AD 2020-16-08

final rule

Airworthiness Directives; Aspen Avionics, Inc.

AD Number
2020-16-08
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2020-0723
FR Citation
85 FR 49944

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Aspen Avionics,Inc. Evolution Flight Display (EFD) EFD1000 Airworthiness Directives; Aspen Avionics, Inc.
aircraft Aspen Avionics,Inc. EFD1000 Multi-Function Display Airworthiness Directives; Aspen Avionics, Inc.
aircraft Aspen Avionics,Inc. EFD1000 Primary Flight Display Airworthiness Directives; Aspen Avionics, Inc.
appliance Aspen Avionics,Inc. Evolution Flight Display (EFD) EFD1000 Airworthiness Directives; Aspen Avionics, Inc.
appliance Aspen Avionics,Inc. EFD1000 Multi-Function Display Airworthiness Directives; Aspen Avionics, Inc.
appliance Aspen Avionics,Inc. EFD1000 Primary Flight Display Airworthiness Directives; Aspen Avionics, Inc.

Unsafe Condition

The FAA is correcting an airworthiness directive (AD) that published in the Federal Register. The AD applies to certain Aspen Avionics, Inc., Evolution Flight Display (EFD) EFD1000 Emergency Backup Display, EFD1000 Multi-Function Display, and EFD1000 Primary Flight Display systems installed on various airplanes. As published, the docket number and product identifier in the Comments Invited section of the preamble are incorrect. This document corrects that error. In all other respects, the ori...

Federal Register Abstract

The FAA is correcting an airworthiness directive (AD) that published in the Federal Register. The AD applies to certain Aspen Avionics, Inc., Evolution Flight Display (EFD) EFD1000 Emergency Backup Display, EFD1000 Multi-Function Display, and EFD1000 Primary Flight Display systems installed on various airplanes. As published, the docket number and product identifier in the Comments Invited section of the preamble are incorrect. This document corrects that error. In all other respects, the original document remains the same; however, for clarity, the FAA is publishing the entire rule in the Federal Register.

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(c) Applicability

    (1) This AD applies to Aspen Avionics, Inc., Evolution Flight 
Display (EFD) EFD1000 Primary Flight Display part number (P/N) 910-
00001-011, EFD1000 Multi-Function Display P/N 910-00001-012, and 
EFD1000 Emergency Backup Display P/N 910-00001-017 units that meet 
both conditions in paragraphs (c)(1)(i) and (ii) of this AD.

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[Federal Register Volume 85, Number 159 (Monday, August 17, 2020)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 49944-49947]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2020-17902]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2020-0723; Project Identifier AD-2020-00586-Q; 
Amendment 39-21192; AD 2020-16-08]
RIN 2120-AA64


Airworthiness Directives; Aspen Avionics, Inc.

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Final rule; correction.

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SUMMARY: The FAA is correcting an airworthiness directive (AD) that 
published in the Federal Register. The AD applies to certain Aspen 
Avionics, Inc., Evolution Flight Display (EFD) EFD1000 Emergency Backup 
Display, EFD1000 Multi-Function Display, and EFD1000 Primary Flight 
Display systems installed on various airplanes. As published, the 
docket number and product identifier in the Comments Invited section of 
the preamble are incorrect. This document corrects that error. In all 
other respects, the original document remains the same; however, for 
clarity, the FAA is publishing the entire rule in the Federal Register.

DATES: This correction is effective August 17, 2020. The effective date 
of AD 2020-16-08 remains August 17, 2020.

ADDRESSES: You may send comments, using the procedures found in 14 CFR 
11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following methods:
    <bullet> Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to <a href="https://www.regulations.gov">https://www.regulations.gov</a>. Follow the instructions for submitting comments.
    <bullet> Fax: 202-493-2251.
    <bullet> Mail: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket 
Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New 
Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20590.
    <bullet> Hand Delivery: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket 
Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New 
Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20590, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., 
Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays.

