83 FR 62736 - Airworthiness Directives; Rockwell Collins, Inc. Flight Management Systems

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration

Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 234 (December 6, 2018)

Page Range		62736-62738
FR Document		2018-26253

We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Rockwell Collins, Inc. (Rockwell Collins) flight management systems (FMS) installed on airplanes. This proposed 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 proposed AD would require disabling the automatic temperature compensation feature of the FMS through the configuration strapping units (CSU) and revising the airplane flight manual (AFM) Limitations section. We are proposing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2018-0977; Product Identifier 2018-CE-041-AD]
RIN 2120-AA64


Airworthiness Directives; Rockwell Collins, Inc. Flight 
Management Systems

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).

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SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for 
certain Rockwell Collins, Inc. (Rockwell Collins) flight management 
systems (FMS) installed on airplanes. This proposed 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 proposed AD would require disabling the automatic temperature 
compensation feature of the FMS through the configuration strapping 
units (CSU) and revising the airplane flight manual (AFM) Limitations 
section. We are proposing this AD to address the unsafe condition on 
these products.

DATES: We must receive comments on this proposed AD by January 22, 
2019.

ADDRESSES: You may send comments, using the procedures found in 14 CFR 
11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following methods:
     Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments.
     Fax: 202-493-2251.
     Mail: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket 
Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New 
Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20590.
     Hand Delivery: Deliver to Mail address above between 9 
a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays.
    For service information identified in this NPRM, contact Rockwell 
Collins, Inc., Collins Aviation Services, 400 Collins Road NE, M/S 164-
100, Cedar Rapids, IA 52498-0001; telephone: 888-265-5467 (U.S.) or 
319-265-5467; fax: 319-295-4941 (outside U.S.); email: 
[email protected]; internet: http://www.rockwellcollins.com/Services_and_Support/Publications.aspx. You may 
review copies of the referenced service information at the FAA, Policy 
and Innovation Division, 901 Locust, Kansas City, Missouri 64106. For 
information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call (816) 
329-4148.

Examining the AD Docket

    You may examine the AD docket on the internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2018-
0977; or in person at Docket Operations between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., 
Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The AD docket contains 
this NPRM, the regulatory evaluation, any comments received, and other 
information. The street address for Docket Operations (phone: 800-647-
5527) is listed above. Comments will be available in the AD docket 
shortly after receipt.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Avi Acharya, Aerospace Engineer, 
Wichita Aircraft Certification Office, FAA, 1801 Airport Road, Room 
100, Wichita, Kansas 67209; phone: 316-946-4192; fax: 316-946-4107; 
email: [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

Comments Invited

    We invite you to send any written relevant data, views, or 
arguments about this proposal. Send your comments to an address listed 
under the ADDRESSES section. Include ``Docket No. FAA-2018-0977; 
Product Identifier 2018-CE-041-AD'' at the beginning of your comments. 
We specifically invite comments on the overall regulatory, economic, 
environmental, and energy aspects of this NPRM. We will consider all 
comments received by the closing date and may amend this NPRM because 
of those comments.
    We will post all comments we receive, without change, to http://www.regulations.gov, including any personal information you provide. We 
will also post a report summarizing each substantive verbal contact we 
receive about this NPRM.

Discussion

    During flight inspection on a Bombardier Model CRJ-200 airplane, 
Nav Canada, which is Canada's civil air navigation service provider, 
observed the FMS map displaying an incorrect turn for the Fort St. John 
airport instrument landing system runway 29 missed approach while using 
temperature compensation. Nav Canada assumed this was only an issue 
with the map display and reported the incident to Rockwell Collins.
    Rockwell Collins subsequently determined that an error in the 
design of the Pro Line 4 and Pro Line 21 FMC software causes changes to 
the procedure-defined turn direction when the procedure has been 
significantly modified. The FMS will change the planned database turn 
direction to an incorrect turn direction when the altitude climb field 
is edited, and the flight crew may not notice the change during climb. 
The FMS will also change the planned database turn direction to an 
incorrect turn direction if the temperature compensation is activated, 
which may go unnoticed by the flight crew with the increased workload 
involved with a missed approach procedure. Editing the altitude or 
using temperature compensation does not change the flight segment. 
However, due to the design error, the software thinks the flight 
segment has changed. The change of the planned turn direction can occur 
for either left or right turns.
    The FMS commanding incorrect turn direction may result in a 
collision or controlled flight into terrain.

Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51

    We reviewed Rockwell Collins Service Information Letter, CSU-XX00-
18-1, dated June 27, 2018. The service letter contains procedures for 
disabling the automatic temperature compensation option in Pro Line 4 
and Pro Line 21 FMC systems. We also reviewed Rockwell Collins Service 
Information Letter FMC-XX00-18-1, dated June 27, 2018. The service 
letter provides instructions for revising the

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Limitations section of the AFM by adding prohibitions on editing 
altitudes for specific Pro Line 4 and Pro Line 21 Flight Management 
Systems. This service information is reasonably available because the 
interested parties have access to it through their normal course of 
business or by the means identified in the ADDRESSES section.

FAA's Determination

    We are proposing this AD because we evaluated all the relevant 
information and determined the unsafe condition described previously is 
likely to exist or develop in other products of these same type 
designs.

Proposed AD Requirements

    This proposed AD would require disabling the automatic temperature 
compensation feature on the FMS through the CSUs. This proposed AD 
would also require revising the Limitations section of the AFM by 
adding limitations on the use of the temperature compensation feature 
and the editing of altitudes.

Costs of Compliance

    We estimate that this proposed AD affects 2,855 products installed 
on airplanes of U.S. registry.
    We estimate the following costs to comply with this proposed AD:

                                                 Estimated Costs
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                                                                                     Cost per      Cost on U.S.
              Action                      Labor cost             Parts cost           product        operators
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CSU strapping change..............  2 work-hours x $85     Not applicable.......            $170        $485,350
                                     per hour = $170.
Revision to the AFM Limitations     .5 work-hour x $85     Not applicable.......           42.50      121,337.50
 section.                            per hour = $42.50.
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Authority for This Rulemaking

    Title 49 of the United States Code specifies the FAA's authority to 
issue rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, section 106, describes the 
authority of the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII: Aviation Programs, 
describes in more detail the scope of the Agency's authority.
    We are issuing this rulemaking under the authority described in 
Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: ``General 
requirements.'' Under that section, Congress charges the FAA with 
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in air commerce by prescribing 
regulations for practices, methods, and procedures the Administrator 
finds necessary for safety in air commerce. This regulation is within 
the scope of that authority because it addresses an unsafe condition 
that is likely to exist or develop on products identified in this 
rulemaking action.
    This AD is issued in accordance with authority delegated by the 
Executive Director, Aircraft Certification Service, as authorized by 
FAA Order 8000.51C. In accordance with that order, issuance of ADs is 
normally a function of the Compliance and Airworthiness Division, but 
during this transition period, the Executive Director has delegated the 
authority to issue ADs applicable to small airplanes, domestic business 
jet transport airplanes, and associated appliances to the Director of 
the Policy and Innovation Division.

Regulatory Findings

    We determined that this proposed AD would not have federalism 
implications under Executive Order 13132. This proposed AD would not 
have a substantial direct effect on the States, on the relationship 
between the national government and the States, or on the distribution 
of power and responsibilities among the various levels of government.
    For the reasons discussed above, I certify this proposed 
regulation:
    (1) Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive 
Order 12866,
    (2) Is not a ``significant rule'' under the DOT Regulatory Policies 
and Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979),
    (3) Will not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska, and
    (4) Will not have a significant economic impact, positive or 
negative, on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria 
of the Regulatory Flexibility Act.

List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39

    Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by 
reference, Safety.

The Proposed Amendment

    Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the 
Administrator, the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part 39 as follows:

PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES

0
1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows:

    Authority:  49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.


Sec.  39.13  [Amended]

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2. The FAA amends Sec.  39.13 by adding the following new airworthiness 
directive (AD):

Rockwell Collins, Inc.: Docket No. FAA-2018-0977; Product Identifier 
2018-CE-041-AD.

