Piper AltimaticIII AutocontrolII Service 753-723 Part2

PIPER AUTOCONTROL III AND ALTIMATIC III SERVICE MANUAL
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SET-UP PROCEDURES S-Sb

Issued: 3/20/73
PIPER AUTOCONTROL III AND AL TIMA TIC III SERVICE MANUAL
5-4. AUTO CONTROL III FLIGHT ADJUSTMENTS WITHOUT RADIO COUPLER.

1. Use 75% power during adjustments.
2. MAKE CERTAIN RUDDER TRIM IS ADJUSTED TO CENTER THE
BALL. IF RUDDER IS INCORRECTLY TRIMMED, THE AUTOCONTROL WILL
FLY THE AIRPLANE WITH A WING LOW TO COMPENSATE FOR THE OUT OF
TRIM RUDDER.
NOTE
SMOOTH AIR IS REQUIRED.
3. Push console HEADING BUTTON "IN". Set the COURSE SELECTOR to

the Directional Gyro heading.
4. Push ROLL ENGAGE BUTTON to the "IN" position. If the airplane
does not maintain the selected heading, within ± 2 degrees, correct by adjusting
the centering adjustment.
5. Set the Directional Gyro Cour se Selector for a 150 degree heading
change to the left and observe the angle of bank on the Horizon. Adjust the LEFT
bank adjustment, if necessary, to obtain approximately a 20 degree bank. Turn-
ing the adjustment screw clockwise will increase the angle of bank.
NOTE
Keep the Directional Gyro course selector at least 25

degrees from the Directional Gyro heading during ad-
justment.
6. Spt the Directional Gyro Course Selector for a 150 degree heading
change to the right and observe the angle of bank on the Horizon. If necessary,
adjust the RIGHT bank adjustment to obtain approximately a 20 degree bank.
Turning the adjustment screw clockwise will increase the angle of bank.
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PIPER AUTOCONTROL III AND ALTIMA TIC III SERVICE MANUAL
NOTE
Keep the Directional Gyro Course Selector at least

25 degrees from the Directional Gyro heading
during adjustment.
7. Allow the airplane to return to level flight and selected heading. Observe that
the AutoPilot maintains selected heading within ± 2 degrees. If not, retouch centering
adjustment until selected heading is maintained.
8. Push HEADING BUTTON to the "OUT" position and with Roll Knob
CENTERED, observe that airplane flies wings level within ± 2 degrees.
9. Tum the ROLL COMMAND KNOB full left, airplane should bank to 20
degrees or if the Console/Amplifier is a "C" modification and up, the airplane should bank
to 28 ± 3 degrees.
10. Tum the ROLL COMMAND KNOB full right, airplane should bank to 20
degrees or if the Console/Amplifier is a "C" modification and up, the airplane should bank
to 28 ± 3 degrees.
S~S. BENCH SET~UP AND ADJUSTMENT OF AUTOCONTROL III

CONSOLE/AMPLIFIER WITH RADIO COUPLER.
a. The following pieces of equipment will be required from the AutoPilot Test Kit,
Piper Part No. 753 439 (66D141):
1. Gyro Substitute Test Box, #66DI41-1.
2. Power Section Test Box, #66DI41-2.
3. Radio Coupler Tester, #66D14I-4.
4. AutoControl III Test Harness which can be identified by noting the IS-pin
amp connector feeding through three connecting cables labeled CD-I8, CD-33 and CD-47.
This cable also contains two white wires, one wire terminating at a D'elco fitting and the
other terminating at a knife connector.
S. Servo Motor Extension Cable approximately 3 feet long with a 4-pin female
CD-47 plug on one end and a 4-pin male CD-47 plug on the other end.
6. One Radio Extension Cable approximately 3 feet long with a female 9-pin
connector labeled CD-34 on each end and one amplifier extension cable, approximately 3
feet long, with a female 7-pin connector labeled CD-33 on one end and a male 7-pin
connector also labeled CD-33 on the other end.
7. One Coupler Test Box power cable approximately 3 feet long with a RED
and BLACK alligator clip on one end and a red and black male plug on the other end.
b. BENCH SET~UP AND ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURES ARE AS FOLLOWS:
1. Hold Console/Amplifier with controls facing you. Plug the large AMP
CONNECTOR into rear of Console/Amplifier with the short CD-47 cable to your RIGHT.
SET-UP PROCEDURES 5-7

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i~~I CD.34I I 50A266 I __________.,-CD_._34-,~~1l
Figure 5-2. Extension Test Cables
2. Connect the female CD47 plug of the Servo Motor Extension Cable into the
short male CD;..47 cable coming from the right side at the rear of the Console/Amplifier.
3. Plug the male end of the Servo Motor Extension Cable, also labeled CD-4 7, into
the female 4-pin connector located on· the face of the Power Section Test Box labeled
AMPLIFIER.
4. Make sure the SELECTOR KNOB of the Power Section Test Box is in the
"OFF" position.
S; Place the SLIDE SWITCH, located at the lower left coiner of the Power
Section Test Box to the 14 or 28-Volt position.
"6. C01lnect the CD . 33 cable, comi11g from ~he LARGE AMP connector at the
REAR of the Console/Amplifier, into the male 7-pin connector, labeled AMPLIFIER,
located 011 the face of the Radio Coupler Test Box at the upper left hand comer.
7." Find the RADIO SIGNAL SUBSTITUTE KNOB locatetl on the Radio Coupler
Test Box, immediately to the right of the bottom Omni Meter. This Radio Signal Knob can
be pulled or pushed ~'IN" and "OUT". Make sure this knob is in' the "IN" position.
8. Find the VOLTAGE SELECTOR SWITCH located immediately to the left of
the red and black DC input terminals on the face of the Radio Coupler Test Box. Place this
VOLTAGE SELECTOR SWITCH in the 14 or 28-Volt position.

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9. Connect the 3 foot long extension cable with CD-33 connectors at each end
to the 7-pin female connector labeled COUPLER, located on the face of the Radio Coupler
Test Box. Connect the other end of the cable to the 7-pin male connector located on the
REAR of the Radio Coupler labeled CD-33.
IO. Find the 3 foot long extension cable labeled CD-34 on each end. Connect the
female 9-pin connector CD-34 of this 3 foot long cable to the male 9-pin connector located
on the rear of the Radio Coupler labeled CD-34.
lOa. Connect the other female 9-pin CD-34 on this cable to the male 9-pin
connector located on the face of the Radio Coupler Test Box, It 66D 141-4 labeled RADIO,
CD-34.
11. Connect the short cable coming from inside the Radio Coupler with as-pin
female connector labeled CD-33 on the end to the 5-pin male connector (CD-33) located on
the face of the Gyro Substitute Test Box.
12. Connect the CD-18 cable coming from the large AMP plug at the rear of the
Console/ Amplifier to the 7-pin male connector located on the face of the Gyro Substitute
Box labeled CD-18.
13. Rotate LARGE VERNIER CONTROL KNOB on face of Gyro Substitute Test
Box to the "ZERO" position on the TOP SCALE labeled ROLL DEGREES.
14. Below the Large Vernier Knob on the Gyro Substitute Test Box, find a SLIDE
SWITCH labeled "ROLL" and "PITCH". Place this Slide Switch in the "UP" or "ROLL"
position.
15. Immediately to the RIGHT of the SLIDE SWITCH, find a DIRECTIONAL
GYRO SELECTOR KNOB. Place this Directional Gyro Selector Knob to the "ZERO"
position.
16. Find the Radio Coupler Power Cable with the red and black alligator clips on
one end. Plug the red and black male plugs at the other end of the coupler test box power
cable into the color coded female receptacles located on the face of the Radio Coupler Test
Box labeled DC input.
17. Connect the red and black alligator clips to a 14 or 28- Volt DC power supply,
whichever is applicable, FUSED AT 3 AMPS. USED TO CHECK MIKE KEY CIRCUIT
AND LIGHTS ONLY.
CAUTION
OBSERVE POLARITY.
18. Make sure both WHITE BUTTONS on the Console/Amplifier are pushed to
their OUT positions.
19. Find the WHITE lead coming from the LARGE AMP CONNECTOR at the rear
of the Console/ Amplifier which terminates in a DELCO fitting. Connect this white lead to
the POSITIVE lead of the 14 or 28-Volt DC power source.
SET'-UP PROCEDURES 5-9

Revised: 9/20/78
NOTE
This connection must be fused at 3 amps.
20. Connect a GROUND lead from the 14 or 28-Volt DC power source to the
chassis at the frontplate of the Console/Amplifier.
CAUTION
DO NOT place the ground wire near the circuit board or near
the output transistors located between the cooling fins at the
bottom of the amplifier.
21. Find the remaining white wire coming from the rear of the Console/Amplifier
which terminates in a KNIFE connector.
22. Touch the Knife connector at the end of this white wire to the POSITIVE
power lead and observe BOTH Console/Amplifier lights glow. If only one light glows,
replace the faulty light If neither light glows, check DC power source and fuse.
23. Set aside the Knife connector wire as this wire is no longetneeded.
24. Center the ROLL COMMAND KNOB on the Console/Amplifier.
25. Press the ENGAGE BUTTON, on the LEFT side of the Console/Amplifier, to
the "IN" position.
26. Observe the light labeled SOLENOID glows on the Power Section Test Box. If
solenoid light DOES NOT glow, replace CONSOLE/AMPLIFIER.
27. Depress RED BUTTON located at BOTTOM RIGHT corner of Power Section
Test Box labeled INPUT VOLTAGE. Test box' needle should deflect to the right and read
12-14 Volts DC or 24.;28 Volts.
28. Rotate SELECTOR KNOB on Power Section Test Box to the "RES" position
or FULL CLOCKWISE. '
29 .. Press HEADING BUTTON on right side of console to the "IN" position.
30. Make sure LARGE VERNIER KNOB on Gyro Substitute Test Box is centered
and points to ZERO on TOP SCALE labeled ROLL DEGREES.
31. Place coupler in HEADING MODE.
32. Rotate the ROLL COMMAND KNOB on Console/Amplifier full right and left
and observe there is NO movement of the needle on the Power Section Test Box. IF
NEEDLE MOVES, check that Heading Button on right side of Console/Amplifier is in the
~~IN" position. If needle still moves, Console/Amplifier must be REPLACED . .If there is NO
needle movement, proceed with the next step. '
33. Place coupler selector to the LOCALIZER/NORM mode.
34. Depress RED BUTTONon rear of the Radio Coupler. '
35. While holding in the Red Button, located on the rear of the Radio Coupler,
adjust the potentiometer located on the Console/Amplifier in the CENTER HOLE under
the right hand whi'te button until the needle of the Power Section Test Box centers 011
ZERO.

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CAUTION
Anytime an adjustment is moved, it is MANDA TOR Y to wait

at least 30 seconds for the computer to digest the
information before the Power Section meter will give an
accura te reading.
36. Push HEADING BUTTON on right side of console to "OUT" position.

37. Carefully adjust ROLL COMMAND KNOB on Console/Amplifier to center the
needle on Power Section Test Box to ZERO. (REMEMBER TO WAIT at least THIRTY
SECONDS before taking any reading.)
38. Push in the right hand HEADING BUTTON on the Console/Amplifier and push
in the RED BUTTON on the rear of the Radio Coupler to observe that needle of Power
Section Test Box recenters on zero. IF NEEDLE MOVES FROM ZERO, repeat steps 35
thru 38 until centering is accomplished. If needle indicates an out of tolerance condition,
after several attempts, REPLACE CONSOLE/AMPLIFIER.
39. Push HEADING BUTTON to "OUT" position.
40. Observe the physical position of the ROLL COMMAND KNOB on the
Console/ Amplifier to make sure it is straight up ± approximately 3 degrees. If RoIl
Command Knob is out of tolerance, REPLACE CONSOLE/AMPLIFIER.
41. Press HEADING BUTTON, right hand side of Console/Amplifier, to the "IN"
position.
42. Place coupler SELECTOR SWITCH to the HEADING MODE.
43. Place the DIRECTIONAL GYRO SELECTOR CONTROL KNOB located on
the lower right hand corner of the Gyro Substitute Test Box to the RIGHT HAND 45
degree position or full CLOCKWISE.
44. Observe needle deflects right on the Power Section Box.
45. Rotate LARGE VERNIER KNOB on Gyro Substitute Test Box CLOCKWISE
to the right hand 20 degree position, reading the TOP SCALE labeled ROLL DEGREES.
Large increments represent 5 degrees each.
46. With small slot-head screwdriver,adjust the potentiometer screw inside the
RIGHT HAND HOLE, located directly below the Heading Button on the Console, to center
the needle on the Power Section Test Box to zero.

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47. Observe needle of output meter, located on Radio Coupler Test Box,
indicates RIGHT.
48. Leaving HEADING BUTTON "IN", rotate DIRECTIONAL GYRO SE-
LECTOR control knob located in lower right hand corner of the Gyro Substitute
Box to the LEFT HAND 45 degree position or full COUNTERCLOCKWISE. Ob-
serve needle deflects left on Power Section Box.
49. Rotate LARGE VERNIER KNOB on Gyro Substitute Box counterclock-
wise to the left hand 20 degree position reading the TOP SCALE labeled ROLL
DEGREES,' Large increments represent 5 degrees each.
50. With small slot-head screwdriver, adjust the potentiometer screw
located inside the LEFT HAND HOLE which is directly below the RIGHT button
on the Console, to center the needle on the Power Section Box.. WAIT a .minimum
of 30 seconds for computer to digest the information.
51. Observe the NEEDLE of OUTPUT METER located on Radio Coupler
Test Box indicates LEFT.
52. Rotate the DIRECTIONAL GYRO SELECTOR KNOB located at the lower
right hand corner of the Gyro Substitute Box clockwise to the LEFT HAND 10 de-
gree position.
53. Observe needle on Power Section Test Box moves to the RIGHT.
54, Observe NEEDLE of the OUTPUT METER on Coupler Test Box indi-
cates LEFT.
55, Rotate the LARGE VERNIER KNOB on the Gyro Substitute Box CLOCK-
WISE to center the needle on Power Section Test Box again waiting for computer
to digest the new information. .;, ,
56. Read the degree of bank on the Gyro Substitute Box from the TOP SCALE
labeled ROLL DEGREES. The pointer must be between 8 to 13 degrees of bank
angle, If out of tolerance, REPLACE CONSOLE/AMPLIFIER. .
right hand; corner of the Gyro Substitute Box further clockwise to the RIGHT
HAND 10 degree position.
58. Observe the needle of Power Section Test Box moves to the RIGHT.
59. Observe the needle of output meter on Coupler Test.Box indicates
RIGHT.
60. Rotate LARGE VERNIER KNOB located on the Gyro Substitute Box
clockwise to center the needle on the Power Section Box· again waiting for the
computer to· digest the new information.
61. Read the degree of bank on the Gyro St.:tbstitute Box from the TOP SCALE
labeled ROLL DEGREES. The pointer must be between 8 to 13 degrees of bank
angle. If out of tolerance, REPLACE CONSOLE/AMPLIFIER.
62. Push HEADING BUTTON on right side of console to the "OUT" position.
Rotate the ROLL COMMAI\TD KNOB, full right. Observe needle on Power Section
Test Box indicates right.

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63. Rotate the LARGE VERNIER KNOB on the Gyro Substitute Test Box
CLOCKWISE to center the needle on Power Section Test Box, again waiting for
the computer to digest the new information until the needle stays centered after
at least a 30 second wait.
64. Read the degree of bank on the Gyro Substitute Test Box TOP SCALE
labeled ROLL DEGREES, bank must be 28 degrees ± 3 degrees. IF OUT OF
TOLERANCE, REPLACE CONSOLE.
65. Rotate the ROLL COMMAND KNOB full LEFT. Rotate the LARGE
VERNIER KNOB on the Gyro Substitute Test Box COUNTERCLOCKWISE to center
the needle on the Power Section Test Box.
66. Read the degree of bank on the Gyro Substitute Test Box on the TOP
SCALE labeled ROLL DEGREES, bank MUST be 28 degrees ± 3 degrees. IF
OUT OF TOLERANCE, REPLACE CONSOLE.
67. Press HEADING BUTTON on right side of console to the "IN" position.
68. Rotate LARGE VERNIER KNOB located on Gyro Substitute Box back to
the zero degree position on the TOP SCALE labeled ROLL DEGREES.
69. Rotate DIRECTIONAL GYRO SELECTOR KNOB located on the lower
right hand corner of this same test box counterclockwise to the ZERO DEGREE
position.
70. Place Coupler in the LOCALIZER/NORM MODE.
71. While holding in the RED BUTTON on the rear of the Coupler, observe
the needle of the Power Section Box points to zero and needle of output meter on
the Radio Coupler Test Box also reads zero ± two small divisions.
72. On the Radio Coupler Test Box, find RADIO SIGNAL SUBSTITUTE KNOB
located immediately to the right of the lower omni meter.
73. PULL Radio Signal Knob to the "OUT" or "ON" position.
74. Adjust Radio Signal Knob to center the LOWER meter needle on
"ZERO" .
75. Observe UPPER OUTPUT METER needle remains on ZERO.
76. Observe needle of Power Section Test Box remains on ZERO.
77. Rotate RADIO SIGNAL KNOB to deflect LOWER OMNI METER to the
RIGHT 100% position.
78. Observe needle of UPPER output meter deflects RIGHT.
79. Observe needle of Power Section Test Box deflects RIGHT.
80. Rotate DIRECTIONAL GYRO SELECTOR KNOB on Gyro Substitute Test
Box to the LEFT HAND 45 degree position full COUNTERCLOCKWISE.
81. Observe needle of Power Section Test Box. WAIT 90 SECONDS.
82. Adjust the RIGHT INTERCEPT POTENTIOMETER SCREW located on
the side of the coupler to center the needle of the Power Section Test Box.
83. With Power Section Test Box on zero, observe needle of the Upper
Output Meter points to ZERO.

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CAUTION
Remember to wait a minimum of 90 seconds after

making any intercept adjustments.
84. Rotate RADIO SIGNAL KNOB on Radio Coupler Test Box to place the
needle of LOWER OMNI METER to the LEFT HAND 100% position.
85. Rotate the DIRECTIONAL GYRO SELECTOR KNOB on Gyro Substitute
Test Box CLOCKWISE to the RIGHT HAND 45 degree position.
86. Observe needle of Power Section Test Box points to ZERO. WAIT 90
SECONDS.
87. Adjust the LEFT INTERCEPT POTENTIOMETER SCREW located on
the side of the coupler to center the needle of the Power Section Test Box.
88. With needle of the Power Section Test Box pointing to ZERO, observe
the UPPER OUTPUT METER on Coupler Test Box also points to ZERO.
CAUTION
Remember to wait at least 90 seconds before taking

any readings after making intercept adjustments.
89. Refer to paragraph 5 -18 and set radio gain of coupler as outlined in
paragraph 5-18, page 5-47 of this manual.
5-13a SET-UP PROCEDURES

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SET-UP PROCEDURES 5-13b

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5-6. AUTOCONTROL III GROUND CHECKS WITH RADIO COUPLER.

1. Center the ROLL COMMAND KNOB. Push "OUT" ROLL ENGAGE
BUTTON and HEADING BUTTON.
2. Start airplane engine to obtain gyro stability.
3. Rotate the airplane control wheel to level flight (neutral position). Engage
the AutoControl III by pushing the ENGAGE KNOB to the "IN" position. Turn control
right and left to check servo engagement.
4. Rotate the ROLL COMMAND KNOB right and left and observe that the
airplane control wheel is moving in the correct direction.
NOTE
Airplane control wheel will not necessarily be in any

particular position when the roll command knob is centered.
However, IT WILL REMAIN STATIONARY AT THE
POSITION THAT IT IS IN AT THE TIME THE ROLL
COMMAND KNOB IS ROTATED TO ITS ZERO
ELECTRICAL OUTPUT POSITION.
5. Center the COURSE SELECTOR of the Directional Gyro. Place the Radio
Coupler Selector Switch to the # 1 Omni and tum on the # 1 Omni.
6. Place the RADIO COUPLER in the "OMNI" position and push in on the
HEADING SWITCH on the Console/Amplifier.
7. Tune in any available Omni station and center the Course Deviation
Indicator.
8. Rotate the DIRECTIONAL GYRO COURSE SELECTOR to the right and
left from center and observe that the control wheel moves in the correct direction. (Control
wheel should move to the same side as the directional gyro course selector is rotated to.)
Return the DIRECTIONAL GYRO COURSE SELECTOR to the CENTER position.
9. Rotate the OMNI BEARING SELECTOR to cause the course deviation
indicator to move to the right and to the left and observe that the control wheel moves to
the same side as the Course Deviation Indica tor needle.
10. Repeat steps 7 and 9 with # 2 radio and Coupler Radio Selector Switch in
Omni # 2 position.
11. Push Roll ENGAGE knob to the "OFF" position. Rotate the control wheel
right and left and observe that the servo disengaged.

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5-7. AUTOCONTROL III FLIGHT ADJUSTMENT WITH RADIO COUPLER.

1. Use 75% power during adjustments.
2. MAKE CERTAIN RUDDER TRIM IS ADJUSTED TOCENTER THE BALL.
IF RUDDER IS INCORRECTLY TRIMMED, THE AUTOCONTROL WILL FL Y THE
AIRPLANE WITH A WING LOW TO COMPENSATE FOR THE OUT OF TRIM RUD-
DER.
NOTE
3. Push the console HEADING BUTTON to the "IN" position.

