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AM.II.D.K7

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Compliance with service letters, service bulletins, instructions for continued airworthiness, or ADs.

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  • Appendix F—ATC Transponder Tests and Inspections › Types of Airworthiness Directives (AD)

    immediately adopted rule is published in the Federal Register with a request for comments. The Final Rule AD may be changed later if substantive comments are received. An Emergency AD is issued when an unsafe condition exists that requires immediate ... action by an owner/operator. The intent of an Emergency AD is to rapidly correct an urgent safety deficiency. An Emergency AD may be distributed by fax, letter, or other methods. It is issued and effective to only the people…

  • Chapter 11: Communication & Navigation › Collision Avoidance Systems › ADS-B

    ADS-B Collision avoidance is a significant part of the FAA’s NextGen plan for transforming the National Airspace Figure 11-130. Modern altitude encoders for general aviation aircraft. System (NAS). Increasing the number of aircraft using the same quantity ... such as GPS, has led to the development of a collision avoidance system known as Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B). ADS-B is an integral part of NextGen program. The implementation of its ground and airborne infrastructure is currently…

  • Appendix F—ATC Transponder Tests and Inspections › Applicability and Compliance

    AD Number ADs have a three-part number designator. The first part is the calendar year of issuance. The second part is the biweekly period of the year when the number is assigned. The third part is issued sequentially within ... each biweekly period. Applicability and Compliance The AD subject line specifically identifies the TC holder of the aircraft or products affected by the AD. The specific models affected and any special considerations, such as specific installed part numbers or modifications…