Autopilot

Question 1

Make and model of Autopilot

Answer 1

Bendix/King KAP 140 2 Axis Autopilot

Question 2

In case of Autopilot, Autopilot Trim, or Manual Electric Trim malfunction (accomplish Items a and b simultaneously) Procedure

Answer 2

a. Airplane Control Wheel -GRASP FIRMLY and regain control of airplane.
b. A/P DISC/TRIM INT Switch -PUSH and HOLD throughout recovery.
c. AIRPLANE -TRIM manually as needed.
d. AUTO PILOT Circuit Breaker -OPEN (pull out).

Question 3

AVIONICE BUS 2 Switch during Autopilot emergency procedure

Answer 3

The AVIONICS BUS 2 switch may be used to de-energize the autopilot and electric trim systems.
If necessary, do steps a. thru c. above, set the AVIONICS BUS 2 switch to the OFF position then locate and open (pull) the AUTO PILOT circuit breaker.
Then the AVIONICS BUS 2 switch can be set to the ON position to restore power to the other avionics equipment on AVN BUS 2.
Primary attitude, airspeed, directional compass, and altitude instruments will continue to operate when the AVIONICS BUS 2 switch is OFF.