2002-20-09: Adaptive flight display units

2002-20-09 Rockwell Collins, Inc.: Amendment 39-12906; Docket No. 2002-CE-39-AD. (a) What airplanes are affected by this AD? This AD applies to AFD-3010 adaptive flight display units, part numbers 822-1084-012/- 108/-202/-206/-302/-304/-402/-404/-406 (serial numbers as specified in Rockwell Collins Service Bulletin 12, Revision No. 2, AFD-3010- 31-12, dated August 30, 2002), that are installed in aircraft. These AFD-3010 adaptive flight display units are installed in, but not limited to, the following aircraft that are certificated in any category: (1) Bombardier Model CL-600-2A12 (CL-601) airplanes; (2) Cessna Model 525 and 525A airplanes; (3) Dassault Model Mystere-Falcon 20-F5 and Mystere-Falcon 50 airplanes; and (4) Raytheon Model 390 and Hawker 800XP airplanes. (b) Who must comply with this AD? Anyone who wishes to operate an aircraft equipped with one of the affected AFD-3010 adaptive flight display units must comply with this AD. (c) What problem does this AD address? The actions specified by this AD are intended to prevent premature failure of the Application Specific Integrated Circuit (ASIC) device, which could result in the AFD-3010 unit displaying erroneous primary flight and engine parameter information. Such failure could lead to the pilot using incorrect information when making critical flight safety decisions. (d) What must I do to address this problem? To address this problem, you must accomplish the following actions: Actions Compliance Procedures (1) Inspect the AFD-3010 adaptive flight display unit to determine the serial number. Within the next 14 days after November 12, 2002 (the effective date of this AD), unless already accomplished. In accordance with Rockwell Collins Service Bulletin 12, Revision No. 2 (AFD-3010-31-12), dated August 30, 2002. (2) If the serial number of the AFD-3010 unit is listed as one of the affected units specified in Rockwell Collins Service Bulletin 12, Revision No. 2 (AFD-3010-31-12), dated August 30, 2002, then inspect the MFP386 ASIC device to determine the date code. (i) If the date code on the MFP386 ASIC device is 0128, return the unit to the manufacturer for modification and install the modified ADF-3010 unit. (ii) If the date code on the MFP386 ASIC is other than 0128, no manufacturer modification is necessary. Prior to further flight after the inspection required in paragraph (d)(1) of this AD, unless already accomplished. In accordance with Rockwell Collins Service Bulletin 12, Revision No. 2 (AFD-3010-31-12), dated August 30, 2002. (3) Do not install, on any aircraft, an affected ADF- 3010 adaptive flight display that contains a MFP386 ASIC device with a date code of 0128. As of November 12, 2002 (the effective date of this AD). Not applicable. (e) Can I comply with this AD in any other way? You may use an alternative method of compliance or adjust the compliance timeif: (1) Your alternative method of compliance provides an equivalent level of safety; and (2) The Manager, Wichita Aircraft Certification Office, approves your alternative. Submit your request through an FAA Principal Maintenance Inspector, who may add comments and then send it to the Manager, Wichita Aircraft Certification Office. Note: This AD applies to each airplane identified in paragraph (a) of this AD, regardless of whether it has been modified, altered, or repaired in the area subject to the requirements of this AD. For airplanes that have been modified, altered, or repaired so that the performance of the requirements of this AD is affected, the owner/ operator must request approval for an alternative method of compliance in accordance with paragraph (e) of this AD. The request should include an assessment of the effect of the modification, alteration, or repair on the unsafe condition addressed by this AD; and, if you have not eliminated the unsafe condition, specific actions you propose to address it. (f) Where can I get information about any already-approved alternative methods of compliance? Contact Roger A. Souter, FAA, Wichita Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), 1801 Airport Road, Room 100, Wichita, Kansas 67209; telephone: (316) 946-4134; facsimile: (316) 946-4407; e-mail: [email protected]. (g) What if I need to fly the airplane to another location to comply with this AD? The FAA can issue a special flight permit under sections 21.197 and 21.199 of the Federal Aviation Regulations (14 CFR 21.197 and 21.199) to operate your airplane to a location where you can accomplish the requirements of this AD. (h) Are any service bulletins incorporated into this AD by reference? Actions required by this AD must be done in accordance with Rockwell Collins Service Bulletin 12 (AFD-3010-31-12), Revision No. 2, dated August 30, 2002. The Director of the Federal Register approved this incorporation by reference under 5 U.S.C. 552(a)and 1 CFR part 51. You can get copies from Rockwell Collins, Business and Regional Systems, 400 Collins Road Northeast, Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52498; telephone: (319) 295-1831. You may view this information at FAA, Central Region, Office of the Regional Counsel, 901 Locust, Room 506, Kansas City, Missouri, or at the Office of the Federal Register, 800 North Capitol Street, NW., suite 700, Washington, DC. (i) When does this amendment become effective? This amendment becomes effective on November 12, 2002.