AD 90-05-09

final rule
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Airworthiness Directives; TRACOR AEROSPACE, INCORPORATED TA-7800 Omega/VLF Navigation Systems, with Receiver Processor Unit (RPU)

AD Number
90-05-09
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
appliance
Docket
89-ASW-23
FR Citation
This information is not available.

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Tracor Aerospace, Inc. Navigation Systems Airworthiness Directives; TRACOR AEROSPACE, INCORPORATED TA-7800 Omega/VLF Navigation Systems, with Receiver Processor Unit (RPU)

Unsafe Condition

Navigation errors when using the Great Britain (GBR) radio station could result in loss of the aircraft.

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Required Actions

Fabricate or install a placard on the TA-7800 Omega/VLF Navigation Control Display Unit (CDU) and deactivate the GBR VLF radio station prior to each flight within 10 hours' time in service. Replace the RPU software within 90 days after the effective date and update the AFMS with the software verification procedure, replace the pilot guide, and log the compliance.

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Compliance Time

Within the next 10 hours' time in service and within 90 days after the effective date of this AD.

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Affected Aircraft

TRACOR AEROSPACE, INCORPORATED TA-7800 Omega/VLF Navigation Systems with RPU Part Numbers 138000-7004, -7007, -7017, -7114, -7115, -7117, -7124, -7125, -7127, -7204, -7224, -7227, and -7247 with software 851001 or 851002 installed in specified airplanes via certain STCs.

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