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Honeywell BENDIXKing xCruze 110 Operating Handbook

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xCruze 110 Autopilot
Honeywell International, Inc.
9201-B San Mateo Blvd N.E.
Albuquerque, New Mexico 87113 U.S.A.
Telephone: 855-250-7027 (Toll Free U.S.A./Canada)
Telephone: 602-365-7027 (International/Direct)
Document P/N 8300-089 Rev 3
Jan 2020

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  • Page 1 Operating Handbook xCruze 110 Autopilot Honeywell International, Inc. 9201-B San Mateo Blvd N.E. Albuquerque, New Mexico 87113 U.S.A. Telephone: 855-250-7027 (Toll Free U.S.A./Canada) Telephone: 602-365-7027 (International/Direct) Document P/N 8300-089 Rev 3 Jan 2020...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    ______________________________________________________________________________ Table of Contents Revisions ................. 5 General Introduction ..........6 2.1. About your Autopilot ............6 2.2. Controls ................. 7 Autopilot Power Up ............. 8 Autopilot/Flight Instrument Display ....9 4.1. Flight Instrument Display ..........9 4.1.1. PFD display description ..........9 4.1.2.
  • Page 4 ______________________________________________________________________________ 5.3.3. Maximum Airspeed............ 24 5.3.4. Pitch Servo Reversal..........25 5.3.5. Static Lag................ 25 5.3.6. Vertical Microactivity ..........26 5.3.7. Half Step ................. 26 Autopilot Operation ..........28 6.1. Syncing the altimeter ............ 28 6.2. Engaging/Disengaging the autopilot ....... 31 6.2.1.

  • Page 5: Revisions

    1. Revisions Rev Number Notes Date Initial Release 5/1/2015 Added notes about altitude 5/7/2015 select/baro set modes Changed display setup to account 8/11/2016 for non-touch interface Formatted to BendixKing 1/31/2020 8300-089 Rev 3...

  • Page 6: General Introduction

    2. General Introduction 2.1. About your Autopilot Thank you for purchasing this BendixKing product. BendixKing, we strive to provide the highest quality avionics and autopilots available in the Experimental & Light Sport Aviation markets. The team at BendixKing are not only committed to quality, but to industry leading customer service and support.

  • Page 7: Controls

    2.2. Controls The XCruze 110 AP has a single user interface for device for operation. It is a joystick/encoder combination. There are three types of control inputs: TOGGLE, ROTATE, PRESS. Toggle means to use the joystick portion, rotate means to turn the knob, press means to press the knob.

  • Page 8: Autopilot Power Up

    3. Autopilot Power Up The autopilot master switch should be in the off position when the engine is started. After starting the aircraft engine, the autopilot master switch can be turned on at any time. The autopilot software version is displayed for a few seconds after power is applied, but it is not necessary to hold the aircraft stationary during the power up sequence.

  • Page 9: Autopilot/Flight Instrument Display

    4. Autopilot/Flight Instrument Display The autopilot display contains both a flight instrument and the autopilot mode annunciation. The autopilot display bar is the box below the DG. It will show autopilot mode status and is where all values for autopilot options are selected. 4.1.
  • Page 10 and/or the autopilot is not receiving a valid signal from the GPS, the DG box numbers will be RED. This is shown in Figure 4.1.2a. Figure 4.1.2a If the autopilot is receiving a valid GPS signal but there is no position fix, for example inside a hangar, the DG box numbers will be YELLOW.
  • Page 11 Figure 4.1.2c If the autopilot is receiving a valid GPS signal but the signal is varying greatly from the last received signal, the DG numbers will be GRAY. This could be seen when the GPS first acquires satellites and the autopilot DG is slewing to the current reading. This should only be seen temporarily.

  • Page 12: Autopilot Display

    Figure 4.1.2e 4.2. Autopilot Display The autopilot mode and selection display is in the black bar under the DG box. Lateral modes and selections are displayed on the left half of the autopilot display bar, vertical modes are displayed on the right half of the autopilot display bar.

  • Page 13: Min/Max Airspeed Annunciation

    Figure 4.2.1b shows the trim NOSE UP annunciation on the display. Figure 4.2.1b 4.2.2. Min/Max Airspeed Annunciation The display also gives a visual warning of hitting the minimum and maximum airspeed limits while the autopilot is engaged. This is shown as a flashing MIN AS or MAX AS that shows above the autopilot bar and to the left of the DG box.

  • Page 14: Xcruze 110 Ap Setup Procedure

    Figure 4.2.2b 5. XCruze 110 AP Setup Procedure The display and autopilot parts of the XCruze 110 AP have several user selectable values to help tune the instrument and flight dynamics of the autopilot. Be sure to go through all of the screens before the first flight using the autopilot as there are some safety limits that need to be set.

