Airworthiness Directives; Cessna Aircraft Company Models 172R, 172S, 182S, 182T, T182T, 206H, and T206H Airplanes
airworthiness · Rule · Final rule. · Published 2003-12-04 · Effective 2004-01-20 · 68 FR 67789
Document
Document number
03-30075
Federal Register citation
68 FR 67789
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule.
Category
airworthiness
Manufacturer
Cessna
Publication date
2003-12-04
Effective date
2004-01-20
FAA docket
Docket No. 2003-CE-28-AD
Abstract
The FAA adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Cessna Aircraft Company (Cessna) Models 172R, 172S, 182S, 182T, T182T, 206H, and T206H airplanes that are equipped with a Honeywell KAP 140 autopilot computer system installed on the center instrument control panel near the throttle. This AD requires you to install an update to the operating software of the KAP 140 autopilot computer system, change the unit's part number, and change the software modification identification tag. This AD is the result of reports of inadvertent and undetected engagement of the autopilot system. We are issuing this AD to prevent unintentionally engaging the KAP 140 autopilot computer system, which could cause the pilot to take inappropriate actions.