AD 75-14-03

final rule

Airworthiness Directives; BEECH Model 200 series airplanes.

AD Number
75-14-03
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Unknown
FR Citation
This information is not available.

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Textron Aviation Inc. 200 Airworthiness Directives; BEECH Model 200 series airplanes.

Unsafe Condition

Autopilot hard over could cause the aircraft to exceed 60 degrees bank angle.

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Required Actions

Install a placard adjacent to the autopilot controller stating 'UNCOUPLE AUTOPILOT ABOVE 10,000 FEET MSL' within 10 hours' time in service after receipt of the air mail letter dated June 11, 1975, or after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs first. Modify the Collins AP105 autopilot per Beechcraft Service Instructions No. 0744-180 or equivalent approved modification. Compliance with the placard requirement is no longer needed after completing the modification.

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Compliance Time

Within the next 10 hours' time in service after receipt of the air mail letter dated June 11, 1975, or after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs first

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Affected Aircraft

BEECH Model 200 series (Serial Numbers BB-2 through BB-66) airplanes with Collins AP105 autopilot installed.

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Federal Register Abstract

Autopilot

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AD Number:
75-14-03
Document Type:
AD Final Rules
Docket Number:
Unknown
Subject Heading:
Airworthiness Directives; BEECH Model 200 series airplanes.
Subject:
Autopilot
Status:
Current
Citation:
This information is not available.
Citation Publish Date:
Effective Date:
06/11/1975
Make:
Textron Aviation Inc.
Model:
200
Product Type:
Aircraft
Product Subtype:
Small/Large Airplane
Affected AD:
Superseded AD:
Affected By:
Superseded By:
Service/Office:
Office of Primary Responsibility:
CFR Part Reference:
Part 39
Comments:
AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 75-14-03
CITATION:   This information is not available.

PAGE NUMBER:  

DOCKET NUMBER:   Unknown

AMENDMENT:   39-2248

AD NUMBER:   75-14-03

SUBJECT HEADING:   Airworthiness Directives; BEECH Model 200 series airplanes.

ACTION:  

SUMMARY:  

DATES:   Effective June 11, 1975.

ADDRESSES:  

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:  

REGULATORY TEXT:   75-14-03 BEECH: Amendment 39-2248. Applies to Model 200 series (Serial Numbers BB-2 through BB-66) airplanes in which the Collins AP105 autopilot is installed.

Compliance: Required as indicated, unless already accomplished.

To prevent the aircraft from exceeding 60 degrees bank angle as a result of an autopilot hard over, accomplish the following:

A) Within the next 10 hours' time in service after receipt of the air mail letter dated June 11, 1975, or after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs first, install the following placard adjacent to the autopilot controller:

UNCOUPLE AUTOPILOT ABOVE 10,000 FEET MSL"

and operate the aircraft in accordance with this limitation.

B) Modify the Collins AP105 autopilot in accordance with Beechcraft Service Instructions No. 0744-180 or later revisions, or by the accomplishment of any equivalent modification approved by the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, FAA, Central Region.

C) Upon accomplishment of the modification provided in Paragraph B, compliance with the provisions of Paragraph A is no longer required.

This amendment becomes effective July 3, 1975, to all persons except those to whom it was made effective earlier by air mail letter issued June 11, 1975.

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AD Number:
75-14-03
Document Type:
AD Final Rules
Docket Number:
Unknown
Subject Heading:
Airworthiness Directives; BEECH Model 200 series airplanes.
Subject:
Autopilot
Status:
Current
Citation:
This information is not available.
Citation Publish Date:
Effective Date:
06/11/1975
Make:
Textron Aviation Inc.
Model:
200
Product Type:
Aircraft
Product Subtype:
Small/Large Airplane
Affected AD:
Superseded AD:
Affected By:
Superseded By:
Service/Office:
Office of Primary Responsibility:
CFR Part Reference:
Part 39
Comments:
AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 75-14-03
CITATION:   This information is not available.

PAGE NUMBER:  

DOCKET NUMBER:   Unknown

AMENDMENT:   39-2248

AD NUMBER:   75-14-03

SUBJECT HEADING:   Airworthiness Directives; BEECH Model 200 series airplanes.

ACTION:  

SUMMARY:  

DATES:   Effective June 11, 1975.

ADDRESSES:  

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:  

REGULATORY TEXT:   75-14-03 BEECH: Amendment 39-2248. Applies to Model 200 series (Serial Numbers BB-2 through BB-66) airplanes in which the Collins AP105 autopilot is installed.

Compliance: Required as indicated, unless already accomplished.

To prevent the aircraft from exceeding 60 degrees bank angle as a result of an autopilot hard over, accomplish the following:

A) Within the next 10 hours' time in service after receipt of the air mail letter dated June 11, 1975, or after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs first, install the following placard adjacent to the autopilot controller:

UNCOUPLE AUTOPILOT ABOVE 10,000 FEET MSL"

and operate the aircraft in accordance with this limitation.

B) Modify the Collins AP105 autopilot in accordance with Beechcraft Service Instructions No. 0744-180 or later revisions, or by the accomplishment of any equivalent modification approved by the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, FAA, Central Region.

C) Upon accomplishment of the modification provided in Paragraph B, compliance with the provisions of Paragraph A is no longer required.

This amendment becomes effective July 3, 1975, to all persons except those to whom it was made effective earlier by air mail letter issued June 11, 1975.

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