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KAP 140 ® Bendix/King Autopilot System Pilot’s Guide...
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All rights reserved. Reproduction of this publication or any portion thereof by any means without the express written permission of Honeywell International Inc. is prohibited. For further information contact Aerospace Technical Publications; Honeywell; One Technology Center; 23500 West 105th Street; Olathe, Kansas 66061.
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Revision History and Instructions Manual KAP 140 Pilot’s Guide Revision 3, November 2005 Part Number 006-18034-0000 This revision changes CW to CCW on page 116.
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Revision History and Instructions Manual KAP 140 Pilot’s Guide Revision 2, May 2002 Part Number 006-18034-0000 This revision makes some of the changes for software version 03/01 more consistent throughout the Pilot’s Guide. The affected pages are 9, 12, 13, 55, 58, 83, 86 and 109.
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Revision History and Instructions Manual KAP 140 Pilot’s Guide Revision 1, April 2002 Part Number 006-18034-0000 This revision incorporates changes for software version 03/01.
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Revision History and Instructions Manual KAP 140 Pilot’s Guide Revision 0, June 1998 Part Number 006-18034-0000 This is the original version of this publication.
The first of a malfunction. In addition to relia- of its type developed by Honeywell, bility, the KAP 140 is designed to be this system brings digital technology easily maintained in the field. and reliability into the light aircraft Qualified Honeywell Service Centers cockpit.
KAP 140 Single Axis KAP 140 Two Axis/Altitude Autopilot System Preselect Autopilot System The KAP 140 Single Axis system is The KAP 140 Two Axis system pro- an entry level digital panel-mount vides both lateral and vertical modes autopilot, offering lateral modes only with altitude preselect.
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HSI) HSI) HSI) Auto 45-degree Intercept Standard Standard Standard (with DG only) (with DG only) (with DG only) TEST Manual and Auto Trim Monitor Both Both Both Acceleration Monitor KAP 140 System Capabilities Rev. 1 KAP 140 AUTOPILOT SYSTEM Apr/02...
The individual system diagrams on pages 5, 6, and 7 show the compo- nents and their relationship in typical KAP 140 Single Axis, KAP 140 Two Axis, and KAP 140 Two Axis/Altitude Preselect systems. The actual com- ponents on individual systems may...
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KI 525A Pictorial Flux Detector Trim Interrupt Navigation Indicator (Optional) AUTO KCS 55A Slaved Compass System (Optional) KA 51B Slaving Accessory Control Manual WheelSteering Electrical Trim (Optional) (Optional) KAP 140 Single Axis System Diagram Rev. 1 KAP 140 AUTOPILOT SYSTEM Apr/02...
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KI 525A Pictorial Flux Detector Disconnect/ Navigation Indicator Trim Interrupt KCS 55A Slaved AUTO Compass System (Optional) KA 51B Slaving Accessory Control Manual WheelSteering Electrical Trim (optional) KAP 140 Two Axis System Diagram Rev. 1 KAP 140 AUTOPILOT SYSTEM Apr/02...
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KI 525A Pictorial Flux Detector Disconnect/ Navigation Indicator Trim Interrupt AUTO KCS 55A Slaved Compass System (Optional) KA 51B Slaving Accessory Control Manual WheelSteering Electrical Trim (optional) KAP 140 Two Axis/Altitude Preselect System Diagram Rev. 1 KAP 140 AUTOPILOT SYSTEM Apr/02...
Introduction Power Application and Preflight Tests KAP 140 KAP 140 Preflight Test KAP 140 KAP 140 Preflight Test Complete For two-axis units only: A preflight test is performed upon power application to the com- NOTE: Following the preflight test, puter. This test is a sequence of...
Single Axis Operation KAP 140 Single Axis Operation The KAP 140 is a high-performance digital, panel-mounted autopilot sys- tem for light aircraft. KAP 140 Single-axis Flight Control Computer KAP 140 Full Single-axis KAP 140 Display 1. AUTOPILOT ENGAGE/DISEN- and maintain the heading selected...
