Discussion in flight following started by hpnpilot1200, may 11, 2009. Please call for pricing on socata, air tractor, and fairchild models. I have a brand new, old stock, stec genesys now system 30 autopilot for sale. The autopilot must be disconnected in moderate or severe turbulence. Stec system 55 autopilot pilots information manual ebay. The primary purpose of the system 55 pilot information manual pim is to provide potential stec autopilot buyers with stepbystep functional preflight and in flight operating procedures for the system. The system fifty is a twoaxis autopilot which includes heading preselect, turn command which will give up to 90% standard rate. Stec system 55 autopilot pilots information manual 1999. Page 1 supplement stec system 55x autopilot w altitude selectoralerter when the stec system fifty five x 55x autopilot with altitude selector alerter is installed in the cirrus design sr22, this supplement is applicable and must be inserted in the supplements section section 9 of the cirrus design sr22 pilots operating handbook page 2 supplements sr22 section 1 general this. The flight director display consists of a wedged reference symbol, indicating airplane attitude, and invertedwedge command bars, indicating the recommended course. Flaps must be set to 50% for autopilot operation in altitude hold at airspeeds below 95 kias. Does anyone have a digital copy of an stec autopilot manual. Read online s tec 55x autopilot installation manual book pdf free download link book now.
Minimum engage height for the autopilot is 400 ft agl. Please refer to the manual for details beyond the scope of this discussion. S tec 55x autopilot installation manual pdf book manual. The stec 55 autopilot the stec 55 is a highperformance autopilot that controls roll and pitch, to reduces pilot workload through all modes of flight. The stec system 55x incorporates the gps roll steering and tracking with glide slope capture and track, vorlocalizerback course intercept and tracking, and vertical speed commands. Pilots operating handbook and faa approved airplane. Stec system 55 autopilot pilots operating handbook, stec. Stec system 55 x autopilot pilots operating handbook. What are the differences between a gps coupled autopilot.
Revised stec 50 ac with 6406 hsi drawing to include stec 556065 autopilots. This document has been created as a companion to the official stec 55. As i did this installation myself i am quite familiar with the wiring involved which helps in understanding how the autopilot responds so differently to gpss gps roll steering than it does to the cdi course. System fifty five x autopilot pilots operating handbook.
There are other manual preflight tests you can do, as described in the manual. Heading preselect is optional by adding stec course selector dir. If your aircraft is equipped with an hsi, your stec autopilot will receive. Pilot guide digital flight control system 2nd generation dfcs2g ap1950 efis pilot operating handbook 7.
Stec 55 autopilot supplement pilots operating handbook and fm 2008. Fully ifrcapable, with nav and glide slope intercepts that make it ideal for. User manuals, guides and specifications for your stec system 55x autopilot system. This feature requires system 55x autopilot and pfd. Flight operating procedures for the installed system. I bring you this instructional video on the stec 30 autopilot system installed on a cirrus sr20. All stec autopilot systems use common hardware, servos, and sensors throughout the product line which offers you significant advantages in serviceability. Information from stec regarding stec 55x pitch problems thank you for the information in regard to the pitch problems with this stec ratebased autopilot system. Lufthansa f33a which is all around ifr equipped, but lacking an autopilot. Evolution pro pfd and the genesys stec system 55x autopilot. The stec system 55 is a dual axis autopilot system that provides roll stability, heading hold. Apply maximum fore and aft pressure to the ac control wheel to. Basic operation of stec 2axis autopilot system 50 and.
Description installation service instruction stec 55x autopilot has 42 pages long october 29, 20 si2201 rev 2 parts list a. Database contains 1 stec system 55x manuals available for free online viewing or downloading in pdf. 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. If a yaw damper is installed, then proceed to step 30. The autopilot unit by itself is pretty easy and intuitive to operate. From wheels up to touchdown, 3axis digital autopilot reduces pilot workload while flying imc. Refer to the specific afms, pohs, or sfm for your aircrafts specific information and emergency operating procedures. Autopilots are unique in aviation electronics since proper installation. Ac control wheels increased freedom of movement indicates that.
