AD 2005-01-19

final rule
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Airworthiness Directives; GARMIN International Inc. GTX 33, GTX 33D, GTX 330, and GTX 330D Mode S Transponders

AD Number
2005-01-19
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2004-18743
FR Citation
70 FR 2937

Unsafe Condition

The GTX 33/33D/330/330D Mode S transponders may detect the S1 (suppression) interrogating pulse below the minimum trigger level (MTL) and, in some circumstances, not reply. This could lead to inaccurate replies and reduced vertical separation.

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Required Actions

Install GTX 33/33D/330/330D Software Upgrade to at least Version 3.06. No additional action is necessary for those airplanes that have transponders Software Upgrade 3.03 installed.

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Compliance Time

Within 12 months of the effective date (February 23, 2005).

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Affected Aircraft

GARMIN International Inc. GTX 33, GTX 33D, GTX 330, and GTX 330D Mode S transponders installed on airplanes.

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