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(for 2 sec- onds). 8. AUTOPILOT ENGAGED (AP) ANNUNCIATION - Illuminates whenever the autopilot is engaged. Flashes during pilot initiated or auto- matic disengagement. Only applica- ble for software versions 03/01 or later. Rev. 1 KAP 140 AUTOPILOT SYSTEM Apr/02...
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For software version 03/01 and later, the AP button must be pressed and held for 0.25 seconds to engage the autopilot. 2 MIN. NO PITCH NOTE: The KAP 140 engages into INFORMATION ROL mode as a default. Rev. 2 KAP 140 AUTOPILOT SYSTEM May/02...
AP button must be pressed and held for 0.25 seconds to engage the autopilot. 3. Depress the HDG button on the KAP 140 to engage the heading select mode. The autopilot will turn the aircraft in the shortest direction to intercept and fly the heading.
In the navigation (NAV) mode, the autopilot intercepts and tracks TURN COORDINATOR VOR/RNAV and GPS courses. To arm NAV mode (with the KAP 140 currently in the HDG 2 MIN. mode): NO PITCH INFORMATION 1. Select the desired frequency for VOR or RNAV.
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If the D-Bar is less than 2 to 3 dots: the HDG mode will disengage upon select- ing NAV mode; the NAV annunci- ator will illuminate and the capture/ track sequence will automatically begin. Rev. 1 KAP 140 AUTOPILOT SYSTEM Apr/02...
In the navigation (NAV) mode, TURN COORDINATOR the autopilot intercepts and tracks VOR/RNAV and GPS courses. To arm NAV mode (with the KAP 140 currently in the ROL 2 MIN. mode): NO PITCH INFORMATION 1. Maneuver the aircraft to the desired intercept angle prior to selecting ROL mode.
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Note: Intercept angles greater than 45° can result in course overshoot when close station. Therefore, intercept angles greater than 45° are not recommended. Rev. 1 KAP 140 AUTOPILOT SYSTEM Apr/02...
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In the navigation (NAV) mode, the autopilot intercepts and tracks TURN COORDINATOR VOR/RNAV and GPS courses. To arm NAV mode (with the KAP 140 currently in the HDG mode): 2 MIN. NO PITCH INFORMATION 1. Select the desired frequency for VOR or RNAV.
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Note: Intercept angles greater than 45° can result in course overshoot when close to the station. Therefore, intercept angles greater than 45° are not recommended. Rev. 1 KAP 140 AUTOPILOT SYSTEM Apr/02...
LOC, VOR/RNAV and GPS courses. To arm APR mode (with the 2 MIN. KAP 140 currently in the HDG NO PITCH mode): INFORMATION 1. Select the desired frequency for LOC, VOR or RNAV. For GPS, verify the desired approach.
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If the D-Bar is less than 2 to 3 dots: the HDG mode will disengage upon select- ing APR mode; the APR annunci- ator will illuminate and the capture/ track sequence will automatically begin. Rev. 1 KAP 140 AUTOPILOT SYSTEM Apr/02...
LOC, VOR/RNAV and GPS courses. To arm APR mode (with the 2 MIN. KAP 140 currently in the ROL NO PITCH mode): INFORMATION 1. Maneuver the aircraft to the desired intercept angle prior to selecting ROL mode.
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Note: Intercept angles greater than 45° can result in course overshoot when close station. Therefore, intercept angles greater than 45° are not recommended. Rev. 1 KAP 140 AUTOPILOT SYSTEM Apr/02...
The Approach (APR) mode allows the autopilot to intercept and TURN COORDINATOR track LOC, VOR/RNAV and GPS courses. To arm APR mode (with the KAP 140 currently in the HDG 2 MIN. mode): NO PITCH INFORMATION 1. Select the desired frequency for LOC, VOR or RNAV.
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APR annunciator will illumi- nate and the capture/track sequence will automatically begin. Note: Intercept angles greater than 45° can result in course overshoot when close station. Therefore, intercept angles greater than 45° are not recommended. Rev. 1 KAP 140 AUTOPILOT SYSTEM Apr/02...