4. Set the Coupler Radio Selector Switch to OMNI #1 and activate NA V #1.
5. Set the COUPLER MODE SELECTOR to "OMNI" position.
6. Set the DIRECTIONAL GYRO COURSE SELECTOR to match the DI-
RECTIONAL GYRO HEADING. (Centered.)
7. Push the ROLL ENGAGE BUTTON to the "IN" position. Depress and
hold in the RED BUTTON at the rear of the coupler throughout the adjustment.
8. Allow the airplane roll attitude to stabilize and if necessary, adjust cen -
tering adjustment screw for straight and level flight. After each adjustment, al-
low the airplane's attitude to stabilize and observe it for two minutes to insure
the airplane is maintaining straight flight. Be sure to continue holding in the RED
BUTTON on the coupler during this procedure.
9. Place the COUPLER MODE SWITCH in the HEADING MODE and observe
that the airplane maintains selected heading within ± two degrees. (Red button
on coupler released.)
10. Rotate the Directional Gyro COURSE SELECTOR 150 degrees to the
LEFT and observe the angle of bank. Adjust the left bank adjustment to obtain 20
degree bank. Rotatingthe adjustment screw clockwise increases the angle of bank.
NOTE
Keep the Directional Gyro Course Selector at least 25

degrees left of the Directional Gyro Heading until ad-
justment is complete.
11. Rotate the Directional Gyro COURSE SELECTOR 150 degrees to the
RIGHT and observe the angle of bank. Adjust the right bank adjustment to obtain
20 degree bank. Rotating the adjustment screw clockwise increases the angle of
bank.

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NOTE
Keep the Directional Gyro course selector at least 25 degrees

right of the Directional Gyro heading until adjustment is
complete.
12. Set # 1 OMNI bearing selector to obtain full needle width deflection to the
LEFT.
NOTE
Full omni needle deflection must be maintained until

adjustment has been completed. It is advisable to be at least
twenty miles from the omni station and fly either "TO" or
"FROM" the station. COUPLER SET TO OMNI MODE.
13. To limit the required flying time, set the DIRECTIONAL GYRO COURSE
SELECTOR to the RIGHT HAND 45 DEGREE index.
14. Allow the airplane heading to stabilize (Two minutes.)
15. Adjust the LEFT intercept adjustment screw, on the side of the Piper Radio
Coupler, as necessary to stabilize Course Selector at the 45 degree index. Turning the
adjustment screw CLOCKWISE will INCREASE the intercept angle. (Refer to Figure 5-5.)
16. Set the OMNI BEARING SELECTOR to obtain full needle deflection to the
RIGHT.
NOTE
Full omni needle deflection must be maintained until

adjustment has been completed. It is advisable to be at least
twenty miles from the omni station and fly either "TO" or
"FROM" the station. COUPLER SET TO OMNI MODE.
17. To limit the required flying time, set the DIRECTIONAL GYRO COURSE
SELECTOR to the LEFT HAND 45 DEGREE index.
18. Allow the airplane heading to stabilize (Two minutes.)

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19. Adjust the RIGHT INTERCEPT ADJUSTMENT SCREW, on the side of the
Piper Radio Coupler, as necessary to stabilize Course Selector at the 45 degree index.
Turning the adjustment screw CLOCKWISE will INCREASE the intercept angle.
20. Center the omni needle with a "TO" flag and set the DIRECTIONAL GYRO
COURSE SELECTOR to match the Omni bearing. Allow the airplane to fly to the Omni
station and observe that the Omni needle stays "CENTERED." If the Omni needle DOES
NOT remain centered, repeat steps 3 thru 9.
5-8. BENCH SET-UP AND ADJUSTMENTS OF ALTIMATIC III AND ALTIMATIC III B
CONSOLE AND ID395 OR IC515 AMPLIFIER WITHOUT RADIO COUPLER.
NOTE
If either the console or the amplifier is replaced, the console

must be set up through its complete adjustment procedure.
a. The following pieces of equipment will be required from the AutoPilot Test Kit
Piper PIN 753 439 (66DI41).
1. Gyro Substitute Test Box # 66D141-1.
2. Power Section Test Box# 66DI41-2.
3. Console Substitute Box#66DI41-3.
4. AltiMatic III test harness, identified by a large 30-pin amp connector.
b. BENCH SET-UP AND ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURES ARE AS FOLLOWS:
1. Determine that the VOLTAGE SELECTOR SWITCHES, 10cated on top
plate of amplifier and the right side of the console are in the same position (14 or 28-volts
DC) as the bench power supply. This will insure proper AutoPilot operation and prevent
damage to the components.
2. Hold the Amplifier with 3D-pin amplifier board facing you. Plug large 3D-pin
AMP connector of the test harness onto the amplifier board with the cable fanning out to
your right. Identification placard on the amplifier should be visible.
3. Plug small AMP connector CD-20 into the CD-20 receptacle located on the
rear of the console.
4. Check that all WHITE ENGAGE BUTTONS are pushed to their "OUT" or
"OFF" positions on the AutoPilot Console.
5. Plug the 4-pin male CD-47 connector into the female 4-pin receptacle,
located on the right hand side of the Power Section Test Box. This receptacle is labeled
AMPLIFIER. On the Power Section Test Box, find the VOLTAGE SELECTOR SWITCH on
the lower left hand corner and insure that this switch is positioned to match the bench
power supply and the Amplifier Voltage Selector Switch as in Step 1 (14 or 28-volts DC).

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6. Rotate SELECTOR KNOB on Power Section Test Box to the CENTER or

"OFF" position.
7. Plug the 7 -pin female CD-33 connector into the 5 -pin male CD-33
connector located on the bottom left hand corner of the Gyro Substitute Test Box.
8. Plug the 7 -pin female CD-I8 connector into the 7 -pin male CD -18
connector on the left hand side of the Gyro Substitute Test Box.
9. Rotate the LARGE VERNIER CONTROL KNOB on the Gyro Substitute
Test Box to the centered ZERO position reading the TOP SCALE labeled ROLL
DEGREES.
10. Immediately below the Large Vernier Knob, find a ROLL or PITCH
SELECTOR SLIDE SWITCH. Move this switch to the "ROLL" position.
11. Immediately to the right of the Slide Switch, find a DIRECTIONAL
GYRO SELECTOR KNOB. Rotate this knob to ZERO or straight "UP" position.
Ila. Make sure all white buttons on the console are PUSHED to their
"OUT" or "OFF" position.
12. Set aside the remaining cables labeled CD-I6 and CD-IO. Connect a
Ground Lead to the bottom mounting flange of the AltiMatic amplifier.
CAUTION
DO NOT place the ground lead near the output tran-

sistor s located between the cooling fins along the side
of the amplifier.
13. (AltiMatic III Console ONLY; AltiMatic III B Console proceed to

Step 13a.) Find two WHITE WIRES originating at the large AMP connector on
the rear of the console, one wire terminating in a DELCO fitting and one white
wire terminating at a KNIFE connector. Touch the WHITE WIRE CD-26 termi-
nating in a Knife connector to a Positive 14 or 28-volt supply, whichever is
applicable, or to the positive side of the battery supply and observe all console
lights glow. (If some lights do not glow, replace bulbs as required. If no lights
glow, check DC Power Source and fuse.)

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13a. (AltiMatic III B Console ONLY.) Install the face plate on the console
or connect the face plate to the console face plate lighting connector with servo
extension cable CD-47/CD-16. Touch the white wire CD-26 terminating in a
knife connector to a positive 14 or 28-volt supply, whichever is applicable, and
observe all face plate lights glow.
NOTE
If some lights do not glow, replace bulbs as required.

If none of the lights glow, check DC power source and
fuse.
13b. (AltiMatic IIIB Console ONLY.) Remove the face plate or the servo
extension cable CD-47 ICD -16 console face plate lighting connector.
14. Attach the DELCO fitting from the remaining white wire to the posi-
tive side of the power supply. (AltiMatic III Console proceed to step 15.)
14a. (AltiMatic III B Console ONLY.) Turn on power supply and push Roll
Engage Switch ON. Disconnect A+ lead. The Roll Engage Switch should dis-
engage.
14b. (AltiMatic IIIB Console ONLY.) Connect A+ lead. Push ALL switches
to the ON position. Ascertain that the light above the Roll Engage Switch and
the lights in the Heading, Pitch and Altitude Preselect Switches glow. If lights
do not glow, replace bulbs with correct voltage rating. If Roll Switch remains
engaged and bulbs still do not glow, replace console.
14c. (AltiMatic IIIB Console ONLY.) Touch the white wire CD-26 termi-
nating at a knife connector to the 14 or 28-volt supply, whichever is applicable,
and observe that all of the console lights dim by approximately 50%. If the
console switch lights do not dim, replace the console.
14d. Push all console switches to the OFF position.
15. Push in the ROLL ENGAGE SWITCH located on the lower left hand
corner of the AutoPilot Console and observe that Solenoid light located on the
face of the Power Section Test Box glows.
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5-18b SET-UP PROCEDURES

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NOTE
If solenoid light glows, proceed with Step 20. If

solenoid light DOES NOT glow, recheck power supply
voltage and wiring harness for correct connections.
If solenoid light still does not glow with cables prop-
erly connected and proper voltage applied, turn off
power supply and proceed with next step.
16. Find CONSOLE SUBSTITUTE TEST BOX. Place the POWER SELEC-
TOR SWITCH, located on the lower left hand corner of the Console Substitute
Test Box, to the DOWN or "OFF" position.
17. Plug the small AMP connector CD-20 into the receptacle, located on
the top left corner of Console Substitute Test Box.
18. Immediately to the right of the small CD-20 AMP connector, find a 14
or 28 -volt SLIDE SWITCH. Place this switch in the proper voltage position to
agree with VOLTAGE SELECTOR SWITCH on top plate of amplifier, also the
Selector Switch on the lower left hand corner of the Power Section Test Box.
19. Reapply voltage from power supply and place POWER SELECTOR
SWITCH on lower left hand side of Console Substitute Box to the "ON" position.
Observe SOLENOID LIGHT now glows on Power Section Test Box.
NOTE
If light DOES GLOW, replace AutoPilot CONSOLE. If

light DOES NOT glow, replace AutoPilot AMPLIFIER.
19a. Disconnect CD-20 from Console Substitute Box and connect to Console.
20. Depress RED BUTTON located at BOTTOM RIGHT corner of Power
Section Test Box labeled INPUT VOLTAGE. Test box needle should deflect to
the right and read 12 -14 volts DC or 24-28 volts DC.
21. Rotate SE LE CTOR KNOB, lower center of Power Section Te st Box,
CLOCKWISE to the full right position labeled "RES" .
22. Rotate the ROLL COMMAND KNOB, located on left side of the Console,
full left and observe Voltmeter on Power Section Test Box pOints LEFT to read
12 -volts ± 2 small divisions.
23. Rotate ROLL COMMAND KNOB full right and observe voltmeter on
Power Sf'ction Test Box indicates right 12 -volts ± 2 small divisions. Proceed to
Step 25 if correct indication is recorded.

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NOTE
If voltmeter does not deflect when rotating Roll Com-

mand Knob, recheck that HEADING BUTTON, located
on top left corner of Console, is pushed to the "OUT"
position.
24. If needle of Voltmeter on Power Section Test Box still does not respond
to the ROLL COMMAND KNOB rotation, substitute the Console with the Console
Substitute Box. Remove the CD-20 plug from the rear of Console and plug it into
the CD-20 receptacle on the Console Substitute Box, place the DIRECTIONAL
GYRO MANUAL SLIDE SWITCH IN THE MANUAL POSITION. Make sure the
power switch is in the "ON" position. Rotate the Roll Manual Knob full RIGHT
and observe if Voltmeter on Power Section Test Box pOints right. Rotate the Roll
Manual Knob full LEFT, observe if Voltmeter on Power Section Test Box points
LEFT. If NEEDLE on Voltmeter now MOVES, REPLACE the CONSOLE. IF
NOT, REPLACE the AMPLIFIER.
25. Make sure Large Vernier Knob on Gyro Substitute Test Box is centered
and points to ZERO on TOP SCALE labeled ROLL DEGREES.
26. Push HEADING LOCK BUTTON to the "IN" position. Rotate the Roll
Command Knob on the Console full right and left and observe there is NO move-
ment of the needle on the Power Section Test Box. If the needle lTIOVeS, check
that HEADING BUTTON is in the "IN" position. If needle still moves, Console
MUST be replaced. If there is no needle movement, proceed with next step.
27. Find six adjustment potentiometers located on the front plate of the
Console and directly under the Roll Command Knob. Insert SMALL slot head
screwdriver in SECOND HOLE FROM LEFT(color coded red) and adjust the roll
centering adjustment until needle of Voltmeter of Power Section Test Box centers
and holds on ZERO proceed to step 28. If unable to adjust needle to ZERO by
rotating the adjustment screw, replace console.

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CAUTION
When making any adjustment on the AltiMatic III, it is

MANDATORY to wait a minimum of 30 seconds before
taking any readings until the computer has time to
digest any new information.
28. With needle holding ZERO on Power Section Test Box, push the HEAD-
ING BUTTON on Console to the "OUT" position and observe needle on Power
Section Test Box. If needle DEFLECTS off of zero, carefully adjust it back to
zero by ROTATING the ROLL COMMAND KNOB on the Console, again waiting
for the Computer to digest the new command.
29. After the needle holds zero by adjusting the Roll Command Knob, press
HEADING BUTTON on the top left side of the Console to the "IN" position and
observe NO CHANGE occurs on the Test Box Needle Indication.
NOTE
If needle does change, repeat steps 27 thru 29.
30. With needle holding zero, in each mode, observe the physical position
) of the Roll Command Knob on the AutoPilot Console is straight up ± approximate-
1y 3 degrees. If ROLL COMMAND KNOB is out of tolerance, replace console.
31. Press heading lock button, upper left corner of console, to the "IN"
position.
32. Place DIRECTIONAL GYRO SELECTOR CONTROL KNOB, located on
the lower right hand corner of the Gyro Substitute Test Box, to the right hand 45
degree position or full CLOCKWISE. Observe needle deflects RIGHT on the
Power Section Test Box.
33. Rotate LARGE VERNIER KNOB on Gyro Substitute Test Box CLOCK-
WISE to the right hand 20 degree position reading the TOP SCALE labeled ROLL
DEGREES.
NOTE
34. \Vith snlall slot head screwdriver, adjust the potentiometer located
inside the THIRD HOLE from the left, DIRECTLY below the ROLL COMMAND
KNOB, on the Console, to center the needle on the Power Section Test Box to
zero. If unable to adjust to zero, replace console.

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35. Leaving the HEADING BUTTON on the upper left-hand corner of console,
"IN", rotate the DIRECTIONAL GYRO SELECTOR CONTROL KNOB, located on the
lower right-hand corner of the 'Gyro Substitute Test Box, to the LEFT-HAND 45 degree
position or fuli COUNTERCLOCKWISE. Observe needle on Power Section Test Box
deflects far left on scale. ~
36. Rotate LARGE VERNIER KNOB on Gyro Substitute Test Box
COUNTERCLOCKWISE to the LEFT-HAND 20 degree position, reading the TOP SCALE
labele'd ROLL DEGREES. With small slot head screwdriver, adjust the POTENTIOMETER
inside the LEFT~aAND HOLE, below the Roll Command Knob on Console, to center the
needle on the Power Section Test Box to zero. If unable to adjust to 'zero, replace console.
37. Rotate DIRECTIONAL GYRO SELECTOR KNOB, located on lower
fight-hand corner of Gyro Substitute Test Box to the LEFT-HAND 10 degree position.
Observe needle 011 Power Section Test Box moves to the RIGHT.
CLOCKWISE to center the needle on Power Section Test Box again waiting for the
computer to digest the new information until the needle stays centered after at least a 30
second wait.
39. Read the degree of bank in the Gyro Substitute Test Box, from the TOP
SCALE labeled ROLL DEGREES. The pointer must be between 8 degrees and 13 degrees of
bank angle. IF OUT OF TOLERANCE, REPLACE AMPLIFIER.
right-hand corner of the Gyro Substitute Test Box, to the RIGHT-HAND 10 degree
position. Observe needle of Power Section Test Box deflects to the RIGHT.
41. Rotate the LARGE VERNIER KNOB, located on the Gyro Substitute Test
Box, CLOCKWISE to center the needle of the Power Section Test Box. Again wait for the
computer to digest the new information until the needle stays centered after at least a 30
second wait. C
'42. Read the degree of bank on the Gyro Substitute Test Box from theTOP
SCALE labeled ROLL DEGREES. The pointer must be between 8 and 13 degrees of bank
angle. IF OUT OF TOLERANCE, REPLACE AMPLIFIER;
43. Push the HEADING LOCK BUTTON, in the upper left-hand corner of
console, to the "OUT" position. Rotate the ROLL COMMAND KNOB full right. Observe
needle on Power Section Test Box indicated right.
CLOCKWISE to center the needle on Power Section Test Box, again waiting for the
'computer to digest the new information until the needle stays centered after at least a 30
second wait.
45. Read the degree of bank on the Gyro Substitute Test Box TOP SCALE
labeled ROLL DEGREES, bank mtist 'be 28 degrees ± 3 degrees. IF OUT OF TOLERANCE,
,REPLACE CONSOLE.

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46. Rotate the ROLL COMMAND KNOB full LEFT. Rotate the LARGE
VERNIER KNOB on the Gyro Substitute Test Box COUNTERCLOCKWISE to center
the needle on the Power Section Test Box.
47. Read the degree of bank on the Gyro Substitute Test Box on the TOP
SCALE labeled ROLL DEGREES, bank MUST be 28 degrees ± 3 degrees. IF
OUT OF TOLERANCE, REPLACE CONSOLE.
48. Recenter ROLL COMMAND KNOB to the center position. Rotate the
POWER SECTION TEST BOX SELECTOR KNOB, turning COUNTERCLOCKWISE
to the CENTER or "OFF" position. Push ROLL ENGAGE BUTTON to the "OUT"
position to turn off the AutoPilot.
49. Refer to the following paragraph for the Pitch Bench Set -Up.
5-9. PITCH BENCH SET-UP FOR ALTIMATIC III AND ALTIMATIC I1IB.
1. Unplug CD-47 connector attached to the face of the Power Section Test
Box Amplifier receptacle, set aside the CD-47 that was removed and in its place
install the 4 -pin male CD -16 connector.
Test Box to read zero on the BOTTOM SCALE labeled PITCH DEGREES.
3. Immediately below the Vernier Control Knob, find a SLIDE SWITCH
labeled ROLL and PITCH. Place this switch in the "DOWN" or PITCH position.
3a. Determine that the VOLTAGE SELECTOR SWITCHES, located on top
plate of amplifier and the right side of the console are in the same position (14
or 28 -volts DC) as the bench power supply. This will insure proper AutoPilot
operation and prevent damage to the components.
4. Re-engage the ALTIMATIC by pushing the ROLL ENGAGE SWITCH,
located at the lower left hand corner of the console to the "ON" position. DO
NOT EXPECT SOLENOID LIGHT TO GLOW.
5. Push PITCH ENGAGE BUTTON, located on the lower right hand corner
of the Console, to the "IN" position and observe Solenoid light, located on the
face of the Power Section Test Box glows. If light glows, proceed with step #12.
a. If solenoid light does not glow recheck that CD -16 connector is
J
installed in the receptacle on the face of the Power Section Test Box labeled
Amplifier.
b. If solenoid light does not glow, recheck power supply voltage and
wiring harness for correct connections.
c. If solenoid light still does not glow with cables properly connected
and proper voltage applied, turn off power supply and proceed with next step.
6. Find CONSOLE SUBSTITUTE TEST BOX.
7. Place the POWER SELECTOR SWITCH, located on the lower left hand
corner of the Console Substitute Box, to the DOWN or "OFF" position.

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8. Plug the small AMP connector CD-20 into the receptacle located on the
top left corner of Console Substitute Box.
or 28 -volt SLIDE SWITCH. Place the switch to the proper voltage position to
agree with both the Voltage Selector Switch on top plate of amplifier, and the
Selector Switch on the lower left corner of the Power Section Test Box.
10. Reapply voltage from Power Supply and place Power Selector Switch on
lower left hand side of Console Substitute Test Box to the UP or "ON" position.
Observe solenoid light now glows on Power Section Test Box.
NOTE
If light DOES glow, replace AutoPilot CONSOLE. If

11. Remove Console Substitute Test Box. Connect CD-20 to the console.
12. Rotate the Selector Knob, located on the face of the Power Section Test
Box, full CLOCKWISE to the "RES" position.
13. Rotate the PITCH COMMAND DISK up on AltiMatic Console, for a full
DOWN command and observe needle of Power Section Test Box deflects LEFT.
14. Rotate the PITCH COMMAND DISK down for full UP command and ob-
serve needle of Power Section Test Box deflects to the RIGHT.
15. Make sure LARGE VERNIER CONTROL KNOB on Gyro Substitute Test
Box is reading ZERO on the BOTTOM SCALE labeled PITCH DEGREES.
16. Recenter PITCH COMMAND DISK so that the indice calls for a level
attitude.
17. With small slot head screwdriver, adjust the FIFTH POTENTIOMETER
from the left (color coded BLUE) and located directly below the ROLL COMMAND
KNOB on the Console, to center the needle on the Power Section Test Box to ZERO.
NOTE
Keep in mind you MUST WAIT 30 SECONDS for the·

AutoPilot to digest any new information.
18. Rotate LARGE VERNIER CONTROL KNOB on Gyro Substitute Test Box
COUNTERCLOCKWISE to indicate 6 degrees nose down, reading BOTTOM SCALE
labeled PITCH DEGREE S.
19. Rotate PITCH COMMAND DISK up for a full nose down attitude.

