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AD FAA-2007-28689

Airworthiness Directives; Trimble or FreeFlight Systems 2101 I/O Approach Plus Global Positioning System (GPS) Navigation Systems

Summary

This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD) for the Trimble or FreeFlight Systems 2101 I/O Approach Plus global positioning system (GPS) navigation system (2101 I/O Approach Plus system) that requires a software upgrade for this system. This amendment is prompted by an incident that led to the discovery of several annunciation errors with the 2101 I/O Approach Plus system. The actions specified by this AD are intended to prevent a pilot from making an unsafe decision based on erroneous information provided by the 2101 I/O Approach Plus system, which could result in loss of control of the aircraft.

Directive Details

AD Number

FAA-2007-28689

Document Number

E9-4942

Type

Rule

Publication Date

March 16, 2009

Effective Date

April 20, 2009

Affected Manufacturer

Trimble or FreeFlight Systems 2101 I/O Approach Plus Global Positioning System (GPS) Navigation Systems

Criticality

important

Emergency

Docket ID

Docket No. FAA-2007-28689

Topics

Air transportationAircraftAviation safetySafety

Official Documents

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