  • Page 15: Dg Drift Adjustment

    addressed in section 5.1.2. Figure 5.1.1a shows the SET DG setup screen. Figure 5.1.1a 5.1.2. DG Drift Adjustment When the DG is manually set to a compass heading, it may drift off the set heading, just like all other unslaved gyros. The drift adjustment allows for removal of the DG drift rate.

  • Page 16: Slip/Skid Indicator Centering

    5.1.3. Slip/Skid Indicator Centering The slip/skid indicator can be centered manually. First, verify that the aircraft is level from side to side before centering the ball. When CENTER BALL is shown on the display, rotate the knob either clockwise or counter-clockwise to center the indicator behind the red pointer.

  • Page 17: Low Airspeed Warning

    Figure 5.1.4a Figure 5.1.4b 5.1.5. Low Airspeed Warning The PFD display contains a low airspeed warning for use when the autopilot is either engaged or not. This warning flashes the center dot of the horizon reference bar red when the user set airspeed is reached.

  • Page 18: Altimeter Units

    Figure 5.1.5a 5.1.6. Altimeter Units The PFD display allows the units of the altimeter to be changed between FEET or METERS. When ALT UNITS is shown on the display, the upper right side box on the display will show the currently selected altimeter units.

  • Page 19: Baro Units

    knob clockwise will step from KTS-> KPH->MPH, respectively. Rotating the knob counter-clockwise will step from MPH->KPH- >KTS, respectively. Figure 5.1.7a shows the AS UNITS setup screen. Once the desired unit is set, toggle the joystick right to advance to the next setup screen.

  • Page 20: Autopilot Lateral Setup

    Figure 5.1.8a 5.2. Autopilot Lateral Setup The lateral setup screen is accessed by toggling and holding the joystick to the left for two seconds. Once in the lateral autopilot setup menu, toggle the joystick to the right to advance the page, toggle to the left to reverse the page, and rotate the knob to change the value.

  • Page 21: Baud Rate

    Figure 5.2.1a 5.2.2. Baud Rate Selectable from 600 to 9600. Most GPS settings will be either 4800 or 9600. This setting must be matched to the Baud Rate output of the GPS connected to the RS232 input of the autopilot. Consult the setup procedure for the GPS to obtain the proper baud rate setting.

  • Page 22: Lateral Microactivity

    5.2.4. Lateral Microactivity Selectable from 0 to 31. This setting is used to reduce the effects of lost motion in the system. Cable operated systems will need to use a higher value. Most pushrod control systems can use a value of 0. Obtain factory assistance before making large adjustments to this setting.

  • Page 23: Yaw Damper

    5.2.6. Yaw Damper Selectable between 0 and 1. Setting this to 1 will engage an installed yaw damper with the autopilot. Leave this set at 0 if no yaw damper is installed. The YAW DAMPER setup screen is shown in Figure 5.2.6a.

  • Page 24: Minimum Airspeed

    Figure 5.3.1a. 5.3.2. Minimum Airspeed Selectable from 0 to 399. This setting adjusts the minimum airspeed, in knots indicated, that the autopilot will fly. Irrespective of what units are selected for the indicator, this value must be set in knots. When this airspeed is reached in flight, the autopilot will flash a warning on the screen (see Figure 4.2.2a) and drop the nose of the aircraft to maintain this airspeed.

  • Page 25: Pitch Servo Reversal

    aircraft to maintain this airspeed. The MAX AIRSPD setup screen is shown in Figure 5.3.3a Figure 5.3.3a. 5.3.4. Pitch Servo Reversal Selectable between 0 and 1. This setting allows reversal of the direction of travel and trim annunciation of the pitch servo without a wiring change.

  • Page 26: Vertical Microactivity

    Figure 5.3.5a 5.3.6. Vertical Microactivity Selectable from 0 to 31. This setting is used to reduce the effects of lost motion in the system. Cable operated systems will need to use a higher value. Most pushrod control systems can use a value of 0. Obtain factory assistance before making large adjustments to this setting.
  • Page 27 Figure 5.3.7a 8300-089 Rev 3...

  • Page 28: Autopilot Operation

    6. Autopilot Operation 6.1. Syncing the altimeter Sync the altimeter as part of pre-takeoff checklist! The autopilot has a built in altimeter that must be synced to the aircraft altimeter for proper operation of the altitude select and pre- select modes. This is accessed by toggling the joystick to the right twice (not in a setup mode, or in the altitude select setup screen).
  • Page 29 Toggle joystick right, twice Rotate the knob then press the knob Rotate knob then press knob Figure 6.1a NOTE: If the sync page is entered by accident, pressing the knob twice will exit back to the normal operation screen. 8300-089 Rev 3...
  • Page 30 Figure 6.1b shows the transition from a normal autopilot engaged operating home screen (TRK mode and SVS mode in this case) to the altimeter sync setup screen. Toggle joystick right, twice Rotate knob then press knob Rotate knob then press knob Figure 6.1b 8300-089 Rev 3...