The Back Course (REV) mode TURN COORDINATOR allows the autopilot to intercept and track a localizer back course. To arm REV mode (with the KAP 140 currently in the HDG 2 MIN. mode): NO PITCH INFORMATION 1. Select the desired frequency for LOC.
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If the D-Bar is less than 2 to 3 dots: the HDG mode will disengage upon select- ing REV mode; the REV annunci- ator will illuminate and the capture/ track sequence will automatically begin. Rev. 1 KAP 140 AUTOPILOT SYSTEM Apr/02...
The Back Course (REV) mode TURN COORDINATOR allows the autopilot to intercept and track a localizer back course. To arm REV mode (with the KAP 140 currently in the ROL 2 MIN. mode): NO PITCH INFORMATION 1. Maneuver the aircraft to the desired intercept angle prior to selecting ROL mode.
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Note: Intercept angles greater than 45° can result in course overshoot when close station. Therefore, intercept angles greater than 45° are not recommended. Rev. 1 KAP 140 AUTOPILOT SYSTEM Apr/02...
The Back Course (REV) mode allows the autopilot to intercept and TURN COORDINATOR track a localizer back course. To arm REV mode (with the KAP 140 currently in the HDG mode): 2 MIN. NO PITCH 1. Select the desired frequency for INFORMATION LOC.
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REV annunciator will illumi- nate and the capture/track sequence will automatically begin. Note: Intercept angles greater than 45° can result in course overshoot when close station. Therefore, intercept angles greater than 45° are not recommended. Rev. 1 KAP 140 AUTOPILOT SYSTEM Apr/02...
Single Axis Operation Single Axis Operation OPERATIONS WITH THE KAP 140 Takeoff And Climb To Assigned Altitude 080° D.C. ELEC. D.C. ELEC. D.C. ELEC. D.C. ELEC. TURN COORDINATOR TURN COORDINATOR TURN COORDINATOR TURN COORDINATOR 2 MIN. 2 MIN. 2 MIN.
While the annunciation is flashing, move the heading bug to the desired course of 040°. The aircraft will remain wings level until the capture point. Rev. 1 Rev. 1 KAP 140 AUTOPILOT SYSTEM KAP 140 AUTOPILOT SYSTEM Apr/02 Apr/02...
040°. The button is annunciation changes to and a ing the GPS course. NAV ARM depressed and is annunciated. right turn is initiated by the autopilot. Rev. 1 Rev. 1 KAP 140 AUTOPILOT SYSTEM KAP 140 AUTOPILOT SYSTEM Apr/02 Apr/02...
KAP 140. to the right. The aircraft is flying away from the move the heading bug to the front course 058°. localizer centerline at a 45° angle on a selected...
) mode is selected to autopilot. by depressing the button on the KAP 140. craft is flying away from the localizer centerline go outbound on the front course. The capture at a 45° angle on a selected heading of 283°.
090°. By depressing the button on the The flashing annunciations are displayed and KAP 140, the autopilot engages into the head- a disconnect tone will sound. ing mode, commencing a right turn to a head- ing of 090°. Note: Press and hold the button for 0.25...
This cancels all operating modes. and the CDI course index will center. 090°. By depressing the button on the KAP 140, the autopilot engages into the head- ing mode, commencing a right turn to a head- ing of 090°. Note: Press and hold the button for 0.25...
* Check the heading displayed on the DG against Since the 45° intercept is 103°, the aircraft will the magnetic compass and reset if necessary. not turn until the course is captured. Rev. 1 Rev. 1 KAP 140 AUTOPILOT SYSTEM KAP 140 AUTOPILOT SYSTEM Apr/02 Apr/02...
GPS course at a 058°. Select approach mode by depressing the 45° angle on a selected heading of 283°. button. Rev. 1 Rev. 1 KAP 140 AUTOPILOT SYSTEM KAP 140 AUTOPILOT SYSTEM Apr/02 Apr/02...