With new capabilities and a great price point, the new stec autopilot leapfrogs its predecessors genesys announced in late july its new stec 3100 digital autopilot. Axis autopilot and to provide operating instructions for the system when installed in the pa. Stec also believes in a building block philosophy which allows installation of an autopilot today as a foundation, and upgrading to a system with more features and functions at a later date. The autopilot also takes input from the turn coordinator, which is part of the stec system. Stec system 55x manuals and user guides, autopilot system. Avidynes dfc90 plugandplay retrofit autopilot is designed to drive stec servo actuators, while plugging into an existing stec 55x mounting rack and wiring harness. If your aircraft is equipped with an optional horizontal situation indicator, your stec. Pim is to provide potential stec autopilot buyers with step bystep. We own s tec 55x autopilot installation manual doc, pdf, txt, djvu, epubformats.
The first objective is to determine if the installed autopilot system is. Precision you need when flying an instrument approach down to minimums. System 602 programmerannunciator the system 602 programmerannunciator is a rate based autopilot that controls the roll and pitch axis of the aircraft. The primary purpose of the system 55 pilot operating handbookpoh. 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. Product information page for stec system 50 autopilot.
Getting ready for the trip to california next week and did a test run of the new g5 install with my stec 55 auto pilot. 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. The following are a few suggestions as to what we have seen in the past and what the dealer should look for. Evolution pro pfd and the genesys s tec system 55x autopilot the ultimate in autopilot integration. Good afternoon, i havent posted much here as i am fairly new to the forum. The it stec55x system is rate based, like the real stec 55x.
Support documents autopilot systems, avionics systems. Building block concept allows upgrading to system 55, system 602, system 65. Stec system 55x pilot operating handbook pdf download. Hello, does anybody have stec 55x autopilot installation manual. Basic operation of stec 2axis autopilot system 50 and gps steering module. The device is fully ifrcapable and may be used in conjunction with ils and gpsbased approaches. The primary purpose of the system 55 pilot information manual. G et a quote for a stec 55x in your aircraft system 55x benefits. Download s tec 55x autopilot installation manual book pdf free download link or read online here in pdf.
So that ifhave must to downloading s tec 55x autopilot installation manual pdf,then youve come to correct site. This pilots operating handbook poh provides preflight and inflight operating procedures for the stec system fifty five x autopilot ap, installed. The stec system 50 features a separate turn coordinator and programmercomputer, with altitude hold capability. Flight line service manual for rate based autopilots. As i recently installed a garmin gtn 650 and add stec gpss to my 35 year old stec 602 autopilot i thought i might respond also. For the pitch axis, the autopilot uses its own static pressure source, for pressure rate, and an internal acceleration sensor. Includes turn command up to 90% standard rate turn, vorlocalizerback course intercept and tracking, and gps tracking. S tec 55x autopilot installation manual pdf download pdf. System 203030 alt system 4050 system 5555x550 system 601602 system 65 system 60 pss 1. Installation manual aircraft electronics association. System fifty five x for cirrus sr2020 avidyne display genesys. System 203030 alt system 4050 system 55 55x550 system 601602 system 65 system 60 pss 1. Cable tensions servo bridle and aircraft primaries.
The 3100 will effectively take the place of the popular stec 55x by costing slightly less while providing a great deal of capability, of which its legacy autopilots could only dream. Manual electric trim option available call for installation price over the counter sales only for experimental aircraft. Autopilot system 50, from stec, stsystem50kit chief. This manual provides flight line service information for the following stec meggitt rate based autopilots. The autopilots main function is to convert pilot commands to logic signals for both the roll and pitch computers. Stec 20 autopilot 012600028 single axis system wservo plugs tray for sale online. It may also be distributed with thirdparty content developed for xplane 11.
Highperformance, twoaxis autopilot for reducing pilot workload in imc through all modes of flight. Removed installation manual from kit part list, pg 9. Primarily testing the gpss mode and wow is it awesome. The awardwinning aspen evolution pro primary flight display pfd and the system 55x autopilot by genesys aerosystems have created an autopilot solution to provide the highest level of safety and precision flying for general aviation aircraft. All books are in clear copy here, and all files are secure so dont worry about it. Whats compelling about a dfc90 upgrade is transitioning from the stecs analog, ratebased concept to a digital attitudebased platform. For proper application reference click here for the cobham stec stc directory. All servos, brackets, harness, turn coordinator, etc. Flap deflection is limited to 50% during autopilot operations. It uses the fgfs turn coordinator for the roll axis. This is a rate based 2 axis autopilot with altitude hold.
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