The s tec 55 autopilot the s tec 55 is a highperformance autopilot that controls roll and pitch, to reduces pilot workload through all modes of flight. 1 notice this manual may be used in conjunction with faa approved autopilot. Precision you need when flying an instrument approach down to minimums. When the autopilot is disengaged not in control of the roll axis, all these lamps will be off, and only the green rdy lamp will remain lit. The converter provides direct digital coupling between the gps navigator and the autopilot and is compatible with select s tec autopilots. Manual electric trim where stcd gpss converter st901 or equivalent yaw damper. The system thirty alt is a singleaxis altitude hold autopilot, which can be installed as a standalone pitch autopilot, or to complement any brand of existing rollaxis autopilot system. The s tec system twenty autopilot has four modes of operation. All s tec autopilot systems use common hardware, servos, and. For support with an existing installation, please click here. All servos, brackets, harness, turn coordinator, etc.
System 60 pss pitch stabilization system pilots operating. S tec 50 autopilot control head and servos for sale online. Pim is to provide potential s tec autopilot buyers with step bystep. Dec 17, 2014 if you ask s tec and they tell you we can give you a copy have them contact me. This is what enables the autopilot to never exceed 90% of standard rate turns.
Flight line service manual for rate based autopilots. It has never been installed or used for anything, or completely unpackaged for that matt. Global positioning system steering gpss converter pilot. Altitude hold, stabilization, heading, and tracking vors and gps waypoints. Get s tec 50 autopilot installation manual pdf file for free from our online library. If the autopilot is to be used during instrument flight rules ifr operations, we recommend that you develop a thorough understanding of the autopilot system, its functions and. Stec system 50 twoaxis automatic flight guidance system 14 volt system section i general this manual is to acquaint the pilot with the features and functions of the system 50 two. The system forty is a singleaxis roll stabilization autopilot which includes heading preselect, turn command which will give up to 90% standard rate turn, vor loc tracking, back course tracking, and a gain enhancement feature for tracking gps navigation analog left right. Pilot guide s tec 3100 autopilot pn 87325 pilot guide 2100 autopilot progcomp pn 04. Genesys aerosystems standard conditions of sale pdf genesys aerosystems email disclaimer. System fifty five x autopilot pilots operating handbook.
This is a rate based 2 axis autopilot with altitude hold. Please refer to the manual for details beyond the scope of this discussion. E1735 102820 bh t corrected exc pin reference on sn3500 p2 on figure drawing e1750. B y d a l e s m i t h troubleshooting beechcraft duke, under floor. And it could be a safety issue to help my wife if i had a problem im 74. If you ask s tec and they tell you we can give you a copy have them. St180 hsi slaved compass system pilots operating handbook. The system forty is a singleaxis roll stabilization autopilot which includes heading preselect, turn command which will give up to 90% standard rate turn, vor loc tracking, back course tracking, and a gain enhancement feature for tracking gps navigation analog left right deviation signals. When the green ready light is on, the unit is ready to go. The s tec system 55x incorporates the gps roll steering and tracking with glide slope capture and track, vorlocalizerback course. The following are a few suggestions as to what we have seen in the past and what the dealer should look for. The system 30 two axis autopilot incorporates the programmer, computer, mode annunciator and turn command knob all in the turn coordinator. Please call for pricing on air tractor and fairchild models. Stec 30 autopilot installation manual carol romine.
I will guide you to lear the functions and operations of the available modes for this autopilot. Stec 30 autopilot system, brand new in box, complete. It is designed to provide an economical solution for aircraft owners who need altitude hold, but dont need the additional pitch functions such as vertical. The best hope for the future is the avidyne dfc90 which pilots seem to like very much but as peter said, theyre not making much progress. Download download s tec 30 autopilot installation manual read online read online s tec 30 autopilot installation manual s tec 3100 stc list s tec 6443 pa s tec st 670 stec 2100 autopilot manual stec 50 autopilot altitude hold problems stec 50 turn coordinatorstec 20 s tec autopilot turn coordinator. So far, the navigation signal which the autopilot receives via the hsi or cdi is easy. Refer to the specific afms, pohs, or sfm for your aircraft s specific information and emergency operating procedures. Autopilot system 30 alt, from stec, stsys30alt chief. S tec 55 autopilot supplement pilot s operating handbook and fm. I have a brand new, old stock, s tec genesys now system 30 autopilot for sale. Unfortunately s tec are the only ones that offer retrofit autopilots. Derek is correct they come in paper and are aircraft specific. The primary purpose of the system 55 pilot information manual.
The primary purpose of the system 55 pilot information manual pim is to provide potential s tec autopilot buyers with stepbystep functional preflight and in flight operating procedures for the system. Stec 30 autopilot quick start guide kitsap aviation. The global positioning system steering gpss converter is an autopilot accessory unit that enables a pilot to switch between heading and gps navigational signals. Place trim master switch to on and pitch stab switch to pitch stab.
