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Vizion PMA Autopilot C182E-C182T Installation
Make
Cessna Aircraft Company A42EU F182P, F182Q, FR182
Textron Aviation, Inc.
RESTRICTION ON USE, DUPLICATION, OR DISCLOSURE OF
THIS DOCUMENT CONTAINS PROPRIETARY INFORMATION OF
TRUTRAK FLIGHT SYSTEMS, INC. AND MAY NOT BE REPRODUCED, COPIED,
DISCLOSED OR UTILIZED IN ANY WAY, IN WHOLE OR IN PART, WITHOUT THE
PRIOR WRITTEN CONSENT OF TRUTRAK FLIGHT SYSTEMS, INC.
Prepared by
Prepared by
Checked by
Approved by
Rev: A
TruTrak Doc: 256
Appendix F
TCDS
Models
3A13
182E, 182F, 182G, 182H, 182J, 182K, 182L, 182M, 182N,
182P, 182Q, 182R, 182S, 182T, R182,T182, TR182,
T182T
PROPRIETARY INFORMATION
Prepared by
TruTrak Flight Systems, Inc.
Function/Title
Engineering
President
GM
President
1
Name
Zach Williamson
Andrew Barker
Moss Foster
Andrew Barker
Vizion Install Appendix F C182E-T

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  • Page 1 RESTRICTION ON USE, DUPLICATION, OR DISCLOSURE OF PROPRIETARY INFORMATION THIS DOCUMENT CONTAINS PROPRIETARY INFORMATION OF TRUTRAK FLIGHT SYSTEMS, INC. AND MAY NOT BE REPRODUCED, COPIED, DISCLOSED OR UTILIZED IN ANY WAY, IN WHOLE OR IN PART, WITHOUT THE PRIOR WRITTEN CONSENT OF TRUTRAK FLIGHT SYSTEMS, INC.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Cessna 182E-182T Vizion Roll IPC ..................... 28 3.6. Cessna 182E-182T Vizion Pitch IPC....................29 4. Cessna 182E-182T Autopilot Settings ..............30 4.1. Lateral Autopilot Settings ........................30 4.2. Vertical Autopilot Settings........................31 Rev: A Vizion Install Appendix F C182E-T TruTrak Doc: 256...

  • Page 3: Document Revision History

    1. Document Revision History Description Pages Date Initial Release 8-16-18 Added BK part numbers, made changes for PV.40 6-5-19 software, made revisions to roll install for P model Rev: A Vizion Install Appendix F C182E-T TruTrak Doc: 256...

  • Page 4: Cessna 182E-182T Controller / Wiring Harness Installation

    6-32 X 3/8” Instrument mounting screw (not supplied) Various terminals and pins for connection of power and GPS 1/8”-27 NPT male fittings and tees for connecting the A/P pitot and static to the aircraft systems Rev: A Vizion Install Appendix F C182E-T TruTrak Doc: 256...

  • Page 5: Wiring Harness / Controller Mounting Instructions

    2.2. Ensure that mounting location does not require autopilot servo lines to run near com antenna coax. 2.3. Ensure that there is sufficient space near the autopilot controller to install the Vizion Limitations Placard (Trutrak P/N 8300-092) 3. Remove the instrument panel and panel overlays as necessary. 4. Remove the seats.
  • Page 6 The excess length will be trimmed and the harness terminated when the roll servo is installed. Figure 2-1 Rev: A Vizion Install Appendix F C182E-T TruTrak Doc: 256...
  • Page 7 Continue running the harness to the pitch servo mounting location as shown in Figure 2-4 and Figure 2-5. The excess length will be trimmed and the harness terminated when the pitch servo is in place. Rev: A Vizion Install Appendix F C182E-T TruTrak Doc: 256...
  • Page 8 8. Select appropriate mounting locations for the AP Master, AP Circuit Breaker, Emergency Level and control wheel steering switches. Connect these items per the Vizion wiring diagram in the Vizion PMA Installation Guide (TruTrak Doc. 166). 8.1. All items in this step are required to be installed. The AP Master Switch, AP Circuit Breaker, and Control Wheel Steering switches must be labeled.
  • Page 9 10. Conduct pitot / static check of aircraft system before opening any pitot/ static connections! 11. Mount autopilot controller in panel using 4 6-32 X 3/8” screws. Connect wiring harness and connect pitot and static per Vizion PMA Installation Guide (TruTrak Doc. 166). Rev: A...
  • Page 10 12. Install Vizion Limitations Placard (Trutrak P/N 8300-092) near the Vizion autopilot. A sample panel with potential placard location is shown below: Potential location of Limitations Placard 13. Reinstall the instrument panel and panel overlays. 14. Reinstall interior trim. 15. Reinstall carpeting.

