AD 00-6161

final rule
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Airworthiness Directives; Honeywell International Inc. KAP 140 and KFC 225 Autopilot Systems

AD Number
00-6161
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
FR Citation
65 FR 14831

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
engine Honeywell International Inc Airworthiness Directives; Honeywell International Inc. KAP 140 and KFC 225 Autopilot Systems

Unsafe Condition

Failure of the autopilot servo actuator to disengage when the autopilot power is removed, caused by a loose fastener in the autopilot servo actuator.

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Required Actions

Inspect the autopilot servo actuator for a loose fastener. Modify the autopilot servo actuator when a loose fastener is found.

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Compliance Time

Before further flight.

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Affected Aircraft

All aircraft equipped with a Honeywell International Inc. KAP 140 or KFC 225 autopilot system, manufactured by AlliedSignal Avionics Inc.

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Source: Official FAA Source ↗

Retrieved: Apr 6, 2026

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