The mechanic also reported that on September 29, 2000, he removed the electric pitch trim servo for overhaul and installed a placard on the instrument panel that stated, "PITCH TRIM SERVO REMOVED FOR O/H 9/29/00." The mechanic reported that the pilot questioned whether or not he could use the autopilot with the servo removed. The mechanic stated that to answer the pilot he called an autopilot repair station and was informed that "the system could be used but it would put more load on the pitch servo itself."38 The mechanic reported that on October 11th, he reinstalled the electric pitch trim servo and determined that it was still inoperative. He reported that he contacted the overhaul facility and was instructed to return the unit for further repairs. The mechanic reported that he again installed a placard on the instrument panel stating, "PITCH TRIM SERVO REMOVED FOR REPAIR 10/11/00.