  • Page 11: Cessna 182E-182T Servo Installation

    2 2500-047 AN970-3 Washer 2 2500-042 MS20364-1032 1 1450-128 18X Lower Roll Bracket 1 1450-127 18X Upper Roll Bracket 1 1420-216 Servo Bolt Pattern Plate 1 1420-209 1.5” PMA Servo Arm Rev: A Vizion Install Appendix F C182E-T TruTrak Doc: 256...

  • Page 12: Cessna 182E-182T Roll Servo Mounting Instructions

    2. The Cessna 18X Upper Roll Bracket (P/N 1450-127) will be mounted to the flange of the rear wing spar using 3 ea. AN526C-832R8 screws. 2.1. Locate the inboard screw hole as shown in Figure 3-2 on the upper wing skin. Rev: A Vizion Install Appendix F C182E-T TruTrak Doc: 256...
  • Page 13 Rotate the bracket so that the middle and outer bracket mounting holes are aligned with the row of rivets in the rear wing spar as shown in Figure 3-3. Rev: A Vizion Install Appendix F C182E-T TruTrak Doc: 256...
  • Page 14 Servo Bolt Pattern Plate (P/N 1420-216) using 2 ea. AN3-3A as shown in Figure 3-4. Figure 3-4 2.7. Place the assembly shown in Figure 3-4 in the wing and cleco in place as shown in Figure 3-5. Rev: A Vizion Install Appendix F C182E-T TruTrak Doc: 256...
  • Page 15 Figure 3-5 2.8. Temporarily attach the Cessna 18X Lower Roll Bracket (1450-128) to the Servo Bolt Pattern Plate (P/N 1420-216) using 2 ea. AN3-3A as shown in Figure 3-6. Figure 3-6 Rev: A Vizion Install Appendix F C182E-T TruTrak Doc: 256...
  • Page 16 2.12. Allow a sufficient service loop and trim the roll servo wiring harness to length. 2.13. Terminate the roll servo wiring harness per the Vizion wiring diagram in the Vizion PMA Installation Guide (TruTrak Doc. 166) and install the 9 Pin Connector Backshell (2100-010).
  • Page 17 2.23. Remove the rear aileron cable bolt from the left aileron bellcrank and replace with hardware shown Figure for 182E-182N or in Figure 3-8 for 182P-182T, R182 or TR182. Torque the AN- 3 bolt to 20-25 in-lb. Rev: A Vizion Install Appendix F C182E-T TruTrak Doc: 256...
  • Page 18 Figure 3-8 2.24. Tension the aileron cable according to the aircraft service manual. NOTE: Proper cable tension is essential for proper autopilot performance! Use a tensiometer to verify cable tension. Rev: A Vizion Install Appendix F C182E-T TruTrak Doc: 256...
  • Page 19 2.33. Attach the pushrod assembly to the roll servo arm as shown in Figure 3-9 for 182E-182N or in Figure 3-10 for 182P-182T, R182 or TR182 and torque to 20- 25 in-lb. Rev: A Vizion Install Appendix F C182E-T TruTrak Doc: 256...
  • Page 20 2.36. Ensure that aircraft stops are contacted prior to servo stops. Adjust length of pushrod as needed until servo stops are not contacted when controls are moved to both ends of travel. Rev: A Vizion Install Appendix F C182E-T TruTrak Doc: 256...
  • Page 21 Once wiring harness is installed, ensure that the wiring harness is properly secured to prevent interference. 2.38. Apply torque seal to all bolts after final torqueing is achieved. Rev: A Vizion Install Appendix F C182E-T TruTrak Doc: 256...