Examining the AD Docket

    You may examine the AD docket on the internet at <a href="https://www.regulations.gov">https://www.regulations.gov</a> by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2020-
0723; or in person at Docket Operations between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., 
Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The AD docket contains 
this final rule, the regulatory evaluation, any comments received, and 
other information. The street address for the Docket Operations is 
listed above. Comments will be available in the AD docket shortly after 
receipt.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mahmood Shah, Aerospace Engineer, Fort 
Worth ACO Branch, FAA, 10101 Hillwood Pkwy., Fort Worth, TX 76177; 
phone: 817-222-5133; fax: 817-222-5960; email: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#e489858c898b8b80ca978c858ca4828585ca838b92"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="81ece0e9eceeeee5aff2e9e0e9c1e7e0e0afe6eef7">[email&#160;protected]</span></a>.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: As published, AD 2020-16-08, Amendment 39-
21192 (85 FR 45990, July 31, 2020) (``AD 2020-16-08''), applies to 
certain Aspen Avionics, Inc., EFD1000 Emergency Backup Display, EFD1000 
Multi-Function Display, and EFD1000 Primary Flight Display systems 
installed on various airplanes. AD 2020-16-08 imposes operating 
restrictions to flight under visual flight rules (VFR) and prohibits 
night operations to allow safe operation in the event of a loss of 
flight display functionality.

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Need for the Correction

    As published, the docket number and product identifier in the first 
paragraph of the Comments Invited section of the preamble are 
incorrect. The paragraph incorrectly references Docket Number ``FAA-
2020-0711'' and Product Identifier ``MCAI-2020-00719-A,'' instead of 
Docket No. FAA-2020-0723 and Product Identifier AD-2020-00586-Q.
    Although no other part of the preamble or regulatory information 
has been corrected, for clarity, the FAA is publishing the entire rule 
in the Federal Register.
    The effective date of this AD remains August 17, 2020.

Related Service Information

    The FAA reviewed Aspen Operator Advisory OA2020-01, dated March 3, 
2020. This document advises operators of the automatic reset event and 
provides recommended operating limitations.
    The FAA also reviewed Aspen Service Bulletin Number: SB2020-01, 
dated April 1, 2020. This document provides instructions for updating 
the EFD software to correct the automatic reset issue. This AD does not 
apply to airplanes that are compliant with this service information.

Good Cause for Adoption Without Prior Notice

    Section 553(b)(3)(B) of the Administrative Procedure Act (APA) (5 
U.S.C. 551 et seq.) authorizes agencies to dispense with notice and 
comment procedures for rules when the agency for ``good cause'' finds 
that those procedures are ``impracticable, unnecessary, or contrary to 
the public interest.'' Section 553(d)(3) of the APA requires that 
agencies publish a rule not less than 30 days before its effective 
date, except as otherwise provided by the agency for good cause found 
and published with the rule.
    Since this action only corrects the docket number and product 
identifier in the preamble, the FAA finds that notice and public 
comment under 5 U.S.C. 553(b) is unnecessary. For the same reason, the 
FAA finds that good cause exists under 5 U.S.C. 553(d) for making this 
rule effective in less than 30 days.

Comments Invited

    This AD is a final rule that involves requirements affecting flight 
safety and was not preceded by notice and an opportunity for public 
comment. However, we invite you to send any written data, views, or 
arguments about this final rule. Send your comments to an address 
listed under the ADDRESSES section. Include the Docket Number FAA-2020-
0723 and Product Identifier AD-2020-00586-Q at the beginning of your 
comments.
    Except for Confidential Business Information (CBI) as described in 
the following paragraph, and other information as described in 14 CFR 
11.35, the FAA will post all comments received, without change, to 
<a href="https://www.regulations.gov">https://www.regulations.gov</a>, including any personal information you 
provide. The FAA will also post a report summarizing each substantive 
verbal contact received about this final rule.