090°. By depressing the HDG button on the The flashing annunciations are displayed and annunciator.* KAP 140, the autopilot engages into the head- a disconnect tone will sound. ing mode, commencing a right turn to a head- ing of 090°.
The flashing annunciations are displayed and annunciator.* KAP 140, the autopilot engages into the head- a disconnect tone will sound. ing mode, commencing a right turn to a head- ing of 090°. Note: Press and hold the button for 0.25...
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Two Axis Operation KAP 140 Two Axis Operation The KAP 140 is a digital, panel-mounted autopilot system for light air- craft. KAP 140 Two-axis Flight Control Computer KAP 140 Full Two-Axis KAP 140 Display 1. PITCH AXIS, (P) ANNUNCIATOR and later, the AP button must be - When illuminated, indicates failure pressed and held for 0.25 seconds...
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ALT button is pressed. If the be indicated by a solid PT. When the ALT button is pressed with an estab- fault is corrected, the annunciation lished VS rate present, there will be will extinguish. altitude overshoot (approximately Rev. 1 KAP 140 AUTOPILOT SYSTEM Apr/02...
Displays the active and armed pitch The lateral modes (HDG, NAV, APR modes (VS, ALT ARM, ALT, and and REV) operate identically as described in the KAP 140 Single Axis Operating Modes section. 13. ROLL MODE DISPLAY Please refer to that section for text...
VS and current vertical cal speed modes. speed is displayed. Note: The KAP 140 engages into VS 2. UP or DN button - Select mode as a default. desired climb or descent rate.
20 feet per press, or if held continuously will com- mand a 500 ft/min altitude change, acquiring a new reference altitude upon button release. Note: Incremented altitude changes should be limited to 500 ft. of change. Rev. 1 KAP 140 AUTOPILOT SYSTEM Apr/02...
Two Axis Operation Two Axis Operation OPERATIONS WITH THE KAP 140 Takeoff And Climb To Assigned Altitude 080° D.C. ELEC. D.C. ELEC. D.C. ELEC. D.C. ELEC. TURN COORDINATOR TURN COORDINATOR TURN COORDINATOR TURN COORDINATOR 2 MIN. 2 MIN. 2 MIN.
While the annunciation is flashing, move the heading bug to the desired course of 040°. The aircraft will remain wings level until the capture point. Rev. 1 Rev. 1 KAP 140 AUTOPILOT SYSTEM KAP 140 AUTOPILOT SYSTEM Apr/02 Apr/02...
040°. The button is annunciation changes to and a ing the GPS course. NAV ARM depressed and is annunciated. right turn is initiated by the autopilot. Rev. 1 Rev. 1 KAP 140 AUTOPILOT SYSTEM KAP 140 AUTOPILOT SYSTEM Apr/02 Apr/02...
) button. The annunciation will flash the autopilot. by depressing the button on the KAP 140. to the right. The aircraft is flying away from the for five seconds then extinguish. While the localizer centerline at a 45° angle on a selected...
The back course ( ) mode is autopilot. by depressing the button on the KAP 140. craft is flying away from the localizer centerline selected to go outbound on the front course. at a 45° angle on a selected heading of 283°.
CDI course index will center. annunciator extinguishes and is displayed. KAP 140, the autopilot engages into the head- nect tone will sound. The autopilot will make pitch and bank changes ing and vertical speed modes, commencing a as necessary to maintain localizer and glides- right turn to a heading of 090°...
CDI course index will center. annunciator extinguishes and is displayed. KAP 140, the autopilot engages into the head- nect tone will sound. The autopilot will make pitch and bank changes ing and vertical speed modes, commencing a as necessary to maintain localizer and glides- right turn to a heading of 090°...
Move the heading bug within five seconds to 058°. Since the 45° intercept is 103°, the aircraft will not turn until the course is captured. Rev. 1 Rev. 1 KAP 140 AUTOPILOT SYSTEM KAP 140 AUTOPILOT SYSTEM Apr/02 Apr/02...
