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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported):
January 14, 2003

Rockwell Collins, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)		 001-16445
(Commission File Number)		 52-2314475
(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

400 Collins Road NE, Cedar Rapids, Iowa
(Address of principal executive offices)
52498
(Zip Code)

Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (319) 295-1000


INFORMATION TO BE INCLUDED IN THE REPORT

Item 5.    Other Events.

        Registrant's press release dated January 14, 2003, regarding Rockwell Collins first quarter results is filed herewith as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference.


Item 7.    Financial Statements, Pro Forma Financial Information and Exhibits.

(c)
Exhibits.

99.1
Press release of Registrant dated January 14, 2003.


Signature

        Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, hereunto duly authorized.

  ROCKWELL COLLINS, INC.
            (Registrant)

 
By
 
/s/  GARY R. CHADICK      
Gary R. Chadick
Senior Vice President,
General Counsel and Secretary

Dated: January 15, 2003
 
 
 

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EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit
Number
   Description
99.1   Press release of Registrant dated January 14, 2003.

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