Confidential Business Information

    CBI is commercial or financial information that is both customarily 
and actually treated as private by its owner. Under the Freedom of 
Information Act (FOIA) (5 U.S.C. 552), CBI is exempt from public 
disclosure. If your comments responsive to this AD contain commercial 
or financial information that is customarily treated as private, that 
you actually treat as private, and that is relevant or responsive to 
this AD, it is important that you clearly designate the submitted 
comments as CBI. Please mark each page of your submission containing 
CBI as ``PROPIN.'' The FAA will treat such marked submissions as 
confidential under the FOIA, and they will not be placed in the public 
docket of this AD. Submissions containing CBI should be sent to Mahmood 
Shah, Aerospace Engineer, Fort Worth ACO Branch, FAA, 10101 Hillwood 
Pkwy., Fort Worth, TX 76177. Any commentary that the FAA receives which 
is not specifically designated as CBI will be placed in the public 
docket for this rulemaking.

List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39

    Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by 
reference, Safety.

Adoption of the Correction

    Accordingly, pursuant to the authority delegated to me by the 
Administrator, the Federal Aviation Administration amends part 39 of 
the Federal Aviation Regulations (14 CFR part 39) as follows:

PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES

0
1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows:

    Authority:  49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.


Sec.  39.13   [Corrected]

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2. The FAA amends Sec.  39.13 by adding the following new airworthiness 
directive (AD):

2020-16-08 Aspen Avionics, Inc.: Amendment 39-21192; Docket No. FAA-
2020-0723; Project Identifier AD-2020-00586-Q.

(a) Effective Date

    This AD is effective August 17, 2020.

(b) Affected ADs

    None.

(c) Applicability

    (1) This AD applies to Aspen Avionics, Inc., Evolution Flight 
Display (EFD) EFD1000 Primary Flight Display part number (P/N) 910-
00001-011, EFD1000 Multi-Function Display P/N 910-00001-012, and 
EFD1000 Emergency Backup Display P/N 910-00001-017 units that meet 
both conditions in paragraphs (c)(1)(i) and (ii) of this AD.
    (i) Software version 2.10 or 2.10.1 is installed;
    (ii) Independent attitude, altitude, and airspeed back-up 
instruments are not installed.
    (2) These flight display units may be installed on, but are not 
limited to, the following airplanes, certificated in any category:
    (i) Aermacchi S.p.A. Model S.205-18/F, S.205-18/R, S.205-20/F, 
S.205-20/R, S.205-22/R, S.208, and S.208A airplanes;
    (ii) Aeronautica Macchi S.p.A. Model AL 60 (previously 
designated as Model LASA 60), AL 60-B, AL 60-C5, and AL 60-F5 
airplanes;
    (iii) Aerostar Aircraft Corporation Model PA-60-600 (Aerostar 
600), PA-60-601 (Aerostar 601), PA-60-601P (Aerostar 601P), and PA-
60-602P (Aerostar 602P) airplanes;
    (iv) Alexandria Aircraft, LLC (type certificate previously held 
by Bellanca, Inc.), Model 14-19, 14-19-2, 14-19-3, 14-19-3A, 17-30, 
17-30A, 17-31, 17-31A, 17-31ATC, and 17-31TC airplanes;
    (v) American Champion Aircraft Corp. Model 402, 7ECA, 7GCAA, 
7GCBC, 7KCAB, 8GCBC, and 8KCAB airplanes;
    (vi) CEAPR (type certificate previously held by APEX) Model CAP 
10 B airplanes;
    (vii) Cirrus Design Corporation Model SR20 and SR22 airplanes;
    (viii) Commander Aircraft Corporation (type certificate 
previously held by CPAC, Inc.) Model 112, 112B, 112TC, 112TCA, 114, 
114A, 114B, and 114TC airplanes;
    (ix) Consolidated Vultee Aircraft Corporation, Stinson Division 
Model V-77 (Army AT-19) airplanes;
    (x) Cougar Aircraft Corporation (type certificate previously 
held by SOCATA, S.A.) Model GA-7 airplanes;
    (xi) Diamond Aircraft Industries Inc. Model DA20-A1 and DA20-C1 
airplanes;
    (xii) Diamond Aircraft Industries Inc. (type certificate 
previously held by Diamond Aircraft Industries GmbH) Model DA 40 and 
DA 40 F airplanes;
    (xiii) Discovery Aviation, Inc. (type certificate previously 
held by Liberty Aerospace Incorporated), Model XL-2 airplanes;
    (xiv) Dynac Aerospace Corporation Model Aero Commander 100, Aero 
Commander 100A, Aero Commander 100-180, Volaire 10, and Volaire 10A 
airplanes;

