KAP140

Question 1

The KAP140 is a … based AP

Answer 1

Rated based digital

Question 2

What is the roll rate info supplied by?

Answer 2

Turn coordinator behind MFD

Question 3

If pitch/roll axis illuminate (small P/R) illuminates, what does this mean?

Answer 3

Failure of that axis so AP a will disengage

Question 4

What modes will the AP auto set to?

Answer 4

Roll mode and current Vs

Question 5

What is a limitation of the ALT select?

Answer 5

Will over/undershoot by 10% Vs

Question 6

What is the rotary knob used for?

Answer 6

Selecting altitude and BARO

Question 7

Difference between ALT and ARM

Answer 7

ALT is altitude hold, will provide reference to bugged altitude
ARM is altitude arming

Question 8

Describe the pitch trim annunciation

Answer 8

An arrow will show the direction of trim required. A solid PT light indicates an error with the system.

Question 9

List the restrictions on the KAP140

Answer 9

Limited between 90-185kt
Only in cruise/app flap setting
No single engine
No windows open
Limited to less than moderate turbulence and xwind of less than 15kt
G more than 1.4 or less than 0.6 will disengage AP

Question 10

What are the 6 ways to disengage the AP?

Answer 10

AP soft key
Red disconnect on control
Masters
Circuit breaker
Electric trim
Avionics master off

Question 11

How is pitch sensed?

Answer 11

Pressure sensors and accelerometers