Autopilot trim annunciator flashes, trim moves nose down. This is where s tec found the primary aileron cable. Stec 30 autopilot 3 quick start guide first, on the panel, near the ignition switch, youll find a switch with ap written by it. During the intercept sequence, the autopilot operates at maximum gain and sensitivity 90% of standard rate turn. Since it installs and operates separately, no complex interfacing is required. Fsx p3d a2a piper pa28 cherokee tutorial how to land. Meggitt avionics s tec flight line service manual for rate based autopilots 1st ed none section 5 deleted in its entirety. System 2030 autopilot oneaxis and twoaxis flight control and autopilot system. I joined a flying club and the c172 has an stec 4050 autopilot. Added stc pending statement to arc300800, century 2000 and kap 140 drawings. The autopilot also takes input from the turn coordinator, which is part of the stec system.
Sitex sp70 and sp80 autopilot manual owner s manual for installation and operation part number. Both systems provide roll stabilization, turn command, heading preselect when interface to heading dg or hsi, and will track vor, gps, and localizer. View and download s tec st360 pilot operating handbook online. When coupled with an autopilot for lateral navigation, this standalone pitch axis autopilot system will further assist with altitude hold, rate climbs and descents, and, when on an ils or lpv approach, capture and track the glideslope. Flip it to the on position and the lights of the instrument to the right will illuminate. The system 30 alt is an altitude hold only autopilot, which can be installed to complement any brand of existing rollaxis autopilot system. Revised s tec 50 ac with 6406 hsi drawing to include s tec 556065 autopilots.
S tec 55x autopilot installation manual pdf download pdf. Basic operation of stec 2axis autopilot system 50 and. Cable tensions servo bridle and aircraft primaries. Manual electric trim should be tested prior to each flight. So the autopilot still asks for trim as if you had manual trim, and you can trim it with the otherbrand electric trim. Axis autopilot and to provide operating instructions for the system when installed in the pa. We own s tec 55x autopilot installation manual doc, pdf, txt, djvu, epubformats. The active mode is displayed on the face of the autopilot by a yellow lamp. Sep 11, 2017 please refer to the manual for details beyond the scope of this discussion. Support documents autopilot systems, avionics systems. Genesys aerosystems one s tec way, municipal airport, mineral wells, tx. The autopilot unit by itself is pretty easy and intuitive to operate. The autopilot also takes input from the turn coordinator, which is part of the s tec system.
Sep 18, 2017 i bring you this instructional video on the s tec 30 autopilot system installed on a cirrus sr20. Oct 03, 2014 a simple, but in depth tutorial covering most aspects of the autopilot found in a2a s piper cherokee. The autopilots main function is to convert pilot commands to logic signals for both the roll and pitch computers. Compare the bearing indicated to the known bearing to the station. Genesys aerosystems one s tec way, municipal airport, mineral wells, tx 76067 usa. Tp 9982e helicopter flight training manual june 2006. Id like to add the autotrim option available with the 55x and am wondering what is the differance in hardware between the two other than the computer. System 602 programmerannunciator the system 602 programmerannunciator is a rate based autopilot that controls the roll and pitch axis of the aircraft. Multimode, single or two axis analog autopilots that use zero additional panel space. Navigation tune the navigation receiver to a local vor signal and rotate the course pointer to the course required to center the cdi. Information from s tec regarding s tec 55x pitch problems thank you for the information in regard to the pitch problems with this s tec ratebased autopilot system. Basic operation of stec 2axis autopilot system 50 and gps.
What are good reasons to add an stec 30 to a 1977 172. Advanced twoaxis ratebased autopilot, including altitude capture and hold, rate climbs and descents, and glideslope intercept and tracking. S tec 50 autopilot installation manual by suroso39eksoja issuu. The autopilot s main function is to convert pilot commands to logic signals for both the roll and pitch computers. From wheels up to touchdown, 3axis digital autopilot reduces pilot workload while flying imc. Apparently the guys on the red board are drinking to much tonight. Not even the new extra 500 is supported which ships with. I am upgrading my autopilot from an s tec 30 with manual electric trim to a 55x. So naturally i checked out the poh for the ap but it is not intuitive.
Genesys aerosystems system 30 alt singleaxis altitude. S tec 20 30 automatic flight control system installation manual st773 1998. A2a piper cherokee 180 stec 30 autopilot tutorial youtube. Page 17 there is no change to the airplane performance when the s tec system 55x autopilot is installed. Please click the links below to access product support documents. Sep 15, 2017 save this book to read s tec 50 autopilot installation manual pdf ebook at our online library. Save this book to read s tec 50 autopilot installation manual pdf ebook at our online library.
Stec system 55x pilot operating handbook pdf download. S tec system 50 twoaxis automatic flight guidance system 14 volt system section i general this manual is to acquaint the pilot with the features and functions of the system 50 two. I would appreciate if someone could post a link or the file. The device is fully ifrcapable and may be used in conjunction with ils and gpsbased approaches. I bring you this instructional video on the stec 30 autopilot system installed on a cirrus sr20. S tec 50 autopilot installation manual by suroso39eksoja.
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