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AD/B737/68 - Sperry SP300 Autopilot Mode Control Panel

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This directive requires operators of Boeing 737‑300/‑400/‑500 aeroplanes fitted with a Sperry SP300 autopilot MCP to modify the MCP per Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 22A1098 by 4 December 1993 to prevent reported uncommanded altitude changes. Operators must pay for and arrange the Boeing-specified maintenance, trading downtime and parts/service demand for reduced operational safety risk.

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COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA (Civil Aviation Regulations 1998), PART 39 - 105 CIVIL AVIATION SAFETY AUTHORITY

SCHEDULE OF AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES

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AD/B737/68 Sperry SP300 Autopilot Mode Control Panel 7/92

Applicability: Model 737-300, -400 and -500 series aeroplanes equipped with Sperry SP300 Autopilot Flight Control Computers and Mode Control Panels (MCP).

Requirement: Action in accordance with Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 22A1098.

Note: FAA AD 92-07-09 Amendment 39-8205 refers.

Compliance: Prior to 4 December 1993.

Background: The FAA received reports of uncommanded changes in the MCP altitude window which resulted in changes in the aircraft altitude. This Directive requires that the MCP be modified to prevent uncommanded altitude changes.

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