(a) Comments Due Date

    We must receive comments by January 22, 2019.

(b) Affected ADs

    None.

(c) Applicability

    This AD applies to Rockwell Collins, Inc. (``Rockwell Collins'') 
Pro Line 4 and Pro Line 21 Flight Management Systems installed on 
airplanes, certificated in any category, that has a flight 
management computer (FMC) with a Rockwell Collins part number (RCPN) 
listed in paragraph (c)(1) of this AD and with a configuration 
strapping unit (CSU) listed in paragraph (c)(2) of this AD.
    (1) FMC-3000 RCPN 822-0883-031, -036, -038, -040, -041, -053, -
054, -056, -057, -058, -059, -060, -081, -082, -083, -084; FMC-4200 
RCPN 822-0783-022, -025, -028, -032, -036, -039, -040; FMC-5000 RCPN 
822-0891-021, -027, -028, -034, -040; or FMC-6000 RCPN 822-0868-074, 
-075, -082, -083, -084, -085, -087, -089, -090, -109, -17, -111, -
112, -113, -114, -116, -117, -122, -123, -127, -130, -132, -133, -
134, -139.
    (2) CSU-3100 RCPN 822-1363-002, CSU-4000 RCPN 822-0049-002, or 
CSU-4100 RCPN 822-1364-002.

    Note 1 to paragraph (c) of this AD: To determine the CSU and FMC 
unit RCPN, refer to the aircraft manufacturer or applicable STC 
holder maintenance instructions for accessing them.

(d) Subject

    Joint Aircraft System Component (JASC)/Air Transport Association 
(ATA) of America Code 3460, Flight Management Computing Hardware 
System.

(e) Unsafe Condition

    This AD was prompted by reports of the FMC software issuing 
incorrect turn

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commands when the altitude climb field is edited or when the 
temperature compensation is activated. We are issuing this AD to 
prevent the FMC from issuing an incorrect turn direction command. 
The unsafe condition, if not addressed, could result in a collision 
or controlled flight into terrain.

(f) Compliance

    Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, 
unless already done.

(g) Disable the Temperature Compensation

    Within the next 12 months after the effective date of this AD, 
disable the automatic temperature compensation feature on the CSU by 
following steps (2) through (6) of the Instructions in Rockwell 
Collins Service Information Letter CSU-XX00-18-1, dated June 27, 
2018.

(h) Revise the Airplane Flight Manual Limitations

    Within the next 12 months after the effective date of this AD, 
revise the airplane flight manual by adding the information from 
step 2 of the Aircraft Flight Manual Recommendation in Rockwell 
Collins Service Information Letter FMC-XX00-18-1, dated June 27, 
2018, into the Limitations section of the AFM.

(i) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs)

    (1) The Manager, Wichita ACO Branch, FAA, has the authority to 
approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the procedures found 
in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your request 
to your principal inspector or local Flight Standards District 
Office, as appropriate. If sending information directly to the 
manager of the ACO, send it to the attention of the person 
identified in paragraph (j)(1) of this AD.
    (2) Before using any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate 
principal inspector, or lacking a principal inspector, the manager 
of the local flight standards district office/certificate holding 
district office.

(j) Related Information

    (1) For more information about this AD, contact Avi Acharya, 
Aerospace Engineer, Wichita ACO Branch, FAA, 1801 Airport Road, Room 
100, Wichita, Kansas 67209; phone: 316-946-4192; fax: 316-946-4107; 
email: [email protected].
    (2) For service information identified in this AD, contact 
Rockwell Collins, Inc., Collins Aviation Services, 400 Collins Road 
NE, M/S 164-100, Cedar Rapids, IA 52498-0001; telephone: 888-265-
5467 (U.S.) or 319-265-5467; fax: 319-295-4941 (outside U.S.); 
email: [email protected]; internet: http://www.rockwellcollins.com/Services_and_Support/Publications.aspx. You 
may view this referenced service information at the FAA, Small 
Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust, Kansas City, Missouri 64106. For 
information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 
(816) 329-4148.