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20. With small slot head screwdriver, adjust the POTENTIOMETER, located in
the FOURTH HOLE from the LEFT directly under the Roll Command Knob to center the
needle on the Power Section Test Box to ZERO. If unable to adjust to zero, replace console.
21. Rotate the LARGE VERNIER CONTROL KNOB on Gyro Substitute Test
Box CLOCKWISE to indicate 8 degrees nose up reading BOTTOM SCALE labeled PITCH
DEGREES.
22. Rotate PITCH COMMAND DISK down for a full nose up attitude.
23. With a small slot head screwdriver, adjust the POTENTIOMETER, located in
the SIXTH HOLE from the LEFT directly under the Roll Command Knob, to center the
needle on the Power Section Test Box to ZERO. If unable to adjust to zero, replace console.
24. Push'the ALTITUDE PRESELECT BUTTON, located on the top right of the
Console, to the "IN" position.
COUNTERCLOCKWISE until the needle of the Power Section Test Box returns to ZERO.
26. Rotate PITCH COMMAND DISK full "UP" and full "DOWN" and note little
change occurs on Power Section Test Box. If needle on Power Section Test Box does
respond to Pitch Command Disk movement, recheck Altitude Selector Button, located on
top right of AutoPilot Console, is in the "IN" position. (IF needle of Power Section Test
Box still follows pitch command disk movement, replace console.)
27. Push ROLL ENGAGE SWITCH at bottom left comer of console, to the
"OFF" position, remove bench power and reinstall in airplane.
28. Proceed with ground check and flight adjustments.
5-10. ALTIMATIC III AND ALTIMATIC III B GROUND CHECK WITHOUT RADIO
COUPLER. (ROLL).
1. Remove the console face plate by removing the Knobs and two face plate
mounting screws. After removing the face plate, reinstall the Knobs to facilitate
accomplishing in-flight adjustments.
2. Center the Roll Knob and position HEADING and ROLL Engage Switches
to the OUT or "OFF" position.
4. Place the airplane control wheel to approximately neutral aileron or level
flight position. Push ROLL engage button to the "IN" position. Move control wheel right
and left to check for servo engagement.
5. Rotate the ROLL KNOB to the right and to the left and observe that the
airplane control wheel moves in the correct direction.

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NOTE
The airplane control wheel can be stopped in any position

and will not return to level position by centering the Roll
Knob. The airplane control wheel will remain stationary at
the time the Roll Knob is approximately centered or at its
zero electrical output position.
6. Center the Course Selector of the Directional Gyro and push the console
HEADING BUTTON ''IN.'' WITH CONSOLE HEADING BUTTON PUSHED TO THE "IN"
POSITION, THE ROLL KNOB ON THE CONSOLE BECOMES INOPERATIVE.
7. Rotate the DIRECTIONAL GYRO COURSE SELECTOR right and left
from center and observe that the control wheel turns in the correct direction. Return
Directional Gyro Course Selector to center.
8. Push ROLL ENGAGE SWITCH to the "OFF" position. Rotate the
CONTROL WHEEL right and left and observe that the servo disengaged.
9. Refer to paragraph 5-15 and proceed with AltiMatic III Pitch Ground Check.
5-ll. ALTIMATIC III AND ALTIMATIC III B FLIGHT ADJUSTMENTS WITHOUT

RADIO COUPLER. (ROLL).
accomplished in-flight adjustments.
2. Refer to Table V-II for proper power setting to be maintained for level flight
and climb adjustments.
NOTE
F or adjusting descent, 19 inches of mercury manifold

pressure must be used on all airplanes except the PA-3l
which must be adjusted at 20 inches of mercury and the
PA-31 P which must be adjusted at 25 inches of mercury.

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3. MAKE CERTAIN RUDDER TRIM IS ADJUSTED TO CENTER THE

BALL. IF RUDDER IS INCORRECTLY TRIMMED, THE ALTIMATIC WILL
FLY THE AIRPLANE WITH A WING LOW TO COMPENSATE FOR THE OUT OF
TRIM RUDDER.
NOTE
4. Push console HEADING BUTTON to the "IN" position. Set the DIREC-
TIONAL GYRO COURSE SELECTOR to the Directional Gyro heading.
5. Push ROLL ENGAGE SWITCH to the "IN" or ON position. If the air-
plane does not maintain the selected heading, adjust Roll centering adjustment
as necessary so that airplane remains on selected heading.
6. Rotate the DIRECTIONAL GYRO COURSE SELECTOR 150 degrees to
the left of heading and observe the angle of bank on the Artificial Horizon. Ad-
just the left bank screw of the Console to obtain 20 degree bank. Rotating the
adjustment screw clockwise will increase the bank angle.
CAUTION
Keep the Directional Gyro COURSE SELECTOR at

least 25 degrees from the Directional Gyro heading
during the adjustment.
7. Rotate the DIRECTIONAL GYRO COURSE SELECTOR 150 degrees to

the RIGHT and observe the angle of bank. Adjust the right bank adjustment
screw of the console to obtain a 20 degree bank. Rotating adjustment screw
CLOCKWISE INCREASES bank angle.
CAUTION
Keep the Directional Gyro COURSE SELECTOR at

least 25 degrees from the Directional Gyro heading
during the adjustment.
8. Allow the airplane to become established on the selected heading. Ob-

serve that AutoPilot maintains a selected heading within ± 2 degrees. If not, re-
peat Step 4.

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NOTE
Always recheck bank settings after adjusting Roll

centering.
9. Make certain Roll Knob is centered. Push console HEADING BUTTON

to the "OFF" or OUT position and observe that the airplane flies wings level
within ± 2 degrees.
10. Turn the Roll Knob full LEFT and observe that airplane banks LEFT
28 ± 3 degrees.
11. Turn the Roll Knob full RIGHT and observe that airplane banks RIGHT
28 ± 3 degrees.
12. Refer to paragraph 5 -17 and proceed with AltiMatic III Pitch Flight
Check.
5-12. BENCH SET-UP AND ADJUSTMENTS FOR ALTIMATIC III AND ALTI-
lVIATIC IIIB CONSOLE AND ID395 OR lC515 AMPLIFIER WITH RADIO COUPLER.
NOTE
If either the console or the amplifier is replaced, the

console must be set up through its complete adjust-
ment procedure.
a. The following pieces of equipment will be required from the AutoPilot Test
Kit Piper PIN 753 439 (66DI41).
1. Gyro Substitute Test Box #66DI41-1.
2. Power Section Test Box #66DI41-2.
3. Console Substitute Box #66D141-3.
4. Radio Coupler Tester #66DI41-4.
5. AltiMatic III Test Harness, identified by a large 3D-pin AMP connector.
6. One radio extension cable approximately 3 feet long with a female 9 -pin
connector labeled CD - 34 on each end.
7. Two amplifier extension cables, approximately 3 feet long, with a
female 7 -pin connector labeled CD -33 on one end and a male 7 -pin connector
also labeled CD -33 at the other end.
8. One Coupler Test Box power cable, approximately 3 feet long, with a
RED and BLACK alligator clip on one end and a red and black male plug on the
other end.

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b. BENCH SET-UP AND ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURES ARE AS FOLLOWS:

1. Determine that the VOLTAGE SELECTOR SWITCHES, located on top
plate of amplifier and the right side of the console are in the same position (14
or 28 -volts DC) as the bench power supply. This will insure proper AutoPilot
operation and prevent damage to the components.
2. Hold amplifier with 30 -pin amplifier board facing you.
3. Plug large 30-pin AMP connector of the AltiMatic III test harness onto
the amplifier board with the cable fanning out to your right. Identification
placard on the amplifier should be visible.
4. Plug small AMP connector CD-20 from the test harness into the CD-20
receptacle located on the rear of the console.
5. Check that all ENGAGE SWITCHES are pushed to their "OUT" or "OFF"
positions on the AutoPilot Console.
6. Plug the 4-pin male CD-47 connector from the test harness into the fe-
male 4-pin receptacle located on the right hand side of the Power Section Test
Box. This receptacle is labeled AMPLIFIER. On the Power Section Test Box,
find the Voltage Selector Switch on the lower left hand corner and insure that
this switch is positioned to match the bench power supply and the Amplifier
Voltage Selector Switch in Step #1. (14 or 28-volts DC.)
"OFF" position.
8. Connect the CD-33 CABLE coming from the large AMP connector of
the Amplifier, into the male 7 -pin connector located on the face of the Radio
Coupler Test Box at the upper left hand corner (LABELED AMPLIFIER).
9. Find the RADIO SIGNAL SUBSTITUTE KNOB located on the RADIO
COUPLER TEST BOX, immediately to the right of the Bottom Omni Meter.
MAKE SURE THIS RADIO SIGNAL KNOB IS IN THE "IN" POSITION.
10. Find the VOLTAGE SELECTOR SWITCH located immediately to the left
of the Red and Black DC input terminals on the face of the Radio Coupler Test
Box. Place this VOLTAGE SELECTOR SWITCH in the proper voltage position.
11. Connect one of the two CD-33 EXTENSION CABLES to the 7-pin female
connector LABELED COUPLER, located on the face of the Radio Coupler Test
Box.
12. Connect the 7-pin female connector at the other end of the CD -33 cable
to the 7 -pin male connector located on the rear of the Radio Coupler LABELED
CD-33.

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ALLIGATOR CLIP (BLACK) TIP PIN (BLACK)
ALLIGATOR CLIP (RED) TI P PIN (RED)
Figure 5 -3. Radio Coupler Power Cable
13. Find the CD-34 EXTENSION CABLE with female connectors at both
ends. Connect one end of this cable to the male 9 -pin connector located on the
rear of the Radio Coupler LABELED CD -34. Connect the other female 9 -pin
connector CD -34 on this cable to the male 9 -pin connector located on the face of
the Radio Coupler Test Box, LABELED RADIO, CD-34.
14. Connect the short cable coming from inside the Radio Coupler with a
5 -pin female connector LABELED CD -33 on the end to the 5 -pin male connector
located on the face of the Gyro Substitute Test Box.
15 . Connect the CD -18 cable coming from the large AMP plug at the am-
plifier to the 7 -pin male connector located on the face of the Gyro Substitute Box
LABELED CD-18.
16. Rotate LARGE VERNIER CONTROL KNOB on face of Gyro Substitute
Test Box to the CENTER or "ZERO" position on the TOP SCALE labeled ROLL
DEGREES.
17. Below the Large Vernier Knob on the Gyro Substitute Box, find a SLIDE
SWITCH labeled "ROLL" and "PITCH". Place this slide switch in the "UP" or
"ROLL" position.
18. Immediately to the right of the Slide Switch, find a DIRECTIONAL
GYRO SELECTOR KNOB.
19. Place this DIRECTIONAL GYRO SELECTOR KNOB to the CENTER or
"ZERO" position.
20. Find the RADIO COUPLER POWER CABLE with the RED and BLACK
alligator clips on one end. (Refer to Figure 5 -3.) Plug the RED and BLACK
MALE PLUGS of the Coupler Test Box Power Cable into the red and black female
receptacles located on the face of the Radio Coupler Test Box LABELED DC
INPUT.
5-27a SET-UP PROCEDURES

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SET-UP PROCEDURES 5-27b

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21. Connect the RED and BLACK ALLIGATOR CLIPS to a 14 or 28-volt DC

power supply, whichever is applicable, FUSED AT 3 AMPS. USED TO CHECK
MIKE KEY CIRCUIT AND COUPLER LIGHTS ONLY.
CAUTION
OBSERVE POLARITY.
22. Make sure all white buttons on the console are PUSHED to their "OUT"
position.
23. Set aside the remaining cables labeled CD-16 and CD-IO.
24. Connect a ground lead to the bottom ITlounting flange of the AltiMatic
An1plifier.
CAUTION
DO NOT PLACE THE GROUND LEAD NEAR THE

OUTPUT TRANSISTORS LOCATED BETWEEN THE
COOLING FINS ALONG THE SIDE OF THE AMPLI-
FIER.
25. (AltiMatic III Console ONLY; AltiMatic III B Console proceed to Step
25a.) Find two WHITE WIRES originating at the small AMP connector on the
rear of the console, one wire terminating in a DELCO fitting and one white wire
terminating at a KNIFE connector. Touch the WHITE WIRE CD-26, terminating
in a Knife connector, to the positive 14 or 2R -volt supply, whichever is applicable,
or to the positive side of the battery supply and observe all console lights glow.
25a. (AltiMatic III B Console ON L Y .) Install the face plate on the console
or connect the face plate to the console face plate lighting connector with servo
extension cable CD-47 jCD-16. Touch the white wire CD-26 terminating in a
knife connector to a positive 14 or 28-volt supply~ whichever is applicable, and
observe all face plate lights glow.
NOTE
If some lights do not glow, replace bulbs as required.

If none of the lights glow, check DC power source and
fuse.

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25b. (Alti}Aatic III B Console ONLY.) Remove the face plate or the servo
extension cable CD-47/CD-16 console face plate lighting connector.
26. Attach the DELCO fitting from the remaining white wire to the positive
side of the power supply. (AltiMatic III Console proceed to step 27.)
26a. (AltiMatic III B Console ONLY.) Turn on power supply and push Roll
Engage Switch ON. Di sconnect A+ lead. The Roll Engage Switch should dis-
engage.
26b. (AltiMatic III B Console ONLY.) Connect A+ lead. Push ALL switches
to the ON position. Ascertain that the light above the Roll Engage Switch and
the lights in the Heading, Pitch and "Altitude Preselect Switches glow. 1£ lights
do not glow, replace bulbs with correct voltage rating. If Roll Switch remains
engaged and bulbs still do not glow, replace console.
26c. (AltiMatic III B Console ONLY.) Touch the white wire CD -26 termi-
nating at a knife connector to the 14 or 28-volt supply, whichever is applicable,
and observe that all of the console lights dim by approximately 50%. If the
console switch lights do not dim, replace the console.
26d. Push all console switches to the OFF position.
27. Push in the ROLL ENGAGE SWITCH located on the lower left hand
corner of the AutoPilot Console and observe that Solenoid light located on the
face of the Power Section Te st Box glows.

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NOTE
If solenoid light glows, proceed with step 32. If solenoid

light does not glow, recheck power supply voltage and
wiring harness for correct connections. If solenoid light
does not glow with cables properly connected and
proper voltage applied,turn off power supply and
proceed with the next step.
28. Place the POWER SELECTOR SWITCH located on the lower left hand
corner of the Console Substitute Test Box to the DOWN or "OFF" position.
29. Plug in the small AMP console connector CD-20 into the receptacle located
on the top left corner of Console Substitute Test Box.
30. Immediately to the right of the small CD-20 AMP connector, find a 14-volt
or 28-volt SLIDE SWITCH, place this. switch to the proper voltage position to' agree with
Voltage Selector Switch on the top plate of the Amplifier, also the Selector Switch on the
lower left hand corner of the Power Section Test Box.
31. Reapply voltage' from Power Supply and place Power Selector Switch 011
.lower left hand side of Console Substitute Test Box to the "ON" position. Observe solenoid
light now glows on Power Section Test Box. .
NOTE
If light does glow, replace AutoPilot Console. If light

does not glow, replace AutoPilot Anlplifier.
............ 31a.Disconnect CD-20 fronl Console Substitute Test Box and connect to
console.
32. Remove Console Substitute Box and depress RED BUTTON on lower right
corner of Power Section Test Box and adjust power supply for 14 or 28-voIts on Power
. Section Test Box Meter.
33. Rotate Selector Knob lower center of Power Section Test Box CLOCKWISE
to the full right position labeled "RES".
34. Rotate the ROLL COMMAND KNOB located on left side of the console full
left and observe voltmeter on Power Section Test Box points left.
35. Rotate ROLL COMMAND KNOB full right and observe Voltmeter on Power
Section Test Box indicates right.

Revised: 9/20/78
A:F LEFT BANK LIMIT

ROLL CENTERING (RED)
RIGHT BANK LIMIT
DIVE LIMIT
!D PITCH CENTERING (BLUE)
CLIMB LIMIT
TRIM IND
ROLL KNOB PITCH COMMAND

KNOB
ROLL ON/OFF
Figure 5 -4. AltiMatic III Console
NOTE
If voltmeter DOES NOT deflect when rotating roll com-

mand knob, recheck that Heading Button, located on top
leftcornerof console, is pushedto the "OUT" position.
36. If needle of Voltmeter on Power Section Test Box still does not respond
to the Roll Command Knob rotation, substitute the console with the Console Sub-
stitute Box. Remove the CD-20 plug from the rear of console and plug it into the
CD-20 receptacle on the Console Substitute Box, place the DIRECTIONAL GYRO
MANUAL SLIDE SWITCH in the MANUAL POSITION, make sure the POWER
SWITCH is in the "ON" position. Rotate the ROLL MANUAL KNOB full right and
observe if Voltmeter on Power Section Test Box points RIGHT. Rotate the ROLL
MANUAL KNOB full left, observe if voltmeter on Power Section Test Box points
LEFT. If needle on voltmeter now moves, replace the console, if noC replace
the amplifier. ---
37. Make sure the LARGE VERNIER KNOB on Gyro Substitute Test Box is
CENTERED and points to "ZERO" on TOP SCALE labeled ROLL DEGREES.

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38. Place Coupler Selector to the OMNI MODE and push HEADING BUTTON
to "IN" position.
39. Depress the RED BUTTON on rear of the Radio Coupler.
40. While holding in the RED BUTTON of the Radio Coupler, adjust the
POTENTIOMETER SCREW, located in the SECOND HOLE from the LEFT (color
coded RED) under the Roll Command Knob, until the needle of the Power Section
Test Box centers on ZERO.
CAUTION
Anytime an adjustment is made it is mandatory that

you wait at least 30 seconds for the computer to di-
gest the information before the Power Section Meter
will give an accurate reading.
41. Push the HEADING LOCK BUTTON in the upper left portion of the Auto-
Pilot Console to the "OUT" position.
42. Carefully adjust the ROLL COMMAND KNOB on the console to center
the needle of the Power Section Test Box to ZERO. Remember to wait at least
30 seconds before taking any readings.
43. Push in the HEADING LOCK BUTTON on upper left portion of Console
to the" IN" position and also press in RED BUTTON on rear of Radio Coupler to
observe the needle of the Power Section Test Box recenters on ZERO.
a. If needle does not recenter on ZERO, repeat steps 37 to 43 until
centering is accomplished.
43a. Push heading button to "OUT" position.
44. Observe the physical position of the Roll Command Knob on the console.
Make sure the knob is straight up ± approximately 3 0 •
45. Press HEADING BUTTON (upper left portion of console) to the "IN" po-
sition.
46. Place coupler SELECTOR SWITCH to the HEADING MODE. Place the
DIRECTIONAL GYRO SELECTOR CONTROL KNOB, located on the lower right
hand corner of the Gyro Substitute Test Box, to the RIGHT HAND 45 0 position or
full CLOCKWISE. Observe needle deflects RIGHT on the Power Section Box.
47. Rotate LARGE VERNIER KNOB on Gyro Substitute Test Box CLOCK-
WISE to the RIGHT HAND 20 0 position, reading the TOP SCALE labeled ROLL
DEGREES.
NOTE

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48. With small slot head screw driver adjust the POTENTIOMETER SCREW,
located inside the TI-llRD HOLE from the LEFT directly under the ROLL COM-
MAND KNOB, to center the needle on the Power Section Test Box to zero.
49. Observe NEEDLE OF OUTPUT METER, located on Radio Coupler Test
Box, indicates RIGHT.
50. Leaving Heading Button "IN", rotate Directional Gyro SELECTOR CON-
TR OL KNOB, located in lower right hand corner of the Gyro Substitute Box, to
the LEFT HAND 45 0 position or full COUNTERCLOCKWISE.
NOTE
Observe needle on Power Section deflects left on scale

of Power Section Test Box.
51. Rotate LARGE VERNIER KNOB on Gyro Substitute Test Box COUNTER-
CLOCKWISE to the LEFT HAND 20 0 position reading the TOP SCALE labeled
ROLL DEGREES. Large increments represent 5 degrees each.
52. With a small slot head screw driver adjust the POTENTIOMETER
SCREW, located in the FIRST HOLE on the LEFT directly under the Roll Com-
mand Knob, to center the needle on the Power Section Test Box. Wait a minimum
of 30 seconds for the computer to digest the information.
53. Observe the NEEDLE OF THE OUTPUT METER, located on Radio
Coupler Test Box indicates LEFT.
54. Rotate the Directional Gyro SELECTOR KNOB, located at the lower right
hand corner of the Gyro Substitute Test Box, to the LEFT HAND 10 0 position.
Observe needle on Power Section Test Box moves to the RIGHT.
55. Observe the NEEDLE of the Output Meter on Coupler Test Box indicates
LEFT.
computer to digest the new information.
57. Read the degree of bank on the Gyro Substitute Test Box from the TOP
SCALE labeled ROLL DEGREES. The pOinter must be between 8 to 13 degrees
of bank angle.
NOTE
If out of tolerance, replace amplifier.
58. Rotate the Directional Gyro SELECTOR KNOB, located at the lower right
hand corner of the Gyro Substitute Test Box, to the RIGHT HAND 10 0 position.
Observe the needle of Power Section Test Box moves to the RIGHT.

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59. Observe the NEEDLE of Output Meter on Coupler Test Box indicates
RIGHT.
60. Rotate LARGE VERNIER KNOB, located on the Gyro Substitute Test
Box CLOCKWISE to center the needle on the Power Section Test Box, again
waiting for the computer to digest the new information.
61. Read the DEGREE OF BANK on the Gyro Substitute Test Box from the
TOP SCALE labeled ROLL DEGREES. The pointer must be between 8 to 13 de-
grees of bank angle.
NOTE
If out of tolerance, replace amplifier.
62. Rotate LARGE VERNIER KNOB, located on Gyro Substitute Test Box,
back to the ZERO DEGREE position on the TOP SCALE labeled ROLL DEGREES.
63. Rotate Directional Gyro SELECTOR KNOB, located on lower right
hand corner of the Gyro Substitute Test Box, COUNTERCLOCKWISE to the ZERO
DEGREE pOSition.
64. Observe the needle of the Power Section Test Box points to zero ± 1
division and the needle of the Output Meter on the Radio Coupler Test Box also
reads zero ± 1 small division.
65. Push the HEADING LOCK BUlTON (in the upper left hand corner of
console) to the "OUT" position.
66. Rotate the ROLL COMMAND KNOB full right. Observe needle on
Power Section Test Box indicates right.
the computer to digest the new information until the needle stays centered after
at least a 30 second wait.
68. Read the degree of bank on the Gyro Substitute Test Box top scale
labeled ROLL DEGREES. Bank must be 28 degrees ± 3 degrees.
NOTE
If out of tolerance, replace console.
69. Rotate the ROLL COMMAND KNOB full LEFT.