GPS course at a 058°. Select approach mode by depressing the 45° angle on a selected heading of 283°. button. Rev. 1 Rev. 1 KAP 140 AUTOPILOT SYSTEM KAP 140 AUTOPILOT SYSTEM Apr/02 Apr/02...
KAP 140, the autopilot engages into the head- wheel. A flashing annunciation is displayed and a distinctive tone will sound. ing mode, commencing a right turn to a head- ing of 090°.
KAP 140, the autopilot engages into the head- wheel. A flashing annunciation is displayed and a distinctive tone will sound. ing and vertical speed modes, commencing a right turn to a heading of 090°...
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Two Axis/Altitude Preselect Operations KAP 140 Two Axis with Altitude Preselect Operation The KAP 140 is a digital, panel-mounted autopilot system for light air- craft. BARO KAP 140 Two-axis w/Altitude PreSelect Flight Control Computer BARO KAP 140 Full KAP 140 Two-Axis with Altitude Preselect Display 1.
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3 seconds. If pushed and held for This button will engage the autopilot 2 seconds, will change the baro set- in units with software prior to soft- ting display from IN HG to HPA or ware version 03/01. Rev. 1 KAP 140 AUTOPILOT SYSTEM Apr/02...
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Flashes during pilot initiated or auto- guishes 200 ft. prior to the selected matic disengagement. Only applica- altitude and illuminates momentarily ble for software versions 03/01 or when the selected altitude is later. Rev. 1 KAP 140 AUTOPILOT SYSTEM Apr/02...
Two Axis/Altitude Preselect Operations System Operating Modes The lateral modes (HDG, NAV, APR and REV) operate identically as depicted in the KAP 140 Single Axis Operating Modes section. Please refer to that sec- tion for text descriptions of lateral mode operation. BARO...
20 feet per press, or if held continuously will com- mand a 500 ft/min altitude change, acquiring a new reference altitude upon button release. Note: Incremented altitude changes should be limited to 500 ft. of change. Rev. 1 KAP 140 AUTOPILOT SYSTEM Apr/02...
The Altitude Preselect function allows capturing of a desired altitude and transferring into altitude hold. Manual input of desired altitude is accomplished through the rotary knobs on the faceplate of the KAP 140. The Altitude Alerting function will visually and aurally announce approaching, acquiring and deviation from a selected altitude.
MDA. Glideslope coupling will preclude an 3. “AUTOPILOT” - Autopilot has altitude capture on an ILS. disengaged, either through pilot action or automatically. BARO KFC 140 Rev. 1 KAP 140 AUTOPILOT SYSTEM Apr/02...
Two Axis/Altitude Preselect Operations Two Axis/Altitude Preselect Operations OPERATIONS WITH THE KAP 140 Takeoff And Climb To Assigned Altitude 080° D.C. ELEC. D.C. ELEC. D.C. ELEC. D.C. ELEC. TURN COORDINATOR TURN COORDINATOR TURN COORDINATOR TURN COORDINATOR 2 MIN. 2 MIN.
While the annunciation is flashing, move the heading bug to the desired course of 040°. The aircraft will remain wings level until the capture point. Rev. 1 Rev. 1 KAP 140 AUTOPILOT SYSTEM KAP 140 AUTOPILOT SYSTEM Apr/02 Apr/02...
040°. The button is annunciation changes to and a ing the GPS course. NAV ARM depressed and is annunciated. right turn is initiated by the autopilot. Rev. 1 Rev. 1 KAP 140 AUTOPILOT SYSTEM KAP 140 AUTOPILOT SYSTEM Apr/02 Apr/02...
) button. The annunciation will flash the autopilot. by depressing the button on the KAP 140. to the right. The aircraft is flying away from the for five seconds then extinguish. While the localizer centerline at a 45° angle on a selected...
The back course ( ) mode is autopilot. by depressing the button on the KAP 140. line at a 45° angle on a selected heading of selected to go outbound on the front course. 283°. Automatic capture of the localizer will occur.
CDI course index will center. annunciator extinguishes and is displayed. KAP 140, the autopilot engages into the head- nect tone will sound. The autopilot will make pitch and bank changes ing and vertical speed modes, commencing a as necessary to maintain localizer and glides- right turn to a heading of 090°...
