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    KAP140 Autopilot Quick Reference Card PDF

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    The document provides instructions for operating the KAP 140 dual axis autopilot in various flight modes. It summarizes the autopilot's pitch and roll control capabilities and display interface. Instructions are given for holding heading and altitude, intercepting the NAV1 course while maintaining altitude, and climbing or descending to a selected altitude. Operational limitations are also listed for Cessna 172R/S and 182T aircraft models.

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    KAP140 Autopilot Quick Reference Card PDF

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    The document provides instructions for operating the KAP 140 dual axis autopilot in various flight modes. It summarizes the autopilot's pitch and roll control capabilities and display interface. Instructions are given for holding heading and altitude, intercepting the NAV1 course while maintaining altitude, and climbing or descending to a selected altitude. Operational limitations are also listed for Cessna 172R/S and 182T aircraft models.

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    The document provides instructions for operating the KAP 140 dual axis autopilot in various flight modes. It summarizes the autopilot's pitch and roll control capabilities and display interface. Instructions are given for holding heading and altitude, intercepting the NAV1 course while maintaining altitude, and climbing or descending to a selected altitude. Operational limitations are also listed for Cessna 172R/S and 182T aircraft models.

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    KAP140 Autopilot Quick Reference Card PDF

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    The document provides instructions for operating the KAP 140 dual axis autopilot in various flight modes. It summarizes the autopilot's pitch and roll control capabilities and display interface. Instructions are given for holding heading and altitude, intercepting the NAV1 course while maintaining altitude, and climbing or descending to a selected altitude. Operational limitations are also listed for Cessna 172R/S and 182T aircraft models.

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    KAP 140 Dual Axis Autopilot Quick Reference Card

    Quick Tips How To…


     The KAP 140 dual axis autopilot can control pitch and roll. Hold Current Heading and Altitude
    The pilot must always control power and yaw. 1. Press and hold the AP button until the autopilot engages.
     There are two rows of information shown on the autopilot 2. Verify that the autopilot is in ROL and VS (default modes).
    display. The top row shows which modes you are currently 3. Press the HDG button to follow the heading bug.
    in. The bottom row shows which modes are armed. 4. Press the ALT button to hold the current altitude.
     Roll modes include wing leveler (ROL), heading select NOTE: The altitude set in the autopilot has no effect in this
    (HDG), NAV1 coupling (NAV), approach coupling (APR), scenario. The autopilot will simply hold the current altitude
    and localizer back course (REV). when the ALT button is pressed.
     Pitch modes include vertical speed (VS), altitude hold (ALT),
    and glideslope (GS). Intercept/Track NAV1 and Hold Current Altitude
     AP button: Autopilot engage/disengage button 1. Press and hold the AP button until the autopilot engages.
     Altitude Select: The altitude set by the pilot using the rotary 2. Verify that the autopilot is in ROL and VS (default modes).
    knobs. 3. Press the NAV button to couple with the NAV1 OBS.
    4. Press the ALT button to hold the current altitude.
    Cessna 172R/S Autopilot Limitations NOTE: The altitude set in the autopilot has no effect in this
    (Reference the appropriate PIM for the complete list of limitations) scenario. The autopilot will simply hold the current altitude
    Maximum Airspeed ........................................................... 140 KIAS when the ALT button is pressed.
    Minimum Airspeed .............................................................. 70 KIAS
    Minimum Approach Speed.................................................. 80 KIAS Climb or Descend and Capture Altitude
    Maximum Flap Extension...................................................... 10 deg 1. Press and hold the AP button until the autopilot engages.
    2. Verify that the autopilot is in ROL and VS (default modes).
    Cessna T182T Autopilot Limitations 3. Select the desired roll mode (ROL, HDG, NAV, APR, or
    (Reference the appropriate PIM for the complete list of limitations) REV)
    Maximum Airspeed ........................................................... 160 KIAS 4. Set the desired altitude in the autopilot using the rotary
    Minimum Airspeed .............................................................. 80 KIAS knobs.
    Recommended Approach Speed ...................................... 100 KIAS 5. Use the UP and DN buttons to set the desired vertical
    Maximum Flap Extension...................................................... 10 deg speed. NOTE: If the airplane is climbing or descending
    when the autopilot is first engaged, it will automatically
    The autopilot must be disengaged below 200 feet AGL during capture the aircraft’s current vertical speed.
    approach operations and below 800 feet AGL for all other phases of 6. Ensure that the ALT-ARM annunciation is show on the
    flight. bottom row of the display (directly under the VS
    annunciation).
    Preflight Requirements 7. If necessary, press the ARM button to arm altitude capture.
    Reference the appropriate supplement of section 9 of the PIM for NOTE: If the ARM button is pressed when ALT-ARM is
    specific preflight requirements. already annunciated, the autopilot will unarm and the
    desired altitude will not be captured.
    8. Verify that the autopilot automatically changes from VS to
    Visit ALT mode upon capturing the selected altitude.
    www.iflywestwind.com/resources
    for more autopilot resources Revision 2006.2

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