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    (xv) EADS-PZL ``Warszawa-Oke[ccedil]ie'' S.A. (type certificate 
previously held by Panstwowe Zaklady Lotnicze) Model PZL-104 WILGA 
80, PZL-104M WILGA 2000, PZL-104MA WILGA 2000, PZL-KOLIBER 150A, and 
PZL-KOLIBER 160A airplanes;
    (xvi) Extra Flugzeugproduktions- und Vertriebs- GmbH (type 
certificate previously held by Extra Flugzeugbau GmbH) Model EA 300, 
EA 300/L, EA 300/S, EA 300/200, and EA 300/LC airplanes;
    (xvii) Frakes Aviation Model G-44 (Army OA-14, Navy J4F-2), G-
44A, and SCAN Type 30 airplanes;
    (xviii) FS 2003 Corporation (type certificate previously held by 
The New Piper Aircraft, Inc.) Model PA-12 and PA-12S airplanes;
    (xix) GROB Aircraft AG (type certificate previously held by GROB 
Aerospace GmbH i.l.) Model G115, G115A, G115B, G115C, G115C2, G115D, 
G115D2, G115EG, and G120A airplanes;
    (xx) Helio Aircraft, LLC, Model H-250, H-295 (USAF U-10D), H-391 
(USAF YL-24), H-391B, H-395 (USAF L-28A and U-10B), H-395A, H-700, 
H-800, HST-550, HST-550A (USAF AU-24A), and HT-295 airplanes;
    (xxi) Interceptor Aviation Inc. (type certificate previously 
held by Interceptor Aircraft Corporation) Model 200, 200A, 200B, 
200C, 200D, and 400 airplanes;
    (xxii) Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company Model 402-2 
airplanes;
    (xxiii) Maule Aerospace Technology, Inc. (type certificate 
previously held by Maule Aircraft Corporation), Model Bee Dee M-4, 
M-4, M-4C, M-4S, M-4T, M-4-180C, M-4-180S, M-4-180T, M-4-210, M-4-
210C, M-4-210S, M-4-210T, M-4-220, M-4-220C, M-4-220S, M-4-220T, M-
5-180C, M-5-200, M-5-210C, M-5-210TC, M-5-220C, M-5-235C, M-6-180, 
M-6-235, M-7-235, M-7-235A, M-7-235B, M-7-235C, M-7-260, M-7-260C, 
M-7-420A, M-7-420AC, M-8-235, MT-7-235, MT-7-260, MT-7-420, MX-7-
160, MX-7-160C, MX-7-180, MX-7-180A, MX-7-180AC, MX-7-180B, MX-7-
180C, MX-7-235, MX-7-420, MXT-7-160, MXT-7-180, and MXT-7-180A 
airplanes;
    (xxiv) Mooney Aircraft Corporation Model M22 airplanes;
    (xxv) Mooney International Corporation (type certificate 
previously held by Mooney Aviation Company, Inc.) Model M20, M20A, 
M20B, M20C, M20D, M20E, M20F, M20G, M20J, M20K, M20L, M20M, M20R, 
M20S, M20TN, M20U, and M20V airplanes;
    (xxvi) Pacific Aerospace Ltd. (type certificate previously held 
by Found Aircraft Canada, Inc.) Model FBA-2C, FBA-2C1, and FBA-2C2 
airplanes;
    (xxvii) Pilatus Aircraft Ltd. Model PC-6, PC-6-H1, PC-6-H2, PC-
6/350, PC-6/350-H1, PC-6/350-H2, PC6/A, PC-6/A-H1, PC-6/A-H2, PC-6/
B-H2, PC-6/B1-H2, PC-6/B2-H2, PC-6/B2-H4, PC-6/C-H2, and PC-6/C1-H2 
airplanes;
    (xxviii) Piper Aircraft, Inc. (type certificate previously held 
by The New Piper Aircraft, Inc.), Model PA-18, PA-18 ``105'' 
(Special), PA-18 ``125'' (Army L-21A), PA-18 ``135'' (Army L-21B), 
PA-18 ``150,'' PA-18A, PA-18A ``135,'' PA-18A ``150,'' PA-18AS 
``125,'' PA-18AS ``135,'' PA-18AS ``150,'' PA-18S, PA-18S ``105'' 
