AD 2004-13-20

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Airworthiness Directives; Aircraft Equipped With Garmin AT, Apollo GX Series Global Positioning System (GPS) Navigation Units With Software Versions 3.0 through 3.4 Inclusive

AD Number
2004-13-20
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. 2002-NM-254-AD
FR Citation
69 FR 38827

Unsafe Condition

The GPS navigation unit, under certain conditions, may provide erroneous cross-deviation information, causing the aircraft to deviate from its intended course briefly and placing an excessive workload on the flightcrew.

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Required Actions

Modify and test the software for the Apollo GX50/55/60/65 TSO-C129a GPS navigation unit by following the instructions in UPS Aviation Technologies Service Bulletin 561-4002-001. Reidentify the modified GPS navigation unit according to the service bulletin.

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Compliance Time

Within 6 months after the effective date of the AD.

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Affected Aircraft

Aircraft equipped with Garmin AT, Apollo GX50/55/60/65 TSO-C129a GPS navigation units with software versions 3.0 through 3.4 inclusive, as listed in UPS Aviation Technologies Service Bulletin 561-4002-001, dated April 19, 2002.

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