EASA AD US-2020-16-08: [Correction] ASPEN AVIONICS, INC. Display Systems - Airplane Flight Manual Limitations - Amendment

What to do

Affected operators should verify that their Aspen Avionics EFD1000 units with software versions 2.10 or 2.10.1 and lacking independent backup instruments comply with the operating restrictions outlined in AD 2020-16-08. They should also review Aspen Operator Advisory OA2020-01 and Service Bulletin SB2020-01 for guidance on software updates and operational limitations. Comments on the AD can be submitted referencing docket FAA-2020-0723 and product identifier AD-2020-00586-Q.

Summary

The document titled '[Correction] ASPEN AVIONICS, INC. Display Systems - Airplane Flight Manual Limitations - Amendment' is a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) airworthiness directive correction published on August 17, 2020. It applies to Aspen Avionics, Inc. Evolution Flight Display (EFD) EFD1000 series units, including Emergency Backup Display, Multi-Function Display, and Primary Flight Display systems installed on various general aviation aircraft models. The directive addresses operating limitations related to flight display software versions 2.10 and 2.10.1 when independent backup instruments are not installed.

What changed

This document corrects the docket number and product identifier in the Comments Invited section of the original AD 2020-16-08. The incorrect docket number FAA-2020-0711 and product identifier MCAI-2020-00719-A were replaced with the correct docket number FAA-2020-0723 and product identifier AD-2020-00586-Q. No other changes to the regulatory requirements or applicability were made.

Why it matters

Accurate docket and product identifiers are essential for proper regulatory tracking and public commenting. This correction ensures that stakeholders reference the correct AD documentation, facilitating compliance and communication. Operators and maintenance personnel must be aware of the operating restrictions imposed by the AD to maintain flight safety, especially regarding flight display functionality and limitations on night operations.