70. Rotate LARGE VERNIER KNOB on Gyro Substitute Test Box COUNTER-
CLOCKWISE to center the needle on Power Section Test Box.
71. On the Gyro Substitute Test Box, read the degree of bank on the TOP
SCALE labeled ROLL DEGREES. Bank must be 28 degrees ± 3 degrees.

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NOTE
If out of tolerance, replace console.
72. Recenter ROLL COMMAND KNOB to CENTER position. Recenter LARGE

VERNIER KNOB on Gyro Substitute Test Box back to ZERO on TOP SCALE labeled
ROLL DEGREES.
73. Push the HEADING BUTTON to the "IN" position.
73a. Observe the needle of the Power Section Test Box points to zero ± I division and
the needle of the Output Meter on the Radio Coupler Test Box also reads zero ± I small
division.
74. On the Radio Coupler Test Box, find RADIO SIGNAL SUBSTITUTE KNOB
immediately to the right of the lower Omni Meter. Pull this KNOB to the OUT or "ON"
position.
75. Place the COUPLER in the LOCALIZER/NORM MODE.
76. Adjust the RADIO SIGNAL KNOB on the Radio Coupler Tester so that the
needle of the Power Section Test Box centers on ZERO. Observe upper output meter on
Radio Coupler Test Box remains on zero ± I small division.
77. When needle of Power Section Test Box indicates zero, observe Output Meter on
Radio Coupler Test Box indicates zero and note that lower Omni Meter on Radio Coupler
Test Box indicates on course condition ± 1 small division.
78. Rotate the RADIO SIGNAL KNOB to deflect lower OMNI METER to the
RIGHT 100% POSITION. Observe needle of upper OUTPUT METER deflects RIGHT.
79. Observe needle of Power Section Test Box deflects RIGHT.
80. Rotate Directional Gyro SELECTOR KNOB on Gyro Substitute Test Box to the
0
LEFT HAND 45 position full COUNTERCLOCKWISE.
81. WAIT 90 SECONDS. After waiting the required minimum 90 seconds of time,
adjust the right INTERCEPT POTENTIOMETER SCREW located on the side of the Radio
Coupler to Center the Needle of the Power Section Test Box to ZERO.
82. With OUTPUT METER of Power Section Test Box adjusted to ZERO, observe
OUTPUT METER NEEDLE of Radio Coupler Test Box also indicates ZERO.
CAUTION
REMEMBER TO WAIT A MINIMUM OF 30 SECONDS

AFTER MAKING ANY INTERCEPT ADJUSTMENTS.
83. Rotate RADIO SIGNAL KNOB on Radio Coupler Test Box to place the needle of
the lower Omni Meter to the LEFT HAND 100% POSITION.
84. Rotate the Directional Gyro SELECTOR KNOB on Gyro Substitute Test Box
CLOCKWISE to the RIGHT HAND 45 DEGREE POSITION. WAIT 90 SECONDS.
85. Adjust the LEFT INTERCEPT POTENTIOMETER SCREW, located on the side
of the Radio Coupler, to center the needle of the Power Section Test Box to indicate
ZERO.

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PIPER AUTOCONTROL III AND ALTlMATIC III SERVICE MANUAL
CAUTION
REMEMBER TO WAIT AT LEAST 30 SECONDS BEFORE

TAKING ANY READINGS AFTER MAKING INTERCEPT
ADJUSTMENTS.
86. After needle of Power Section Test Box indicates ZERO, observe that upper
OUTPUT METER of Radio Coupler Test Box indicates ZERO.
87. Refer to paragraph 5-18 and set radio gain of coupler as outlined in
paragraph 5-18, page 5-47 of this manual.
5-13. PITCH BENCH SET-UP FOR ALTIMATIC III AND ALTIMATIC III B.
1. Unplug CD-47 connector attached to the face of the Power Section Test Box
Amplifier receptacle, set aside the CD-47 that was removed and in its place install the 4-pin
male CD-16 connector.
Test Box to read zero on the BOTTOM SCALE labeled PITCH DEGREES.
2a. Determine that the VOLTAGE SELECTOR SWITCHES, located on top
plate of amplifier and the right side of the console are in the same position (14 or 28-volts
DC) as the bench power supply. This will insure proper AutoPilot operation and prevent
damage to the components.
3. Immediately below the Vernier Control Knob, find a SLIDE SWITCH
labeled ROLL and PITCH. Place this switch in the "DOWN" or PITCH position.
4. Re-engage the ALTIMATIC by pushing the ROLL ENGAGE SWITCH
located at the lower left hand corner of the console to the "ON" position. DO NOT
EXPECT SOLENOID LIGHT TO GLOW.
5. Push PITCH ENGAGE BUTTON located on the lower right hand comer of
the Console to the "ON" position and observe Solenoid light located on the face of the
Power Section Test Box glows. If light glows, proceed with step # 12.

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a. If solenoid light does not glow, recheck that CD -16 connector is

installed in the receptacle on the face of the Power Section Test Box labeled
Amplifier.
b. If solenoid light does not glow, recheck power supply voltage and
wiring harness for correct connections.
c. If solenoid light still does not glow with cables properly connected
and proper voltage applied, turn off power supply and proceed with next step.
6. Find CONSOLE SUBSTITUTE TEST BOX.
7. Place the POWER SELECTOR SWITCH located on the lower left hand
corner of the Console Substitute Box to the DOWN or "OFF" position.
8. Plug in the small AMP connector CD -20 into the receptacle located on
the top left corner of Console Substitute Box.
or 28-volt SLIDE SWITCH, place the switch to the proper Voltage position to
agree with both the Voltage Selector Switch on top plate of amplifier, and the
Selector Switch on the lower left corner of the Power Section Test Box.
10. Reapply voltage from Power Supply and place Power Selector Switch on
lower left hand side of Console Substitute Test Box to the UP or "ON" position.
Observe solenoid light now glows on Power Section Test Box.
NOTE
If light DOES glow, replace AutoPilot CONSOLE. If

11. Rpmove Console Substitute Test Box. Connect CD - 20 to the console.

12. Rotate the Selector Knob located on the face of the Power Section Test
Box full CLOCKWISE to the "RES" position.
13. Push the ALTITUDE PRESELECT BUTTON to the "OUT" position.
14. Rotate the PITCH COMMAND DISK up on AltiMatic Console for a full
DOWN command and observe needle of Power Section Test Box deflects LEFT.
15. Rotate the PITCH COMMAND DISK down for full UP command and ob-
serve needle of Power Section Test Box deflects to the RIGHT.
16. Make sure LARGE VERNIER CONTROL KNOB on Gyro Substitute Test
Box is reading ZERO on the BOTTOM SCALE labeled PITCH DEGREES.
17. Recenter PITCH COMMAND DISK so that the index calls for a level
attitude.
18. With small slot head screwdriver, adjust the FIFTH POTENTIOMETER
from the left (color coded BLUE) and located directly below the ROLL COM-
MAND KNOB on the Console, to center the needle on the Power Section Test Box
to ZERO.

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NOTE
Keep in mind you MUST WAIT 30 SECONDS for the

AutoPilot to digest any new information.
COUNTERCLOCKWISE to indicate 6 degrees nose down, reading BOTTOM SCALE labeled
PITCH DEGREES.
20. Rotate PITCH COMMAND DISK for a full nose down attitude.
21. With small slot head screwdriver adjust the POTENTIOMETER located in
the FOURTH HOLE from the LEFT directly under the Roll Command Knob to center the
needle on the Power Section Test Box to ZERO. If unable to adjust to ZERO, replace
console.
22. Rotate the LARGE VERNIER Control Knob on Gyro Substitute Test Box
CLOCKWISE to indicate 8 degrees nose up reading BOTTOM SCALE labeled PITCH
DEGREES.
23. Rotate PITCH COMMAND DISK down for a full nose up attitude.
24. With a small slot head screwdriver adjust the POTENTIOMETER, located in
the SIXTH HOLE from the LEFT directly under the Roll Command knob, to center the
needle on the Power Section Test Box to ZERO. If unable to adjust to ZERO, replace
console.
25. Push the ALTITUDE PRESELECT BUTTON, located on top right of the
console to the "IN" position.
26. Rotate LARGE VERNIER Control Knob on Gyro Substitute Test Box
COUNTERCLOCKWISE until the needle of the Power Section Test Box returns to ZERO.
27. Rotate PITCH COMMAND DISK full "UP" and full "DOWN" and note little
change occurs on Power Section Test Box. If needle on Power Section Test Box does
respond to Pitch Command Disk movement, recheck Altitude Selector Button, located on
top right of AutoPilot Console, is in the "IN" position.
NOTE
If needle of Power Section Test Box still follows pitch

command disk movement, replace console.
28. Push ROLL ENGAGE BUTTON at bottom left corner of console, to the
"OUT" position, remove bench power and reinstall in airplane.
29. Proceed with pitch ground check and flight adjustments as described in
paragraphs 5-15 and 5-1 7.

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5-14. ALTIMATIC III AND ALTIMATIC III B GROUND CHECKS WITH RADIO
COUPLER. (ROLL).
1. Remove the console face plate by removing the knobs and two face plate
mounting screws. After removing the face plate, reinstall the knobs to facilitate
2. Center the Roll Knob and position HEADING and ROLL ENGAGE
Switches to the OUT or "OFF" position.
4. Place the airplane control wheel to approximately neutral aileron or level
flight position. Push ROLL engage switch to the "ON" position. Move control wheel right
and left to check for Servo engagement.
5. Rotate the Roll Knob to the right and to the left and observe that the
airplane control wheel moves in the correct direction. (The airplane control wheel can be
stopped in any position and will not return to level position by centering the Roll Knob.
The airplane wheel will remain stationary at the time the Roll Knob is approximately
centered or at its zero electrical output position.)
6. Center the Course Selector of the Directional Gyro and push the console
HEADING BUTTON ''IN.'' (Place Coupler mode switch to HEADING position.) WITH
THE CONSOLE HEADING BUTTON PUSHED TO THE "IN" POSITION, THE ROLL
KNOB ON THE CONSOLE BECOMES INOPERATIVE.
7. Rotate the Directional Gyro Course Selector right and left from center and
observe that the control wheel turns in the correct direction. Return Directional Gyro
Course Selector to center.
8. Place Coupler Radio Selector Switch to Omni # 1 position. Turn on 1/ 1 Radio
and tune Nav Receiver to any available Omni signal and center needle with a "TO" reading.
9. Place Radio Coupler in Omni Mode. Rotate the OMNI BEARING
SELECTOR to cause the course deviation indicator to move to the right and to the left and
observe that the control wheel moves to the same side as the Course Deviation Indicator
needle.
10. Repeat steps 8 and 9 with # 2 radio and Coupler Radio Selector Switch in
Omni #2 position.
11. Push ROLL ENGAGE SWITCH to the "OFF" position. Rotate the control
wheel right and left and observe that the servo disengaged.

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5-15. GROUND CHECK - PITCH.

1. Connect the pitot line on the 66D14S Airspeed Simulator to the airplane's
Pitot tube.
2. Adjust the Simulator for 140 -150 MPH indicated airspeed.
3. Watch Simulator to detect Pitot Static system leaks.
4. Plug the CD-IS lead from Attitude Horizon into the CD-IS plug of the
Gyro Substitute Test Box.
5. Place the Roll/Pitch Selector Switch on Gyro Substitute Test Box to the
PITCH position.
6. Rotate the Large Vernier Control Knob on Gyro Substitute Test Box to
read ZERO on BOTTOM SCALE labeled PITCH DEGREES.
7. PULL AUTOMATIC PITCH TRIM CIRCUIT BREAKER.
S. Turn ON airplane Master Switch.
9. Push Roll Engage Button "ON" and stop control wheel rotation by ad-
justing ROLL COMMAND KNOB.
10. Push ALTITUDE SE LECTOR BUTTON (upper right hand corner) to the
"ON" position.
NOTE
DO NOT ENGAGE PITCH. MAKE SURE PITCH EN-

GAGE (LOWER RIGHT HAND BUTTON) IS IN THE
"OUT" POSITION.
11. Rotate Calibrate Disk on AltiMatic III Console to center of it's travel.
(Total travel approximately 3,000 feet.)
12. Set field elevation on airplane's altimeter and also on the AltiMatic III
Altitude Dial by adjusting the Calibrate Disk.
13. Dial an altitudewith ALTITUDE SELECTOR KNOB 2000 feet higher than
field elevation and observe Trim Meter reads "UP".
14. Gradually decrease simulated airspeed until Trim Indicator centers.
This is the speed at which the Altitude Selector airspeed climb limiter has can-
celled out the "UP" signal. (Refer to Table V -I. )
15. Gradually increase simulated airspeed to 140-150 MPH. Turn Altitude
Selector to its down stop. Observe Trim Meter needle is indicating full down.
16. Gradually increase simulated airspeed until Trim Meter needle centers.
This is the speed at which the Altitude Selector airspeed descent limiter has
cancelled all of the down altitude signal. (Refer to Table V - I. )
17. Slowly decrease Airspeed Simulator back to 140-150 MPH.
17a. Steps IS thru 22 apply to PA-23, PA-24, PA-30 and PA-32 series air-,
planes only. For PA-31 airplanes proceed to steps 23 thru 29.

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TABLE V-I. AIRSPEED LIMIT TABLE
DESCENT CLIMB
AIRPLANE AIRSPEED AIRSPEED
MODEL LIMIT LIMIT
PA-23-250 220 ± 10 MPH 105 ± 10 MPH

PA-24-260 220 ± 10 MPH 105 ± 10 MPH
PA-30 220 ± 10 MPH 105 ± 10 MPH
PA-31 225 ± 10 MPH 105 ± 10 MPH
PA-31P 225 ± 10 MPH 105 ± 10 MPH
PA-32 190 ± 10 MPH 90 ± 10 MPH
PA-39 220 ± 10 MPH 105 ± 10 MPH
18. Push Pitch Engage Button IN and dial for a lower altitude than field
elevation. Observe control column moves forward.
19. Dial a higher altitude than field elevation. Observe control column
moves aft.
20. Center PITCH COMMAND KNOB. Push ALTITUDE SELECTOR BUT-
TON OUT.
NOTE
Control column may not move to or maintain neutral

position when Pitch Command Knob is centered, but
will cease movement anytime Pitch Axis is at its elec-
trical center as indicated by a centered Trim needle.
21. Rotate PITCH COMMAND DISK full up and observe that control column
moves aft.
22. Rotate PITCH COMMAND DISK full down and observe that control col-
umn moves forward.
NOTE
On the PA - 31 and PA - 31P, when checking the pitch

portion of the AutoPilot on the ground, due to the
weight of the elevator and the down spring in the
elevator control system, with the pitch servo engaged,
the pitch servo clutch will slip instead of moving the
elevator.

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23. Push Pitch Engage Button IN. Move control column fore and aft and
note that pitch servo engaged. Listen for an audible sound.
24. Push Pitch Engage Button OUT. Move control column fore and aft and
note that pitch servo disengaged.
25. Push Altitude Button IN. Dial a lower altitude than field elevation; lis-
ten that pitch servo motor is operating. Pitch trim indicator should indicate
DOWN.
26. Dial a higher altitude than field elevation; listen that pitch servo motor
is operating. Pitch trim indicator should indicate UP.
27. Cpnter Pitch Command knob. Push Altitude Selector button OUT.
28. Rotate Pitch Command Disk full UP; listen that pitch servo motor is
running. Pitch trim indicator should indicate UP.
29. Rotate Pitch Command Disk full DOWN; listen that pitch servo motor
is running. Pitch trim indicator should indicate DOWN.
30. Reduce Simulated Airspeed to ZERO and remove Airspeed Simulator
from pitot tube.
31. Disconnect the CD-18 from the Gyro Substitute Test Box and connect it
to the Artificial Horizon.
NOTE
PA-31 and PA-31P airplanes ONLY. In the event it

cannot be determined by an audible sound that the
pitch servo motor is running in response to pitch
signals from either the Altitude Selector or the Pitch
Command Disk, it will be necessary to remove the
center floor panel. When removing panel on PA -31P
airplanes, handle panel carefully to avoid damaging
panel sealing gasket. Ascertain panel sealing gasket
is clean and undamaged prior to installation to pre-
vent cabin pressure leaks. COllllect the CD-16 con-
nector to the amplifier connector on the Power Section
Tpst Box and the CD-16 extension to the servo and the
servo connector also on the Power Section Test Box.
Place the Selector Switch on the Power Section Test
Box to the MTR position. Check for pitch amplifier
output on the meter of the Power Section Test Box and
verify the servo motor is operating when performing
steps 23 thru 29.

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, 5-16. ALTIMATIC III AND ALTIMATIC III B FLIGHT ADJUSTMENT WITH RADIO
COUPLER. (ROLL).
2. Fly the airplane to smooth air and trim for level flight.
NOTE
Check for correct rudder trim. If rudder is incorrectly

trimmed, the AItiMatic III will fly the airplane with a wing
low to compensate for the rudder out of trim condition.
3. Set Coupler Selector Switch to Omni.

4. Set Directional Gyro COURSE SELECTOR to match Directional Gyro
HEADING. (centered)
5. Push ROLL Switch "ON." Depress RED BUTTON on rear of Coupler and
push HEADING BUTTON IN. Keep Coupler Switch depressed during next adjustment.
6. Allow airplane Roll Attitude to stabilize and if necessary, adjust for straight
and level flight (wings level and ball centered). To do this, use the center red adjustment
screw in the console. After each adjustment, allow the airplane attitude to stabilize and
observe it for two minutes to insure airplane is maintaining level flight. Release coupler
adjustment switch.
7. Place COUPLER SELECTOR SWITCH in the HEADING mode and observe
that airplane maintains selected heading ± 2 degrees.
8. Rotate Directional Gyro COURSE SELECTOR 150 degrees left and observe
airplane bank angle. Adjust left bank screw of console to obtain 20 degree bank. Rotate
ADJUSTMENT SCREW clockwise to increase bank angle.
NOTE
Keep Directional Gyro Course Selector at least 25 degrees

left of Directional Gyro HEADING until adjustment is
complete.
9. Rotate Directional Gyro COURSE SELECTOR 150 degrees right and

observe airplane bank angle. Adjust right bank screw of console to obtain 20 degree bank.
Rotate ADJUSTMENT SCREW clockwise to increase bank angle.

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PIPER AUTOCONTROL III AND ALTIM:ATIC III SERVICE MANUAL
Left Intercept Angle

Right Intercept Angle
Figure 5 -5. Radio Coupler Adjustment Points
NOTE
Keep Directional Gyro Cour se Selector at least 25
degrees right of Directional Gyro HEADING until ad-
justment is complete.
10. Turn on Radio and set Omni Bearing Selector to obtain full left deflec-
tion.
NOTE
Full left needle deflection must be maintained until

adjustment is complete. This can be accomplished
by being at least 20 miles from the Omni station and
flying approximately to or from the station.
11. Push HEADING BUTTON "OFF" and set DIRECTIONAL GYRO COURSE
SELECTOR 45 degrees right of center index. Place COUPLER in OMNI mode.
12. Push HEADING BUTTON "IN" and allow the airplane heading to stabi-
lize for 90 seconds.
13. Adjust LEFT INTERCEPT SCREW on side of Radio Coupler as neces-
sary to stabilize Course Selector 45 degrees right of center index. Turn adjust-
ment screw clockwise to increase intercept angle. Allow 90 seconds for HEAD-
1NG to stabilize after each adjustment.
14. To adjust right intercept angle, repeat steps 9 thru 12 with Omni nee-
dle deflected full right and Course Selector 45 degrees to left of center index.

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PIPER AUTO CONTROL III AND ALTIMATIC III SERVICE MANUAL
5 -17. AL TIMATIC III AND AL TIMATIC III B F LIGHT ADJUSTMENT - PITCH.

1. Refer to Table V-II for proper power settings during adjustments.
2. Airplane should be loaded with full fuel and no more than two people,
front seats only and no baggage.
NOTE
Prior to engagement of the Pitch section, the Trim

Meter will indicate the direction in which the airplane
will move upon engagement and can be centered by
adjustment of the Pitch Command Knob.
After engagement of the Pitch section, the Trim Indicator transfers to the
Altitude Selector and will indicate whether the airplane is above or below the
selected altitude. An "UP" indication can be centered by dialing the Altitude
Selector downward.
NOTE
SMOOTH AIR IS ESSENTIAL to make accurate adjust-

ments. If smooth air is not available, do not attempt
to set up the Pitch.
3. With the console Altitude Button and the Pitch Engage Button in the
"OFF" position, center Trim Indicator by rotating the Pitch Command Disk.
NOTE
Roll must be engaged for the Trim Indicator and the

Pitch Axis of the AltiMatic to be operative.

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TABLE V-II. IN-FLIGHT AIRSPEED LIMIT TABLE
MAXIMUM
POWER CLIMB DESCENT APPROVED
AIRPLANE SETTING AIRSPEED AIRSPEED AUTOPILOT
MODEL % MPH MPH SPEED
PA-23-250 Refer to appro- 135 ±5 Cruise + 15 ± 3 249

PA-24-260 priate airplane 130 ±5 Cruise + 12 ± 3 227
PA-30 Owner's Hand- 135 ±5 Cruise + 12 ± 3 225
PA-31 book or Pilot's 135 ±5 Cruise + 10 ± 3 250
PA-31P Operating 145 ±5 Cruise + 10 ± 3 250
PA-32 Manual 105 ±5 Cruise + 15 ± 3 212
PA-39 135 ±5 Cruise + 12 ± 3· 225
4. Engage the PITCH BUTTON. Rotate the PITCH COMMAND DISK as

. necessary to maintain level flight. Disengage console PITCH BUTTON momen-
tarily, attitude of the airplane should not change an appreciable amount. Re-
engage pitch and observe that Trim Crank does not turn in either direction in
excess of 1/3 of a complete turn. If it does, it would indicate Trim Sensor of
the Pitch Trim System has not been correctly centered. (See Pitch Trim Service
Manual, Piper Part No. 753 771.)
5. Center the Trim Indicator by rotating the Altitude Selector Knob.
NOTE
If an "UP" indication is observed at the Trim Indicator,

this would indicate a signal from the Altitude Selector
is calling for a nose up condition. To center the Trim
Indicator, the Altitude Selector Knob would have to be
turned down or counterclockwise. With the Trim
Indicator showing level flight, calibrate the Altitude
Selector Dial to read the flight altitude recorded on
the Altimeter.

