Aerospace Engineer, Boston ACO, 12 New England
Executive Park, Burlington, MA 01803; telephone: (781) 238-7159;
fax: (781) 238-7170. Before using any approved AMOC on any airplane
to which the AMOC applies, notify your appropriate principal
inspector (PI) in the FAA Flight Standards District Office (FSDO),
or lacking a PI, your local FSDO.
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Additional Information
Additional Information
(g) For the service alert referenced in this AD, contact Avidyne
Corporation, 55 Old Bedford Road, Lincoln, MA 01773; telephone:
(781) 402-7400; fax: (781) 402-7599.
Appendix to AD 2008-06-28 Limitations Regarding Avidyne Primary Flight
Displays (PFDs)
Before conducting flight operations, pilots must review and be
familiar with the Crosscheck Monitor section of the Avidyne Primary
Flight Display Pilot's Guide and all limitations contained in the
aircraft operating handbook.
As a normal practice, all pilots should be vigilant in
conducting proper preflight and
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in-flight checks of instrument accuracy, including:
<bullet> Preflight check of the accuracy of both the primary and
backup altimeter against known airfield elevation and against each
other.
<bullet> Verification of airspeed indications consistent with
prevailing conditions at startup, during taxi, and prior to takeoff.
<bullet> ``Airspeed alive'' check and reasonable indications
during takeoff roll.
<bullet> Maintenance of current altimeter setting in both
primary and backup altimeters.
<bullet> Cross-check of primary and backup altimeters at each
change of altimeter setting and prior to entering instrument
meteorological conditions (IMC).
<bullet> Cross-check of primary and backup altimeters and
validation against other available data, such as glideslope
intercept altitude, prior to conducting any instrument approach.
<bullet> Periodic cross-checks of primary and backup airspeed
indicators, preferably in combination with altimeter cross-checks.
For flight operations under instrument flight rules (IFR) or in
conditions in which visual reference to the horizon cannot be
reliably maintained (that is IMC, night operations, flight
operations over water, in haze or smoke) and the pilot has reasons
to suspect that any source (PFD or back-up instruments) of attitude,
airspeed, or altitude is not functioning properly, flight under IFR
or in these conditions must not be initiated (when condition is
determined on the ground) and further flight under IFR or in these
conditions is prohibited until equipment is serviced and functioning
properly.
Operation of aircraft not equipped with operating backup (or
standby) attitude, altimeter, and airspeed indicators that are
located where they are readily visible to the pilot is prohibited.
Pilots must frequently scan and crosscheck flight instruments to
make sure the information depicted on the PFD correlates and agrees
with the information depicted on the backup instruments.
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[Federal Register Volume 73, Number 59 (Wednesday, March 26, 2008)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 15862-15866]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E8-5701]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2008-0340; Directorate Identifier 2008-CE-020-AD;
Amendment 39-15440; AD 2008-06-28]
RIN 2120-AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Avidyne Corporation Primary Flight
Displays (Part Numbers 700-00006-000, -001, -002, -003, and -100)
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule; request for comments.
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SUMMARY: The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for
certain Avidyne Corporation (Avidyne) Primary Flight Displays (PFDs)
(Part Numbers (P/Ns) 700-00006-000, -001, -002, -003, and -100) that
are installed on airplanes. This AD requires a check of the maintenance
records and inspection of the PFD (if necessary) to determine if an
affected serial number PFD is installed. If an affected serial number
PFD is installed, this AD requires you to incorporate information that
limits operation when certain conditions for the PFD or backup
instruments exist. This AD results from several field reports of PFDs
displaying incorrect altitude and airspeed information. We are issuing
this AD to prevent certain conditions from existing when PFDs display
incorrect attitude, altitude, and airspeed information. This could
result in airspeed/altitude mismanagement or spatial disorientation of
the pilot with consequent loss of airplane control, inadequate traffic
separation, or controlled flight into terrain.
DATES: This AD becomes effective on April 10, 2008.
We must receive any comments on this AD by May 27, 2008.
