AD 75-14-03

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.