2019-12-09: Navigation

Adoption of the Amendment \n\n\n\tAccordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the Administrator, the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as follows: \n\nPART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES \n\n0 1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows: \n\n\n\tAuthority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. \n\n\n\nSec. 39.13 (Amended) \n\n0 2. The FAA amends Sec. 39.13 by adding the following new airworthiness directive (AD): \n\n2019-12-09 Rockwell Collins, Inc.: Amendment 39-19664 ; Docket No. FAA-2019-0469 Product Identifier 2019-CE-028-AD. \n\n(a) Effective Date \n\n\n\tThis AD is effective July 23, 2019. \n\n(b) Affected ADs \n\n\n\tNone. \n\n(c) Applicability \n\n\n\tThis AD applies to Rockwell Collins, Inc. (Rockwell Collins) Flight Display System Application FDSA-6500 part numbers 810-0234- 1H0001, 810-0234-1H0002, 810-0234-1H0003, 810-0234-2H0001, 810-0234- 2C0001, 810-0234-2C0002, and 810-0234-4B0001. These appliances 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 \n\n((Page 32262)) \n\nC90GTi airplanes, certificated in any category. \n\n\n\tNote 1 to paragraph (c) of this AD: Rockwell Collins Operator Bulletin OPSB 0193-19R1, Revision 1, dated April 3, 2019, contains additional information related to the Applicability of this AD. \n\n\n\t(d) Subject \n\n\n\tJoint Aircraft System Component (JASC)/Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 34; Navigation. \n\n(e) Unsafe Condition \n\n\n\tThis 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. The unsafe condition, if not addressed, could result in the pilot under-correcting or over- correcting and may lead to inadequate aircraft separation and a mid- air collision. \n\n(f) ComplianceComply with this AD within 30 days after July 23, 2019 (the effective date of this AD), unless already done. \n\n(g) Operating Limitations \n\n\n\t(1) 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. \n\n\n\tNote 2 to paragraphs (g) and (h) of this AD: In ''TA/RA'' mode, the TA stands for traffic advisory and RA stands for resolution advisory. \n\n\n\t(2) 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). \n\t(3) Install the placard on the bottom of each aircraft primary flight display bezel in the area depicted in figure 1 to paragraph (g)(3) of this AD. (GRAPHIC) (TIFF OMITTED) TR08JY19.001 \n\n\n\t(4) In addition to the provisions of 14 CFR 43.3 and 43.7, the actions required by paragraph (g)(1) through (3) 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. \n\n(h) Special Flight Permit \n\n\n\tA special flight permit may be issued with the following limitation: Flight operation with the TCAS II in ''TA/RA'' mode is prohibited. Flight operation with the TCAS is only permitted in ''TA Only'' mode. \n\n(i) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs) \n\n\n\t(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 paragraph (j). \n\t(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. \n\n(j) Related Information \n\n\n\t(1) For more information about this AD, contact Nhien Hoang, Aerospace Engineer, Wichita ACO Branch, FAA, 1801 Airport Road, Room 100, Wichita, Kansas 67209; telephone: (316) 946-4157; fax: (316) 946-4107; email: nhien.hoang@faa.gov or Wichita-COS@faa.gov. \n\t(2) Rockwell Collins Operator Bulletin OPSB 0193-19R1, Revision 1, dated April 3, 2019, contains additional information related to this AD. You may obtain copies of this service information by contacting Rockwell Collins, Inc. at Collins Aviation Services, 400 Collins Road NE, M/S 164-100, Cedar Rapids, IA 52498-0001; telephone: 888-265-5467 (U.S.) or 319-265-5467; fax: 319-295-4941 (outside U.S.); email: techmanuals@rockwellcollins.com; internet: http://www.rockwellcollins.com/Services_and_Support/Publications.aspx. \n\n\n\n((Page 32263))