  • Page 22: Pitch Servo Materials List

    10 2500-075 AN3-3A Bolt 10 2500-069 8-32 X 5/8 Screw AN526C832R10 1 2500-068 AN3-7A Bolt 1 2500-055 AN345-10 1 2500-054 AN315-4 1 2500-047 AN970-3 Washer 1 1450-130 Late 182 Pitch Bracket Rev: A Vizion Install Appendix F C182E-T TruTrak Doc: 256...

  • Page 23: Cessna 182E-182T Pitch Servo Mounting Instructions

    PMA servo (P/N 8100-064 for 12 volt or P/N 8100-065 for 24 volt) using the provided 8-32 x 3/8” flat head screws. Use blue threadlocker (Loctite 242 or equivalent) and torque the screws to 18-20 in-lb. Rev: A Vizion Install Appendix F C182E-T TruTrak Doc: 256...
  • Page 24 12. Remove the AN4 bolt securing the elevator push rod to the bottom of the elevator bellcrank and replace with hardware as shown in Figure 3-15. Rev: A Vizion Install Appendix F C182E-T TruTrak Doc: 256...
  • Page 25 17. Attach the pushrod to the pitch servo arm with hardware as shown in Figure 3-16 and torque to 20-25 in-lb. Rev: A Vizion Install Appendix F C182E-T TruTrak Doc: 256...
  • Page 26 21. Complete routing of the pitch servo wiring harness and trim to length. 22. Terminate the pitch servo wiring harness per the Vizion wiring diagram USING OPTION B in the Vizion PMA Installation Guide (TruTrak Doc. 166) using a Right Angle D-sub 9 Pin Backshell Kit (P/N 8210-011).
  • Page 27 27. Secure the Sheathed Microfit Cable Assembly 1M (P/N 6000-064) so that routing is as shown in Figure 3-19. Ensure that cable is free to move as the link sensor moves through full control deflection without excess pressure on the connector. Rev: A Vizion Install Appendix F C182E-T TruTrak Doc: 256...
  • Page 28 28. Verify that the servo and pushrod motion are unobstructed throughout the full control travel. 29. Replace all inspection covers, carpet, seats, and interior previously removed during the installation. 30. Reconnect the aircraft battery. Rev: A Vizion Install Appendix F C182E-T TruTrak Doc: 256...

  • Page 29: Cessna 182E-182T Vizion Roll Ipc

    3.5. Cessna 182E-182T Vizion Roll IPC Rev: A Vizion Install Appendix F C182E-T TruTrak Doc: 256...

  • Page 30: Cessna 182E-182T Vizion Pitch Ipc

    3.6. Cessna 182E-182T Vizion Pitch IPC Rev: A Vizion Install Appendix F C182E-T TruTrak Doc: 256...

  • Page 31: Cessna 182E-182T Autopilot Settings

    4. Cessna 182E-182T Autopilot Settings Once all wiring is complete, verified, and the GPS setup has been completed (Vizion PMA Installation Guide (TruTrak Doc. 166)), follow the steps below to verify proper autopilot settings. THIS STEP MUST BE COMPLETED PRIOR TO GROUND CHECK AND FLIGHT CHECK!!! 4.1.

  • Page 32: Vertical Autopilot Settings

    5) PRESS ALT button to advance to next setup screen. 6) ROTATE KNOB to select a MAX AIRSPD of (Refer to aircraft POH and set a value equal to 0.9 V in knots). Rev: A Vizion Install Appendix F C182E-T TruTrak Doc: 256...
  • Page 33 CAUTION! Do not select a DEFAULT VS that is too high, or autopilot performance may be adversely affected. 15)PRESS KNOB to exit vertical setup and return to the home screen. 16)Cycle power on the autopilot. Rev: A Vizion Install Appendix F C182E-T TruTrak Doc: 256...
  • Page 34 TruTrak Flight Systems, Inc. Rev: A Vizion Install Appendix F C182E-T TruTrak Doc: 256...

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