(Special), PA-18S ``125,'' PA-18S ``135,'' PA-18S ``150,'' PA-19 
(Army L-18C), PA-19S, PA-20, PA-20 ``115,'' PA-20 ``135,'' PA-20S, 
PA-20S ``115,'' PA-20S ``135,'' PA-22, PA-22-108, PA-22-135, PA-22-
150, PA-22-160, PA-22S-135, PA-22S-150, PA-22S-160, PA-23, PA-23-
160, PA-23-235, PA-23-250, PA-24, PA-24-250, PA-24-260, PA-24-400, 
PA-28-140, PA-28-150, PA-28-151, PA-28-160, PA-28-161, PA-28-180, 
PA-28-181, PA-28-201T, PA-28-235, PA-28-236, PA-28R-180, PA-28R-200, 
PA-28R-201, PA-28R-201T, PA-28RT-201, PA-28RT-201T, PA-28S-160, PA-
28S-180, PA-30, PA-32-260, PA-32-300, PA-32-301, PA-32-301FT, PA-32-
301T, PA-32-301XTC, PA-32R-300, PA-32R-301 (HP), PA-32R-301 (SP), 
PA-32R-301T, PA-32RT-300, PA-32RT-300T, PA-32S-300, PA-34-200, PA-
34-200T, PA-34-220T, PA-39, PA-40, PA-44-180, PA-44-180T, PA-46-
310P, and PA-46-350P airplanes;
    (xxix) Polskie Zaklady Lotnicze Spolka zo.o. (type certificate 
previously held by PZL MIELEC) Model PZL M26 01 airplanes;
    (xxx) Revo, Incorporated Model Colonial C-1, Colonial C-2, Lake 
LA-4, Lake LA-4A, Lake LA-4P, Lake LA-4-200, and Lake Model 250 
airplanes;
    (xxxi) Robert E. Rust, Jr. (type certificate previously held by 
Robert E. Rust), Model DHC-1 Chipmunk Mk 21, DHC-1 Chipmunk Mk 22, 
and DHC-1 Chipmunk Mk 22A airplanes;
    (xxxii) Sierra Hotel Aero, Inc. (type certificate previously 
held by Navion Aircraft LLC), Model Navion (Army L-17A), Navion A 
(Army L-17B and L-17C), Navion B, Navion D, Navion E, Navion F, 
Navion G, and Navion H airplanes;
    (xxxiii) Slingsby Aviation Ltd. Model T67M260 and T67M260-T3A 
airplanes;
    (xxxiv) SOCATA (type certificate previously held by Socata 
Groupe Aerospatiale) Model MS 880B, MS 885, MS 892A-150, MS 892E-
150, MS 893A, MS 893E, MS 894A, MS 894E, Rallye 100S, Rallye 150ST, 
Rallye 150T, Rallye 235C, Rallye 235E, TB 9, TB 10, TB 20, TB 21, 
and TB 200 airplanes;
    (xxxv) Spartan Aircraft Company Model 7W (Army UC-71) airplanes;
    (xxxvi) SST FLUGTECHNIK GmbH Model EA 400 and EA 400-500 
airplanes;
    (xxxvii) Swift Museum Foundation, Inc. (type certificate 
previously held by Univair Aircraft Corporation), Model GC-1A and 
GC-1B airplanes;
    (xxxviii) Symphony Aircraft Industries Inc. (type certificate 
previously held by Ostmecklenburgische Flugzeugbau GmbH), Model OMF-
100-160 and SA 160 airplanes;
    (xxxix) Textron Aviation Inc. (type certificate previously held 
by Cessna Aircraft Company) Model 120, 140, 140A, 150, 150A, 150B, 
150C, 150D, 150E, 150F, 150G, 150H, 150J, 150K, 150L, 150M, 152, 
170, 170A, 170B, 172, 172A, 172B, 172C, 172D, 172E, 172F (USAF T-
41A), 172G, 172H (USAF T-41A), 172I, 172K, 172L, 172M, 172N, 172P, 
172Q, 172R, 172RG, 172S, 175, 175A, 175B, 175C, 177, 177A, 177B, 
177RG, 180, 180A, 180B, 180C, 180D, 180E, 180F, 180G, 180H, 180J, 
180K, 182, 182A, 182B, 182C, 182D, 182E, 182F, 182G, 182H, 182J, 
182K, 182L, 182M, 182N, 182P, 182Q, 182R, 182S, 182T, 185, 185A, 