  • Page 31: Engaging/Disengaging The Autopilot

    6.2. Engaging/Disengaging the autopilot 6.2.1. Engaging the autopilot The autopilot can be engaged in one of four ways: 1) Press the knob on the autopilot face; 2) Press and hold the CWS button for 1.5 seconds (if equipped) (See section 6.5.3 for Control Wheel Steering Mode). 3) Remotely from an EFIS or other system, which has a connection to the autopilot (if equipped).

  • Page 32: Disengaging The Autopilot

    6.2.2. Disengaging the autopilot The autopilot can be disengaged in one of three ways: 1) Press and hold the knob on the face of the autopilot for 1.5 seconds; 2) Press the CWS button (if equipped). 3) Remotely from an EFIS or other systems, which has a connection to the autopilot (if equipped).

  • Page 33: Normal Lateral Autopilot Modes

    6.3. Normal Lateral Autopilot Modes 6.3.1. Track Select Mode The track select mode, or SL TRK mode is the default lateral mode that is activated when the autopilot is engaged. When the autopilot is engaged it will synchronize to the track being flown at that time.

  • Page 34: Gps Nav Mode (Rs232 Only)

    6.3.2. GPS NAV Mode (RS232 Only) The GPS Nav mode allows the autopilot to follow a direct-to or multi-leg flight plan from the connected handheld, non-IFR GPS, or IFR GPS without ARINC 429 connection. This mode uses only RS232 data and will not anticipate any turns or fly any procedure turns/approaches.

  • Page 35: Gpss Mode

    6.3.3. GPSS Mode The GPSS mode allows the autopilot to follow a direct-to or multi-leg flight plan from an IFR GPS or an external steering source such as an EFIS. This mode uses ARINC 429 data. This mode will anticipate upcoming turns, rounding the corners instead of overshooting the next course.

  • Page 36: Normal Vertical Autopilot Modes

    6.4. Normal Vertical Autopilot Modes 6.4.1. Vertical Speed Mode The vertical speed mode or SVS mode is the default vertical mode that is activated when the autopilot is engaged (as long as an altitude pre-select has not been entered). When the autopilot is engaged it will synchronize to the vertical speed being flown at that time.
  • Page 37 Vertical speed can also be changed by moving the highlighted number to SVS. This is done by pressing the knob once if in track select mode or simply rotating the knob if in GPS Nav or GPSS modes. Figure 6.4.1b shows a sample screen of rotating the knob to change vertical speed instead of using the joystick toggle.

  • Page 38: Altitude Hold Mode

    6.4.2. Altitude Hold Mode The altitude hold mode holds the selected altitude. The autopilot can hold at any 100-foot increment. When directly entering the ALT HOLD mode, the autopilot will go to the nearest 100-foot increment. Always be sure you’ve synced the altimeter before using the altitude hold mode.
  • Page 39 Figure 6.4.2a 8300-089 Rev 3...

  • Page 40: Altitude Select Mode

    6.4.3. Altitude Select Mode Sync the altimeter before performing altitude select (see section 6.1) The altitude select mode allows the user to select a target altitude above or below the current altitude, as well as a vertical speed to transition to that altitude. This mode is accessed by toggling the joystick to the right one time.
  • Page 41 Rotate knob Press knob Rotate knob 8300-089 Rev 3...
  • Page 42 Press knob Figure 6.4.3a. NOTE: The selected vertical speed will default to 500 fpm up or down, depending on the target altitude. If the target altitude is less than 500 feet from the current altitude, the default vertical speed will be scaled down with the altitude change.

  • Page 43: Altitude Pre-Select Mode

    6.4.4. Altitude Pre-Select Mode Sync the altimeter before performing altitude pre-select (see section 6.1) The altitude pre-select mode allows the user to pre-select a target altitude before takeoff. Once engaged, the autopilot will proceed in a climb to the selected target altitude and synchronize to the current vertical speed, if greater than 500 fpm.
  • Page 44 Press knob Engage AP (Press knob) Figure 6.4.4a Once a target altitude is selected, it will be displayed in the top right of the autopilot display bar. This is shown in the fourth picture of Figure 6.4.4a. When the autopilot is engaged, it will synchronize to the current vertical speed, as long as the current vertical speed is above 500 fpm, otherwise it will synchronize to 500 fpm.

