CTHIn ForceLegislation
AD/750XL/9 Amdt 1 - S-Tec X 55 Autopilot System – Disconnect
Pacific Aerospace 750XL Series AeroplanePacific Aerospace 750XL Series Aeroplanes
Start here
Get a plain-English read of Pacific Aerospace 750XL Series Aeroplane
Turn the raw legal text into a practical explanation grounded in AD/750XL/9 Amdt 1 - S-Tec X 55 Autopilot System – Disconnect.
Pacific Aerospace 750XL Series Aeroplanes
| AD/750XL/9 Amdt 1 | S-Tec X 55 Autopilot System – Disconnect | 5/2007 TX |
|---|
| Applicability: | Model PAC 750XL aircraft, serial numbers 125, 126 and 127. |
|---|---|
| Requirement: | 1. If not previously accomplished in accordance with the original issue of this Directive, disconnect the autopilot by pulling and collaring the autopilot circuit breaker to prevent re-engagement (this may be accomplished by using a cable tie), and install a placard, in clear view of the pilot on or adjacent to the autopilot controller, with the following wording:DO NOT USEPacific Aerospace Limited (PAC) 750XL Alert Service Bulletin (SB) PACASB/XL/001 dated 16 February 2007 refers. |
| Note 1: Requirement 1 of this Directive is a temporary measure until Requirement 2 is accomplished. | |
| 2. Inspect the pitch servo identification plate to confirm that the pitch servo part number (P/N) is 108-15-P1. If the P/N is not 108-15-P1, replace the pitch servo with a P/N 108-15-P1 servo, per instruction 2.C. in PAC 750XL Mandatory SB PACSB/XL/025, dated 5 March 2007. | |
| Note 2: A replacement pitch servo P/N 108-15-P1 can be sourced from an authorized S-Tec dealer. | |
| 3. Reconnect the autopilot by removing the cable tie on the autopilot circuit breaker and resetting the circuit breaker. Accomplish a functional check of the autopilot system and remove the “DO NOT USE” placard. | |
| 4. Modify the autopilot system in accordance with paragraph 2.B. of SB PACSB/XL/025 and PAC Drawing 11-81639 Issue C. | |
| Note 3: CAA(NZ) AD DAC/750XL/12A refers. | |
| Compliance: | For Requirement 1 - Before further flight after 4 April 2007. |
| For Requirement 2 and 3 - Before returning the autopilot system to service. |
| For Requirement 4 - Within the next 150 hours time in service after the effective date of this Amendment. | |
|---|---|
| This Amendment becomes effective on 2 April 2007. | |
| Background: |