185B, 185C, 185D, 185E, 206, 206H, 207, 207A, 210, 210A, 210B, 210C, 
210D, 210E, 210F, 210G, 210H, 210J, 210K, 210L, 210M, 210N, 210R, 
210-5 (205), 210-5A (205A), 310, 310A (USAF U-3A), 310B, 310C, 310D, 
310E (USAF U-3B), 310F, 310G, 310H, 310I, 310J, 310J-1, 310K, 310L, 
310N, 310P, 310Q, 310R, 320, 320A, 320B, 320C, 320D, 320E, 320F, 
320-1, 335, 336, 337, 337A, 337B, 340, 340A, A150K, A150L, A150M, 
A152, A185E, A185F, E310H, E310J, LC40-550FG, LC41-550FG, LC42-
550FG, P172D, P206, P206A, P206B, P206C, P206D, P206E, P210N, P210R, 
R172E (USAF T-41B, USAF T-41C and D), R172F (USAF T-41D), R172G 
(USAF T-41C and D), R172H (USAF T-41D), R172J, R172K, R182, T182, 
T182T, T206H, T207, T207A, T210F, T210G, T210H, T210J, T210K, T210L, 
T210M, T210N, T210R, T303, T310P, T310Q, T310R, TP206A, TP206B, 
TP206C, TP206D, TP206E, TR182, TU206A, TU206B, TU206C, TU206D, 
TU206E, TU206F, TU206G, U206, U206A, U206B, U206C, U206D, U206E, 
U206F, and U206G airplanes;
    (xl) Textron Aviation Inc. (type certificate previously held by 
Beechcraft Corporation), Model 19A, 23, 35, 35R, 35-33, 35-A33, 35-
B33, 35-C33, 35-C33A, 36, 45 (YT-34), 50 (L-23A), 56TC, 58, 58A, 
58P, 58PA, 58TC, 58TCA, 76, 95, 95-55, 95-A55, 95-B55, 95-B55A, 95-
B55B (T-42), 95-C55, 95-C55A, A23, A23A, A23-19, A23-24, A24, A24R, 
A35, A36, A36TC, A45 (T-34A, B-45), A56TC, B19, B23, B24R, B35, 
B36TC, B50 (L-23B), B95, B95A, C23, C24R, C35, C50, D35, D45 (T-
34B), D50 (L-23E), D50A, D50B, D50C, D50E, D50E-5990, D55, D55A, 
D95A, E33, E33A, E33C, E35, E50 (L-23D, RL-23D), E55, E55A, E95, 
F33, F33A, F33C, F35, F50, G33, G35, G50, H35, H50, J35, J50, K35, 
M19A, M35, N35, P35, S35, V35, V35A, and V35B airplanes;
    (xli) The Boeing Company (type certificate previously held by 
Rockwell International) Model AT-6 (SNJ-2), AT-6A (SNJ-3), AT-6B, 
AT-6C (SNJ-4), AT-6D (SNJ-5), AT-6F (SNJ-6, SNJ-7), BC-1A, and T-6G 
airplanes;
    (xlii) The King's Engineering Fellowship (TKEF) Model 44 
airplanes;
    (xliii) The Waco Aircraft Company Model YMF airplanes;
    (xliv) Topcub Aircraft, Inc., Model CC18-180 and CC18-180A 
airplanes;
    (xlv) True Flight Holdings LLC (type certificate previously held 
by Tiger Aircraft LLC) Model AA-1, AA-1A, AA-1B, AA-1C, AA-5, AA-5A, 
AA-5B, and AG-5B airplanes;
    (xlvi) Twin Commander Aircraft LLC (type certificate previously 
held by Twin Commander Aircraft Corporation) Model 500, 520, 560, 
and 560A airplanes;
    (xlvii) Univair Aircraft Corporation Model 108, 108-1, 108-2, 
108-3, and 108-5 airplanes;
    (xlviii) Viking Air Limited (type certificate previously held by 
Bombardier Inc. and deHavilland Inc.) Model DHC-2 Mk. I, DHC-2 Mk. 
II, and DHC-2 Mk. III airplanes;
    (xlix) Vulcanair S.p.A. (type certificate previously held by 
Partenavia Costruzioni Aeronautiche S.p.A.) Model AP68TP-300 
``Spartacus,'' AP68TP-600 ``Viator,'' P.68, P.68 ``Observer,'' P.68 
``Observer 2,'' P.68B, P.68C, P.68C-TC, and P.68TC ``Observer'' 
airplanes;

