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I
Preflight Test Determines, Before Takeoff,
that the Svstem
is
Ooeratina Nnrmallv-
I
wiin power on, ail circuli DreaKers in,
and engine running, allow
3
minutes for the
gyros to come up to speed.
Check the slaving switch position on the
KA
51
B Slaving Meter, making sure you are
in slaved gyro mode, and compare the com-
pass card on the
KI
525A with your magnetic
compass. (See your
KCS
55A Pilot Guide for
more detailed information.)
With no modes engaged, depress the
Preflight Test button on the Mode Controller.
All modes will be annunciated on the Annun-
ciator Panel, including Marker lights, and the
red Autotrim light will flash. At least four
flashes are needed
to
indicate proper Auto-
trim monitor operation.
The pilot first engages the Flight Director,
either by depressing the FD button or Pitch
Sync (CWS) button. This will synchronize the
Command Bars with the existing aircraft pitch
and command wings level. Next, engage the
Autopilot and apply force
to
the controls
to determine
if
the Autopilot can be over-
powered.
NOTE: The Autopilot will not engage when
the Flight Director is not operating.
To confirm proper operation of all servos
(except Yaw Damper), synchronize the Flight
Director for wings level. Command nose up
with FD Vertical Trim control. After
3
seconds
you snouia omerve me eievaior irim wneei
turning in the direction commanded.
Re-synchronize the FD for wings level by
using the CWS button, then command nose
down with FD Vertical Trim control. After
3
seconds you should again observe the
elevator trim wheel turning in the direction
commanded. Re-sync the FD.
Now set the heading bug under the lub-
ber line on your PNI and engage HDG
SEL
mode. Move the heading bug to the right and
to the left and observe
if
the controls operate
as commanded.
Disengage the AP and check aircraft
manual pitch trim. Set trim
to
takeoff posi-
tion. This concludes the pkfli$ht test.
IMPORTANT: This Pilot Guide provides a
general description of the various opera
tional characteristics of the KFC
200
Flight
Control System However, operation of the
system should not be attempted without first
reviewing your FAA Approved Aircraft Flight
Manual Supplement for complete system
familiarization
Pertinent limitations, procedures and
warning statements from your aircraft Flight
Manual Supplement are contained in this
Pilot's Guide
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