AD 75-12-10
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | M7 Aerospace LLC | Twin Commander Aircraft LLC | Viking Air Limited | Textron Aviation Inc. | 60 | Airworthiness Directives; COLLINS: Applies to Collins AP106 Autopilots |
| aircraft | M7 Aerospace LLC | Twin Commander Aircraft LLC | Viking Air Limited | Textron Aviation Inc. | 95-C55 | Airworthiness Directives; COLLINS: Applies to Collins AP106 Autopilots |
| aircraft | M7 Aerospace LLC | Twin Commander Aircraft LLC | Viking Air Limited | Textron Aviation Inc. | 95-C55A | Airworthiness Directives; COLLINS: Applies to Collins AP106 Autopilots |
| aircraft | M7 Aerospace LLC | Twin Commander Aircraft LLC | Viking Air Limited | Textron Aviation Inc. | A36 | Airworthiness Directives; COLLINS: Applies to Collins AP106 Autopilots |
| aircraft | M7 Aerospace LLC | Twin Commander Aircraft LLC | Viking Air Limited | Textron Aviation Inc. | A60 | Airworthiness Directives; COLLINS: Applies to Collins AP106 Autopilots |
| aircraft | M7 Aerospace LLC | Twin Commander Aircraft LLC | Viking Air Limited | Textron Aviation Inc. | B60 | Airworthiness Directives; COLLINS: Applies to Collins AP106 Autopilots |
| aircraft | M7 Aerospace LLC | Twin Commander Aircraft LLC | Viking Air Limited | Textron Aviation Inc. | D55 | Airworthiness Directives; COLLINS: Applies to Collins AP106 Autopilots |
| aircraft | M7 Aerospace LLC | Twin Commander Aircraft LLC | Viking Air Limited | Textron Aviation Inc. | D55A | Airworthiness Directives; COLLINS: Applies to Collins AP106 Autopilots |
| aircraft | M7 Aerospace LLC | Twin Commander Aircraft LLC | Viking Air Limited | Textron Aviation Inc. | E55 | Airworthiness Directives; COLLINS: Applies to Collins AP106 Autopilots |
| aircraft | M7 Aerospace LLC | Twin Commander Aircraft LLC | Viking Air Limited | Textron Aviation Inc. | E55A | Airworthiness Directives; COLLINS: Applies to Collins AP106 Autopilots |
| appliance | M7 Aerospace LLC | Twin Commander Aircraft LLC | Viking Air Limited | Textron Aviation Inc. | 60 | Airworthiness Directives; COLLINS: Applies to Collins AP106 Autopilots |
| appliance | M7 Aerospace LLC | Twin Commander Aircraft LLC | Viking Air Limited | Textron Aviation Inc. | 95-C55 | Airworthiness Directives; COLLINS: Applies to Collins AP106 Autopilots |
| appliance | M7 Aerospace LLC | Twin Commander Aircraft LLC | Viking Air Limited | Textron Aviation Inc. | 95-C55A | Airworthiness Directives; COLLINS: Applies to Collins AP106 Autopilots |
| appliance | M7 Aerospace LLC | Twin Commander Aircraft LLC | Viking Air Limited | Textron Aviation Inc. | A36 | Airworthiness Directives; COLLINS: Applies to Collins AP106 Autopilots |
| appliance | M7 Aerospace LLC | Twin Commander Aircraft LLC | Viking Air Limited | Textron Aviation Inc. | A60 | Airworthiness Directives; COLLINS: Applies to Collins AP106 Autopilots |
| appliance | M7 Aerospace LLC | Twin Commander Aircraft LLC | Viking Air Limited | Textron Aviation Inc. | B60 | Airworthiness Directives; COLLINS: Applies to Collins AP106 Autopilots |
| appliance | M7 Aerospace LLC | Twin Commander Aircraft LLC | Viking Air Limited | Textron Aviation Inc. | D55 | Airworthiness Directives; COLLINS: Applies to Collins AP106 Autopilots |
| appliance | M7 Aerospace LLC | Twin Commander Aircraft LLC | Viking Air Limited | Textron Aviation Inc. | D55A | Airworthiness Directives; COLLINS: Applies to Collins AP106 Autopilots |
