Owners of Cirrus, Columbia and Piper airplanes with Avidyne primary flight displays were advised by the FAA on Tuesday of a possible glitch in the system. The FAA Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin said a modification is available to eliminate the possibility that the system will display misleading attitude and heading information. Avidyne has already issued a Service Alert to owners. The FAA recommends that pilots using the Avidyne panel should pay increased attention to standard and emergency operating procedures when flying in instrument metrological conditions. Avidyne can modify the units to prevent the problem, and owners should call Avidyne to ensure that modification is completed, the FAA said. The action is not mandatory, but the FAA says, “If your PFD is eligible … we highly recommend you do the modification.”
FAA Warns Of Avidyne Glitch
Key Takeaways:
- The FAA issued a Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin warning owners of Cirrus, Columbia, and Piper aircraft with Avidyne primary flight displays (PFDs) about a potential glitch that could display misleading attitude and heading information.
- Pilots using these Avidyne panels are advised to pay increased attention to standard and emergency operating procedures when flying in instrument meteorological conditions (IMC).
- Avidyne offers a modification to prevent this problem, which the FAA highly recommends owners complete, though it is not mandatory.
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