ADDRESSES: Use one of the following addresses to comment on this AD.
<bullet> Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments.
<bullet> Fax: (202) 493-2251.
<bullet> 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.
<bullet> Hand Delivery: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket
Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New
Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington, DC 20590, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.,
Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays.
To get the service information identified in this AD, contact
Avidyne Corporation, 55 Old Bedford Road, Lincoln, MA 01773; telephone:
(781) 402-7400; fax: (781) 402-7599.
To view the comments to this AD, go to http://www.regulations.gov.
The docket number is FAA-2008-0340; Directorate Identifier 2008-CE-020-
AD.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Solomon Hecht, Aerospace Engineer,
Boston Aircraft Certification Office, 12 New England Executive Park,
Burlington, MA 01803; telephone: (781) 238-7159; fax: (781) 238-7170.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Discussion
We received several field reports of PFDs displaying incorrect
altitude and airspeed information. These occurrences included incorrect
display of information at system startup, including one or more of the
following:
<bullet> Altitude significantly in error when compared to field
elevation with local barometric correction setting entered on PFD.
<bullet> Altitude significantly in error when compared to backup
altimeter with identical barometric correction settings.
<bullet> Non-zero airspeed (inconsistent with high winds or
propwash from a nearby airplane) indicated at system startup.
<bullet> Altitude or airspeed indications that vary noticeably
after startup under static conditions.
<bullet> Erroneous airspeed indications in combination with
erroneous attitude indications.
<bullet> A steady or intermittent ``red X'' in place of the
airspeed indicator, altimeter, vertical speed indicator, or attitude
indicator.
The conditions described above occur because of a manufacturing
process
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defect on a certain batch of PFD serial numbers during incorporation of
a design improvement on the air data unit assembly. The root cause of
this manufacturing process defect is still being analyzed.
This condition, if not corrected, could result in airspeed/altitude
mismanagement or spatial disorientation of the pilot and consequent
loss of airplane control, inadequate traffic separation, or controlled
flight into terrain.
FAA's Determination and Requirements of This AD
We are issuing this AD because we evaluated all the information and
determined the unsafe condition described previously is likely to exist
or develop on type design airplanes that incorporate one of the
affected PFDs. This AD requires a check of the maintenance records and
inspection of the PFD (if necessary) to determine if an affected serial
number PFD is installed. If an affected serial number PFD is installed,
this AD requires you to incorporate information that limits operation
when certain conditions for the PFD or backup instruments exist.
This is considered interim action. Avidyne is working on a process
to rework and/or modify the affected PFD units. The FAA will consider
taking additional rulemaking action to supersede this AD and terminate
the above limitations when Avidyne completes the process development,
and the FAA approves it as addressing the unsafe condition.
FAA's Determination of the Effective Date
An unsafe condition exists that requires the immediate adoption of
this AD. The FAA has found that the risk to the flying public justifies
waiving notice and comment prior to adoption of this rule because PFDs
that display incorrect attitude, altitude, and airspeed information
could result in airspeed/altitude mismanagement or spatial
disorientation of the pilot with consequent loss of airplane control,
inadequate traffic separation, or controlled flight into terrain.
Therefore, we determined that notice and opportunity for public comment
before issuing this AD are impracticable and that good cause exists for
making this amendment effective in fewer than 30 days.
Comments Invited
This AD is a final rule that involves requirements affecting flight
safety, and we did not precede it by notice and an opportunity for
public comment. We invite you to send any written relevant data, views,
or arguments regarding this AD. Send your comments to an address listed
under the ADDRESSES section. Include the docket number ``FAA-2008-0340;
Directorate Identifier 2008-CE-020-AD'' at the beginning of your
comments. We specifically invite comments on the overall regulatory,
economic, environmental, and energy aspects of the AD. We will consider
all comments received by the closing date and may amend the AD in light
of those comments.
We will post all comments we receive, without change, to http://www.regulations.gov, including any personal information you provide. We
will also post a report summarizing each substantive verbal contact we
receive concerning this AD.
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.