CDI course index will center. annunciation extinguishes and is displayed. KAP 140, the autopilot engages into the head- nect tone will sound. The autopilot will make pitch and bank changes ing and vertical speed modes, commencing a as necessary to maintain localizer and glides- right turn to a heading of 090°...
Since the 45° intercept is 103°, the aircraft will not turn until the course is captured. * Check the heading displayed on the DG against the magnetic compass and reset if necessary. Rev. 1 Rev. 1 KAP 140 AUTOPILOT SYSTEM KAP 140 AUTOPILOT SYSTEM Apr/02 Apr/02...
GPS course at a 058°. Select approach mode by depressing the 45° angle on a selected heading of 283°. button. Rev. 1 Rev. 1 KAP 140 AUTOPILOT SYSTEM KAP 140 AUTOPILOT SYSTEM Apr/02 Apr/02...
KAP 140, the autopilot engages into the head- wheel. A flashing annunciation is displayed and a distinctive tone will sound. ing and vertical speed modes, commencing a right turn to a heading of 090°...
KAP 140, the autopilot engages into the head- wheel. The flashing annunciations are dis- played and a distinctive tone will sound. ing and vertical speed modes, commencing a right turn to a heading of 090°...
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Directional Gyro as well as the KI ception and tracking, while eliminat- 525A Pictorial Navigation Indicator is ing the need for scan coordination an optional part of the KAP 140 between two separate indicators. Autopilot System. AUTO KA 51B ı...
This play so that the aircraft heading is miniature aircraft always points always at the top, under the lubber toward the top of the display and the line. lubber line. Rev. 0 KAP 140 AUTOPILOT SYSTEM Jun/98...
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This pointer is set by rotating the to fly. This desired heading is cou- course select knob. pled to the KAP 140 Autopilot to pro- vide the “Heading Select” function. Course Select Knob - Used to rotate the course pointer to the...
KCS 55A System, and gyro up degrees per minute to keep the to operating speed, the red “HDG” system aligned with the earth’s flag should disappear from view. magnetic field. Rev. 0 KAP 140 AUTOPILOT SYSTEM Jun/98...
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If 7. Rotate the course select knob to they do not come into view, a position the course pointer to the usable glideslope signal is not desired VOR course. being received. Rev. 0 KAP 140 AUTOPILOT SYSTEM Jun/98...
Note: For system limitations in your is malfunctioning. Glideslope is usu- particular aircraft type, refer to your ally not available during a back Flight Manual Supplement. course approach. (The VOR and LOC course display will continue to Rev. 0 KAP 140 AUTOPILOT SYSTEM Jun/98...
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Note: For system limitations St. Louis VORTAC on the NAV refer to your Flight Manual receiver and set the course Supplement. pointer on the STL 062° course. Rev. 0 Rev. 0 KAP 140 AUTOPILOT SYSTEM KAP 140 AUTOPILOT SYSTEM Jun/98 Jun/98...
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By keeping the top of the deviation bar on the lubber line, you can complete your turn and roll out precisely on course. Note: For system limitations refer to your Flight Manual Supplement. Rev. 0 KAP 140 AUTOPILOT SYSTEM Jun/98...
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5° to the display indicates your aircraft is still the right to maintain the localizer course. below the glidepath at this point. Note: For system limitations refer to your Flight Manual Supplement. Rev. 0 KAP 140 AUTOPILOT SYSTEM Jun/98...
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You may reset the tion. heading bug to 058° for easy reference. Note: For system limitations refer to your Flight Manual Supplement. Rev. 0 KAP 140 AUTOPILOT SYSTEM Jun/98...
Manipulate the controls as required to safely main- tain operation of the airplane within all of its operating limitations. CAUTION: Refer to the Airplane Flight Manual or the Airplane Flight Manual Supplement for your particular aircraft for pertinent emergency procedures. Rev. 0 KAP 140 AUTOPILOT SYSTEM Jun/98...
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