AD Amdt-39-11473

Recurring final rule
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Airworthiness Directives; Various Transport Category Airplanes Equipped With Mode ``C'' Transponder(s) With Single Gillham Code Altitude Input

AD Number
Amdt-39-11473
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. 99-NM-328-AD
FR Citation
64 FR 70181

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Various Transport Category Airworthiness Directives; Various Transport Category Airplanes Equipped With Mode ``C'' Transponder(s) With Single Gillham Code Altitude Input

Unsafe Condition

Reports indicate that during level flight, TCAS II issued false advisories due to inaccurate airplane altitude reporting from Mode 'C' transponders with single Gillham code altitude input, potentially causing flightcrew deviation from assigned flight paths and increasing risk of mid-air collision.

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Required Actions

Inspect and test the Mode 'C' transponder(s), air data computer, and certain wiring connections for discrepancies. Perform corrective actions if necessary.

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Compliance Time

Revised compliance times as specified in the new amendment.

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Affected Aircraft

Various transport category airplanes equipped with certain Mode 'C' transponders with single Gillham code altitude input.

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Retrieved: Apr 6, 2026

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