AD 2001-10-09

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Airworthiness Directives; Honeywell KC 225 Automatic Flight Control Systems

AD Number
2001-10-09
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. 2001-CE-08-AD
FR Citation
66 FR 28361

Unsafe Condition

The Honeywell KC 225 automatic flight control system (AFCS) is disconnecting without warning during flight in a gross mistrim configuration, which could result in an undesirable autotrim command that the autopilot cannot detect in the required time.

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Required Actions

Inspect the KC 225 AFCS to determine the computer modifications (Mods) incorporated. Deactivate any units with only Mods 1 and/or 2 incorporated. Fabricate and install an appropriate placard if the unit is deactivated/inoperative. Alternatively, install a unit that incorporates MOD 3 or higher.

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Compliance Time

Before further flight

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Affected Aircraft

Honeywell KC 225 automatic flight control systems (AFCS) installed on various airplanes, including but not limited to Aerostar PA-60-700P, Cessna 208 and 208B, and Commander 114 models.

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