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Navaid Devices AP-1 - User Manual

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AP-1 AUTOPILOT
W/GPS COUPLER AND
S-2 SERVO
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Summary

INTRODUCTION

HOW TO FLY WITH THE AP-1

HOW TO INSTALL THE AUTOPILOT

Overview of the autopilot installation process, covering servo linkage and control unit mounting.

INSTALLATION OF SERVO ACTUATOR - S2 CRANK ARM

CONFIGURING THE CRANKARM

Details on orienting the servo crank arm and adjusting its position for installation.

SELECTING A SITE FOR THE SERVO

Guidance on choosing a suitable location for mounting the servo actuator in the aircraft.

INSTALL THE CRANK ARM SERVO

Instructions on physically mounting the servo actuator without connecting the pushrod initially.

CHECKOUT

CHECK DIRECTION OF CRANK ARM ROTATION

Procedure to verify the servo's crank arm rotation direction relative to aileron movement.

RESETTING SERVO NULL POINT

Steps to re-establish the servo's neutral position after changes or direction reversal.

CHECK INDEXING OF TURN AND TRIM CONTROLS

INSTALL THE SERVO PUSHROD

How to cut and connect the pushrod to ensure neutral ailerons when the servo is centered.

SETTING SERVO NEUTRAL

Procedure for adjusting the servo's neutral position using the feedback pot.

SETTING SERVO RANGE

Adjusting the servo's operating range using a trimpot for optimal movement.

SETTING SERVO OVERRIDE FORCE

CONNECTIONS TO NAV RECEIVERS

Details on wiring the autopilot to various navigation receivers like GPS and LORAN.

AUTOPILOT OUTPUT PINS ON NAV RECEIVERS

MOMENTARY DISCONNECT SWITCH

Adding a switch to momentarily disengage the autopilot during flight.

CIRCUIT BREAKER;SWITCH

PREFLIGHT CHECK

Essential checks to perform before the autopilot is engaged for flight operations.

TEST FLIGHT AND CALIBRATION

SETTING SYSTEM GAIN

Adjusting the autopilot's sensitivity and response to maintain stable flight.

TRIMMING THE AUTOPILOT

Procedures for adjusting aileron trim to achieve straight flight in Wing Leveler mode.

TRIMMING FOR TRACK MODE

Fine-tuning the autopilot trim specifically for tracking navigation signals.

TRACK MODE

How to engage and utilize the autopilot's track mode for navigation.

TRIM WHILE TRACKING

Adjusting autopilot trim while in track mode to correct for drift or course errors.

USER SELECTABLE GPS; LORAN SIGNAL GAIN

ADJUSTING THE SERVO SLIP CLUTCH - SAFETY VS. RESPONSE

Setting the servo slip clutch for safety and adequate response, considering FAA requirements.

CALIBRATING THE DISPLAY

MEASURING THE MAXIMUM TURN RATE

THIS IS A VFR AUTOPILOT

COMMON PROBLEMS AND QUESTIONS

Addresses common issues encountered with the autopilot and provides troubleshooting guidance.

APPENDIX A THE S-2 CAPSTAN SERVO

CHECKING DIRECTION OF AILERON DEFLECTION

Verifying the correct direction of aileron movement for the capstan servo installation.

INSTALLING THE BRIDLE CABLE

Steps for installing and tensioning the bridle cable for the capstan servo.

SETTING CAPSTAN SERVO OVERRIDE FORCE

Adjusting the servo's torque control for override force and slip clutch engagement on capstan models.

APPENDIX B GYRO NULL ADJUSTMENT

APPENDIX C SMART COUPLER II

INSTALLATION

Guide for installing the Smart Coupler II unit and its components.

INSTALLATION CHECK

Procedures to verify the correct installation and functionality of the Smart Coupler II.

AP-1 OPERATION WITH SMART COUPLER

How to operate the AP-1 autopilot in conjunction with the Smart Coupler II unit.

ADDENDUM

Navaid Devices AP-1 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandNavaid Devices
ModelAP-1
CategoryAutopilot System
LanguageEnglish