Autocontrol Iiib Autopilot Installation - Piper Dakota PA-28-236 Pilot Operating Handbook

PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION
PA-28-236, DAKOTA

AUTOCONTROL IIIB AUTOPILOT INSTALLATION

SECTION 1 - GENERAL
This supplement supplies information necessary for the operation of the
airplane when the optional Piper AutoControl IIIB is installed in accordance
with STC SA3065SW-D. 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 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.
(b) Autopilot OFF for takeoff and landing.
SECTION 3 - EMERGENCY PROCEDURES
(a) In an emergency the autopilot can be disconnected by pushing the roll
ON-OFF rocker switch to 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 a 320 foot altitude loss. Maximum altitude
loss measured at 155 KIAS in a descent.
(d) An autopilot runaway, with a 1 second delay in the initiation of
recovery, during an approach operation, coupled or uncoupled, could
result in a 15° bank and a 20 foot altitude loss.
ISSUED: JUNE 1, 1978
REVISED: JULY 1, 1988
SUPPLEMENT 2
SECTION 9
SUPPLEMENTS
REPORT: VB-910
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