AD 2000-05-24

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

AD Number
2000-05-24
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
appliance
Docket
2000-CE-11-AD
FR Citation
Federal Register: March 20, 2000

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Honeywell International Inc. Autopilot System 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 due to a loose fastener inhibiting free motion of the engagement and disengagement mechanism.

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Required Actions

Inspect the autopilot servo actuator for a loose fastener and modify it when found. Alternatively, check primary flight controls for normal feel, tie off circuit breakers, and install a placard indicating 'Autopilot Not Operational'.

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Compliance Time

Within 15 hours time-in-service after the effective date of this AD.

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Affected Aircraft

Aircraft equipped with Honeywell KAP 140 or KFC 225 autopilot systems and specific servo actuators (KS 270C, KS 271C, KS 272C) with serial numbers as listed in the referenced service bulletins.

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