Issued: 3/20/73
6. Push the Console ALTITUDE BUTTON "IN". Allow the airplane to

stabilize on altitude and observe that Trim Indicator needle remains centered.
If needle does not remain centered, adjust Pitch centering adjustment to center
the indicator. Turning screw clockwise will cancel an up indication, counter-
clockwise will cancel a down indication. Allow two to three minutes after each
adjustment for airplane to stabilize.
7. Select an altitude 3000 feet or more above the flight level altitude and
adjust up adjustment to obtain a climb airspeed as listed in Table V- II. Turning
the adjustment screw clockwise will increase the climb (decrease airspeed).
S. Select power setting per Table V -II and note indicated airspeed. Se-
lect an altitude 3000 feet or more below flight level altitude and select power
setting per Table V -II. Adjust descent to increase airspeed above cruise in
accordance with Table V -II. Turn adjustment screw CLOCKWISE to INCREASE
descent airspeed.
9. Allow the airplane to descend to and level off at the selected altitude.
10. Advance power to setting as shown in Table V-II and after the airplane
has stabilized in level flight, center the PITCH COMMAND DISK and push con-
sole ALTITUDE BUTTON to the "OFF" or OUT position.
11. ROTATE PITCH COMMAND DISK, if necessary, to maintain level
flight. After the airplane is stabilized, observe that Pitch Command Disk is
centered in the Altitude Preselect mode.
12. Rotate the PITCH COMMAND DISK full up and allow the airplane to
stabilize in the climb. Attitude should be slightly higher (lower airspeed) than
climb in the Altitude Preselect mode.
13 . Reduce the power setting per Table V - II and rotate the PITCH COM-
MAND DISK full DOWN. After the airplane has stabilized in descent, observe
that descent attitude is greater than descent attitude in Altitude Selector mode.
It may be necessary to further reduce power to prevent excessive descent speed.
14. This completes the Flight Set-up.
5 -IS. CHE CKING AND ADJUSTING RADIO GAIN. Although the radio gain on
all couplers from the factory is preset, the following procedures are for bench
adjustment of the radio coupler gain. For omni converters with standard ARINC
meter outputs such as the Narco VOA4 and VOA5 or VOAS and VOA9, it will be
necessary to set up the AutoPilot on the bench as per Paragraph 5 -5 for the
AutoControl III or Paragraph 5 -12 for the AltiMatic III and AltiMatic III B. After
the equipment is connected and functioning, perform the following adjustments
and steps:

Issued: 3/20/73
NOTE
The Piper Omni/Localizer Coupler presents a high

impedance load(greater than 10 K ohms) to the radio
installation. Therefore, it will not "load -down" the
omni converter. See Narco Bulletin VOA40/50 No.6.
a. Adjusting Coupler Gain for Standard ARINC.

1. VERY SLOWLY rotate the RADIO SIGNAL SUBSTITUTE KNOB in the
direction required to cause the Omni Meter Needle to move slowly back toward
center.
2. While Omni Meter Needle is traveling slowly toward center, observe
upper output meter (directly above omni meter on Coupler Test Box) and note the
moment the upper output meter begins to re spond .
3. The instant the upper output meter needle shows response, stop rota-
tion of the RADIO SIGNAL SUBSTITUTE KNOB.
4. Read the lower omni needle meter and determine what percentage on
the dial was reached when upper output meter needle shows response.
NOTE
At 100% (± one meter division) the upper output meter

should just begin to move. Adjust the Radio Gain
Screw on the coupler until the above indication can be
obtained.
5. If radio gain has been adjusted, recheck both intercept angles and ad-
just if necessary.
6. (AltiMatic III or III B AutoPilots ONLY). Upon completion of Radio Gain
Adjustment, refer to Paragraph 5 -13, Page 5 -36 of this manual for the Pitch
Bench Set-up Procedure.
6a. (AutoControl III ONLY). Turn OFF DC power before disconnecting
test bench set -up.
b. Adjusting Coupler Gain for unknown Omni Converter: It is necessary to
determine the output signal capabilities of the unknown Omni Converter as com-
pared to a standard ARINC signal.

Issued: 3/20/73
1. Remove the airplane cable CD -34 connector from the rear of the Radio
Coupler in the airplane.
2. Plug this airplane cable CD -34 plug into the CD -34 connector located
on the top right corner of Radio Coupler Test Box labeled "RADIO" .
NOTE
The CD-34 extension cable can be used to make this

connection.
3. Make sure RADIO SIGNAL SUBSTITUTE KNOB on Coupler Test Box is

in the "IN" position.
4. Turn on Master Switch.
5. Turn on VOR Radio.
6. Tune in a local OMNI station.
CAUTION
Make sure you are receIvIng a strong usable OMNI

signal before taking any readings. It is good practice
to use an OMNI signal generator.
7. Center CDI on OMNI set with OBS by rotating OBS with a "TO" reading.
8. Note OMNI Meter Needle on Radio Coupler Test Box is centered.
9. Rotate the OBS of the radio enough to drive CDI just to the end of its
travel (off scale) to a full deflection.
10. Read the OMNI Meter Needle on the Coupler Test Box and note the
reading in perc ent .
11. Turn off airplane Master Switch and remove Coupler Test Box from
airplane.
12. Proceed with the following steps if the roll set -up has been completed.
If the roll has not been set up, complete set-up at this time.
13. After completing roll set -up, pull OUT the RADIO SIGNAL SUBSTI-
TuTE KNOB in the Coupler Test Box.
14. Place the switch on the Radio Coupler to the LOCALIZER/NORM.
position.
15. Place roll switch "ON".
16. Place heading switch "OFF".
17. Place DG to "ZERO" .
18. Rotate the RADIO SIGNAL SUBSTITUTE KNOB right or left until OMNI
Meter Needle indicates the same percentage figure as read in the airplane.
19. Wait three minutes to insure Coupler Memory Bank is filled.

Issued: 3/20/73
20. VERY SLOWLY rotate the RADIO SIGNAL SUBSTITUTE KNOB in the
direction required to cause the OMNI Meter Needle to move slowly back towards center.
21. While OMNI Meter Needle is traveling slowly towards center, observe upper
output meter and note the moment the upper output meter needle begins to respond.
22. The instant the upper output meter needle shows response, stop rotation of
the RADIO'SIGNAL SUBSTITUTE KNOB.
23. Read the lower OMNI Meter Needle and determine what percentage on the
dial was reached when upper output meter needle shows response.
NOTE
Adjust radio gain on coupler so that Upper Output Meter

Needle responds within ± 1 lower meter division of the
percentage as originally read on airplane radio.
24. If coupler gain has been adjusted, recheck both intercept angles and adjust if
necessary.
5-19. PIPER OMNI/LOCALIZER COUPLER MODIFICATION (1 C388 SERIES). The

Piper Omni/Localizer Coupler is used in conjunction with various configurations of avionics
equipment. Depending on the type avionics equipment installed in the airplane, the coupler
should be modified as follows:
a. When the coupler is used in conjunction with the VOA-4, -5, -8 or -9 and/or other
converters where 20° = 150 microamps, modify as follows:
1. Identify the 1C388 coupler as "F" mod or higher (letter F at end of serial
nUlnbers.)
2. Remove eight screws and cover of radio coupler.
3. Locate clipped jumper across 10K resistor. (Refer to Figure 5-6.)
4. Using small soldering iron, carefully re-solder jumper. (Exercise extreme
caution to prevent inadvertent damage with soldering iron.)
5. Replace cover and secure with eight screws.
b. When the coupler is used in conjunction with VOA-40, VOA-50, NAV 11 or NAV
12 and/or other converters where 10° = 150 millivolts, the jumper is clipped so the 10K
resistor is in the circuit.
5-20. WIRING DIAGRAMS. The wiring diagrams of the electrical harnesses and mating
connectors for the AutoContro1 III and AltiMatic III are shown on the following pages. This
information should be used when troubleshooting the system for defective wiring and

Issued: 3/20/73
mating connectors. A continuity test of the system can be perfonned with an ohmmeter.
This test will clarify the harness is good and capable of carrying current. Should any wire or
connector fail to produce a reading on the ohmmeter, they are defective and must be
replaced. The PA-31 installation incorporates a I C472 voltage divider of which the
schematic is also shown.
Figure 5-6. Piper Omni/Localizer Coupler Modification Detail

Issued: 3/20/73
HORllON CANNON PLUG

CD-IS C 1- SIDE
A BLACK---CI-r - - - - - - - . . CO-20-2 A WHITE/BROWN 20
B WHITE - - - - C I - 5 - - - - - J SHIELD, EXTERNAL(CI-hl CO-20-3 B WHITE/VIOLET 20
g ~~6EN_-_-_-_-_-_-g:~~-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=j............---T_ _---'" (NOT CONNECTED TO CO-18) CO-20-10 C WHirr m
CO-43 0 WHITE/BLUE 20
E ORANGE - - - C I-d - - - - - ' I CO-39 E WHITE/RED 26
F 1 \ SHIELO -CI-e-----'I CO-20-17 F WHITE/BLUE 26
H " BLUE - - - C I - 1 - - - - - - ' 30B343 CO-20-18 WHITE/YELLOW 26
CO-20-6 GREEN 26
CO-20-7 BLUE 26
CO-33 CU-20-14 ~O ~
~
B ~~~~~-==g:=~
GROUNO L SHIELO 26
CO-20-20 M SHIELD 26
C RED - - - - C I - Z - - - - - J CO-20-13 N BROWN 26
o GREEN - - - C I - Y - - - - - - r - - - - - - . J CO-20-8 P VIOLET 26
E WHITE/BLACK - C I - W - - - - 4 CO-20-4 R ORANGE 26
F BLUE - - - CI-V - - - - - 1 CO-20-9 S GRAY 26
H SHIELD---CI-j------' ;-----------+--+- CO-20-5 T YELLOW 26
CO-20-11 U BLACK 26
CONSOLE CO-33-F V BLUE 26
CO-20 CO-33-E W WHITE/BLACK 26
I WHITE ---CO-27 20 CO-33-0 Y GRE.EN 26
2 WHITE/BROWN -C 1- A 20 CO-33-C l RED 26
3 WHITEIVIOLET-CI-B 20 CO-33-A BLACK 26
4 ORANGE - - - CI- R - - - - - . J CO-33-B WHITE 26
5 YELLOW - - - CI- T - - - - - - J CO-44- WHITE/YELLOW 26
6 GREEN - - - C I - H - - - - - . J CO-18-E ORANGE 28
7 BLUE - - - C I - J - - - CO-18-F SHIELD, INTERNAL 28
8 VIOLET - - - C I - P - - - - - . , J CO-18-H BLUE 28
9 GRAY CI-S WHITE CO-10-8 CO-18-C GREEN 28
10 WHITE CI-C RED CO-IO-A CO-18 SHIELD SHIELD, EXTERNAL - - - -
II BLACK--- CI-U - - - - - . . 1 CO-33 SHIELD
12 GREEN ---CO-IO-H CO-46-C YELLOW OR ORANGE - - - 20
13 BROWN - - - C I -N - - - - - ? - - - - - - - < CO-48-0 GREEN 20
14 RED - - - - C I - K - - - - 1 m
I5 WHITE - - - CO-26 20 n
16 BLACK ---CO-IO-O CO-18-0 RED - - - - - - - - - 26
17 WHITE/BLUE -CI-F - - - - - - 1 CO-18-A BLACK 26
18 WHITE/YELLOW-CI-G - - - - - - 1 CD-18-B WHITE 26
19 SHIELD ---CO-IO-E CO-48-H REO 20
20 SHIELD ---CO-IO-E CI-M CO-48-A WHITE 20
21~-------------'I 30B344 CO-48-E BLACK 20
22~------------1 CO-48-B SHIELD - - - - - - - - 20
3~-------------'I
CO-48-F y BLUE 20
24~-----------~
ALTITUDE SEL
CD-IO
CO-20-10~
CO-20-9B
RED
WHITE - - - - - - - - -
'-----------~:____ CO-20-16 0 BLACK - - - - - - - -
CO-20-19 E SHIELO--------
CO-20-12 H GREEN - - - - - - - -
ARROWS SHOW PROCEOURE FOR

SOLOERING LEAOS AFTER
CONNECTING ALL LEADS. DIA TO
Figure 5-7. AltiMatic IIIB Pressure Bulkhead Connectors, PA-3l P

Issued: 3/20/73
AMPLI FIER CANNON PLUG

RI [BlK. C2-r
RED C2-r GAUGE
BLACK 20
ORANGE tWHT C2-s 20
BLUE C2-V 26
YEllOW
WHITE [RED C2-p 20
3LACK WHT. C2-b 20
SHIELD 26
3REEN 26
INHITE I BLACK 30B347 26
26
26
20
26
26
47-8 SHIELD ..... -SHI ELD R1-5 26
-h SHIELD 26
-H GREEN 26
BLUE 26
-p VIOLET 26
16-A RED (20GA) 28
SHIELD 28
16 -B SHIELD 28
N BROWN 28
BLUE lWHTIVIOC2-B 28
WHITE 28
WHITEIBLUE [RED C2-KrSH C -e 20
WHI TEl YELLOW 26
BLACK _ yORN. C2-d 26
GRAY PITCH 26
WHITE 26
BLACK RED RI-4~
SHIELD RI-6 B
BLACK RI-i2 C 26
WHITE RI-9 D 20
CD-16 20
ROLL
RED RI-"I 26 RI- D GREEN
SHIELD RI-R B 26 RI- B
BLACK RI-E 26 RI-C
WHITE RI-D D 20 RED-I
CD-47 20 WHITE~I
30B361 20 8lACK-1
20 SHIELD-I
20 BLUE -I
ARROWS SHOW PROCEDURE FOR

SOLDERING LEADS AFTER
CONNECTING ALL LEADS, DIA. TO
BE TIED, THEN POTTED.
Figure 5-7. AltiMatic lIIB Pressure Bulkhead Connectors~ PA-31P (cont.)
SET-UP PROCEDURES 5-50c

Issued: 3/20/73
CONTROL WHEE L
Figure 5-8. Control Wheel Pitch Trim Switch and Auto Pilot Disconnect Switch
5-50d SET-UP PROCEDURES

Revised: 9/20/78
NOTE
Pages 5-51 thru 5-68 inclusive have

been deleted from this manual.
CD-48 }-~---..-----..------..-------.
AMPLIFIER
POT •
•PWR. SW.
J ~----------~aCD~-5~1~---'
--,
I
DIR. ATTITUDE PITCH I A
GYRO GYRO SERVO
I
+~.
ACC. C/P 5A
<
~UTOFLlT~SSY. _ _ _ ~
TO A1PI--~~A11ci0A~~-14 >-------4
C/P5A >-_-<
AllB r--------------------------~
AllA PITCH AUTOPILOT

o...-..---clcCD.D-4:4:77\-....4 '>------1 ROLL
SERVO TRIM DISENGAGE
.-----( CD-40 SWITCH
TO PANEL BUTTON
LIGHT DIM'R
A .- +
)---e
TRIM CIP SA
ATTITUDE CONSOLE
SELECTOR
CD-41 )--...,
TRIM TRIM
SENSOR SERVO
......
~~--------------------------------------------------------------------------------~
N
Figure 5-17. Altimatic IIIB Block Diagram, PA-23-250 (Six Place)

SET-UP PROCEDURES 5-69/5-70
Issued: 3/20/73
AMPLIFIER
DIR. ATTITUDE PITCH A

GYRO GYRO SERVO I +~. <
I ACC. C/P SA
AUTOFLITE ASSY.
TO AlP Eo-----4
C/P SA --_./
PITCH AUTOPILOT
ROLL
TRIM DISENGAGE
SERVO
TO PANEL SWITCH BUTTON
LIGHT DIM'R
~
r-e ---
TRIM C/P SA +
ATTITUDE . CONSOLE
SELECTOR
TRIM TRIM
SENSOR SERVO
o
co
N~_ _ _ _~_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _~_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _~
(D
'"
Figure 5-18. AltiMatic lIIB Block Diagra~, PA-24-260, PA-30 and PA-39
Issued: 3/20/73
VOLTAGE
DIVIDER
AMPLIFIER
POT.
I I
I I ;,..L...
DIR. ATTITUDE PITCH
GYRO GYRO SERVO I
I + ----- ~(,----'------'
I. C/P sA
I
1_- ~UTOF~TE ASSY. _ _ _ J ACC.
TO AlP
CIP SA HRP32A»
NOISE
FILTER
TO PANEL
LIGHT DIM'R PITCH AUTOPILOT
ROLL
TRIM DISENGAGE
SERVO
SWITCH BUTTON
~+
'tRIM
ALTITUDE
CONSOLE
SELECTOR
TRIM
SENSOR TRIM
SERVO
.5-72 Figure 5-18a. AltiMatic "III Block Diagram, P A-31

Serial Nos. 31-5 to 31-372 SET-UP ,PROCEDURES
Revised: 9/20/78
PIPER AUTOCONTROL III AND ALTIMATIC In SERVICE MANUAL
VOLTAGE
DIVIDER
AMPLIFIER o
LO
I
o
o
POT .
•
PWR. SW.
DrR. GYRO ATTITUDE

GYRO
PITCH
SERVO +~ C/P 5A
(ACC.)
TO AlP CIP 5A-(RP32A »>----+---------1

>===<
TO PANEL
LIGHT DIM'R
PITCH AU TOFLITE
ROLL
TRIM DISCONNECT
SERVO
SWITCH BUTTON
ALTITUDE CONSOLE
SELECTOR
TRIM
~+
(TRIM) TRIM
SERVO SWITCH
TRIM RELAY
SENSOR (SEE NOTE)
NOTE: Trim Switch Relay located behind the instru-

ment panel directly below the pilots control column.
Figure 5-19. AltiMatic IIIB Block Diagram, PA-31

Serial Nos. 31-373 to 31-764
Revised: 9/20/78
PIPER AUTOGONTROL III AND ALTIMATIC III SERVICE MANUAL
VOLTAGE
DIVIDER
: AMPLIFIER'
I"-
~
I
~
o POT.
U
I
o 1'-'
o o:;t
I
o
o
+~
DIR. GYRO ATTITUDE
GYRO
C/P SA
AUTOFLITE ASSY. (ACC.)
TO PANEL LIGHT DIM'R I'-

N
AUTOPILOT
I DISENGAGE
o RELAY PITCH
o ROLL AUTOFLITE
TO AlP CIF> SA ~>---+--+--' SERVO TRIM DISCONNECT
SWITCH BUTTON
\~~+
C/P SA
(TRIM)
~-~--~<~~----~--------~----
ALTITUDE
SELECTOR
CONSOLE
<
<
TRIM TRIM
TRIM AMPLIFIER
SERVO
SENSOR'
Figure 5-19a. AltiMatic IIlB Block Diagram) PA-31 and PA-31P

Issued: 3/20/73
I~ A
CD-IS
D-33
CD-IS HOR.
.
p~~;ii:=:::;;;~;;I=======~
R I04-B
R'Jll EX. CA
~
ROLL EX. B I ,R·I04-<: 1

ROLL SIC. C , ,R.I04·H J
ROll COM. D R.I04·
E "
F AMP,.!;!!I ER
H R.I02.A A D.G. SIG
R:TOI R.l0l.A R.102.c B ROLL Ell.
R.IOI·B. R·l02·F C !!OLL Ell.
CD-33 ~.
D.G. SIC A
R.I04·A
R·I04·D t
~
, R.I01·D R.I02.B R.I03·D D MOT !COM
R.I03-<:
51C;. COM B E MOT
R.I04.B \ SHIELD R·I02"" F GND.
ROLL EX. C
D. G. £X. D R.I04·L I R.IOI-<: H ROLL sic;.
D. G. EX. E
ROLL EX
F
R.I04-J
R.I04.C
,
I
I
. R.1I/'~.~
J D.G. EX.
K SPARE
GROUND R·I04.F R.I02-o
H I L D.G. Ell.
R.unoA
R~2 M '4 Y OUT
W L. 14 14Y IN
.CD-47 S~O R.I04-1 K.D. P UGHTS
ROll SOL.
A .1 M ~
SHIELD R.IOI
i \I R CoND.
~
R.I04·S lJHlELD R.I03·11
GROUND B S
R.I04.D I
MOTOR. ROll D
MOTOR. ROLL COM. C R.I04-E \ ! J R:ra
v
R:Ta3
DEL R·I04-M
CD-27 14 V D.G.
K.D. R·I04·P
CD-26 LIGHTS
Figure 5-20. AutoControl III Cable Harness

Issued: 3/20/73
14128 V. CKT. BKR.