We are 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
We 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) Is not a ``significant rule'' under DOT Regulatory Policies and
Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); 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.
We prepared a regulatory evaluation of the estimated costs to
comply with this AD and placed it in the AD docket.
Examining the AD Docket
You may examine the AD docket that contains the AD, the regulatory
evaluation, any comments received, and other information on the
Internet at http://www.regulations.gov; or in person at the Docket
Management Facility between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,
except Federal holidays. The Docket Office (telephone (800) 647-5527)
is located at the street address stated in the ADDRESSES section.
Comments will be available in the AD docket shortly after receipt.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Safety.
Adoption of the Amendment
0
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 adding the following new airworthiness
directive (AD):
2008-06-28 Avidyne Corporation: Amendment 39-15440; Docket No. FAA-
2008-0340; Directorate Identifier 2008-CE-020-AD.
Effective Date
(a) This AD becomes effective on April 10, 2008.
Affected ADs
(b) None.
Applicability
(c) This AD applies to Avidyne Corporation (Avidyne) Primary
Flight Displays (PFDs) (Part Numbers (P/Ns) 700-00006-000, 700-
00006-001, 700-00006-002, 700-00006-003, and 700-00006-100) that are
installed on, but not limited to the following airplanes that are
certificated in any category:
(1) Adam Aircraft Model A500;
(2) Cessna Aircraft Company Model 441 (STEC Alliant Supplemental
Type Certificate (STC) No. SA09547AC-D incorporated);
(3) Cessna Aircraft Company Models LC42-550FG and LC41-550FG
(Columbia Aircraft Manufacturing and The Lancair Company previously
held the type certificate for these airplanes);
(4) Cirrus Design Corporation Models SR20 and SR22;
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(5) Diamond Aircraft Industries GmbH Model DA 40;
(6) Hawker Beechcraft Corporation Model E90 (STEC Alliant STC
No. SA09545AC-D incorporated);
(7) Hawker Beechcraft Corporation Model 200 series (STEC Alliant
STC No. SA09543AC-D incorporated); and
(8) Piper Aircraft, Inc. Models PA-28-161, PA-28-181, PA-28R-
201, PA-32R-301 (HP), PA-32R-301T, PA-32-301FT, PA-32-301XTC, PA-34-
220T, PA-44-180, PA-46-350P, PA-46R-350T, and PA-46-500TP.
Unsafe Condition
(d) This AD is the result of several field reports of PFDs
displaying incorrect altitude and airspeed information. We are
issuing this AD to prevent certain conditions from existing when
PFDs display incorrect attitude, altitude, and airspeed information.
This could result in airspeed/altitude mismanagement or spatial
disorientation of the pilot with consequent loss of airplane
control, inadequate traffic separation, or controlled flight into
terrain.
Compliance
(e) To address this problem, you must do the following, unless
already done:
Table 1.--Actions, Compliance, and Procedures
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Actions Compliance Procedures
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(1) Do a logbook check of Within 15 days after The owner/operator
maintenance records to April 10, 2008 (the holding at least a
determine if any PFD (P/Ns effective date of private pilot
700-00006-000, 700-00006- this AD). certificate as
001, 700-00006-002, 700- authorized by
00006-003, or 700-00006- section 43.7 of the
100) with any affected Federal Aviation
serial number listed in Regulations (14 CFR
TABLE 2--Serial Numbers of 43.7) may do the
Affected PFDs is installed. logbook check. Make
(i) If, as a result of this an entry into the
check, you find any PFD aircraft logbook
installed with an affected showing compliance
serial number, do the with this portion
action required by of the AD in
paragraph (e)(3)(i) or accordance with
(e)(3)(ii) of this AD.. section 43.9 of the
(ii) If, as a result of this Federal Aviation
check, you cannot Regulations (14 CFR
positively identify the 43.9).
serial number of the PFD,
do the inspection required
in paragraph (e)(2) of this
AD..
(iii) If, as a result of
this check, you positively
identify that the PFD
installed does not have a
serial number affected by
this AD, then no further
action is required..