| appliance | M7 Aerospace LLC | Twin Commander Aircraft LLC | Viking Air Limited | Textron Aviation Inc. | E55 | Airworthiness Directives; COLLINS: Applies to Collins AP106 Autopilots |
| appliance | M7 Aerospace LLC | Twin Commander Aircraft LLC | Viking Air Limited | Textron Aviation Inc. | E55A | Airworthiness Directives; COLLINS: Applies to Collins AP106 Autopilots |
| appliance | M7 Aerospace LLC | Twin Commander Aircraft LLC | Viking Air Limited | Textron Aviation Inc. | SA226-AT | Airworthiness Directives; COLLINS: Applies to Collins AP106 Autopilots |
| appliance | M7 Aerospace LLC | Twin Commander Aircraft LLC | Viking Air Limited | Textron Aviation Inc. | SA226-TC | Airworthiness Directives; COLLINS: Applies to Collins AP106 Autopilots |
| appliance | M7 Aerospace LLC | Twin Commander Aircraft LLC | Viking Air Limited | Textron Aviation Inc. | PA-31-325 | Airworthiness Directives; COLLINS: Applies to Collins AP106 Autopilots |
| appliance | M7 Aerospace LLC | Twin Commander Aircraft LLC | Viking Air Limited | Textron Aviation Inc. | PA-31-350 | Airworthiness Directives; COLLINS: Applies to Collins AP106 Autopilots |
| appliance | M7 Aerospace LLC | Twin Commander Aircraft LLC | Viking Air Limited | Textron Aviation Inc. | 500-S | Airworthiness Directives; COLLINS: Applies to Collins AP106 Autopilots |
| appliance | M7 Aerospace LLC | Twin Commander Aircraft LLC | Viking Air Limited | Textron Aviation Inc. | 690A | Airworthiness Directives; COLLINS: Applies to Collins AP106 Autopilots |
| appliance | M7 Aerospace LLC | Twin Commander Aircraft LLC | Viking Air Limited | Textron Aviation Inc. | DHC-6-1 | Airworthiness Directives; COLLINS: Applies to Collins AP106 Autopilots |
| appliance | M7 Aerospace LLC | Twin Commander Aircraft LLC | Viking Air Limited | Textron Aviation Inc. | DHC-6-100 | Airworthiness Directives; COLLINS: Applies to Collins AP106 Autopilots |
| appliance | M7 Aerospace LLC | Twin Commander Aircraft LLC | Viking Air Limited | Textron Aviation Inc. | DHC-6-200 | Airworthiness Directives; COLLINS: Applies to Collins AP106 Autopilots |
| appliance | M7 Aerospace LLC | Twin Commander Aircraft LLC | Viking Air Limited | Textron Aviation Inc. | DHC-6-300 | Airworthiness Directives; COLLINS: Applies to Collins AP106 Autopilots |
Unsafe Condition
Failure in multiple servos of the Collins AP106 Autopilot due to unmodified 161H-1 programmer (P/N 622-1036-001).
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Required Actions
Check modification information plate on the 161H-1 programmer within 10 hours time in service after AD effective date. If unmodified, disable roll and pitch servo axes before further flight by installing collars or removing connectors and placarding. Modify all programmers per Collins Service Bulletin No. 6 by December 1, 1975.
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Compliance Time
Within the next 10 hours time in service after the effective date of this AD, prior to further flight, on or before December 1, 1975
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Affected Aircraft
Collins AP106 Autopilots installed on Aero Commander 500S/690A; Beech 60/A60/B60/95-C55/95-C55A/D55/D55A/E55/E55A/A36; DeHavilland DHC-6; Piper PA 31-350/PA 31-325; Swearingen SA 226-AT/SA 226-TC.