CONSOLE DELCO
ROLL EX. P-7
AMP ROLL EX.
R-l 14.'28 V IN
ROLL SIG. 14 V 10 AMP. (ROLL SOL.)
R-3-A ROLL COM.
D. G. SIG. A R.2'A R.3.C P.7.4 PITCH SOL.
ROLL EX. PITCH EX. ROLL EX.
B R.2.BR.3.F P.7.5 PITCH COM.
ROLL EX. C R.2.D R.3.B P.4. ROLL EX.
MOT./COM. PITCH SIG. rr.~~---flrlROLLCOMMAND
MOTOR
o P-4-C
L. BANK ADJ.
E R-3-H (SHI E LD)
GROUND 'F R-2-C R. BANK ADJ.
ROLL SIG. D. G. SIG. PITCH EX.
R-3-E SIG. COM.
D. G. EX. PITCH EX.
ROLL EX. PITCH COMMAND
R-3-D D. G. EX.
D.G. EX. P-4-A ALT. SIG.
ROLL SOL. D.G. EX. PITCH IND.
14 V ROLL EX. PITCH,COMM.
GROUND LIGHTS
GROUND ALT. ENGAGE 14 V.
GROUND UP LIMIT
ROLL COMMAND ON. LIMIT
L. BANK ADJ. n~~=-!'----/J GROUND
R. BANK ADJ. ~~~~~4:Wl GROUND
PITCH SOL.
GROUND
GROUND
PITCH IND. R-2-H _______ ~
PITCH SIG. P-6-D,-- PITCH EX.
PITCH MOTOR PITCH SOL.
- - 7 PITCH EX.
UP ADJ. GROUND 14 V ALT. ENGAGE
P-7-18 (SH)
ON. ADJ. MOTOR. PITCH/COM. GROUND
P-6-C P·7·14 R·2-f'
PITCH MOT /COM MOTOR. PITCH "'---'--'=-<f41. A LT. SIG.
R- - P-7-9
PITCH EX. P-7-10 ALT.SEL.
PITCH EX.
P-7-1 R-8
PITCH COMMAND
----------~ LIGHTS
AMP K.D.
R-l R A D.G.
A f-_~~::.-3~-=7..., R~!~ R-3
B R-2-A. R-3-C. P-7-4 ~='¥'_--Af A
R-2-B R-3-F, R-7-5 R-l-D (SH.) R-r::O II B
C R_2_D. R-3-B. P-4-D. R-3-B (SHLD.) R-l-B II C
o P-4-C -,
R-l-L II 0
E R-3-H (SHIELD) R-l-J I E
F R-2-C R-l-C " F
G
R-l-F (SH.) Ii H IOM195 WIRE TO 9571
H
RECEPTACLE
WIRING FOR 300207-2 WIRING FOR 300207.2
HORIZON R 2 ~;:::========
- ~CD-18
--_ WIRES FROM CABLES
DETAIL "A"
DIR. GYRO R-3
CD-33
ROLL SERVO
P-4
i=)r==============::::::
CD-47
PITCH SERVO
P-6
tr=Jit======== ----
CD-16
LIGHTS
CD-26
A" LEAD
CD-27
o
CONSOLE ALT. SELECTOR ~
P-7 R-8 '\
~""-
Figure 5-21. AltiMatic III Cable Harness
Issued; 3/20/73
~
REFER TO THE APPROPRIATE I
Q
ALTIMATIC 1118 BLOCK DIAGRAM C 0-5 0" U TO CONTROL WHEEL
FOR INDIVIDUAL AIRPLANE r-- AUTOFLITE SWITCH
CONNECTIONS. ,...TO RADIO & DIRECTIONAL
MIC KEY GYRO
SEE lC388
r TO LIGHT
RHEOSTAT CD-33
Y
n.,CD-4[ffD_47
AUTO AUTO
'"l, r ~-33 CD-33 FROM AMP. PLUG
(SEE ABOVE)
PILOT FLITE STABILIZER CD-34 CD-33
AUTO GYRO-AMPLIFIER
FLITE
SWITCH "RADIO
BOX COUPLER
lr CONTROL
CD-52l RELAY
RADIO COUPLER TIE-IN
ATTITUDE DIRECTIONAL
GYRO GYRO
ROLL PITCH
SERVO SERVO CONSOLE
TRIM
\ERVO
CD-IS CD-33 CD-20 CD-40
~D-33 CD-47 CD-16
CD-20
L,:.:.T
CD-40
CD-45 CD-41
' -______. -______J ~D.~'iD-41
rc;o-41
CD-41
CD-27
f~f---~
TO Alp
PA-23-Z50 '- CD-43
AMPLIFIER clp ALTITUDE TRIM
Ai-
SELECTOR SENSOR
TO Alp CD-27
PA-Z4. PA-30
c/p f~f---~
PA-31
TO Alp
c/p f ~
RP32A ~
CD-27
- - -'
TO CONTROL WHEEL
PITCH TRIM SWITCH
f~---~
TO Alp
PA-32 TO LIGHT RHEOSTAT
c/p
CD-26
Figure 5-22. Block Diagram of A1tiMa tic III System

Issued: 3/20/73
36 "
"j
I"
[Jrt
CD-20
:r::! p
;:; ,_ .({j
WHITE
1 1
2
/, WHITI: & VIOLET / ......
2
I I VIOLET I I
3 3
; : BLUE & WHITE
I I
4
5
I I ORANGE I : 4
5
6 : I
I
GREEN I
I
I
I
6
1 RED
7 I I I 7
I BLACK
8 I I I 8
WHITE I
9 9
10 : : RED & WHITE I I
10
11 I I BLACK & WHITE I I 11
12 I I YELLOW & WHITE I I
12
I I GREEN & WHITE I I
13 13
I I GRAY I I
14 14
I
I BLUE
I I
16 I I
16
I I BROWN
17 I I
17
I YELLOW I
18 18
I I BROWN & WHITE I I
19 19
20 Y '( 20
WHITE
15 15
21 21
22 22
23 23
24 24
Figure 5-23. AltiMatic III CD-20 Cable Assembly, Serial Nos. 1 to 201 inc!.

Issued: 3/20/73
r ~I
36"
CD·20 CO·63 CO ..63 CD·20
0111 I Iq SI I 110
1 1
2 2
3 3
4 4
5 5
6 6
7 7
8 8
9 9
10 10
11 11
12 12
13 13
14 14
16 16
17 17
18 18
19 19
20 20
15 15
. 21 21
22 22
23 23
24 24
Figure 5-24. AltiMatic III CD-20 Cable Assen1bly, Serial Nos. 202 and ·up

Issued: 3/20/73
PIPER AUTQCONTROL III AND ALTIMATIC III SERVICE MANUAL
NAV 1 AND 2
SELECTOR SWITCH
24 PIN RECEPTACLE
BURNDY BLOCK
NAV AFT
2 P E DeB A
1
2
• ••• •••• 4:3
•• •• 5
6
RADIO COUPLER 7
8
3A 9
10
11
12 4a
13
14
3(,: 15 3D
16
17
18
19
20
FWD
Figure 5,.,25. Burndy Block Schematic for AltiMatic III Connections (PA -31 only)
HOR'", ROLL
ZON SERVO
I
I~ CD-33 I CD-18
AMPLfFI~R
CO .... 27
PA.23·250 TO AlP U~;:'t- ~ ~

C/P~··
CD-26
pA-24. PA·30
PA·39
T~~~P~_~ CONNECT TO INSTRUMENT j
PA·28. PA·32, TOAlP~_ ..... . LIGHT RHEOSTAT

PA-34 C/P '\ ~
Figure 5-26. Block Diagram of AutoControl III SySten1
5-80 SET,.UP PROCEDURES

Revised: 9/20/78
fJ=:
I
I
I RED +D.C. (SOLENOID)
1.0
I SHIELD GROUND
.4fd MOTOR
WHITE MOTOR
Figure 5-27. ID363- Servo Schematic
GREEN WHITE
CLUTCH COIL
WHITE WHITE
BLACK
IMFD
25V
RED
SWITCH IN "R" POSITION
Figure 5-28. lC363- Servo Schematic

Issued: 3/20/73
CO-46 CO-46
INPUT OUTPUT
WHITE
K K
ORANGE
J J
YELLOW
H H
BLUE
F F
BROWN
E E
VIOLET
0 0
BLUE CLEAR
C C
B B
RED GREEN
A A
40.1l20W
Jt. AAA
VVVy -
2N3055
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~
220.n. :>,.>> .. ~
~~
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Figure 5-29. Voltage Divider, PA-31 only

Issued: 3/20/73
RIBB
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RZI38'
RII0B
RIlla
24 PIN RECEPTACLE 18 17 16 21 19 20
'-
-
15
NAV 1 AND NAV 2 17 14-

SELECTOR SWITCH
16 13-
NOTE:
THE NUMBERS SHOWN ON THE 50
PIN Pl.UG BRACKET ARE FOR
REFERENCE ONLY.
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11 I
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000 000 ~~ 0~:::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::G ~ o
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Figure 5-30. Plug Bracket Schematic for AltiMatic III (PA-31)
SET-UP PROCEDURES 5-83/5-84
Issued: 3/20/73
CD.
10
r--
WHITE - A EXCITATION IN
IIC ~
o
YELLOW......,r-;;-
WHITE,/ ~ SIGNAL OUT
IIC YELLOW- B
E
I--
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EXCITATION IN
Figure 5-31. Altitude Selector Schematic
STAB.
B
CO·47
AUTO
PILOT
TO SHIELD
Figure 5-32. Relay Box Schematic

Issued: 3/20/73
PART II
GLIDE SLOPE COUPLER
Issued: 3/20/73 xvi

SECTION VI
DESCRIPTION
6-1. Description·. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
Issued: 3/20/73 vi-i

SECTION VI
DESCRIPTION
6-1. DESCRIPTION. The Glide Slope Coupler is an optional supporting system

to the AltiMatic III. It is a completely automatic Analog Computer that directs
the AutoPilot around the lateral axis to intercept and track the approach glide
path. The system automatically provides for variances in glide path angle, wind
direction and various approach configurations of the airplane.
When the Glide Slope is properly adjusted and normal approach power is
applied, the airplane will accurately follow the glide path. (Refer to Figure 6-1. )
A self contained logic circuit provides for certain conditions to be prevalent
before "Lock On" or coupling will occur. This will prevent the Glide Slope from
being "Armed" under unfavorable conditions.
Figure 6-1. AltiMatic III Glide Slope Coupler Approach
DESCRIPTION 6-1
Issued: 3/20/73
SECTION VII
THEORY OF OPERATION
7-1. Theory of Operation. . . 7-1

7 - 2. Coupling . . . . . 7-2
Issued: 3/20/73 vii-i

SECTION VII
THEORY OF OPERATION
7 -1. THEORY OF OPERATION. The fundamental principle of the Glide Slope

Coupler is to couple the Glide Slope to the AutoPilot. The AutoPilot will then allow
the airplane to descend at an angle which corresponds to the Glide Slope to be flown
and to introduce a radio deviation signal that will cause descent angle to deviate
an amount proportional to the radio signal deviation from the Glide Slope Indicator.
Note in Figure 7 -1 that the Glide Slope Coupler is connected in series with
the Gyro Horizon and the Altitude Selector. Figure 7 - 2 shows the Glide Slope
Coupler with the complete AltiMatic III system.
Shown in Figure 7 - 3 is a block diagram of the elements which make up the
Glide Slope Coupler. The low level DC signal is derived from the Glide Slope
Deviation Indicator and is converted into AC in the low level chopper and then
amplified in the AC amplifier. From the amplifier the signal is transformer
CENTER
UP I DOWN
PITCH
COMMAND
ADJUSTABLE
LO PASS
AMPLIFIER VOLTAGE
FIL TER
LIMITER
ALTITUDE
HOLD
ELEVATOR
SERVO
GLIDE AMPLIFIER
SLOPE
COUPLER
I
I
I
ELECTRONIC I
PITCH
FOLLOW·UP I
NETWORK
HORIZON I
I TO RADIO
I
I COUPLER
I
I
L ________ LO~NORM_ _ _ _ _ _ _ AIRCRAFT _ _ _ _ -.J
DYNAMICS
Figure 7 -1. Pitch Axis Control System with Glide Slope Coupler
THEORY OF OPERATION 7-1

Issued: 3/20/73
coupled to a phase detector. This will provide DC isolation from the Glide Slope
Indicator. The high level DC voltage out of the phase detector is applied to the
integrator circuit. The detector furnishes a signal to a rate network which sup-
plies a DC input to the high level chopper. The high level chopper then receives
a signal from the integrator. The AC output of the high level chopper is fed into
the output amplifier which is fed in series with the pitch output from the Gyro Ho-
rizon.
7-2. COUPLING. Coupling or "Arming" will occur ONLY when three conditions
have been met, these conditions are:
1. The airplane must be in Altitude Select Mode.
2. The Radio Coupler must be in Localizer Normal Mode.
3. The airplane must be flown under the glide path (at least 60% up indi-
cation) for 20 seconds.
The logic circuit, which consists of a bistable multivibrator circuit, in-
sures that all the above conditions prevail prior to arming the coupler. The logic
circuit also has a reset function which disarms the circuit if anyone of the three
inputs are interrupted. After anyone of the inputs are interrupted all three con-
ditions must be met again prior to rearming.
7-2 THEORY OF OPERATION

Issued: 3/20/73
TO CONTROL WHEEL
~-4~ CO·48
TO CONTROL WHEEL I CO·48
C0-47 (:0·47
I I
AUTO AUTO
PILOT FLITE C0-47 CO·47 r AUTOFLITE
GYRO·AMP
CO·46 r
L
AUTOFLITE
GYRO·AMP
I L
AUTOFLITE
RELAY BOX I AUTOFLITE
RELAY BOX
VOLTAGE
DIVIDER
I TO r
CO·52 r CONTROL
I AMPLIFIER '--_...,..._~ CONTROL
RELAY
L RELAY
I
L ___ _
T'O PIN "K" PA-31 24 VOLT O. C. SYSTEM
CO·34
HOR O.G.
ROLL PITCH CONSOLE

TRIM
SERVO SERVO SERVO
CO·58 J CO.18 CO·33
'~ '--....L..--..i-i...-0-.,....8 L...r---I CO·20 CO·40
CO·33 I I
PLUG CO·47 CO.16 CO.20 LriO.40
CO·58 I RECP. CO·45 CO·41
C0-47
1 - -_ _'-,-;1--'1
CO.4s~ '-rc'0.41
TO LIGHT
RHEOSTAT
C0-62 28V DC ~~~~~"--lTI
CO·61 14V DC
C0-60 GROUNO - ,
11 - - - - .
, . . -,- ~0.33 CO·41
I .", r"""l
C0-63 CO·34 CO·33 CO·41
CO·59 C~ CO.l0 ALTITUDE
SELECTOR
TRIM
GLIDE RADIO AMPLIFIER SENSOR
SLOPE COUPLER
~~ COUPLER PLUG
GIS ENGAGED IND. LIGHT RECP.
WITH PUSH TO TEST
I--~ C0-42 A+
,C\,.J"o. '"
- CO.l0 '--....... TO CONTROL WH E EL
CO·10
«
I
GROUND \.!/ 'IJ '----~ TO LIGHT RHEOSTAT
.,"''" 0---, CONNECT '--~'>~
...
Q
t TO AUTOPILOT O. C. BUS BAR
'" CIRCUIT BREAKER
Figure 7-2. Block Diagram of AltiM.atic III With Glide Slope Coupler
Issued: 3/20/73
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:;.:I
HIGH ~
t-]
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LEVEL AMPLIFIER
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NOTES

Issued: 3/20/73
SECTION VIII
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
Paragraph Page
8 -1. Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1

8-2. Removal of Glide Slope Coupler
PA-E23-250 and PA-32-250 (six place), Serial Nos.
27 -3837, 27 -3944 and up . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1
8 -3. Installation of Glide Slope Coupler
PA-E23-250 and PA-23-250 (six place), Serial Nos.
27 -3837, 27 -3944 and up . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1
PA-31, Serial Nos. 31-2 and up and PA-31P, Serial
Nos. 31P-l and up. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-2
8-5. Installation of Glide Slope Coupler
PA-31, Serial Nos. 31-2 and up and PA-31P, Serial
Nos. 31P-l and up. . . . . . . . . 8-3
PA-24-260, Serial Nos. 24-4804 and up, PA-30,
Serial Nos. 30-1717, 30-1745 and up and PA-39,
Serial Nos. 39 -1 and up. . . . . . . . . . 8-4
8-7. Installation of Glide Slope Coupler
PA-24-260, Serial Nos. 24-4804 and up, PA-30,
Serial Nos. 30-1717, 30-1745 and up and PA-39,
Serial Nos. 39 -1 and up. . . . . . . . . . 8-5
Issued: 3/20/73 viii -i

SECTION VIII
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
8-1. INTRODUCTION. This section covers the removal and installation of the
Glide Slope Coupler.
NOTE
For continuous AutoPilot use with the Glide Slope Coup-

1er removed, it will be neces sary to install a jumper
plug, Mitchell PIN 9A88 (Piper PIN 757 325), in the
24-pin CD-63 receptacle of the Glide Slope Cable Har-
ness.
8-2. REMOVAL OF GLIDE SLOPE COUPLER. (PA-E23-250 and PA-23-250 (six

place), Serial Nos. 27-3837, 27-3944 and up. ) The Glide Slope Coupler is located
under the instrument panel on the right side of the fuselage and is attached to the
fuselage frame. (Refer to Figure 8 -1.)
a. Remove the Glide Slope Coupler from the mounting brackets by removing
the screws and nuts which secure the mounting brackets.
b. Release the spring clips on the CD-63 connector. Disconnect CD-63 from
the Glide Slope Coupler.
c. If the airplane will be flown prior to reinstallation of the Glide Slope Coupler
install jumper plug, Mitchell PIN 9A88 (Piper PIN 757 325), in the CD-63 harness
connector.
8-3. INSTALLATION OF GLIDE SLOPE COUPLER. (PA-E23-250and PA-23-250

(six place), Serial Nos. 27-3837, 27-3944 and up. )
a. If the jumper plug, Mitchell PIN 9A88 (Piper PIN 757 325), has been in-
stalled in the Glide Slope Harness CD-63, remove at this time.
b. Connect CD-63 24-pin connector and make sure the spring clips are snapped
in place.
c. Place the Glide Slope on the mounting brackets on the fuselage frame. Po-
sition it so the end with the CD- 63 receptacle is aft.
d. Secure it with the screws and nuts previously removed.
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION 8-1

Issued: 3/20/73
1. GLIDE' SLOPE COUPLER

2. SUPPORT BRACKET
3, NUT
4. SCREW
5. FUSELAGE FRAME
Figure 8 -1. Glide Slope Coupler Installation

PA-E23-250 and PA-23-250 (six place), Serial Nos. 27-3837, 27-3944 and up.
8-4. REMOVAL OF GLIDE SLOPE COUPLER. (PA-31, Serial Nos. 31-2 and up
and PA-31P, Serial Nos. 31P-l and up.) The Glide Slope Coupler is located
under the right side of the instrument panel. (Refer to Figure 8 - 2.) (PA - 31P
only. ) The Glide Slope Coupler is located under the center of the instrument
panel to the rear of the pedestal. (Refer to Figure 8 -4. )
a. (PA-31P only. ) Remove the screws securing the center instrument panel
and move panel slightly aft to gain access to Glide Slope Coupler.
b. Release the spring clips on CD-63 connector. Disconnect CD-63 from the
c. If the airplane will be flown prior to reinstallation of the Glide Slope
Coupler, install jumper plug, Mitchell PIN 9A88 (Piper PIN 757 325), in the
CD-63 harness connector.
d. Remove the two screws which secure the Glide Slope to the mounting
bracket.
e. (PA-31P only.) Remove the two screws which secure the Glide Slope
mounting bracket to the instrument panel and remove coupler and mounting
bracket.
8-2 REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

Issued: 3/20/73
1. GLIDE SLOPE COUPLER

2. SCREW
3. MOUNTING BRAC KET
4. RUDDER PEDAL SUPPORT CHANNEL
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PA-31, Serial Nos. 31-2 and up.
8-5. INSTALLATION OF GLIDE SLOPE COUPLER. (PA-31, Serial Nos. 31-2

and up and PA-31P, Serial Nos. 31P-1 and up. )
a. (PA-31P only. ) Place the Glide Slope Coupler with mounting bracket under
the center of the instrument panel. Position it so the 24-pin receptacle is to the
left of the pedestal.
b. Place the Glide Slope Coupler on the mounting bracket under the right side
of the instrument panel. Position it so the 24-pin receptacle is on top of the
c. (PA-31P only.) Secure the Coupler with mounting bracket to the instrument
panel with two screws.
d. Secure the Coupler to the mounting bracket with two screws.
e. If the jumper plug has been installed in the Glide Slope Harness CD-63,
remove it.
f . Connect the CD - 63, 24 -pin connector and make sure the spring clips are
snapped in place.

Issued: 3/20/73

2. SCREW
3. MOUNTING BRACKET
4, RADIO SUPPORT CHANNEL
Figure 8-3. Glide Slope Coupler Installation

PA-24-260, Serial Nos. 24-4804 and up, PA-30, Serial Nos. 30-1717,
30-1745 and up and PA-39, Serial Nos. 39-1 and up.
8-6. REMOVAL OF GLIDE SLOPE COUPLER. (PA-24-260, Serial Nos. 24-4804

and up, PA-30, Serial Nos. 30-1717,30-1745 and up and PA-39, Serial Nos. 39-1
and up.) The Glide Slope Coupler is located on the support bracket immediately
to the right of the right control wheel. (Refer to Figure 8 -3. )
a. Disconnect the CD-63 connector according to the following procedure:
1. Remove the cover from the top of the instrument panel by removing the
retaining screws and lifting it off the instrument panel.
2. Release the spring clips on the CD -63 connector. A screwdriver may
be used to do this. Be careful not to damage the lines which connect to the fuel
flow indicator.
3. Disconnect CD -63 from the Glide Slope Coupler by lifting straight up
on the connector.
b. If the airplane will be flown prior to reinstallation of the Glide Slope
Coupler, install jumper plug, Mitchell PIN 9A88 (Piper PIN 757 325), in the
CD -63 harness connector.
8-4 REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

Issued: 3/20/73
c. Gain access to the Glide Slope Coupler from underneath the instrument
panel and remove the two screws which secure the Glide Slope Coupler to the
mounting bracket.
8-7. INSTALLATION OF GLIDE SLOPE COUPLER. (PA-24-260, Serial Nos.