(2) If you find, as a result Within 15 days after Not Applicable.
of the check required by April 10, 2008 (the
paragraph (e)(1) of this AD effective date of
you cannot positively this AD).
identify the serial number
of the PFD, inspect any PFD
(P/Ns 700-00006-000, 700-
00006-001, 700-00006-002,
700-00006-003, or 700-00006-
100) for any affected
serial number listed in
TABLE 2 --Serial Numbers of
Affected PFDs. You may do
the requirement of
paragraph (e)(3) of this AD
instead of this inspection.
(3) If you find, as a result Within 15 days after The owner/operator
of the check required by April 10, 2008 (the holding at least a
paragraph (e)(1) of this AD effective date of private pilot
or the inspection required this AD). certificate as
by paragraph (e)(2) of this authorized by
AD, any PFD installed with section 43.7 of the
an affected serial number, Federal Aviation
do whichever of the Regulations (14 CFR
following applies: 43.7) may insert
(i) For airplanes with an the information
airplane flight manual into the AFM, POH,
(AFM), pilots operating AFMS, or
handbook (POH), or airplane maintenance records
flight manual supplement as required in
(AFMS), incorporate the paragraph (e)(3)(i)
language in the Appendix of or (e)(3)(ii)(A) of
this AD into the this AD and/or
Limitations section. fabricate the
(ii) For airplanes without placard required in
an AFM, POH, or AFMS, do paragraph
the following:. (e)(3)(ii)(B) of
(A) Incorporate the language this AD. Make an
in the Appendix of this AD entry into the
into your aircraft records; aircraft records
and. showing compliance
(B) fabricate a placard with these portions
(using at least \1/8\-inch of the AD in
letters) with the following accordance with
words and install the section 43.9 of the
placard on the instrument Federal Aviation
panel within the pilot's Regulations (14 CFR
clear view: ``AD 2008-06-28 43.9).
CONTAINS LIMITATIONS
REGARDING AVIDYNE PRIMARY
FLIGHT DISPLAYS (PFD) AND
REQUIRED INCORPORATION OF
THESE LIMITATIONS INTO THE
AIRCRAFT RECORDS. YOU MUST
FOLLOW THESE LIMITATIONS.''.
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(4) Do not install any PFD As of the effective Not Applicable.
(P/Ns 700-00006-000, 700- date of this AD.
00006-001, 700-00006-002,
700-00006-003, or 700-00006-
100) with any affected
serial number listed in
TABLE 2--Serial Numbers of
Affected PFDs.
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Note 1: If you have an AFM, POH, or AFMS, you may fabricate and
install a placard as described in paragraph (e)(3)(ii) of this AD in
addition to, but not instead of, the Limitations section requirement
of paragraph (e)(3)(i) of this AD.
Note 2: Avidyne Service Alert No. SA-08-001, dated February 12,
2008, pertains to the subject matter of this AD. The service
information cautions that all pilots should be vigilant in
conducting proper preflight and in-flight checks of instrument
accuracy.
