Kodiak 100 Series User Manual

Pilot’s Operating Handbook Supplement
9.1-11
DO NOT USE FOR FLIGHT OPERATIONS
Section 9
S-TEC AUTOPILOT
S-Tec Autopilot
100 SERIES
Figure 9.1-4 – S-Tec 55X Autopilot Computer Annunciations
Annunciation Condition Action
Flashing RDY for 5
seconds with audible
tone.
Autopilot disconnected. All
annunciations except RDY are
cleared.
None.
Flashing RDY with
audible tone then
annunciator goes out.
Hidden turn coordinator gyro speed
is too low. Autopilot disengages and
cannot be re-engaged.
Check power to autopilot turn
coordinator.
Flashing NAV, REV
or APR
Off navigation course by 50%
needle deection or more (if
previously less than 50% needle
deection).
Use HDG mode until problem
is corrected.
Flashing NAV, REV,
or APR with steady
FAIL
Invalid radio navigation signal. Check NAV radio for proper
reception and identication.
Use HDG mode until problem
is corrected.
Flashing VS Excessive vertical speed error
compared to selected vertical
speed. Usually occurs in climb
when the airplane is not able to
maintain the selected vertical speed.
Reduce commanded VS as
appropriate.
Flashing GS Off glideslope centerline by 50%
needle deection or more (if
previously less than 50% needle
deection).
Check attitude and power.
Adjust power as appropriate
to maintain glideslope.
Flashing GS with
steady FAIL
Invalid glideslope radio navigation
signal.
Disconnect autopilot and
initiate go-around or missed
approach procedure. Inform
ATC.
Flashing GS plus ALT GS mode manually disabled by
pressing the APR button after the
GS mode was active.
Re-enable (if desired) by
pressing the APR mode
button.
Table 9.1-3 – System Failure and Caution Annunciations
Uncontrolled if printed

Kodiak 100 Series Specifications

General

Manufacturer	Daher
Engine	Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-34
Service Ceiling	25, 000 feet
Seating Capacity	10
Crew	1-2
Range	1, 132 nautical miles
Type	Utility aircraft
Length	34 feet 2 inches
Wingspan	45 feet
Max takeoff weight	7, 255 pounds
Power Output	750 shp
Cabin Width	4 feet 6 inches