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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. 2002-CE-39-AD; Amendment 39-12906; AD 2002-20-09]
RIN 2120-AA64


Airworthiness Directives; Rockwell Collins, Inc. AFD-3010 
Adaptive Flight Display Units

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration, DOT.

ACTION: Final rule; request for comments.

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SUMMARY: This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD) that 
applies to certain Rockwell Collins, Inc. (Rockwell Collins) AFD-3010 
adaptive flight display units that are installed on aircraft. This AD 
requires you to inspect the AFD-3010 unit to determine if it contains 
an MFP386 Application Specific Integrated Circuit (ASIC) device with a 
date code of 0128. This AD also requires you to have any AFD-3010 units 
with an MFP386 device with a date code of 0128 modified. This AD is the 
result of reports of a manufacturing defect. The actions specified by 
this AD are intended to prevent premature failure of the ASIC, which 
could result in the AFD-3010 unit displaying erroneous primary flight 
and engine parameter information. Such failure could lead to the pilot 
using incorrect information when making critical flight safety 
decisions.

DATES: This AD becomes effective on November 12, 2002.
    The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by 
reference of certain publications listed in the regulation as of 
November 12, 2002.
    The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) must receive any comments 
on this rule on or before December 12, 2002.

ADDRESSES: Submit comments to FAA, Central Region, Office of the 
Regional Counsel, Attention: Rules Docket No. 2002-CE-39-AD, 901 
Locust, Room 506, Kansas City, Missouri 64106. You may view any 
comments at this location between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m., Monday through 
Friday, except Federal holidays. You may also send comments 
electronically to the following address: [email protected]. 
Comments sent electronically must contain ``Docket No. 2002-CE-39-AD'' 
in the subject line. If you send comments electronically as attached 
electronic files, the files must be formatted in Microsoft Word 97 for 
Windows or ASCII text.
    You may get the service information referenced in this AD from 
Rockwell Collins Inc., Business and Regional Systems, 400 Collins Road 
Northeast, Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52498; telephone: (319) 295-1831. You may 
view this information at FAA, Central Region, Office of the Regional 
Counsel, Attention: Rules Docket No. 2002-CE-39-AD, 901 Locust, Room 
506, Kansas City, Missouri 64106; or at the Office of the Federal 
Register, 800 North Capitol Street, NW., suite 700, Washington, DC.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Roger A. Souter, FAA, Wichita Aircraft 
Certification Office (ACO), 1801 Airport Road, Room 100, Wichita, 
Kansas 67209; telephone: (316) 946-4134; facsimile: (316) 946-4407; e-
mail: [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Discussion

What Events Have Caused This AD?

    The FAA has received reports of a manufacturing defect on the 
MFP386 Application Specific Integrated Circuit (ASIC) device, Collins 
part number (CPN) 351-4957-020. These are used on the A5 card in the 
input/output control circuitry of the AFD-3010 adaptive flight display 
units.
    The manufacturing defect of the MFP386 ASIC device resulted in 
significant delamination around all of the die edges. This causes 
stress on the wire bonds that hold the device to the A5 card. Stress on 
the wire bonds could cause the bonds to break, which could result in 
failure of the device.
    Failure of this device has been reported on AFD-3010 units 
containing an MFP386 ASIC device with a date code of 0128.
    When the MFP386 ASIC fails, the AFD-3010 unit may display erroneous 
primary flight information and engine parameters. These systems affect 
the way the pilot makes critical flight safety decisions.
    These Rockwell Collins AFD-3010 adaptive flight display units are 
installed on, but not limited to, the following aircraft:

--Bombardier Model CL-600-2A12(CL-601) airplanes;
--Cessna Model 525 and 525A airplanes;
--Dassault Model Mystere-Falcon 20--F5 and Mystere-Falcon 50 airplanes; 
and
--Raytheon Model 390 and Hawker 800XP airplanes.

What Are the Consequences if the Condition Is Not Corrected?

    This condition, if not corrected, could result in failure of the 
ASIC, which could result in the AFD-3010 unit displaying erroneous 
primary flight and engine parameter information. Such failure could 
lead to the pilot using incorrect information when making critical 
flight safety decisions.

Is There Service Information That Applies to This Subject?

    Rockwell Collins has issued Service Bulletin 12, Revision No. 2, 
AFD-3010-31-12, dated August 30, 2002.
    The service bulletin includes procedures for:
--Inspecting the AFD-3010 unit to determine serial number of the 
installed unit;
--Inspecting the AFD-3010 unit (if serial number is one of the affected 
units) to determine the date code of the MFP386 ASIC device; and
--Replacing the MFP386 ASIC device if the date code is 0128.

The FAA's Determination and an Explanation of the Provisions of this AD

What Has FAA Decided?