Table 2.--Serial Numbers of Affected PFDs
[AD 2008-06-28]
------------------------------------------------------------------------
-------------------------------------------------------------------------
D1023, D1031, D1037, D1069, D1075, D1080, D1084, D1090, D1101, D1102,
D1106, D1112, D1115, D1136, D1138, D1141, D1144, D1158, D1170, D1172,
D1174, D1178, D1188, D1197, D1199, D1212, D1234, D1240, D1249, D1253,
D1254, D1256, D1259, D1260, D1262, D1270, D1272, D1277, D1283, D1288,
D1313, D1319, D1327, D1351, D1364, D1380, D1387, D1391, D1396, D1405,
D1412, D1428, D1433, D1434, D1435, F0006, F0011, F0021, F0030, F0031,
F0032, F0035, 20002067, 20003147, 20003296, 20003316, 20004297,
20005316, 20005487, 20008167, 20008227, 20008255, 20009297, 20009476,
20010177, 20010255, 20011396, 20011456, 20012337, 20012506, 20013406,
20014027, 20014227, 20015357, 20017286, 20018317, 20018425, 20018486,
20019067, 20019297, 20020297, 20021067, 20021197, 20022177, 20022207,
20022217, 20022286, 20022287, 20022296, 20023197, 20023377, 20024196,
20024217, 20024297, 20024397, 20024407, 20024425, 20025067, 20025177,
20025217, 20025317, 20026067, 20026197, 20026207, 20026265, 20026377,
20026407, 20026506, 20027177, 20027226, 20027317, 20027377, 20028177,
20028337, 20029177, 20029197, 20029246, 20029265, 20029506, 0030197,
20030237, 20031207, 20031217, 20031406, 20031407, 20031516, 20032067,
20032265, 20032337, 20032516, 20033337, 20034207, 20034327, 20035177,
20036197, 20036237, 20036397, 20037265, 20037285, 20038127, 20038197,
20038337, 20039177, 20040127, 20040177, 20040197, 20040265, 20040317,
20041177, 20042197, 20042265, 20042317, 20042337, 20043197, 20043215,
20043237, 20043247, 20044226, 20044237, 20044285, 20045215, 20045265,
20045437, 20046215, 20047127, 20047147, 20047197, 20048197, 20048215,
20048247, 20049147, 20049357, 20050147, 20050287, 20050346, 20050434,
20051215, 20052215, 20053247, 20053257, 20053357, 20054247, 20054257,
20054357, 20055087, 20056247, 20056257, 20057237, 20057346, 20058346,
20061087, 20061247, 20062087, 20062247, 20063087, 20064087, 20064147,
20064226, 20064337, 20066147, 20067087, 20068147, 20068337, 20069087,
20071237, 20072087, 20073087, 20073346, 20073506, 20074207, 20075087,
20075147, 20075207, 20076217, 20076257, 20077087, 20077506, 20078087,
20078217, 20078257, 20078346, 20078496, 20084257, 20085396, 20087257,
20089257, 20089346, 20090346, 20092297, 20093247, 20094107, 20094416,
20097137, 20098037, 20099107, 20099346, 20099416, 20101416, 20102417,
20103396, 20104246, 20106224, 20111224, 20112224, 20114416, 20115346,
20116346, 20118416, 20123416, 20124456, 20126416, 20129346, 20135337,
20139336, 20140336, 20142037, 20142296, 20146037, 20147336, 20153037,
20158097, 20161097, 20164097, 20165097, 20166097, 20170097, 20170175,
20172175, 20177175, 20202257, 20204175, 20209246, 20214175, 20216265,
20217175, 20224175, 20224265, 20229265, 20232175, 20233175, 20236175,
20236265, 20241175, 20243265, 20265355, 20272355, 20273355, 20278355,
20281355, 20302384, 20308384, 20314384, 20317384, 20320305, 20321376,
20330376, 20330384, 20343384, 20347305, 20348305, 20350305, 20356305,
20359305, 20378475, 20380225, 20381225, 20382475, 20388225, 20402174,
20403174, 20438345, 20440345, 20447425, 20452315, 20458315, 20462315,
20467315, 20540094, 20550094, 20576445, 20580445, 20581445, 20582525,
20584525, 20591525, 20595065, 20599065, 20605065, 20615116, 20618065,
20638116, 20656284, 20732074, 20735176, 20739176, 20755493, 20814015,
20815015, 20974365, 20978365, 20978434, 20986365, 20990434, 20998365,
21002365, 21056395, 21060395, 21063184, 21063395, 21067184, 21070184,
21075395, 21191045, 21200045, 21219045, 21294414, 21311414, 21315414,
21324414, 21325414, 21330414, 21334414, 21340414, 21491056, 21493056,
21596354, 21603435, 21604435, 21606435, 21608435, 21610435, 21614435,
21646086, 21668086, 21812514, 21823514, 21826514, 21836304, 21839304,
21852304, 22310186, 22378026, 22380026, 22398294, 22401294, 22405085,
22412385, 22418026, 22418385, 22419026, 22470524, 22471524, 22472524,
22479524, 22483524, 22486524, 22523204, 22525264, 22531204, 22559135,
22568135, 22572135, 22578135, 22579135, 22586135, 22602135, 22603135,
22608135, 22642493, 22647493, 22682076, 22908334, 22921334, 22961354,
23166495, 23169495, 23173495, 23175495, 23182495, 23371455, 23378455,
23443264, 23445264, 23448264, 23581244, 23602244, 23737136, 23738136,
24021335, 24029335, 24231144, 24238144, 24248144, 24381324, 24478515,
24735144, 24746144, 24750144, 24772085, 24773085, 24865155, 24867155,
24870155, 24990084, 24991084, 24993084, 24996084, 25023034, 25027034,
25522465, 25525465, 25530465, 25532465, 25538465, 25600465, 25618106,
26287114, 26528095, 26547095, 26553095, 26569464, 26571095, 26572095,
26584095, 26588464, 26592464, 27865034, 28478495, 28519495, 29019044,
29023044, 29029044, 29031044, 29032044, 29512216, 29514216, and
29522216.