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    (l) WSK PZL Mielec and OBR SK Mielec Model PZL M20 03 airplanes;
    (li) W.Z.D. Enterprises Inc. (type certificate previously held 
by JGS Properties, LLC) Model 11A and 11E airplanes;
    (lii) Zenair Ltd. Model CH2000 airplanes; and
    (liii) Zlin Aircraft a.s. (type certificate previously held by 
Moravan a.s.) Model Z-143L and Z-242L airplanes.

(d) Subject

    Joint Aircraft System Component (JASC)/Air Transport Association 
(ATA) of America Code 3410, FLIGHT ENVIRONMENT DATA; 3420, ATTITUDE 
AND DIRECTION DATA SYSTEM.

(e) Unsafe Condition

    This AD was prompted by an automatic reset occurring when the 
display internal monitor detects a potential fault causing 
intermittent loss of airspeed, attitude, and altitude information 
during flight. The FAA is issuing this AD to address the software 
interacting with a graphics processing chip defect. The unsafe 
condition, if not addressed, could result in intermittent loss of 
airspeed, attitude, and altitude information during flight with 
consequent loss of airplane control.

(f) Compliance

    Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, 
unless already done.

(g) Required Actions

    (1) Before further flight, revise the limitations section of the 
airplane flight manual (AFM) for your airplane by inserting a copy 
of this AD or by making a pen and ink change to add: ``Operation 
under Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) or night Visual Flight Rules 
(VFR) is prohibited.''
    (2) The action required by paragraph (g)(1) 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.

(h) Special Flight Permit

    Special flight permits are prohibited.

(i) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs)

    (1) The Manager, Fort Worth 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).
    (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.

(j) Related Information

    For more information about this AD, contact Mahmood Shah, 
Aerospace Engineer, Fort Worth ACO Branch, FAA, 10101 Hillwood 
Pkwy., Fort Worth, TX 76177; phone: 817-222-5133; fax: 817-222-5960; 
email: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#2f424e474240404b015c474e476f494e4e01484059"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="afc2cec7c2c0c0cb81dcc7cec7efc9cece81c8c0d9">[email&#160;protected]</span></a>.

    Issued on August 11, 2020.
Lance T. Gant,
Director, Compliance & Airworthiness Division, Aircraft Certification 
Service.
[FR Doc. 2020-17902 Filed 8-14-20; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4910-13-P

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