    The FAA has reviewed all available information, including the 
service information referenced above; and determined that:

--The unsafe condition referenced in this document exists or could 
develop on type design aircraft that incorporate these Rockwell Collins 
AFD-3010 adaptive flight display units;
--The actions specified in the previously-referenced service should

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be accomplished on affected Rockwell AFD-3010 adaptive flight display 
units; and
--AD action should be taken in order to correct this unsafe condition.

What Does This AD Require?

    This AD requires you to incorporate the actions in the previously-
referenced service bulletin.
    In preparation of this rule, we contacted type clubs and aircraft 
operators to obtain technical information and information on 
operational and economic impacts. We did not receive any information 
through these contacts. If received, we would have included, in the 
rulemaking docket, a discussion of any information that may have 
influenced this action.

Will I Have the Opportunity To Comment Prior to the Issuance of the 
Rule?

    Because the unsafe condition described in this document could 
result in erroneous display of primary flight information, we find that 
notice and opportunity for public prior comment are impracticable. 
Therefore, good cause exists for making this amendment effective in 
less than 30 days.

Comments Invited

How Do I Comment on This AD?

    Although this action is in the form of a final rule and was not 
preceded by notice and opportunity for public comment, FAA invites your 
comments on the rule. You may submit whatever written data, views, or 
arguments you choose. You need to include the rule's docket number and 
submit your comments to the address specified under the caption 
ADDRESSES. We will consider all comments received on or before the 
closing date specified above. We may amend this rule in light of 
comments received. Factual information that supports your ideas and 
suggestions is extremely helpful in evaluating the effectiveness of the 
AD action and determining whether we need to take additional rulemaking 
action.

Are There Any Specific Portions of the AD I Should Pay Attention To?

    We specifically invite comments on the overall regulatory, 
economic, environmental, and energy aspects of the rule that might 
suggest a need to modify the rule. You may view all comments we receive 
before and after the closing date of the rule in the Rules Docket. We 
will file a report in the Rules Docket that summarizes each FAA contact 
with the public that concerns the substantive parts of this AD.

How Can I Be Sure FAA Receives My Comment?

    If you want us to acknowledge the receipt of your written comments, 
you must include a self-addressed, stamped postcard. On the postcard, 
write ``Comments to Docket No. 2002-CE-39-AD.'' We will date stamp and 
mail the postcard back to you.

Compliance Time of This AD

What Is the Compliance Time of This AD?

    The compliance time of this AD is ``within the next 14 days after 
the effective date of this AD.''

Why Is the Compliance Time Presented in Calendar Time Instead of Hours 
Time-in-Service (TIS)?

    This unsafe condition is not a result of the number of times the 
airplane is operated. The chance of this situation occurring is the 
same for an airplane with 10 hours time-in-service (TIS) as it would be 
for an airplane with 500 hours TIS. For this reason, the FAA has 
determined that a compliance based on calendar time should be utilized 
in this AD in order to assure that the unsafe condition is addressed on 
all airplanes in a reasonable time period.

Regulatory Impact

Does This AD Impact Various Entities?

    These regulations will 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. Therefore, FAA has determined that this 
final rule does not have federalism implications under Executive Order 
13132.

Does This AD Involve a Significant Rule or Regulatory Action?

    We have determined that this regulation is an emergency regulation 
that must be issued immediately to correct an unsafe condition in 
aircraft, and is not a significant regulatory action under Executive 
Order 12866. It has been determined further that this action involves 
an emergency regulation under DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures 
(44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979). If it is determined that this 
emergency regulation otherwise would be significant under DOT 
Regulatory Policies and Procedures, a final regulatory evaluation will 
be prepared and placed in the Rules Docket (otherwise, an evaluation is 
not required). A copy of it, if filed, may be obtained from the Rules 
Docket.

List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39

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

Adoption of the Amendment

    Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the 
Administrator, the Federal Aviation Administration amends part 39 of 
the Federal Aviation Regulations (14 CFR part 39) as follows:

PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES

    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]

    2. FAA amends Sec.  39.13 by adding a new airworthiness directive 
(AD) to read as follows:

2002-20-09 Rockwell Collins, Inc.: Amendment 39-12906; Docket No. 
2002-CE-39-AD.