    Issued in Kansas City, Missouri, on November 26, 2018.
Melvin J. Johnson,
Aircraft Certification Service, Deputy Director, Policy and Innovation 
Division, AIR-601.
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Limitations section of the AFM by and determined the unsafe condition temperature compensation feature and
adding prohibitions on editing altitudes described previously is likely to exist or the editing of altitudes.
for specific Pro Line 4 and Pro Line 21 develop in other products of these same
Flight Management Systems. This type designs. Costs of Compliance
service information is reasonably We estimate that this proposed AD
Proposed AD Requirements
available because the interested parties affects 2,855 products installed on
have access to it through their normal This proposed AD would require
disabling the automatic temperature airplanes of U.S. registry.
course of business or by the means
identified in the ADDRESSES section. compensation feature on the FMS We estimate the following costs to
through the CSUs. This proposed AD comply with this proposed AD:
FAA’s Determination would also require revising the
We are proposing this AD because we Limitations section of the AFM by
evaluated all the relevant information adding limitations on the use of the
ESTIMATED COSTS
Cost per Cost on U.S.
Action Labor cost Parts cost product operators

CSU strapping change ................... 2 work-hours × $85 per hour = Not applicable ................................ $170 $485,350
$170.
Revision to the AFM Limitations .5 work-hour × $85 per hour = Not applicable ................................ 42.50 121,337.50
section. $42.50.

Authority for This Rulemaking substantial direct effect on the States, on Rockwell Collins, Inc.: Docket No. FAA–
the relationship between the national 2018–0977; Product Identifier 2018–CE–
Title 49 of the United States Code 041–AD.
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue government and the States, or on the
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, distribution of power and (a) Comments Due Date
section 106, describes the authority of responsibilities among the various We must receive comments by January 22,
the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII: levels of government. 2019.
Aviation Programs, describes in more For the reasons discussed above, I (b) Affected ADs
detail the scope of the Agency’s certify this proposed regulation:
None.
authority. (1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory
We are issuing this rulemaking under action’’ under Executive Order 12866, (c) Applicability
the authority described in Subtitle VII, (2) Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under This AD applies to Rockwell Collins, Inc.
Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: the DOT Regulatory Policies and (‘‘Rockwell Collins’’) Pro Line 4 and Pro Line
‘‘General requirements.’’ Under that Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, 21 Flight Management Systems installed on
airplanes, certificated in any category, that
section, Congress charges the FAA with 1979),
has a flight management computer (FMC)
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in (3) Will not affect intrastate aviation with a Rockwell Collins part number (RCPN)
air commerce by prescribing regulations in Alaska, and listed in paragraph (c)(1) of this AD and with
for practices, methods, and procedures (4) Will not have a significant a configuration strapping unit (CSU) listed in
the Administrator finds necessary for economic impact, positive or negative, paragraph (c)(2) of this AD.
safety in air commerce. This regulation on a substantial number of small entities (1) FMC–3000 RCPN 822–0883–031, –036,
is within the scope of that authority –038, –040, –041, –053, –054, –056, –057,
under the criteria of the Regulatory
–058, –059, –060, –081, –082, –083, –084;
because it addresses an unsafe condition Flexibility Act. FMC–4200 RCPN 822–0783–022, –025, –028,
that is likely to exist or develop on –032, –036, –039, -040; FMC–5000 RCPN
products identified in this rulemaking List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
822–0891–021, -027, -028, -034, -040; or
action. Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation FMC–6000 RCPN 822–0868–074, –075, –082,
This AD is issued in accordance with safety, Incorporation by reference, –083, –084, –085, –087, –089, –090, –109,
authority delegated by the Executive Safety. –17, –111, –112, –113, –114, –116, –117,
Director, Aircraft Certification Service, –122, –123, –127, –130, –132, –133, –134,
The Proposed Amendment –139.
as authorized by FAA Order 8000.51C.
(2) CSU–3100 RCPN 822–1363–002, CSU–
In accordance with that order, issuance Accordingly, under the authority 4000 RCPN 822–0049–002, or CSU–4100
of ADs is normally a function of the delegated to me by the Administrator, RCPN 822–1364–002.
Compliance and Airworthiness the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part Note 1 to paragraph (c) of this AD: To
Division, but during this transition 39 as follows: determine the CSU and FMC unit RCPN,
period, the Executive Director has refer to the aircraft manufacturer or
delegated the authority to issue ADs PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS applicable STC holder maintenance
applicable to small airplanes, domestic DIRECTIVES instructions for accessing them.
business jet transport airplanes, and
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■ 1. The authority citation for part 39 (d) Subject
associated appliances to the Director of
the Policy and Innovation Division. continues to read as follows: Joint Aircraft System Component (JASC)/
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. Air Transport Association (ATA) of America
Regulatory Findings Code 3460, Flight Management Computing
§ 39.13 [Amended] Hardware System.
We determined that this proposed AD
would not have federalism implications ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding (e) Unsafe Condition
under Executive Order 13132. This the following new airworthiness This AD was prompted by reports of the
proposed AD would not have a directive (AD): FMC software issuing incorrect turn