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Federal Register Abstract
Autopilots
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AD Final Rules - DRS_75-12-10.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 75-12-10 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; COLLINS: Applies to Collins AP106 Autopilots Subject: Autopilots Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: 06/05/1975 Effective Date: 06/11/1975 Make: M7 Aerospace LLC | Twin Commander Aircraft LLC | Viking Air Limited | Textron Aviation Inc. Model: 60 | 95-C55 | 95-C55A | A36 | A60 | B60 | D55 | D55A | E55 | E55A | SA226-AT | SA226-TC | PA-31-325 ...Show more Product Type: Appliance Product Subtype: Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: AIR-700: Compliance & Airworthiness Division Office of Primary Responsibility: AIR-720: Operational Safety Branch CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 75-12-10 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-2232 AD NUMBER: 75-12-10 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; COLLINS: Applies to Collins AP106 Autopilots ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective June 11, 1975. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 75-12-10 COLLINS: Amendment 39-2232. Applies to Collins AP106 Autopilots which may be installed on Aero Commander Models 500S and 690A; Beech Models 60, A60, B60, 95-C55, 95-C55A, D55, D55A, E55, E55A and A36; DeHavilland Model DHC-6; Piper Models PA 31-350 and PA 31-325; and Swearingen Models SA 226-AT and SA 226-TC, airplanes. Compliance: Required as indicated, unless already accomplished. To prevent failure in multiple servos, accomplish the following: A. Within the next 10 hours" time in service after the effective date of this AD, check the modification information plate on the 161H-1 programmer (P/N 622-1036-001), which is part of the AP106 Autopilot, to determine if the unit has been modified in accordance with Collins Service Bulletin No. 6, or approved revisions. If so modified, make an appropriate entry in the aircraft records indicating compliance with this AD. B. If the 161H-1 programmer has not been modified in accordance with Collins Service Bulletin No. 6, or approved revisions, prior to further flight, disable the roll and pitch servo axes by placing a collar over the circuit breakers, if installed, or remove and tie back the connector from the roll and pitch servos, and in either case install a placard in plain view of the pilot which reads: "DO NOT ENGAGE AUTOPILOT" and operate the aircraft in accordance with this limitation. C. On or before December 1, 1975, modify all the 161H-1 programmers in accordance with Collins Service Bulletin No. 6. D. Any alternate means of compliance with this AD must be approved by the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, FAA, Central Region. This amendment becomes effective June 11, 1975, to all persons except those to whom it was made effective earlier by air mail letter issued May 15, 1975. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_75-12-10.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 75-12-10 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; COLLINS: Applies to Collins AP106 Autopilots Subject: Autopilots Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: 06/05/1975 Effective Date: 06/11/1975 Make: M7 Aerospace LLC | Twin Commander Aircraft LLC | Viking Air Limited | Textron Aviation Inc. Model: 60 | 95-C55 | 95-C55A | A36 | A60 | B60 | D55 | D55A | E55 | E55A | SA226-AT | SA226-TC | PA-31-325 ...Show more Product Type: Appliance Product Subtype: Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: AIR-700: Compliance & Airworthiness Division Office of Primary Responsibility: AIR-720: Operational Safety Branch CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 75-12-10 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-2232 AD NUMBER: 75-12-10 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; COLLINS: Applies to Collins AP106 Autopilots ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective June 11, 1975. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 75-12-10 COLLINS: Amendment 39-2232. Applies to Collins AP106 Autopilots which may be installed on Aero Commander Models 500S and 690A; Beech Models 60, A60, B60, 95-C55, 95-C55A, D55, D55A, E55, E55A and A36; DeHavilland Model DHC-6; Piper Models PA 31-350 and PA 31-325; and Swearingen Models SA 226-AT and SA 226-TC, airplanes. Compliance: Required as indicated, unless already accomplished. To prevent failure in multiple servos, accomplish the following: A. Within the next 10 hours" time in service after the effective date of this AD, check the modification information plate on the 161H-1 programmer (P/N 622-1036-001), which is part of the AP106 Autopilot, to determine if the unit has been modified in accordance with Collins Service Bulletin No. 6, or approved revisions. If so modified, make an appropriate entry in the aircraft records indicating compliance with this AD. B. If the 161H-1 programmer has not been modified in accordance with Collins Service Bulletin No. 6, or approved revisions, prior to further flight, disable the roll and pitch servo axes by placing a collar over the circuit breakers, if installed, or remove and tie back the connector from the roll and pitch servos, and in either case install a placard in plain view of the pilot which reads: "DO NOT ENGAGE AUTOPILOT" and operate the aircraft in accordance with this limitation. C. On or before December 1, 1975, modify all the 161H-1 programmers in accordance with Collins Service Bulletin No. 6. D. Any alternate means of compliance with this AD must be approved by the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, FAA, Central Region. This amendment becomes effective June 11, 1975, to all persons except those to whom it was made effective earlier by air mail letter issued May 15, 1975. FOOTER:
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