    (a) What airplanes are affected by this AD? This AD applies to 
AFD-3010 adaptive flight display units, part numbers 822-1084-012/-
108/-202/-206/-302/-304/-402/-404/-406 (serial numbers as specified 
in Rockwell Collins Service Bulletin 12, Revision No. 2, AFD-3010-
31-12, dated August 30, 2002), that are installed in aircraft. These 
AFD-3010 adaptive flight display units are installed in, but not 
limited to, the following aircraft that are certificated in any 
category:
    (1) Bombardier Model CL-600-2A12 (CL-601) airplanes;
    (2) Cessna Model 525 and 525A airplanes;
    (3) Dassault Model Mystere-Falcon 20-F5 and Mystere-Falcon 50 
airplanes; and
    (4) Raytheon Model 390 and Hawker 800XP airplanes.
    (b) Who must comply with this AD? Anyone who wishes to operate 
an aircraft equipped with one of the affected AFD-3010 adaptive 
flight display units must comply with this AD.
    (c) What problem does this AD address? The actions specified by 
this AD are intended to prevent premature failure of the Application 
Specific Integrated Circuit (ASIC) device, which could result in the 
AFD-3010 unit displaying erroneous primary flight and engine 
parameter information. Such failure could lead to the pilot using 
incorrect information when making critical flight safety decisions.
    (d) What must I do to address this problem? To address this 
problem, you must accomplish the following actions:

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           Actions                 Compliance            Procedures
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(1) Inspect the AFD-3010      Within the next 14    In accordance with
 adaptive flight display       days after November   Rockwell Collins
 unit to determine the         12, 2002 (the         Service Bulletin
 serial number.                effective date of     12, Revision No. 2
                               this AD), unless      (AFD-3010-31-12),
                               already               dated August 30,
                               accomplished.         2002.
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(2) If the serial number of   Prior to further      In accordance with
 the AFD-3010 unit is listed   flight after the      Rockwell Collins
 as one of the affected        inspection required   Service Bulletin
 units specified in Rockwell   in paragraph (d)(1)   12, Revision No. 2
 Collins Service Bulletin      of this AD, unless    (AFD-3010-31-12),
 12, Revision No. 2 (AFD-      already               dated August 30,
 3010-31-12), dated August     accomplished.         2002.
 30, 2002, then inspect the
 MFP386 ASIC device to
 determine the date code.
    (i) If the date code on
     the MFP386 ASIC device
     is 0128, return the
     unit to the
     manufacturer for
     modification and
     install the modified
     ADF-3010 unit.
    (ii) If the date code on
     the MFP386 ASIC is
     other than 0128, no
     manufacturer
     modification is
     necessary.
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(3) Do not install, on any    As of November 12,    Not applicable.
 aircraft, an affected ADF-    2002 (the effective
 3010 adaptive flight          date of this AD).
 display that contains a
 MFP386 ASIC device with a
 date code of 0128.
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    (e) Can I comply with this AD in any other way? You may use an 
alternative method of compliance or adjust the compliance time if:
    (1) Your alternative method of compliance provides an equivalent 
level of safety; and
    (2) The Manager, Wichita Aircraft Certification Office, approves 
your alternative. Submit your request through an FAA Principal 
Maintenance Inspector, who may add comments and then send it to the 
Manager, Wichita Aircraft Certification Office.

    Note: This AD applies to each airplane identified in paragraph 
(a) of this AD, regardless of whether it has been modified, altered, 
or repaired in the area subject to the requirements of this AD. For 
airplanes that have been modified, altered, or repaired so that the 
performance of the requirements of this AD is affected, the owner/
operator must request approval for an alternative method of 
compliance in accordance with paragraph (e) of this AD. The request 
should include an assessment of the effect of the modification, 
alteration, or repair on the unsafe condition addressed by this AD; 
and, if you have not eliminated the unsafe condition, specific 
actions you propose to address it.

    (f) Where can I get information about any already-approved 
alternative methods of compliance? Contact Roger A. Souter, FAA, 
Wichita Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), 1801 Airport Road, Room 
100, Wichita, Kansas 67209; telephone: (316) 946-4134; facsimile: 
(316) 946-4407; e-mail: [email protected].
    (g) What if I need to fly the airplane to another location to 
comply with this AD? The FAA can issue a special flight permit under 
sections 21.197 and 21.199 of the Federal Aviation Regulations (14 
CFR 21.197 and 21.199) to operate your airplane to a location where 
you can accomplish the requirements of this AD.
    (h) Are any service bulletins incorporated into this AD by 
reference? Actions required by this AD must be done in accordance 
with Rockwell Collins Service Bulletin 12 (AFD-3010-31-12), Revision 
No. 2, dated August 30, 2002. The Director of the Federal Register 
approved this incorporation by reference under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 
CFR part 51. You can get copies from Rockwell Collins, Business and 
Regional Systems, 400 Collins Road Northeast, Cedar Rapids, Iowa 
52498; telephone: (319) 295-1831. You may view this information at 
FAA, Central Region, Office of the Regional Counsel, 901 Locust, 
Room 506, Kansas City, Missouri, or at the Office of the Federal 
Register, 800 North Capitol Street, NW., suite 700, Washington, DC.
    (i) When does this amendment become effective? This amendment 
becomes effective on November 12, 2002.

    Issued in Kansas City, Missouri, on October 3, 2002.
James E. Jackson,
Acting Manager, Small Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification 
Service.
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