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THOMMEN AIRCRAFT EQUIPMENT AG: ( c o r r e c t i o n ) Amendment 39-23002; Docket No. FAA-2024-2322; Project Identifier MCAI-2024-00065-Q. |
(a) EFFECTIVE DATE
This airworthiness directive (AD) is effective May 15, 2025.
(b) AFFECTED ADS
None.
(c) APPLICABILITY
(1) This AD applies to Thommen Aircraft Equipment AG (THOMMEN) AC32
Digital Air Data Computers (ADCs) having an affected part as defined
in paragraph (f)(1) of this AD.
(2) This appliance is installed on, but not limited to, the following
aircraft models specified in table 1 to paragraph (c)(2) of this AD,
certificated in any category.
TABLE 1 TO PARAGRAPH (C)(2)--APPLICABLE AIRCRAFT MODELS
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TYPE CERTIFICATE HOLDER AIRCRAFT MODEL
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Airbus Defense and Space S.A. (type CN-235, CN-235-100, CN-235-200,
certificate previously held by and CN-235-300.
Construcciones Aeronauticas, S.A.).
Airbus Helicopters................... AS332C, AS332C1, AS332L,
AS332L1, AS332L2.
Airbus Helicopters Deutschland GmbH EC635T2+.
(AHD).
Bell Textron Inc..................... 212, 412, and 412EP.
Bombardier Inc....................... CL-600-1A11 (600).
Columbia Helicopters Inc............. 107-II, 234.
General Atomics Aerotek Systems GmbH 228-100, 228-101, 228-200, 228-
(type certificate formerly held by 201, 228-202, and 228-212.
DORNIER LUFTFAHRT Inc.).
Gulfstream Aerospace LP.............. Westwind Astra 1124 (serial
numbers 004-0410).
International Air Response........... C-130A.
Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Limited... KV107-II.
Leonardo S.p.a....................... A109, A109A, A109A II, A109C,
A109K2, A109S, AW109SP, AW139,
and AW189.
Textron Aviation Inc................. 200, 300, 500, 501, 550, and
551.
Viking Air Limited................... CL-215-6B11 (CL-215T Variant).
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(3) This appliance is approved for installation and could be installed on
various aircraft modified by Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) No.
SR09595RC or ST01523WI.
(d) SUBJECT
Joint Aircraft System Component (JASC) Code 3417, Air Data Computer.
(e) UNSAFE CONDITION
This AD was prompted by occurrences of AC32 Digital ADCs that stopped
functioning due to the power module failing at temperatures below -20
degrees Celsius. The unsafe condition, if not addressed, could result
in insufficient navigational data provided to the flight crew,
resulting in reduced control of the aircraft.
(f) DEFINITIONS
For the purpose of this AD the definitions in paragraphs (f)(1)
through (4) of this AD apply:
(1) Affected part: THOMMEN AC32 Digital ADCs, part numbers (P/N)
AC32.10.21.10.XX, AC32.10.21.11.XX, AC32.11.21.10.XX, and
AC32.11.21.11.XX (where XX represents any alpha/numerical sequence),
and having a serial number (S/N) listed in Appendix A of THOMMEN
AIRCRAFT EQUIPMENT Service Bulletin SB AC32/07, Revision 1.0, dated
August 31, 2023 (THOMMEN SB AC32/07 Revision 1.0).
(2) Serviceable part: Any AC32.(X) Digital ADC that is not an affected
part; or an affected part where the power module has been replaced by
THOMMEN, in accordance with the instructions of THOMMEN SB AC32/07
Revision 1.0.
(3) Group 1 aircraft: Have an affected part installed.
(4) Group 2 aircraft: Do not have an affected part installed but are
eligible for AC32.(X) Digital ADC installation.
(g) COMPLIANCE
Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless
already done.
(h) REQUIRED ACTIONS
For Group 1 aircraft: Within 12 months after the effective date of
this AD, remove each affected part from service and replace it with a
serviceable part in accordance with paragraph 3.A. of the
Accomplishment Instructions in THOMMEN SB AC32/07 Revision 1.0, except
where this material specifies to send the removed affected part to the
manufacturer, this AD does not require that action.
(i) PARTS INSTALLATION PROHIBITION
For Group 1 and 2 aircraft: As of the effective date of this AD, do
not install an affected part on any aircraft.
(j) SPECIAL FLIGHT PERMITS
A one-time special flight permit may be issued in accordance with 14
CFR 21.197 and 21.199 in order to fly to a maintenance base to perform
the required action in this AD, provided a flight profile above -15
degrees Celsius (5 degrees Fahrenheit) is maintained.
(k) ALTERNATIVE METHODS OF COMPLIANCE (AMOCS)
(1) The Manager, International Validation 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 International
Validation Branch, send it to the attention of the person identified
in paragraph (l) of this AD and email to: AMOC@faa.gov. Before using
any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate principal inspector, or
lacking a principal inspector, the manager of the responsible Flight
Standards Office.
(l) ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
For more information about this AD, contact William Reisenauer,
Aviation Safety Engineer, FAA, 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410,
Westbury, NY 11590; phone: (516) 228-7301; email: 9-AVS-AIR-BACO
-COS@faa.gov.
(m) MATERIAL INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE
(1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of the material listed in this paragraph under 5 U.S.C.
552(a) and 1 CFR part 51.
(2) You must use this material as applicable to do the actions required by
this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise.
(3) The following material was approved for IBR on May 15, 2015 (90 FR
15304, April 10, 2025).
(i) Thommen Aircraft Equipment Service Bulletin SB AC32/07, Revision 1.0,
dated August 31, 2023.
(ii) [Reserved]
(4) For Thommen Aircraft Equipment material in this AD, contact THOMMEN,
Hofackerstrasse 48, 4132 Muttenz, Switzerland; phone: +41 (0) 61 965
22 22; email: sales@thommen.aero; website: thommen.aero.
(5) You may view this material at the FAA, Airworthiness Products Section,
Operational Safety Branch, 901 Locust, Kansas City, MO 64106. For
information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call
(817) 222-5110.
(6) You may view this material at the National Archives and Records Admin-
istration (NARA). For information on the availability of this material
at NARA, visit www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations or
email fr.inspection@nara.gov.
Issued on April 29, 2025. Steven W. Thompson, Acting Deputy Director,
Compliance & Airworthiness Division, Aircraft Certification Service.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: William Reisenauer, Aviation Safety
Engineer, FAA, 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, NY 11590; phone:
(516) 228-7301; email: 9-AVS-AIR-BACO-COS@faa.gov.
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