Airworthiness Directives; Rockwell Collins, Inc. Flight Management Systems
airworthiness · Rule · Final rule. · Published 2020-05-20 · Effective 2020-06-24 · 85 FR 30597
Document
Document number
2020-10744
Federal Register citation
85 FR 30597
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule.
Category
airworthiness
Publication date
2020-05-20
Effective date
2020-06-24
FAA docket
Docket No. FAA-2018-0977
Abstract
The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Rockwell Collins, Inc. (Rockwell Collins) flight management systems (FMS) installed on airplanes. This AD was prompted by reports of the flight management computer (FMC) software issuing incorrect turn commands when the altitude climb field is edited or the temperature compensation is activated on the FMS control display unit. This AD requires disabling the automatic temperature compensation feature of the FMS through the configuration strapping units (CSU) and revising the airplane flight manual (AFM) Limitations section. The FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.