24-4804 and up, PA-30, Serial Nos. 30-1717, 30-1745 and up and PA-39, Serial
Nos. 39 - 1 and up. )
a. Place the Glide Slope Coupler on the mounting bracket located to the right
of the right control wheel. Orient the coupler so the 24 -pin receptacle is up and
the mounting flange is on the forward side.
b. Secure the Glide Slope Coupler with the two screws previously removed.
c. If the jumper plug has been installed in the Glide Slope Harness CD-63,
remove it.
d. From the top of the instrument panel, connect the CD-63, 24-pin connector
and make sure the spring clips are snapped in place.
e. Install the cover on top of the instrument panel.

2. SCREW
3. INSTRUMENT PANE L BRAe KET
4. CONNECTOR

PA-31P, Serial Nos. 31P-l and up.

Issued: 3/20/73
SECTION IX
TEST EQUIPMENT
9-1. Test Equipment. . . . . . . . . . . . 9-1

9-2. 660141-4 Radio Coupler Tester . 9-1
9-3. Glide Slope Cables . . . . . 9-1
9-4. Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2
Issued: 3/20/73 ix-i

PIPER AUTOCONTROL III AND ALTIlVIATIC III SERVICE MANUAL
SECTION IX
TEST EQUIPMENT
9-1. TEST EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS. AutoPilot Test Kit Piper PIN 753 439
(660141). In addition to this test equipment, there are several additional cables
which will be required.
The use of the 66D141-1, 66D141-2 and 66D141-3 is not explained because
they are used the same as described in Section IV of this manual. The 660141-4
Radio Coupler Tester is used differently. This is explained in Paragraph 9 -2.
9-2. 66D141-4 RADIO COUPLER TESTER. The Radio Coupler Tester contains
a simulated radio signal source to provide Glide Slope Signal Deviation thus al-
lowing the system to be static tested. The Radio Coupler Test Box will perform
the following functions:
a. The Lower Radio Signal Meter simulates a Glide Slope Deviation Indicator.
Blue represents UP and yellow represents DOWN.
b. The Radio Signal Substitute Knob, located to the right of the Lower Omni
Meter, when pulled out "ON" and rotated will give either a fly "UP" or "DOWN"
signal.
c. The 9 -pin CD -34 Connector connects to Test Cable 30A300 to provide sim-
ulated Glide Slope information to the Glide Slope Coupler.
9-3. GLIDE SLOPE CABLES. Given in this paragraph are the additional items
which are used for testing the Glide Slope Coupler. (Refer to Figure 9 -1)
a. Glide Slope Coupler Light Cable, Mitchell PIN 30B317 (Piper PIN 757 873).
b. Glide Slope Coupler Tf'st Cable, Mitchell PIN 30A300 (Piper PIN 757 874).
c. Glide Slope Coupler Cable, Mitchell PIN 30C291 (Piper PIN 752 010). This
is the same cable used for installation in the airplane and is not shown In Figure
9-1.
d. Glide Slope Coupler Extension Cable, Mitchell PIN 30C267 (Piper PIN
757 875). Used for flight adjustlnent.
TEST EQUIPMENT 9-1

Issued: 3/20/73
TABLE IX-I. TROUBLE ISOLATION BLOCK DIAGRAM
INPUT MIDDLE OUTPUT
Altitude Selector AltiMatic III Amplifier

Radio Coupler Glide Slope Coupler Pitch Servo
~- ~
Gyro Horizon Bridle Cable
Glide Slope Indicator
e. Jumper Plug, Mitchell PIN 9A88 (Piper PIN 757 325). This is not used for
testing. It is installed in the airplane Glide Slope Harness while the Glide Slope
Coupler is removed.
f. 660148 Airspeed Simulator. (Required for ground check only.) An equiv-
alent device with a metal bellows and an accurate airspeed indicator may be used.
9-4. TROUBLESHOOTING.
a. It is recommended that the technician deternline the nature and specific area
of trouble as accurately as possible by questioning the pilot.
b. Refer to Table IX - I before attempting to troubleshoot the system. Isolate
the trouble into one group.
1. The first group concerns the inputs to the Glide Slope Coupler. It is
recommended that the technician, by use of the appropriate test equipment, re-
produce the input signals and observe that the output, in this case, the AutoPilot,
responds either correctly or incorrectly. The reason is that this group is the
easiest to work on.
2. If, with the correct inputs, the AutoPilot does not respond correctly,
the middle group (in this case the Glide Slope Coupler) should be removed and
bench checked in accordance with Section X.
3. If the inputs are correct and the middle section (Glide Slope Coupler)
performs satisfactorily on the bench check, the output group should be checked.
Since the output group is the pitch portion of the AltiMatic AutoPilot, it is rec-
0mmended that it be checked out in accordance with Section V of this manual.
c. Since the Glide Slope Coupler signal is an additional input to the pitch por-
tion of the AltiMatic AutoPilot it is essential that it be established as to whether
or not the problem is peculiar to the Glide Slope Coupler operation, an example:
Complaint, aircraft "porpoises while making ILS approach". This problem could
be caused by malfunctions other than the Glide Slope Coupler such as AltiMatic
Amplifier, loose control or bridle cable and faulty electric trim. At this point
it would be wise to check out the AltiMatic pitch system without the Glide Slope
Coupler engaged.
9-2 TEST EQUIPMENT

Issued: 3/20/73
__
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Figure 9 -1. Glide Slope Coupler Test Cables and Jumper Plug
TEST EQUIPMENT 9-3

Issued: 3/20/73
SECTION X
BENCH SET-UP PROCEDURES
10-I. Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . 10-1

10-2 .. Equipment required for Bench Check. . . . 10-1
10-3. Bench Checking of the Glide Slope Coupler 10-1
10-4. Schematics . . . . . . . • . . . . . 10-5
Revised: 9/20! 78 x-i

SECTION X
BENCH SET-UP PROCEDURES
10-1. INTRODUCTION. The information in this section will list the equipment
necessary to bench check the Glide Slope Coupler and the proper procedure for
connecting this equipment. The bench set-up procedure is also described. For
red button and adjusting pot location on Glide Slope Amplifier, refer to Figure
10-1. For functional ground and flight checks, refer to Section XI. For Sche-
matics, refer to paragraph 10-4 of this section.
10-2. EQUIPMENT REQUIRED FOR BENCH CHECK. The following test equip-
ment will be required to bench check the Glide Slope Coupler.
a. Gyro Substitute Test Box, 660141-1
b. Power Section Test Box, 66D141-2
c. Radio Coupler Tester, 66D141-4
d. Console Substitute Test Box, 660141-3
e. AltiMatic III Cable Harness, 30D207
f. Glide Slope Coupler Cable, 30C291
g. Glide Slope Coupler Test Cable, 30A300
h. Glide Slope Light and Cable) 30B317
i. AltiMatic III Amplifier.
j. 14-Volt DC Power Supply or 28- Volt DC Power Supply if a Glide Slope from
a PA-31 is being tested.
10-3. BENCH CHECKING OF THE GLIDE SLOPE COUPLER.

a. Use the 660141 Test Kit and make the following connections. After all con-
nections are made as described in steps 1 to 27 incl. proceed to bench check.
1. Make sure VOLTAGE SELECTOR SWITCH) located on top plate of am-
plifier is in correct position (14- Volt DC or 28- Volt DC) to match bench power
supply.
2. Position amplifier so that 30-pin amplifier board is visible.
3. Plug large 30-pin AMP connector of the AltiMatic III test harness onto
the amplifier board with the cable fanning out to the right. Identification placard
on the amplifier should be visible.
BENCH SET-UP PROCEDURES 10-1

Issued: 3/20/73
4. Plug small AMP connector CD-20 from the test harness into the CD-20
receptacle located on the Console Substitute Box.
5. Plug the 4-pin Male CD-16 connector from the test harness into the fe-
male 4-pin receptacle located on the right hand side of the Power Section Test Box.
This receptacle is labeled AMPLIFIER. On the Power Section Test Box, find the
Voltage Selector Switch on the lower left hand corner and insure that tIns switch
is positioned to match the bench power supply and the Amplifier Voltage Selector
Switch in Step #1. (14- Volts DC or 28- Volts DC. )
"OFF" position.
7. Find the RADIO SIGNAL SUBSTITUTE KNOB located on the RADIO COUP-
LER TEST BOX, immediately to the right of the bottom Omni Meter. MAKE SURE
THIS RADIO SIGNAL KNOB IS IN THE "IN" POSITION.
8. Find the VOLTAGE SELECTOR SWITCH located immediately to the left
of the Red and Black DC input terminals on the face of the Radio Coupler Test Box.
Place this VOLTAGE SELECTOR SWITCH in the proper voltage position.
9. Rotate LARGE VERNIER CONTROL KNOB on face of Gyro Substitute
Test Box to the CENTER or "ZERO" position on the BOTTOM SCALE labeled
PITCH DEGREES.
10. Below the Large Vernier Knob on the Gyro Substitute Box find a SLIDE
SWITCH labeled "ROLL" and "PITCH". Place this slide switch in the "DOWN" or
"PITCH" position.
11. Connect a ground lead to the bottom mounting flange of the AltiMatic
Amplifier.
CAUTION
DO NOT PLACE THE GROUND LEAD NEAR THE

OUTPUT TRANSISTORS LOCATED BETWEEN THE
COOLING FINS ALONG THE SIDE OF THE AMPLI-
FIER.
12. Place the POWER SELECTOR SWITCH located on the lower left hand cor-
ner of the Console Substitute Test Box to the DOWN or "OFF" position.
13. Attach the DELCO fitting from the white wire to the positive side of the
power supply.
14. Immediately to the right of the small CD-20 AMP connector, find a 14-
Volt or 28- Volt SLIDE SWITCH, place this switch to the proper voltage position
to agree with Voltage Selector Switch on the top plate of the amplifier.
15. On the Console Substitute Box, place the Altitude Selector Switch in the
Altitude Control position.
10-2 BENCH SET-UP PROCEDURES

Issued: 3/20/73
16. Connect the 24-Pin Male Plug of the 30C291 harness to the Glide Slope
Coupler.
17. Connect the FEMALE CD-10 of Glide Slope Coupler Harness (30C291)
to the CD -10 Connector on the Console Substitute Box.
18. Connect the MALE CD-IO of Glide Slope Coupler Harness (30C291) to
the Female CD -10 of the AltiMatic Test Harness.
19. Connect FEMALE CD-18 of the Glide Slope Coupler Harness to CD-18
on the Gyro Substitute Box.
20. Connect MALE CD-18 of the Glide Slope Coupler Harness to the Fe-
male CD-18 connector of the AltiMatic Harness.
21. Connect Power Supply of either 14-volts or 28-volts A+ whichever is
applicable to Glide Slope Harness as listed below:
14-Volt A+ connects to CD-6I
28-Volt A+ connects to CD-62
22. Connect ground lead from 30B317 Light Assembly to Power Supply
Ground.
23. Connect Glide Slope Harness CD-60 to Power Supply Ground.
24. Connect Glide Slope Coupler Harness CD-59 to the appropriate (14 or
28 Volts) CD-59 of the 30B317 Light Assembly.
25. Connect the CD-34 end of the 30A300 Test Cable to the CD-34 (Radio)
receptacle of the 66D14I-4 Coupler Tester.
26. Connect the CD -58 end of 30A300 Test Cable to CD -58 of the Glide
Slope Coupler Harness.
27. Connect the single lead of the 30A300 Test Cable to ground.
NOTE
Normally the Glide Slope Coupler logic circuit re-

ceives its ground from Pin K (loc norm) of the Radio
Coupler; however, when using test cable 30A300
ground is obtained through an external lead which
permits normal Glide Slope Coupler operation regard-
less of Radio Coupler Mode.
28. Turn Power Supply "ON" .

29. Place the ON/OFF switch, located in the lower left corner of the Con-
sole Substitute Test Box in the ON position. Depress RED BUTTON located at
BOTTOM RIGHT corner of Power Section Test Box labeled INPUT VOLTAGE.
Test box needle should deflect to the right and read 12 -14 or 24 -28 volts DC,
whichever is applicable, on TOP SCALE.

Issued: 3/20/73
PIPER AUTOCONTROL III AND ALTllvlATIC III SERVICE MANUAL
ADJUSTING
POTENTIOMETER
Figure 10-1. Glide Slope Coupler
30. Place the Selector Switch on the Power Section Test Box to the "Res"
position.
31. On the Console Substitute Test Box, center the Altitude Control Knob and
adjust the Pitch Trim Knob to center the needle on the Power Section Test Box.
32. Pull OUT radio signal knob on Radio Coupler Tester, rotate COUNTER-
CLOCKWISE to obtain 60% in the blue.
NOTE
With reference to the Glide Slope Coupler, blue is UP

and yellow is DOWN.
33. To ARM the Glide Slope Coupler, maintain 60% for 20 seconds.
34. Reduce radio signal slowly by rotating the Radio Signal Knob clockwise
until "LOCK ON" occurs. This can be determined by the green indicator light
coming on. Also, an audible "click" will be detected from the relay.
35. Push Radio Signal Knob OFF. (This keeps needle centered).
36. Rotate slot head potentiometer on Glide Slope Coupler full clockwise.
(Refer to Figure 10 -1.)

Issued: 3/20/73
37. With red button depressed, center output meter on Power Section Test
Box by rotating the large vernier knob clockwise. On the scale labeled "Pitch
Degrees", record the degrees required to center the needle.
38. Rotate slot head potentiometer on Glide Slope Coupler full counter-
clockwise.
39. Depress red button on Glide Slope Coupler and center output meter on
Power Section Test box by rotating the Large Vernier Knob counterclockwise.
On the scale labeled "Pitch Degrees", record the degrees required to center the
needle.
40. The total separation between the reading obtained in Step 37 and the
reading obtained in Step 39 should be 6° -2 +3.
41. Center the Attitude Gyro Knob.
42. Adj ust the Potentiometer on the Glide Slope Coupler to approximately
MID POINT.
43. Depress red button on Glide Slope Coupler. Pull out Radio Signal Knob
and rotate it counterclockwise to obtain 100% UP (blue). Zero the Output Meter
by rotating the Large Vernier Knob clockwise. Record the degrees required to
zero the Output Meter on the Power Section Test Box.
44. Continue to depress Red Button on Glide Slope Coupler. Rotate Radio
Signal Knob to deflect the Radio Signal Meter to 100% DOWN (yellow). Zero the
Output Meter by rotating the Large Vernier Knob counterclockwise. Record the
degrees required to zero the Output Meter on the Power Section Test Box.
45. The total separation between the reading obtained in Step 43 and the
reading obtained in Step 44 should be 7 ° ± 2 ° .
46. With red button released and the Radio Signal Meter indicating 100%
DOWN (yellow) rotate the large vernier knob on the Gyro Substitute Test Box
counterclockwise until the output meter is centered. WAIT 90 SECONDS. Re-
cord the reading on the "Pitch Degrees" Scale.
47. With red button released and the Radio Signal Meter indicating 100%
UP (blue), rotate the Large Vernier Knob on the Gyro Substitute Test Box clock-
wise until the output meter is centered. WAIT 90 SECONDS.
48. The total separation between step 46 and 47 should not exceed 10° ± 2°.
b. INTEGRATOR RATE TEST.
1. Push Radio Signal Substitute Knob "IN" and momentarily depress red
button on Glide Slope Coupler.
2. Center the output meter on Power Section Test Box by rotating the
Large Vernier Knob on the Gyro Substitute Test Box. WAIT 30 SECONDS after
final rotation of knob.
3. Pull Radio Signal Substitute Knob "OUT" .

Issued: 3/20/73
PIPER AUTOCONTROL III AND ALTllv1ATIC III SERVICE MANUAL
4. With button released, obtain 20% UP (blue) indication on Radio Signal

Meter, allow 90 seconds for Integrator to stabilize. Reverse Radio Signal to
20% DOWN (yellow). IMMEDIATELY record the time required for the needle on
the Power Section Test Box to pass through zero from a right deflection. Time
should be 15 to 35 seconds, observe needle now deflects left.
5. Push Radio Signal Knob "IN" .
6. Rotate the Large Vernier Knob counterclockwise 2° nose down.
7. Depress Red Button on Glide Slope Coupler and adjust potentiometer
on Glide Slope Coupler to center Output Meter on Power Section Test Box.
c. This completes Bench Set -Up.
10-4. IDENTIFICATION OF SCHEMATICS. Shown on the following pages will

be the Schematics which pertain to the Glide Slope Coupler. They can be identi-
fied with one another provided an identification placard is attached to the unit.
By matching the placard on the unit with the placard shown in the lower right
corner of one of the following schematic s, the correct schematic for the desired
unit can be found. The placard furnishes the model and serial numbers and re-
vision letter of each unit. The revision letter follows the serial number.

Issued: 3/20/73
NOTE
Pages 10-7 thru I 0-8a inclusive have

been deleted from this manual.
L C0-62 +28 YOC
C0-61 +14 YDC
CD-60 GROUND
CD-59 IHD. LAMP

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I--
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(MALE)
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I--
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II II
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19
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Figure 10- 3. Glide Slope Coupler Harness and Schematic

BENCH SET-UP PROCEDURES 10-9/10-10
Issued: 3/20/73
ATTITUDE
GYRO
GIS ENGAGED IND. LIGHT

WITti PUSH TO TEST
~---rCCO'D.~59~------_
-. IN AlP HARN ESS
TO AL TIMA TIC III

AMPLIFIER _----1.
TAPE & TIE BACK

TO GiS CIRCUIT PROTECTOR WIRE ASSY.
ff-- - - - - - - ( ( RP34A)I--------4)
GIS COUPLER
--~ CD~1 ~--------~--------~~~------~~------------------~~~ AMPLIFIER
TO ALTIMATIC III
r AMPLIFIER
CD.10 )-----5
RADIO
COUPLER
------'-------i CD.58 >-----j CD.58 )---__ -.

~----4 CD.58 } - - - - -
BLACK l----....
VOA/5
I CD.58 )-----
INDICATOR
1-
WHITE
ALTITUDE
SELECTOR
« •
tJ.,
...
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~~------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------~
Figure 10-4. Wiring Diagram with Mark 12A and Mark 12B Radios - PA-E23-250 and PA-23-250 (six place), PA-30
Issued: 3/20/73
ATTITUDE
GYRO

WITH PUSH TO TEST
...._...----i: CD.59 j----__.
..
•
l H
IN AlP HARNESS
TO ALTIMATIC III
AMPLIFIER TAPE & TIE BACK
CD.18
IN FUSELAGE HARNESS
TO GIS CIRCUIT PROTECTOR
$\------(( RP56A )~--4) GIS COUPLER

--~~C~D~.~6l~----------~------~~~------~--------------------~~-i AMPLIFIER
TO AL TIMATIC III
AMPLIFIER
;:-CCD.10)---1
RADIO
COUPLER
'----------~ CD·58 }------( CD·58 } - - - -
CD·58
PLUG BLACK }-------...
BRACKET, CD·58
ASSY. WHITE
ALTITUDE
SELECTOR
.!.
....,
N
Ot
Figure 10-5. Wiring Diagram with King Radios - PA-31

Issued: 3/20/73
ATTITUDE
GYRO

WITH PUSH TO TEST
~--~C~D~.~59~------~
-•
l IN AlP HARNESS
TO ALTIMATIC III
CD.18
H AMPLIFIER TAPE 8. TIE BACK
IN FUSELAGE HARNESS WIRE ASSY.

