AD 87-16-07
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Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Honeywell, Inc. | Electronic Flight Instrument Systems | Airworthiness Directives; (HONEYWELL, INC., SPERRY COMMERCIAL FLIGHT SYSTEMS DIVISION (formerly Sperry Corporation, Aerospace and Marine Group): Applies To All Digital And Analog Electronic Flight Instrument Systems (EFIS) Models |
| appliance | Honeywell, Inc. | Electronic Flight Instrument Systems | Airworthiness Directives; (HONEYWELL, INC., SPERRY COMMERCIAL FLIGHT SYSTEMS DIVISION (formerly Sperry Corporation, Aerospace and Marine Group): Applies To All Digital And Analog Electronic Flight Instrument Systems (EFIS) Models |
Unsafe Condition
Erroneous display of the angle of attack fast/slow presentation in the Electronic Flight Instrument Systems (EFIS) Models EDZ 601, 603, 801, 803, 611, and 811 installations with a multifunction display symbol generator.
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Required Actions
Exchange Multifunction Display Symbol Generator (MG) parts with those having Modification K or subsequent for analog EFIS equipment and Modification L or subsequent for digital EFIS equipment, following Honeywell Service Bulletins 21-1986-200 and 21-1987-06 respectively. Alternate means of compliance may be approved by the FAA, and special flight permits can be issued for ferrying aircraft to maintenance bases.
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Compliance Time
within 30 days after the effective date of this AD, unless previously accomplished
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Affected Aircraft
Honeywell, Inc. SPERRY COMMERCIAL FLIGHT SYSTEMS DIVISION's Electronic Flight Instrument Systems (EFIS) Models EDZ 601, 603, 801, 803, 611, and 811 installations with a multifunction display symbol generator.
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Federal Register Abstract
Electronic Flight Instrument Systems
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AD Final Rules - DRS_87-16-07.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 87-16-07 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; (HONEYWELL, INC., SPERRY COMMERCIAL FLIGHT SYSTEMS DIVISION (formerly Sp...Show more Subject: Electronic Flight Instrument Systems Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 08/20/1987 Make: Honeywell, Inc. Model: Electronic Flight Instrument Systems Product Type: Appliance Product Subtype: Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 87-16-07 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-5696 AD NUMBER: 87-16-07 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; (HONEYWELL, INC., SPERRY COMMERCIAL FLIGHT SYSTEMS DIVISION (formerly Sperry Corporation, Aerospace and Marine Group): Applies To All Digital And Analog Electronic Flight Instrument Systems (EFIS) Models ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective August 20, 1987. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 87-16-07 (HONEYWELL, INC., SPERRY COMMERCIAL FLIGHT SYSTEMS DIVISION (formerly Sperry Corporation, Aerospace and Marine Group): Amendment 39-5696. Applies to all digital and analog Electronic Flight Instrument Systems (EFIS) Models EDZ 601, 603, 801, 803, 611, and 811 installations, which include a multifunction display symbol generator. Compliance required within 30 days after the effective date of this AD, unless previously accomplished. To eliminate erroneous display of the angle of attack fast/slow presentation, accomplish the following: A. For the analog type EFIS equipment: Exchange Multifunction Display Symbol Generator (MG) P/N's 7007061-603, -803, -601, -801, and 901 with the same part numbers which have Modification (Mod) K or subsequent incorporated; accomplish this in accordance with Paragraph 2, "Accomplishment Instructions of Honeywell Service Bulletin 21-1986-200, dated January 20, 1987. B. For the digital type EFIS equipment: Exchange MG P/N's 7007321-811 and -611 with the same part numbers which have Modification (Mod) L or subsequent incorporated; accomplish this in accordance with Paragraph 2, "Accomplishment Instructions" of Honeywell Service Bulletin 21-1987-06, dated May 15, 1987. C. Alternate means of compliance which provide an acceptable level of safety may be used when approved by the Manager, Western Aircraft Certification Office, FAA, Northwest Mountain Region. D. Special flight permits may be issued in accordance with FAR 21.197 and 21.199 to ferry aircraft to a maintenance base in order to comply with the requirements of this AD. All persons affected by this directive who have not already received the appropriate service documents from the manufacturer may obtain copies upon request to the Honeywell Inc., Sperry Commercial Flight System Division, P.O. Box 29000, Phoenix, Arizona 85038-9000. These documents may be examined at the FAA, Northwest Mountain Region, 17900 Pacific Highway South, Seattle, Washington, or at Western Aircraft Certification Office, 15000 Aviation Boulevard, Hawthorne, California. This Amendment becomes effective August 20, 1987. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_87-16-07.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 87-16-07 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; (HONEYWELL, INC., SPERRY COMMERCIAL FLIGHT SYSTEMS DIVISION (formerly Sp...Show more Subject: Electronic Flight Instrument Systems Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 08/20/1987 Make: Honeywell, Inc. Model: Electronic Flight Instrument Systems Product Type: Appliance Product Subtype: Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 87-16-07 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-5696 AD NUMBER: 87-16-07 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; (HONEYWELL, INC., SPERRY COMMERCIAL FLIGHT SYSTEMS DIVISION (formerly Sperry Corporation, Aerospace and Marine Group): Applies To All Digital And Analog Electronic Flight Instrument Systems (EFIS) Models ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective August 20, 1987. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 87-16-07 (HONEYWELL, INC., SPERRY COMMERCIAL FLIGHT SYSTEMS DIVISION (formerly Sperry Corporation, Aerospace and Marine Group): Amendment 39-5696. Applies to all digital and analog Electronic Flight Instrument Systems (EFIS) Models EDZ 601, 603, 801, 803, 611, and 811 installations, which include a multifunction display symbol generator. Compliance required within 30 days after the effective date of this AD, unless previously accomplished. To eliminate erroneous display of the angle of attack fast/slow presentation, accomplish the following: A. For the analog type EFIS equipment: Exchange Multifunction Display Symbol Generator (MG) P/N's 7007061-603, -803, -601, -801, and 901 with the same part numbers which have Modification (Mod) K or subsequent incorporated; accomplish this in accordance with Paragraph 2, "Accomplishment Instructions of Honeywell Service Bulletin 21-1986-200, dated January 20, 1987. B. For the digital type EFIS equipment: Exchange MG P/N's 7007321-811 and -611 with the same part numbers which have Modification (Mod) L or subsequent incorporated; accomplish this in accordance with Paragraph 2, "Accomplishment Instructions" of Honeywell Service Bulletin 21-1987-06, dated May 15, 1987. C. Alternate means of compliance which provide an acceptable level of safety may be used when approved by the Manager, Western Aircraft Certification Office, FAA, Northwest Mountain Region. D. Special flight permits may be issued in accordance with FAR 21.197 and 21.199 to ferry aircraft to a maintenance base in order to comply with the requirements of this AD. All persons affected by this directive who have not already received the appropriate service documents from the manufacturer may obtain copies upon request to the Honeywell Inc., Sperry Commercial Flight System Division, P.O. Box 29000, Phoenix, Arizona 85038-9000. These documents may be examined at the FAA, Northwest Mountain Region, 17900 Pacific Highway South, Seattle, Washington, or at Western Aircraft Certification Office, 15000 Aviation Boulevard, Hawthorne, California. This Amendment becomes effective August 20, 1987. FOOTER:
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