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Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs)
(f) The Manager, Boston Aircraft Certification Office (ACO),
FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested
using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. Send information to
ATTN: Solomon Hecht, Aerospace Engineer, Boston ACO, 12 New England
Executive Park, Burlington, MA 01803; telephone: (781) 238-7159;
fax: (781) 238-7170. Before using any approved AMOC on any airplane
to which the AMOC applies, notify your appropriate principal
inspector (PI) in the FAA Flight Standards District Office (FSDO),
or lacking a PI, your local FSDO.
Additional Information
(g) For the service alert referenced in this AD, contact Avidyne
Corporation, 55 Old Bedford Road, Lincoln, MA 01773; telephone:
(781) 402-7400; fax: (781) 402-7599.
Appendix to AD 2008-06-28 Limitations Regarding Avidyne Primary Flight
Displays (PFDs)
Before conducting flight operations, pilots must review and be
familiar with the Crosscheck Monitor section of the Avidyne Primary
Flight Display Pilot's Guide and all limitations contained in the
aircraft operating handbook.
As a normal practice, all pilots should be vigilant in
conducting proper preflight and
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in-flight checks of instrument accuracy, including:
<bullet> Preflight check of the accuracy of both the primary and
backup altimeter against known airfield elevation and against each
other.
<bullet> Verification of airspeed indications consistent with
prevailing conditions at startup, during taxi, and prior to takeoff.
<bullet> ``Airspeed alive'' check and reasonable indications
during takeoff roll.
<bullet> Maintenance of current altimeter setting in both
primary and backup altimeters.
<bullet> Cross-check of primary and backup altimeters at each
change of altimeter setting and prior to entering instrument
meteorological conditions (IMC).
<bullet> Cross-check of primary and backup altimeters and
validation against other available data, such as glideslope
intercept altitude, prior to conducting any instrument approach.
<bullet> Periodic cross-checks of primary and backup airspeed
indicators, preferably in combination with altimeter cross-checks.
For flight operations under instrument flight rules (IFR) or in
conditions in which visual reference to the horizon cannot be
reliably maintained (that is IMC, night operations, flight
operations over water, in haze or smoke) and the pilot has reasons
to suspect that any source (PFD or back-up instruments) of attitude,
airspeed, or altitude is not functioning properly, flight under IFR
or in these conditions must not be initiated (when condition is
determined on the ground) and further flight under IFR or in these
conditions is prohibited until equipment is serviced and functioning
properly.
Operation of aircraft not equipped with operating backup (or
standby) attitude, altimeter, and airspeed indicators that are
located where they are readily visible to the pilot is prohibited.
Pilots must frequently scan and crosscheck flight instruments to
make sure the information depicted on the PFD correlates and agrees
with the information depicted on the backup instruments.
Issued in Kansas City, Missouri, on March 13, 2008.
David R. Showers,
Acting Manager, Small Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification
Service.
[FR Doc. E8-5701 Filed 3-25-08; 8:45 am]
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