TO GIS CIRCUIT PROTECTOR
JI-----------i( RP56A )}---~) GIS COUPLER

--~~C~D~~~2~----------~-------;~~------~--------------------~~-1
AMPLIFIER
TO AL TIMA TIC III
r AMPLIFIER
CD.l0)----1
RADIO
COUPLER
'---------------1 CD.58 >--__-i. CD.58 }------
CD·58 ~---
BLACK ;----""'-
VOAI5
INDICATOR CD·58
WHITE ~-----/
ALTITUDE
SELECTOR
!..
..
N
'".,
Figure 10-6. Wiring Diagram with Narco Radios - PA-31

Issued: 3/20/73
ATTITUDE
GYRO
GIS ENGAGED
IND LIGHT
~---4CC~DW.5~9~------_
- •
IN AlP HARNESS
TO GIS CIRCUIT PROTECTOR WIRE ASSY. TAPE & TIE BACK
t-(----.....j(RP34A) )
--~ CD~lr---------~--------~~~------~~------------------~~~ GIS COUPLER

AMPLIFIER
r- CD.l0 }----5
RADIO
COUPLER
CD.S8 )-----1
--.
VOAIS BLACK
INDICATOR
WHIT E l - - - - - - /
c
do
-•
ALTITUDE
SELECTOR
......
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Figure 10-7. Wiring Diagram Mark 16, PA-30

BENCHSE~UPPROCEDURES 10-17/10-18
Issued: 3/20/73
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RII38
RZ108
RITIS
24 PIN RECEPTACLE 18 11 16 21 19 20
-
'--
15
NAV 1 AND NAV 2

SELECTOR SWITCH 1, 14 ' - -
16 13-
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THE NUMBERS SHOWN 01'4 THE 50
PIN PLUG 8RACKET ARE FOR
REFERENCE ONLY. r Il
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Figure 10-8. Plug Bracket Schematic for AltiMatic III with Glide Slope Coupler (PA -31)
Issued: 3/20/73
NAV1AND2
SELECTOR SWITCH
24 PIN RECEPTACLE
BURNDY BLOCK
AFT
FEOCBA
1
2
4E
~.
• I.• • •• I.I•
• • ••
3
4 4F
5
3E 6 3F
7
8
3A 9 38
10
11
12
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NAV
.~~
4A
3C
• •
13
14
15
16
48
3D
17
- ~4C 18
19 40
20
15C FWD
14E
Figure 10-9. Burndy Block Schematic For Altimatic III

With Glide Slope Coupler (PA -31)

Issued: 3/20/73
SECTION XI
GROUND CHECK AND FLIGHT SET·UP PROCEDURES
11-1 Ground Operational Check. . 11-1

11-2. Flight Set-Up Procedures. . . 11-2
Issued: 3/20/73 xi-i

SECTION XI
GROUND CHECK AND FLIGHT SET-UP PROCEDURES
NOTE
Normally the Glide Slope Coupler logic circuit receives

its ground from Pin K (loc norm) of the Radio Coupler;
however, when using test cable 30A300 ground is ob-
tained through an external lead which permits normal
Glide Slope Coupler operation regardless of Radio
Coupler Mode.
11-1. GROUND OPERATIONAL CHECK.

a. Remove aircraft harness connector CD-58 from Glide Slope Coupler and
connect test cable 30A300 CD-58 to Glide Slope Coupler. Connect CD-34 end of
the 30A300 test cable to the receptacle labeled CD-34 (radio) on the coupler test-
er, 66DI41-4. Attach the lead labeled "Ground" of the 30A300 test cable to the
airplane ground.
b. On the 66D141-4 Radio Coupler Tester, adjust the Lower Radio Signal Meter
for 60% UP (Blue).
c. Attach and adjust airspeed simulator for 140 to 150 MPH indicated airspeed.
d. Connect CD-18 of the Glide Slope Harness to the 66D141-1 Gyro Substitute
Test Box.
e. With the aircraft master switch ON engage the AltiMatic, make sure it is
in the Altitude Select Mode.
f. After 20 seconds slowly decrease the Radio Simulator Signal, the Coupler
should lock ON when zero output is indicated on the Radio Signal Meter. The
green light also indicates lock ON.
g. Alternately rotate the Radio Signal Substitute Knob to UP (blue) and DOWN
(yellow) 60% positions. Note that the stabilator or elevator moves accordingly.
GROUND CHECK AND FLIGHT SET-UP PROCEDURES 11-1

Issued: 3/20/73
NOTE
Response will not be immediate when reversing radio

signal as it will take time for the integrator to stabi-
lize.
11-2. FLIGHT SET-UP PROCEDURES. The flight adjustment is provided for the
purpose of establishing the correct pitch attitude required to maintain the Glide
Path Track. This minimizes the corrective action required of the error integrator
to maintain tracking with the Glide Slope Converter centered.
a. Remove the Glide Slope Coupler by removing the two mounting screws which
are located on the mounting flange.
b. Connect one end of CD-63 extension cable to the 30C291 harness installed
in the airplane. Connect the other end of this extension cable to the CD -63 re-
ceptacle on the Glide Slope Coupler. When checking a PA-24-260 or PA-30, it is
recommended the extension cable be routed through the opening in the top of the
instrument panel.
c. Connect CD -58 cable from Glide Slope Coupler to CD -58 of the Mitchell PIN
30A300 Test Cable (Piper PIN 757 874). Connect CD-34 of the Test Cable to
CD-34 receptacle on the Radio Coupler Tester 660141-4. Connect the single
lead of the 30A300 test cable to the airplane ground.
d. Fly to an area clear of traffic and off the airways. Also fly to an altitude
sufficient to make a simulated approach and descent.
e. With the AutoPilot operating, engage Altitude Control.
f. Establish approach speed with gear down and flaps down if desired NOT TO
EXCEED 15°,
g. PULL Radio Signal Substitute Knob, on 660141-4 Test Box, OUT and rotate
it counterclockwise to 100% blue indication. This is equivalent to being under the
Glide Slope which is necessary to arm the Glide Slope Coupler.
h. Maintain 100% UP signal for approximately 20 seconds then slowly rotate
the Radio Signal Substitute Knob to center the needle.
i. As needle crosses center, Glide Slope Coupler will "Lock ON", which can
be noted by the green indicator light coming on. The aircraft will pitch slightly
to a nose down attitude.
j. Push Radio Signal Substitute Knob OFF (in). This is equivalent to Glide
Slope Coupler Needle being centered.
k. Adjust power to maintain approach airspeed.
I . Depress red button on Glide Slope Coupler and adjust adjacent potentiometer
to set a 500 feet per minute descent. (Clockwise is UP.)
11-2 GROUND CHECK AND FLIGHT SET-UP PROCEDURES

Issued: 3/20/73
m. Repeat procedure to be sure adjustment is satisfactory.

n. Disconnect test cable 30A300 and connect Glide Slope Coupler CD-58 to
Glide Slope Indicator CD-58 connector.
o. Disconnect extension cable CD-63 and connect aircraft CD-63 to the Glide
Slope Coupler. Make a coupled ILS approach.
p. Reinstall Glide Slope Coupler in the airplane.
GROUND CHECK AND FLIGHT SET-UP PROCEDURES 11-3

Issued: 3/20/73
PART III
REPAIR PROCEDURES
Issued: 3/20/73 xvii

SECTION XII
SWITCH REPLACEMENT
12-1. Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-1

12- 2. Soldering. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-1
12-3. AutoControl III Console/Amplifier Switch Replacement.. 12-1
12-4. AltiMatic III Console Switch Replacement. . . . . . . 12-4
Issued: 3/20/73 xii-i

PIPER AUTOCONTROL III AND AL TlMA TIC III SERVICE MANUAL
SECTION XII
SWITCH REPLACEMENT
12-1. INTRODUCTION. This section contains information necessary for re-

placement of the switches in the AutoControl III Console/Amplifier, and the Alti-
Matic III Console. For the fundamental soldering procedures used in the replace-
ment of the switches, refer to the following paragraph.
12-2. SOLDERING. Soldering is very important in replacement of the switches.

It is recommended that a clean and well tinned soldering iron of not more than
100 watts to be used to prevent excess heat from damaging the electronic compo-
nents and wire insulation.
Prior to soldering, a good clean mechanical connection should be made.
After the mechanical connection is made, heat the wire and terminal until they
are hot enough for the solder to flow freely. Then apply rosin core solder to the
wire and terminal. After soldering is completed, allow a few seconds for the
solder to set. This is necessary to avoid having a "cold solder joint" which could
cause an apparent malfunction of the switch.
NOTE
Piper PIN 757 581 (Mitchell PIN 40A22-4) switch is

used for replacement in all installations. Screw length
should not exceed 114 inch when installing this switch.
12-3. AUTOCONTROL III CONSOLE/AMPLIFIER SWITCH REPLACEMENT.

a. ENGAGE SWITCH. The Engage Switch is replaced by the following proce-
dures:
1. Remove Console/Amplifier from the airplane according to the appro-
priate paragraph in Section III of this manual.
2. Pull the plastic button off the switch.
3. Remove the switch retaining screw and remove the switch from the con-
sole.
4. Make sure that all the wires on the switch are the same color as those
shown in Figure 12 -1. If not, identify any wires which are different. Remove
all wires from the switch.
SWITCH REPLACEMENT 12-1

Issued: 3/20/73
Figure 12-1. Replacement of AutoControl III Engage Switch
5. Cut 1/16 inch off end of actuator shaft on new switch, orient it so the
shaft extends to the right and terminals are visible, make connections as follows:
(a) Bottom Row - Connect a piece of No. 26 wire to the second terminal
from the right, connect the other end of this wire to the fifth ter-
minal from the right. (DO NOT SOLDER.) Connect two orange
wires to the second terminal. Solder the connections made on both
the second and fifth terminals.
(b) Bottom Row - Connect a piece of No. 26 wire to the extreme left ter-
minal and connect the other end of this wire to the third terminal
from the right. (DO NOT SOLDER.) Connect one red wire to the
third terminal from the right and solder both the extreme left and
the third terminal from the right.
6. Make sure all connections are soldered. Place the switch in its proper
position in the Console/ Amplifier. Make sure the ~haft does not rub where it pro-
trudes through the front plate of the Console/Amplifier.
7. Secure the switch with the retaining screw, making sure the switch does
not protrude above the front plate of the Console/Amplifier. Install the plastic
button on the shaft of the switch.
12-2 SWITCH REPLACEMENT

Issued: 3/20/73
Figure 12 - 2. Replacement of AutoControl III Heading Switch
8. Perform functional check of Engage Switch prior to installation in the

airplane.
9. Install Console/Amplifier in airplane according to the appropriate para-
graph in Section III of this manual.
10. Perform AutoPilot ground functional check.
b. HEADING SWITCH. The Heading Switch is replaced by the following pro-
cedures:
1. Remove Console/Amplifier from the airplane according to the appro-
priate paragraph in Section III of this manuaL
sole.
shown in Figure 12-2. If not, identify any wires which are different. Remove
all wires from the switch.
5. Remove the identification placard from the old switch and install on like
location of the new switch using Pliobond or an equivalent adhesive.
When applying Pliobond do not use an excessive amount as it could cause
mechanical malfunction of the switch.

Issued: 3/20/73
6. Observe the location of the insulating tape on the switch being removed,
and place a minimum of 1/64 inch of tape on the new switch. Recommended tapes
are: 3M No. 300, 3M No. 33, 3M No.4 72 (Minnesota Mining & Mfg. Co., St. Paul,
Minn. 55119); Tuck No. 330 (Technical Tape Corp., New Rochelle, New York 10801
Slipnot No.7 (Plymouth Rubber Co., Canton, Mass. 02021).
7. Cut 1/16 inch off end of actuator shaft on new switch, orient it so the
shaft extends to the right and terminals are visible, make connections as follows:
NOTE
All connections will be on the BOTTOM row of termi-

nals.
(a) Second terminal from the right; connect one blue wire and solder.
(b) Third terminal from the right; connect one white wire and solder.
(c) Fourth terminal from the right; connect one orange wire and solder.
(d) Fifth terminal from the right; connect one green or one green and
white wire and solder.
position in the Console/ Amplifier. Make sure the shaft does not rub where it pro-
trudes through the front plate of the Console/Amplifier. There should be a min-
imum of 1/64 inch of tape between the switch and printed circuit board. Secure
the switch with the retaining screw, making sure the switch does not protrude
above the front plate of the Console/Amplifier. Install the plastic button on the
shaft of the switch.
9. Perform functional check of Heading Switch prior to installation in the
airplane.
10. Install Console/Amplifier in airplane according to the appropriate para-
12-4. ALTIMATIC III CONSOLE SWITCH REPLACEMENT.

a. ROLL ENGAGE SWITCH: The Roll Engage Switch is replaced by the fol-
lowing procedures:
1. Remove the Console from the airplane according to the appropriate para-
2. Remove the back plate of the Console by removing the four retaining
screws.
sole.

Issued: 3/20/73
NOTE; CUT OFF 1/16 INCH ON TOP ROW

OF TERMINALS AFTER SOLDERING.
Figure 12- 3, Replacement of AltiMatic III Roll Engage Switch

Issued: 3/20/73
shown in Figure 12-3. If not, identify any wires which are different. Remove all
wires from the switch.
6. It will be necessary to bend the terminals to allow sufficient clearance
for the switch when it is installed in the Console. When bending the terminals,
be careful not to bend them an excessive amount. (Refer to Figure 12-3 for prop-
er bending of the terminals.) Note the positioning of the pliers on the terminals.
7. Orient the switch so the shaft is extended to the right and the terminals
are visible. (Refer to Figure 12-3. )
NOTE
Bend all terminals approximately 45° in the direction

indicated.
8. With the switch oriented as called for in the preceeding step, bend the
TOP row of terminals UP and the BOTTOM row DOWN.
NOTE
When making connections in the top row of terminals,

position all wires as near as possible to the base of
each terminal opening.
9. Some switches presently installed do not have double row contacts; how-
ever, all replacement switches will have double row contacts which will be con-
nected in parallel. Use #22 wire and make parallel connections between the ter-
minals in the top row and the corresponding terminals in the bottom row. There
are no connections to the fourth terminal from the right in either row. After
making these connections, solder the TOP row of terminals.
10. With the shaft extended to the right and the terminals visible, make
terminal connections as follows:
(a) Bottom Row - Extreme right; connect two black wires to the ter-
minal and solder.
(b) Bottom Row - Second from the right; connect one yellow wire to the
terminal and solder.
(c) Bottom Row - Third from the right; connect one gray wire to the
(d) Bottom Row - Fifth from the right; connect one brown wire to the
(e) Bottom Row - Extreme left; connect two red wires to the terminal
and solder.

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Figure 12-4. Replacement of AltiMatic III Heading Switch

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11. Make sure all connections are soldered. On the top row cut off approx-
imately 1/16 inch from the ends of all terminals. (Refer to Figure 12-3. )
12. Position the switch ~n the Console, check terminal and wire clearance.
After checking clearance, secure the switch in place, make sure the shaft of the
switch does not rub where it protrudes through the Console. Install the plastic
button on the shaft.
13. Install the back plate of the Console.
14. Perform a functional check of Roll Engage Switch prior to installation in
the airplane.
15. Install the Console in the airplane according to the appropriate para-
b. HEADING SWITCH. The Heading Switch is replaced by the following pro-
cedures:
graph in Section III of thi s manual.
screws.
sole.
shown in Figure 12-4. If not, identify any wires which are different, remove all
wires and components from the Heading Switch.
are visible. (Refer to Figure 12-4. )
7. Break off all the terminals in the BOTTOM ROW by holding them individ-
ually on the horizontal part as shown in Figure 12-4 and continue to bend back and
forth until the terminal breaks.
8. With the shaft extended to the right and the terminals visible, make ter-
minal connections as follows:
(a) Extreme Right; connect one blue and white wire to the terminal and
solder.
(b) Second from the right; connect one blue wire and one lead of the . 22
MFD capacitor to this terminal and solder.
(c) Fourth from the right; connect the other lead of the . 22 MFD capa-
citor and one lead of the lOOK resistor (brown, black, yellow) to
this terminal and solder.
(d) Extreme Left; connect one red wire and the other lead of the lOOK
resistor (brown, black, yellow) to this terminal and solder.

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Figure 12-5. Replacement of AltiMatic III Pitch Engage Switch
position in the Console. Ascertain the components and wires have clearance.
Make sure the shaft of the switch does not rub where it protrudes through the
Console.
10. Secure the switch with the retaining screw. Install the plastic button
on the shaft of the switch.
12. Perform functional check of Heading Switch prior to installation in the
airplane.
13. Install Console in airplane according to the appropriate paragraph in
Section III.

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c. PITCH ENGAGE SWITCH. The Pitch Engage Switch is replaced by the fol-
lowing procedures:
screws.
4. Remove the switch from the Console. Make sure all wires have the
same color as those shown in Figure 12-5. If not, identify any which are dif-
ferent. DO NOT unsolder any wires at this time.
5. Orient the switch so the shaft is extended to the right and the soldering
terminals are visible. (Refer to Figure 12-5. )
6. On the bottom row of terminals, second from the right, identify the
orange wire so it can be distinguished from another orange wire connected to a
different terminal of this switch.
7. Unsolder all wires and components.
8. With the shaft extended to the right and the terminals Visible, make ter-
(a) Top Row - Extreme right; connect one lead of the 10K resistor
(brown, black, orange) to this terminal and solder.
(b) Top Row - Second terminal from the right; connect the unmarked
orange wire to this terminal and solder.
(c) Top Row - Third from the right; connect one red and white wire to
this terminal and solder.
(d) Top Row - Fourth from the right; connect one lead of the 3. 3K re-
sistor (orange, orange, red), loose end of the 10K resistor (brown,
black, orange) and one orange and white wire to this terminal and
solder.
(e) Top Row - Extreme left terminal; connect the other lead of the 3, 3K
resistor (orange, red, red) and one brown wire and solder.
(f) Bottom Row - Second from the right; connect the marked orange
wire to this terminal and solder.
(g) Bottom Row - Third from the right; connect one red wire to this ter-
minal and solder.
(h) Bottom Row - Fourth from the right; connect one black wire to this
(i) Bottom Row - Fifth from the right; connect one white wire to this
(j) Bottom Row - Extreme left terminal; connect one yellow wire to this

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PIPER AUTOCONTROL III AND AL TlMA TIC III SERVICE MANUAL
Figure 12-6. Replacement of AltiMatic III Altitude Select Switch
position in the Console. Ascertain the components and wires have clearance.
Make sure the shaft of the switch does not rub where it protrudes through the
Console.
10. Secure the switch with the retaining screw. Install the plastic button
on the shaft of the switch.
12. Perform functional check of Pitch Engage Switch prior to installation in
the airplane.
13. Install the Console in the airplane according to the appropriate para-
graph in Section III.

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d. ALTITUDE SELECT SWITCH: The Altitude Select Switch is replaced by

the following procedures:
screws.
3. Pull the plastic button off the shaft.
4. Remove the switch retaining screw and remove the switch from the Con-
sole.
are visible.
6. Unsolder the resistor and blue wire which connects to the extreme right
terminals in the bottom row.
7. The extreme right terminal in the top row has a violet and white wire
and the extreme left terminal in the top row has a gray and white wire. Identify
both of these wires so they can be distinguished from other wires of the same
color on this switch.
8, Make sure that all the wires on the switch are the same color as those
shown in Figure 12-6. If not, identify any wires which are different, remove all
wires and components from the Altitude Select Switch.
9. With the shaft extended to the right and the terminals visible, make ter-
(a) Connect the short lead of the 4. 3K resistor (yellow, orange, red)
to the extreme right terminal in the top row and put the long lead of
this resistor through the third terminal from the right in the top row
and extend it on through to the second terminal from the right also
in the top row. If length of lead is not sufficient to make this con-
nection, it will be necessary to install a jumper lead. (DO NOT
SOLDER. )
(b) Connect the short lead of the other 4. 3K resistor (yellow, orange,
red) to the fourth terminal from the right in the top row and put the
long lead through the extreme left terminal in the top row and ex-
tend it on through to the fifth terminal from the right also in the top
row. If length of lead is not sufficient to make this connection, it
will be necessary to install a jumper lead. (DO NOT SOLDER. )
(c) Connect the violet and white wire, which has been identified, to the
extreme right terminal in the top row. Solder all connections that
are on this terminal.
(d) Connect the gray and white wire, which has been identified, to the
extreme left terminal in the top row. Solder all connections that
are on this terminal.
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(e) Connect the unmarked violet and white wire to the third terminal
from the right in the top row. Solder all connections that are on
this terminal.
(f) Connect the unmarked gray and white wire to the fourth terminal
from the right in the top row. Solder all connections that are on
this terminal.
(g) Solder the connections that are on the second and the fifth terminals
from the right in the top row.
(h) Connect two orange wires to the extreme left terminal in the bottom
row and solder.
(i) Connect the blue and white wire to the fifth terminal from the right
in the bottom row and solder.
(j) Connect two red and white wires to the third terminal from the right
in the bottom row and solder.
(k) Connect one brown and white wire to the second terminal from the
right in the bottom row and solder.
(1) Connect one blue wire to the extreme right terminal in the bottom
row. (DO NOT SOLDER.) Connect the loose lead of the 3. 3K re-
sistor (orange, orange, red) to this terminal also. (Solder both
connections. )
10. Make sure all connections are soldered. Position the switch in the Con-
sole and check all components and wires for clearance.
11. Secure the switch with the retaining screw. Make sure the shaft of the
switch does not rub where it protrudes through the Console. Install the plastic
knob on the shaft.
13. Perform functional check of Roll Engage Switch prior to installation in
the airplane.
14. Install the Console in the airplane according to the appropriate paragraph
in Section III.
15. Perform Console ground functional check.

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PIPER AUTOCONTROL III AND ALTIMATIC III SERVICE MANUAL

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SET-UP PROCEDURES S-Sb

5-4. AUTO CONTROL III FLIGHT ADJUSTMENTS WITHOUT RADIO COUPLER.

SMOOTH AIR IS REQUIRED.

3. Push console HEADING BUTTON "IN". Set the COURSE SELECTOR to

Keep the Directional Gyro course selector at least 25

5-6 SET-UP PROCEDURES

Keep the Directional Gyro Course Selector at least

S~S. BENCH SET~UP AND ADJUSTMENT OF AUTOCONTROL III

SET-UP PROCEDURES 5-7

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Figure 5-2. Extension Test Cables

5-8 SET-UP PROCEDURES

SET'-UP PROCEDURES 5-9

This connection must be fused at 3 amps.

5-10 SET-UP PROCEDURES

Anytime an adjustment is moved, it is MANDA TOR Y to wait

36. Push HEADING BUTTON on right side of console to "OUT" position.

SET-UP PROCEDURES 5-11

5-12 SET-UP PROCEDURES

SET-UP PROCEDURES 5-13

Remember to wait a minimum of 90 seconds after

Remember to wait at least 90 seconds before taking

5-13a SET-UP PROCEDURES

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SET-UP PROCEDURES 5-13b

5-6. AUTOCONTROL III GROUND CHECKS WITH RADIO COUPLER.

Airplane control wheel will not necessarily be in any

5-14 SET-UP PROCEDURES

5-7. AUTOCONTROL III FLIGHT ADJUSTMENT WITH RADIO COUPLER.

SMOOTH AIR IS REQUIRED.

3. Push the console HEADING BUTTON to the "IN" position.

Keep the Directional Gyro Course Selector at least 25

SET-UP PROCEDURES 5-15

Keep the Directional Gyro course selector at least 25 degrees

Full omni needle deflection must be maintained until

Full omni needle deflection must be maintained until

5-16 SET-UP PROCEDURES

If either the console or the amplifier is replaced, the console

SET-UP PROCEDURES 5-17

6. Rotate SELECTOR KNOB on Power Section Test Box to the CENTER or

DO NOT place the ground lead near the output tran-

13. (AltiMatic III Console ONLY; AltiMatic III B Console proceed to

5-18 SET-UP PROCEDURES

If some lights do not glow, replace bulbs as required.

SET-UP PROCEDURES 5-18a

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5-18b SET-UP PROCEDURES

If solenoid light glows, proceed with Step 20. If

If light DOES GLOW, replace AutoPilot CONSOLE. If

SET-UP PROCEDURES 5-19

If voltmeter does not deflect when rotating Roll Com-

5-20 SET-UP PROCEDURES

When making any adjustment on the AltiMatic III, it is

If needle does change, repeat steps 27 thru 29.

Large increments represent 5 degrees each.

SET-UP PROCEDURES 5-21

5-22 SET-UP PROCEDURES

SET-UP PROCEDURES 5-23

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