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Jun 8, 2023 · Airworthiness Directives ( AD s) are legally enforceable regulations issued by the FAA in accordance with 14 CFR part 39 to correct an unsafe condition in a product. Part 39 defines a product as an aircraft, engine, propeller, or appliance. Get notified of new ADs.
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The FAA issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR part 39 by adding an AD that would apply to Garmin GMN–00962 GTS processor units (GTS 825, GTS 855, GTS 8000) with part number 011–02571–0( ) and software version 3.13 or earlier (except version 3.12.1). The NPRM published in the Federal Register on December 14, 2020 (85 FR 80696...
The FAA received comments from six commenters. The commenters were Garmin, Learjet Inc. (Learjet), Textron Aviation Inc. (Textron), NetJets, Field Aerospace, and an individual. The following presents the comments received on the NPRM and the FAA's response to each comment.
Garmin requested the FAA clarify the AD applicability, as the proposed AD applies to GTS 825 and GTS 855, which are not affected by the false RA issue. Garmin suggested that the FAA add a clarifying statement to the background section, and revise the applicability paragraph to remove references to the GTS 825 and GTS 855. The FAA disagrees. This AD...
Field Aerospace stated that the proposed AD would affect Shorts Sherpa Model SD3–60 airplanes that have been modified under Field Aerospace STC No. ST00865DE. The FAA agrees with this comment. The FAA issued this AD against the Garmin appliance because the unsafe condition exists in the appliance. The FAA has added Model SD3–60 SHERPA airplanes mod...
Garmin requested the FAA add information relevant to the actual risk in the discussion of the unsafe condition in the background section. Specifically, Garmin stated that loss of separation with a third airplane is not inevitable when a false RA occurs. Garmin further stated that the TCAS II implemented by the GTS 8000 is capable of negotiating thr...
Garmin requested the FAA revise the AD to require updating the affected software to version 3.12.1, or to version 3.14 or later. Garmin stated that, as proposed, the AD would not allow update of software to version 3.12.1, which is not affected by the issue. The FAA agrees with this comment. The unsafe condition is also resolved in version 3.12.1. ...
Textron requested the FAA update the estimated cost information to include additional work for Textron aircraft. Textron stated it has prior agreements with Garmin to accomplish this software change as part of a package of other product improvements, for a per-aircraft cost of approximately $3,000. The FAA disagrees with this comment. The cost anal...
Learjet requested the FAA revise the AD to allow initial Certificates of Airworthiness to be issued to newly-manufactured aircraft prior to complying with the AD. Learjet stated that certification of new software to comply with the AD (software later than version 3.13) will take a minimum of 9 months. The FAA disagrees with this comment. The AD doe...
The FAA reviewed the relevant data, considered any comments received, and determined that air safety requires adopting this AD as proposed. Accordingly, the FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products. Except for minor editorial changes and any other changes described previously, this AD is adopted as proposed in the NP...
The FAA reviewed Garmin Service Bulletin No. 2065, Revision A, dated May 7, 2020; and Garmin Service Bulletin No. 1948, Revision B, dated March 26, 2020. These service bulletins contain procedures for uploading the software update to the GMN–00962 GTS Processor units (GTS 825, GTS 855, GTS 8000).
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Apr 7, 2021 · Department of Transportation. Federal Aviation Administration. Dates: This AD is effective May 12, 2021. Effective Date: 05/12/2021. Document Type: Rule. Document Citation: 86 FR 17902. Page: 17902-17905 (4 pages) CFR: 14 CFR 39.
Nov 26, 2021 · The Daily Journal of the United States Government. Rule. Airworthiness Directives; Leonardo S.p.a. Helicopters. A Rule by the Federal Aviation Administration on 11/26/2021. Document Details. 200. as of 05/03/2024 at 10:15 pm EDT. Document Statistics. Published Document. AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Final rule.
Aug 15, 2021 · Publication (s) and related information. Garmin SB No. 2065, Revision A, dated May 7, 2020; and SB No. 1948, Revision B, dated March 26, 2020, which contain procedures for uploading the software update to the GMN-00962 GTS Processor units (GTS 825, GTS 855, GTS 8000). For a copy of this service information, contact Garmin International, Garmin ...
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