  • Page 45: Gpsv Mode

    6.4.5. GPSV Mode The vertical GPS Steering mode or GPSV mode is engaged automatically with GPSS mode if the vertical steering signal is present and the autopilot is in altitude hold mode. This mode is displayed with the addition of GPSV to the GPSS that appears in the upper left of the autopilot display bar.

  • Page 46: Vertical Approach Mode

    6.4.6. Vertical Approach Mode The vertical approach mode allows the autopilot to couple to and track the glide slope of a GPS LPV approach. This mode is only available in GPSS mode. To access this mode, the autopilot must be in GPSS mode and be in altitude hold mode (section 6.4.2) at the proper altitude for the approach.

  • Page 47: Missed Approach Mode

    Figure 6.4.6a In the event that the GPS sends out a flagged vertical steering signal, the autopilot will display GS FLG and maintains the current altitude. This will happen if the current altitude is above the glide slope. Figure 6.4.6b shows the GS FLG display. Figure 6.4.6b 6.4.7.

  • Page 48: Other Autopilot Modes

    Figure 6.4.7a 6.5. Other Autopilot Modes 6.5.1. Emergency Level Mode This mode allows the autopilot to be engaged into track hold mode and zero vertical speed mode from ANY attitude or any state, with the press of a single button. Figure 6.5.1a shows the display when the Emergency Level Mode is engaged.
  • Page 49 6.5.2a shows the gyro backup mode screen with a 10° right bank selection. Figure 6.5.2a Altitude select, altitude hold, and vertical speed select modes are still accessible when no GPS signal or fix is available. Figure 6.5.2b shows a zero bank angle with an altitude select set at 10500 feet. (see section 6.4.3 for altitude select mode) Figure 6.5.2b 8300-089...

  • Page 50: Control Wheel Steering Mode

    6.5.3. Control Wheel Steering Mode This mode allows the autopilot to be temporarily disengaged to make a quick course change and/or vertical speed change. This mode is accessed by pressing and holding the control wheel steering switch (if equipped). While the switch is held, the display will show the autopilot is in CWS Mode.

  • Page 51: Quick Reference Cards

    7. Quick Reference Cards The following Quick Reference Card will give a quick overview of the XCruze 110 AP controls. 7.1. XCruze 110 AP Quick Reference Power Up – After engine start!!! (stationary aircraft not required) GPS Status DG – No GPS signal Yellow DG –...
  • Page 52 Gyro Back-Up Mode (Bank) – Only with GPS failure Rotate knob to select desired bank angle (up to 30 degrees) Vertical Modes Altimeter Sync (AP disengaged or engaged) Toggle joystick right two times -> Set current barometer setting, press knob -> Sync altimeter, press knob Altitude Pre-Select Mode (AP disengaged) Toggle joystick right one time ->...

  • Page 53: Suggested Autopilot Settings

    8. Suggested Autopilot Settings The following section will give suggested starting points for the settings of the XCruze 110 AP based on several popular Experimental-Amateur Built aircraft. Note: Baud is not listed, as it is a GPS specific selection. 8.1. Van’s Aircraft RV’s RV-4 Lat Activity - 3...
  • Page 54 RV-7 Lat Activity - 4 Bank Angle - 1 Microactivity - 0 GPSS Gain - 16 Vrt Activity - 3 Min Airspeed - 65 Max Airspeed - 180 Static Lag - 0 Microactivity - 0 Half-Step - 0 RV-9 Lat Activity - 4 Bank Angle - 1 Microactivity - 0 GPSS Gain - 16...

  • Page 55: Lancair

    8.2. Lancair Lancair 235/320/360 Lat Activity - 5 Bank Angle - 1 Microactivity - 0 GPSS Gain - 16 Vrt Activity - 3 Min Airspeed - 70 Max Airspeed - 190 Static Lag - 0 Microactivity - 0 Half-Step - 0 Lancair Legacy Lat Activity - 6 Bank Angle - 1...
  • Page 56 Lancair IV-P Turbine Lat Activity - 16 Bank Angle - 1 Microactivity - 4 GPSS Gain - 16 Vrt Activity - 7 Min Airspeed - 80 Max Airspeed - 200 Static Lag - 0 Microactivity - 0 Half-Step - 0 Lancair ES Lat Activity - 6 Bank Angle - 1...

  • Page 57: Glasair Aviation

    8.3. Glasair Aviation Sportsman 2+2 Lat Activity - 8 Bank Angle - 1 Microactivity - 4 GPSS Gain - 16 Vrt Activity - 8 Min Airspeed - 55 Max Airspeed - 150 Static Lag - 0 Microactivity - 4 Half-Step - 0 8300-089 Rev 3...

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