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commands when the altitude climb field is Issued in Kansas City, Missouri, on internet: http://www.airbus.com. You
edited or when the temperature November 26, 2018. may view this service information at the
compensation is activated. We are issuing Melvin J. Johnson, FAA, Transport Standards Branch, 2200
this AD to prevent the FMC from issuing an Aircraft Certification Service, Deputy South 216th St., Des Moines, WA. For
incorrect turn direction command. The Director, Policy and Innovation Division, information on the availability of this
unsafe condition, if not addressed, could AIR–601. material at the FAA, call 206–231–3195.
result in a collision or controlled flight into [FR Doc. 2018–26253 Filed 12–4–18; 8:45 am]
terrain. Examining the AD Docket
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
(f) Compliance You may examine the AD docket on
Comply with this AD within the
the internet at http://
compliance times specified, unless already DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION www.regulations.gov by searching for
done. and locating Docket No. FAA–2018–
Federal Aviation Administration 1003; or in person at Docket Operations
(g) Disable the Temperature Compensation between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday
Within the next 12 months after the 14 CFR Part 39 through Friday, except Federal holidays.
effective date of this AD, disable the
[Docket No. FAA–2018–1003; Product
The AD docket contains this NPRM, the
automatic temperature compensation feature regulatory evaluation, any comments
Identifier 2018–NM–133–AD]
on the CSU by following steps (2) through (6) received, and other information. The
of the Instructions in Rockwell Collins RIN 2120–AA64 street address for Docket Operations
Service Information Letter CSU–XX00–18–1, (phone: 800–647–5527) is in the
dated June 27, 2018. Airworthiness Directives; Airbus SAS ADDRESSES section. Comments will be
Airplanes available in the AD docket shortly after
(h) Revise the Airplane Flight Manual
Limitations AGENCY: Federal Aviation receipt.
Within the next 12 months after the Administration (FAA), DOT. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
effective date of this AD, revise the airplane ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking Vladimir Ulyanov, Aerospace Engineer,
flight manual by adding the information from (NPRM). International Section, Transport
step 2 of the Aircraft Flight Manual Standards Branch, FAA, 2200 South
Recommendation in Rockwell Collins SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new 216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198;
Service Information Letter FMC–XX00–18–1, airworthiness directive (AD) for certain phone and fax: 206–231–3229.
dated June 27, 2018, into the Limitations Airbus SAS Model A330–201, –202, and SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
section of the AFM.
–203, and Model A330–301, –302, and
Comments Invited
(i) Alternative Methods of Compliance –303 airplanes. This proposed AD was
(AMOCs) prompted by reports of damaged drain We invite you to send any written
(1) The Manager, Wichita ACO Branch, pipes located above the lower aft pylon relevant data, views, or arguments about
FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs fairing (LAPF), caused by a contact this proposal. Send your comments to
for this AD, if requested using the procedures between the drain pipe and the two u- an address listed under the ADDRESSES
found in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with shape ribs of the LAPF. This proposed section. Include ‘‘Docket No. FAA–
14 CFR 39.19, send your request to your AD would require a special detailed 2018–1003; Product Identifier 2018–
principal inspector or local Flight Standards inspection for damage and corrective NM–133–AD’’ at the beginning of your
District Office, as appropriate. If sending actions, if necessary. We are proposing comments. We specifically invite
