Utocontrol Iii B Autopilot Installation - Piper CHEROKEE WARRIOR II Information Manual

PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION
PA-28-161, CHEROKEEWARRIOR II
SUPPLEMENT 2
AUTOCONTROL IlIB AUTOPILOT INSTALLATION
SECTION 1 - GENERAL
SECTION 9
SUPPLEMENTS
This supplement supplies information necessary for the operation of the airplane when the optional Piper
AutoControl IIIB Autopilot is installed. The information contained within this supplement is to be used in
conjunction with the complete handbook.
This supplement has been FAA Approved as a permanent part of this handbook based on EDO-AIRE
Mitchell STC SA3065SW-D and must remain in this handbook at all times when the optional Piper AutoControl
IIIB Autopilot is installed.
SECTION 2 - LIMITATIONS
(a) Autopilot operation prohibited above 155 KIAS. (Autopilot V
Mo)
(b) Autopilot must be OFF for takeoff and landing.
SECTION 3 - EMERGENCY PROCEDURES
(a) In an emergency the AutoControl IIIB can be disconnected by:
(1) Pushing the A/PON-OFF rocker switch - OFF.
(b) The autopilot can be overpowered at either control wheel.
(c) An autopilot runaway, with a
3
second delay in the initiation of recovery while operating in climb, cruise
or descending flight, could result in a 60° bank and 320 foot altitude loss.
(d) An autopilot runaway, with a 1 second delay in the initiation of recovery, during an approach operation,
coupled or uncoupled, could result in an 15° bank and 20 foot altitude loss.
(e) Emergency operation with optional NSD 360 and NSD 360A (HSI) - Slaved and/or Non-Slaved:
NSD360
(1) Appearance of HDG Flag:
a. Check air supply gauge (vac or pressure) for adequate air supply (4 in. Hg. min.).
b. Check compass circuit breaker.
c. Observe display for proper operation.
(2) To disable heading card - pull circuit breaker and use magnetic compass for directional data.
NOTE
If heading card is not operational, autopilot should not be used.
ISSUED: DECEMBER 16, 1976
REVISED: APRIL 17, 1989
REPORT: VB-880
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