# Airworthiness Directives; Eclipse Aerospace, Inc. Airplanes
> **Rule** · Final rule. · Published 2013-08-16 · Effective 2013-09-20 · 78 FR 49908
## Document
- **Document number:** 2013-18912
- **Category:** airworthiness
- **Type:** Rule
- **Action:** Final rule.
- **Citation:** 78 FR 49908
- **Publication date:** 2013-08-16
- **Effective date:** 2013-09-20
- **FAA docket:** Docket No. FAA-2013-0448
## Abstract

We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Eclipse Aerospace, Inc. Model EA500 airplanes equipped with Avio, Avio with ETT, or Avio NG 1.0 avionics suites. This AD was prompted by a report of potential aircraft hardware failure in the autopilot control panel and the center switch panel. This AD requires either incorporating updates to the aircraft computer system software or incorporating a temporary revision to the aircraft flight manual. We are issuing this AD to correct the unsafe condition on these products.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2013/08/16/2013-18912/airworthiness-directives-eclipse-aerospace-inc-airplanes)
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