Service difficulty report · Computer · Beech A100

Difficulty date
January 15, 2013
Submitted
September 14, 2015
Operation
General aviation
Make and model
Beech A100
Aircraft time
21,081 hours
Engine
Pwa PT6A28
Part
Computer
Part number
0113TF
Condition
Failed
Location
Autopilot Pitch
Stage of operation
CR
How discovered
O
Nature of condition
F
Precautionary procedure
O

As reported to the FAA. Reports are unverified, and codes are left as the FAA publishes them.

What was found

(CAN) PITCH TRIM COMPUTER HAS A 3 AMP FUSE INSTALLED. THE PITCH TRIM MOTOR IS RATED TO DRAW UP TO 6 AMPS UNDER HEAVY LOAD SITUATIONS. ANY TIME PITCH MOTOR DRAWS HEAVY LOAD, INTERNAL PITCH COMPUTER 3 AMP FUSE BLOWS, DISABLING AUTO PILOT SYSTEM. THE MFG IS AWARE OF THIS PROBLEM,BUT IS OFFERING NO VIABLE SOLUTION. AUTO PILOT SYS PLACARDED INOPERATIVE AND DEFERRED.

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