Airworthiness directives › 2004-15-18
AD 2004-15-18 Airworthiness Directives; Cessna Aircraft Company Models 172R, 172S, 182S, 182T, T182T, 206H, and T206H Airplanes
Makes named: cessna. Read the applicability below — it usually turns on serial or part numbers too.
Applicability*9
(c) This AD affects the following airplane models and serial numbers that are: (1) equipped with a KAP 140 autopilot computer system, part number (P/N) 065-00176-2501, P/N 065-00176-2602 , P/N 065-00176-5001, P/N 065-00176-5101, P/N 065-00176-5201, P/N 065-00176-5402, or P/N 065-00176-7702, all serial numbers; and (2) certificated in any category. Model Serial Nos. 172R 17280001 through 17281073, 17281075 through 17281127, and 17281130. 172S 172S8001 through 172S9195, 172S9197, 172S9198, and 172S9200 through 172S9203. 182S 18280001 through 18280944. 182T 18280945 through 18281065, 18281067 through 18281145, 18281147 through 18281163, 18281165 through 18281167, and 18281172. T182T T18208001 through T18208109, and T18208111 through T18208177. 206H 20608001 through 20608183, 20608185, 20608187, and 20608188. T206H T20608001 through T20608039, T20608041 through T20608367, T20608369 through T20608379, T20608381, T20608382, and T20608385.
Required actions
(e) To address this problem, you must do the following: Actions Compliance Procedures (1) For airplanes previously affected by AD 2003-24-13: install the update to the KC 140 autopilot computer system operating software. Within the next 100 hours time-in-service (TIS) after January 20, 2004 (the effective date of AD 2003-24-13), unless already done. Follow Cessna Service Bulletin SB02-22-01, dated November 25, 2002, and Honeywell Service Bulletin No: KC 140-M1, dated August 2002, as specified in Honeywell Installation Bulletin No. 491, Rev. 3, dated April 2003. (2) For airplanes previously affected by AD 2003-24-13: do the following: (i) Change the unit part number by attaching flavor sticker, part number (P/N) 057-02203-0003, on the unit's serial tag; (ii) Attach an M decal, P/N 057-02984-0501, in front of the unit serial number (this indicates that the unit's P/N has been changed); and (iii) Attach a software mod tag, P/N 057-05287-0301, in place of the old tag to indicate the software change to SW MOD 03/01. Prior to further flight after installing the update to the KC 140 autopilot computer system operating software as specified in paragraph (e)(1) of this AD, unless already done. Follow Honeywell Service Bulletin No: KC 140-M1, dated August 2002, as specified in Cessna Service Bulletin SB02-22-01, dated November 25, 2002. (3) For airplanes not affected by AD 2003-24-13: install the update to the KC 140 autopilot computer system operating software. Within the next 100 hours time-in-service (TIS) after September 12, 2004 (the effective date of this AD). Follow Honeywell Installation Bulletin No. 491, Rev. 3, dated April 2003; Cessna Service Bulletin SB02-22-01, dated November 25, 2002; Honeywell Service Bulletin No: KC 140-M1, dated August 2002; and Cessna Single Engine Service Bulletin SB98-22-01, dated May 18, 1998, as applicable. (4) For all affected airplanes: install only KC 140 autopilot computer systems, part number (P/N) 065-00176-2501, P/N 065-00176-2602 , P/N 065-00176-5001, P/N 065-00176-5101, P/N 065-00176-5201, P/N 065-00176-5402, or P/N 065-00176-7702, that have been modified as specified in paragraphs (e)(1), (e)(2), and (e)(3) of this AD. As of September 12, 2004 (the effective date of this AD). Not applicable. (f) You may request a revised flight manual supplement from Cessna at the address specified in paragraph (h) of this AD.
Unsafe condition
(d) This AD is the result of reports of inadvertent and undetected engagement of the autopilot system. The actions specified in this AD are intended to prevent unintentionally engaging the KAP 140 autopilot computer system, which could cause the pilot to take inappropriate actions.
Affected ADs
(b) This AD supersedes AD 2003-24-13.
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