MilViz KAP 140 Pilot's Manual

MILVIZ PILATUS PC6 PORTER
KAP 140 Autopilot system
(Sources: KAP 140 Pilot's guide – KAP 140 Installation Manual)
KAP 140 Two Axis with Altitude Preselect Operation - Introduction
The KAP 140 Autopilot System included in the Pilatus PC6 is a rate based digital autopilot
system offering smooth performance and enhanced features found only in more expensive
autopilots. This system brings digital technology and reliability into the light aircraft cockpit.
KAP 140 roll axis features include wing leveler, heading select and VOR/LOC intercept
and tracking. The KAP 140 can also be coupled to GPS and RNAV receivers as well. Roll
rate information is derived from the turn coordinator.
Pitch axis features include vertical speed, glideslope and altitude hold along with altitude
preselect option. Pitch information is derived from a pressure sensor and accelerometer.
Manual Electric Trim and Control Wheel Steering (CWS) optionals are also included and
full operative.
The KAP 140 Autopilot System operates independent of the aircraft's artificial horizon.
Therefore, the autopilot retains roll stabilization and all vertical modes in the event of
vacuum system failure.
KAP 140 features in Pilatus PC6 version
HSI unit
Turn Coordinator
Automatic Electric Elevator Trim
Manual Electric Trim
FUNCTION MODES
Control Wheel Steering (CWS)
Auto Capture
Auto Track
All Angle Intercept
Auto 45-degree Intercept
Remote Barometric Input
YES
YES
YES
YES
ALT Hold (ALT); ALT Preselect/ALERT; Heading Select (HDG);
NAV (VOR/RNAV/GPS); Approach (APR); Glideslope (GS);
Back Course (REV); Wing Leveler (ROL); Vertical Speed Hold (VS)
YES
YES
YES
YES
NO
NO
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