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S-TEC Fifty Five X User Manual

S-TEC Fifty Five X
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Table of Contents

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S-TEC Fifty Five X Specifications

General IconGeneral
ManufacturerS-TEC
ModelFifty Five X
Power Requirements14 or 28 VDC
TypeAutopilot
Axes2-axis or 3-axis
ControlRoll and Pitch
FeaturesAltitude Hold
CompatibilityGeneral Aviation Aircraft

Summary

Section 1 Overview

Document Organization

Outlines the structure of the POH, including sections and their topics.

Purpose of Pilot's Handbook

Explains the objective of the POH and its use with AFM/AFMS.

General Control Theory

Describes the fundamental principles of the autopilot's operation in roll and pitch axes.

Autopilot Modes of Operation

Details the various operational modes of the autopilot system.

System Block Diagram

Presents a schematic illustrating the interconnections of system components.

Section 2 Pre-Flight Procedures

Power-Up Test Procedure

Step-by-step guide to verify system functionality upon powering up.

Pre-Flight Test Procedure

Comprehensive checks to ensure autopilot system readiness before flight.

Section 3 In-Flight Procedures

Normal Operating Procedures

Covers standard methods for operating the autopilot in various flight conditions.

Precision Approach Procedures

Details procedures for executing precision approaches like ILS.

Non-Precision Approach Procedures

Outlines steps for performing non-precision approaches like VOR and LOC.

Flight Director Operation

Explains the functionality and operation of the Flight Director system.

Yaw Damper Operation

Describes the function and operation of the optional Yaw Damper.

Autopilot Disconnect

Lists the various methods available to disconnect the autopilot.

Automatic Trim Disable

Provides instructions for disabling automatic trim in case of runaway.

Section 4 Operating Parameters

Roll Axis Limits

Specifies the maximum allowable turn rates for different aircraft types.

Pitch Axis Limits

Defines operational limits for altitude, vertical force, and vertical speed.

Section 5 Glossary