AD 2020-16-08 Applies to Certain Aspen Avionics, EFD1000 Emergency Backup Display, EFD1000 MFD, and EFD1000 PFD Systems

The FAA is correcting an airworthiness directive (AD) that published in the Federal Register.

The AD applies to certain Aspen Avionics, Inc., Evolution Flight Display (EFD) EFD1000 Emergency Backup Display, EFD1000 Multi-Function Display, and EFD1000 Primary Flight Display systems installed on various airplanes. As published, the docket number and product identifier in the Comments Invited section of the preamble are incorrect. This document corrects that error. In all other respects, the original document remains the same; however, for clarity, the FAA is publishing the entire rule in the Federal Register. This correction is effective August 17, 2020. The effective date of AD 2020-16-08 remains August 17, 2020.

Supplementary Information: As published, AD 2020-16-08, Amendment 39-21192 (85 FR 45990, July 31, 2020) (“AD 2020-16-08”), applies to certain Aspen Avionics, Inc., EFD1000 Emergency Backup Display, EFD1000 Multi-Function Display, and EFD1000 Primary Flight Display systems installed on various airplanes. AD 2020-16-08 imposes operating restrictions to flight under visual flight rules (VFR) and prohibits night operations to allow safe operation in the event of a loss of flight display functionality.

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