information directly to the manager of the this AD to address the unsafe condition comments on the overall regulatory,
ACO, send it to the attention of the person economic, environmental, and energy
on these products.
identified in paragraph (j)(1) of this AD. aspects of this NPRM. We will consider
(2) Before using any approved AMOC, DATES: We must receive comments on
all comments received by the closing
notify your appropriate principal inspector, this proposed AD by January 22, 2019.
date and may amend this NPRM
or lacking a principal inspector, the manager ADDRESSES: You may send comments, because of those comments.
of the local flight standards district office/ using the procedures found in 14 CFR We will post all comments we
certificate holding district office. 11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following receive, without change, to http://
(j) Related Information methods: www.regulations.gov, including any
(1) For more information about this AD,
• Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to personal information you provide. We
contact Avi Acharya, Aerospace Engineer, http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the will also post a report summarizing each
Wichita ACO Branch, FAA, 1801 Airport instructions for submitting comments. substantive verbal contact we receive
Road, Room 100, Wichita, Kansas 67209; • Fax: 202–493–2251. about this NPRM.
phone: 316–946–4192; fax: 316–946–4107; • Mail: U.S. Department of
Transportation, Docket Operations, Discussion
email: avishek.acharya@faa.gov.
(2) For service information identified in M–30, West Building Ground Floor, The European Aviation Safety Agency
this AD, contact Rockwell Collins, Inc., Room W12–140, 1200 New Jersey (EASA), which is the Technical Agent
Collins Aviation Services, 400 Collins Road Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20590. for the Member States of the European
NE, M/S 164–100, Cedar Rapids, IA 52498– • Hand Delivery: Deliver to Mail Union, has issued EASA AD 2018–0198,
0001; telephone: 888–265–5467 (U.S.) or address above between 9 a.m. and 5 dated September 6, 2018 (referred to
319–265–5467; fax: 319–295–4941 (outside p.m., Monday through Friday, except after this as the Mandatory Continuing
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U.S.); email: techmanuals@ Airworthiness Information, or ‘‘the
Federal holidays.
rockwellcollins.com; internet: http:// MCAI’’), to correct an unsafe condition
www.rockwellcollins.com/Services_and_
For service information identified in
this NPRM, contact Airbus SAS, for certain Airbus SAS Model A330–
Support/Publications.aspx. You may view
Airworthiness Office—EAL, Rond-Point 201, –202, and –203, and Model A330–
this referenced service information at the
FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust, Emile Dewoitine No: 2, 31700 Blagnac 301, –302, and –303 airplanes. The
Kansas City, Missouri 64106. For information Cedex, France; phone: +33 5 61 93 36 MCAI states:
on the availability of this material at the 96; fax: +33 5 61 93 45 80; email: Some cases of damaged drain pipes, Part
FAA, call (816) 329–4148. airworthiness.A330–A340@airbus.com; Number F7173000700000, located above the

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Category		Regulatory Information
Collection		Federal Register
sudoc Class		AE 2.7: GS 4.107: AE 2.106:
Publisher		Office of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration
Section		Proposed Rules
Action		Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
Dates		We must receive comments on this proposed AD by January 22, 2019.
Contact		Avi Acharya, Aerospace Engineer, Wichita Aircraft Certification Office, FAA, 1801 Airport Road, Room 100, Wichita, Kansas 67209; phone: 316-946-4192; fax: 316-946-4107; email: [email protected]
FR Citation		83 FR 62736
RIN Number		2120-AA64
CFR Associated		Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety

83 FR 62736 - Airworthiness Directives; Rockwell Collins, Inc. Flight Management Systems

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