85-23-07: Autopilot Systems

85-23-07 KING RADIO CORPORATION: Amendment 39-5217. Applies to Models KFC 150, KAP 150 and KAP 100 autopilot systems which use the following flight computers and are certificated to the applicable requirements of Technical Standard Orders C9c and C52a (*): \n\n\nMODEL\nPART NO.\nSERIAL NO. \nKC 190\n065-0055-00\nall serial numbers \n\n065-0055-01\nall serial numbers \n\n065-0055-02\n1474 and below \n\n065-0055-03\n10095 and below \nKC 191\n065-0054-00\nall serial numbers \n\n065-0054-01\nall serial numbers \n\n065-0054-02\n20754 and below \n\n065-0054-03\n30227 and below \n\n065-0054-04\n20754 and below \n\n065-0054-05\n30227 and below \nKC 192\n065-0042-00\nall serial numbers \n\n065-0042-01\nall serial numbers \n\n065-0042-02\n40614 and below \n\n065-0042-03\n50464 and below \n\n065-0042-04\n40614 and below \n\n065-0042-05\n50464 and below \n\n\t(*)\tUnits with serial numbers above those stated comply with this AD at the time of shipment from King Radio Corporation. \n\n\tCompliance: Required as indicated unless already accomplished. \n\n\tTo prevent undetected trim malfunctions that may result in significant mistrim conditions, accomplish the following: \n\n\t(a)\tFor affected flight computers not installed in an aircraft, prior to further use, modify the computer in accordance with the instructions contained in King Radio Corporation Alert Service Bulletin KC 190/191/192-9 dated November 6, 1985. \n\n\t(b)\tFor affected flight computers installed in the following airplanes: \n\n\nAIRCRAFT MAKE AND MODEL\nSTC NUMBER\n\n\nMooney M20J, M20K\nSA1561CE-D\nPiper PA-28RT-201, PA-28RT-201T\nSA1563CE-D\nPiper PA-28-161, PA-28-181, PA-28-236\nSA1565CE-D\nPiper PA-32-301, PA-32-301T\nSA1567CE-D\nCessna 172RG\nSA1568CE-D\nCessna U206G, TU206G (Landplane, \n\n Seaplane, and Amphibian)\nSA1569CE-D\nCessna 172P\nSA1570CE-D\nCessna R182, TR182\nSA1571CE-D\nPiper PA-32R-301, PA-32R-301T\nSA1572CE-D\nBeech A36, A36TC, B36TC\nSA1574CE-D\nPiper PA-34-200T, PA-34-220T\nSA1575CE-D\nCessna 182P, 182Q, 182R, T182\nSA1770CE-D\nCessna 172L S/N 17256631\nSA1772CE-D\nPiper PA-46-310P\nSA1778CE-D\nReims-Cessna FR182\nSA1783CE-D\nPartenavia AP68TP 300\nSA1784CE-D\nSOCATA TB20\nSA1785CE-D\nBeech F33A\nSA1789CE-D\nPartenavia P68C, P68C-TC\nSA1791CE-D\nReims-Cessna F182P, F182Q\nSA1794CE-D\nCessna 210R, T210R\nSA2050CE-D\n\n\t\t(1)\tWithin the next 10 hours time-in-service (TIS) after the effective date of this AD, deactivate the autopilot and electric trim by pulling the respective circuit breakers and banding by placing a tie wrap equivalent around the circuit breaker stem. \n\n\t\t(2)\tFabricate and install on the instrument panel in clear view of the pilot the following placard using letters of a minimum 0.10 inch in height: "AP AND ELECTRIC TRIM INOPERATIVE PER AD 85-23-07" and operate the aircraft accordingly. \n\n\t\t(3)\tWithin 50 hours TIS or 120 calendar days, whichever comes first, after the effective date of this AD, modify the flight computer in accordance with the instructions contained in King Radio Corporation Alert Service Bulletin KC 190/191/192-9 dated November 6, 1985. \n\n\t\t(4)\tThe requirements of paragraphs (b)(1) and (b)(2) of this AD may be accomplished by the holder of a pilot certificate issued under Part 61 of the Federal Aviation Regulations (FARs) on any airplane owned or operated by him. The person accomplishing these actions must make the appropriate aircraft maintenance record entry as prescribed by FAR 91.173. \n\n\t\t(5)\tThe requirements of paragraphs (b)(1) and (b)(2) of this AD are no longer required when paragraph (b)(3) of this AD has been accomplished. \n\n\t(c)\tFor affected flight computers installed in the following airplanes: \n\n\nAIRCRAFT MAKE AND MODEL\nSTC NUMBER \nPiper PA-60-700P\nSA1777CE-D \n\t\t(1)\tWithin the next 10 hours TIS after the effective date of this AD, deactivate the autopilot by pulling the respective circuit breaker and banding open by placing a tie wrap or equivalent around the circuit breaker stem.(2)\tFabricate and install on the instrument panel in clear view of the pilot the following placard using letters of a minimum 0.10 inch in height: "AP INOPERATIVE PER AD 85-23-07", and operate the aircraft accordingly. \n\n\t\t(3)\tWithin 50 hours TIS or 120 calendar days, whichever comes first, following the effective date of this AD, modify the flight computer in accordance with the instructions contained in King Radio Corporation Alert Service Bulletin KC190/191/192-9 dated November 6, 1985. \n\n\t\t(4)\tThe requirements of paragraphs (c)(1) and (c)(2) of this AD may be accomplished by the holder of a pilot certificate issued under Part 61 of the Federal Aviation Regulations (FARs) on any airplane owned or operated by him. The person accomplishing these actions must make the appropriate aircraft maintenance record entry as prescribed by FAR 91.173. \n\n\t\t(5)\tThe requirements of paragraphs (c)(1) and (c)(2) of this AD are no longer required when paragraph (c)(3) of this AD has been accomplished. \n\n\t(d)\tThe modification requirements of paragraphs (b)(3) and (c)(3) of this AD must be accomplished by an appropriate FAA certified radio repair station. \n\n\t(e)\tAircraft may be flown in accordance with Federal Aviation Regulation 21.197 to a location where this AD can be accomplished. \n\n\t(f)\tAn equivalent method of compliance with this AD, if used, must be approved by the Manager, Wichita Aircraft Certification Office, 1801 Airport Road, Room 100, Mid-Continent Airport, Wichita, Kansas 67209. \n\n\tAll persons affected by this directive may obtain copies of the documents referred to herein upon request to King Radio Corporation, 400 North Rogers Road, Olathe, Kansas 66062, or the FAA, Rules Docket, Office of the Regional Counsel, Room 1558, 601 East 12th Street, Kansas City, Missouri 64106. \n\n\tThis amendment becomes effective January 27, 1986, as to all persons except those persons to whom it was made immediately effective by priority letter AD 85-23-07, issued November 20, 1985, which contained this amendment.