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© Honeywell International Inc. Do not copy without express permission of Honeywell.

KFC 230 AeroCruze Autopilot Pilot's Guide

89000019-001
Rev 2 May 2019

OOUTN:  

 

Autopilot operation is not recommended for level-off 

at MDA

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Figure 32 NAV GPS Manual Step-down Steps 4-6

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Summary of Contents for KFC 230 AeroCruze

Page 1: ...KFC 230 AeroCruze Autopilot Pilot s Guide PRODUCTION Released 15 May 2019 21 51 39 UTC REF...

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Page 3: ...Do not copy without express permission of Honeywell KFC 230 AeroCruze Autopilot Pilot s Guide PREFACE 1 INTRODUCTION 2 SYSTEM OVERVIEW 3 OPERATION 4 ABNORMAL PROCEDURES INDEX ACRONYMS AND ABBREVIATION...

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Page 8: ...S WILL APPLY REGARDLESS OF WHETHER LIABILITY ARISES FROM BREACH OF CONTRACT WARRANTY INDEMNITY TORT INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO NEGLIGENCE BY OPERATION OF LAW OR OTHERWISE 12 Controlling Law This Lic...

Page 9: ...subject to change and may not reflect the most current software version and or aviation databases The following icons are used for warnings cautions notes and important information WARNING Calls atte...

Page 10: ...fully review and understand this pilot s guide and practice basic operation on the ground WARNING For safety reasons the KFC 230 operational procedures must be learned on the ground before use in an a...

Page 11: ...ity Added section to show autopilot displays with different configuration options System Overview Changed references from Armed Indicator Box to Active Indicator Box Removed all references to flashing...

Page 12: ...h scenario Updated GPS Approach with Manual Step down figures Updated Missed Approach description and figures Removed Straight and Level scenario Abnormal Procedures Added Attitude Data Loss section U...

Page 13: ...14 Customized System Integration 17 2 SYSTEM OVERVIEW 20 Controls and Displays 20 Panel Controls 22 Additional Controls 34 Voice Messaging 36 3 OPERATION 38 Takeoff and Climb to Assigned Altitude 39...

Page 14: ...19 001 Rev 2 May 2019 4 ABNORMAL PROCEDURES 52 Autopilot Malfunction 52 Loss of Data 52 Failed Annunciation 53 Disabled Annunciation 53 Servo Failure 54 Attitude Data Loss 54 System Failure 55 Pitch M...

Page 15: ...xi Honeywell International Inc Do not copy without express permission of Honeywell KFC 230 AeroCruze Autopilot Pilot s Guide 89000019 001 Rev 2 May 2019 Blank Page REF...

Page 16: ...and effects of engaging new modes more transparent By showing autopilot targets signal sources course deviation with digital HSI and capture information the pilot can preview modes before they are eng...

Page 17: ...opilot Pilot s Guide 89000019 001 Rev 2 May 2019 SYSTEM INTEGRATION The system diagram shows the components and their relationship in a typical KFC 230 autopilot The actual components on individual sy...

Page 18: ...30 displays a start up screen containing the BendixKing logo KFC 230 name software Part Number P N and certification file P N Figure 3 KFC Start Up Screen After the power up sequence a Preflight Test...

Page 19: ...al servo failure internal acceleration sensor failure or an incorrect installed pitch trim servo P N are considered an unsuccessful preflight test A failed preflight test displays FAIL and an associat...

Page 20: ...Test PBIT part number mismatch or failure a CHECK SOFTWARE VERSION message is displayed with a list of all six SW part numbers Contact your local BK dealer for additional support Figure 8 Check Softwa...

Page 21: ...ng figures display some of the many options available Figure 10 shows an aircraft equipped with a digital HSI Yaw Damper and the optional LVL and IAS enabled Figure 10 AeroCruze with all features enab...

Page 22: ...de 89000019 001 Rev 2 May 2019 Figure 13 shows an aircraft without a Yaw Damper installed or the LVL function enabled Figure 13 AeroCruze Without LVL and YD Functionality Figure 14 shows an aircraft w...

Page 23: ...Introduction 19 Honeywell International Inc Do not copy without express permission of Honeywell KFC 230 AeroCruze Autopilot Pilot s Guide 89000019 001 Rev 2 May 2019 Blank Page REF...

Page 24: ...rtical modes The panel soft touch up down buttons control airspeed vertical speed targets pitch reference and fine altitude tuning in ALT mode An altitude selector knob is used to preselect the desire...

Page 25: ...he effect of engaging a specific mode excl LVL which displays a dark blue text and dark blue border Figure 14 Inactive functions Unavailable functions display in gray and user specifiable parameters d...

Page 26: ...Displays the altitude target specified by the pilot 3 Course Deviation Indicator Displays the selected course and aircraft deviation from the course 4 Flight Director Button Engages disengages flight...

Page 27: ...ble but not active AP is annunciated in white text and a white border The autopilot is disengaged by pressing the AP button pressing the AP disconnect button on the yoke or using the aircraft manual e...

Page 28: ...g in green Once captured ALT CAPT changes to ALT HOLD until another vertical change is commanded NOTE When the altimeter baro correction is adjusted the autopilot automatically adjusts the internal re...

Page 29: ...is available but not active LVL is annunciated in dark blue text and dark blue border Press the LVL button once again to exit straight and level mode CAUTION The aircraft attitude must be within the...

Page 30: ...to fly the trajectories computed by the autopilot to meet either pilot specified Vertical Speed Heading etc or default mode Pitch Roll targets With the autopilot engaged the flight director allows th...

Page 31: ...Pitch mode is the default vertical mode for the autopilot In this mode the flight director maintains a specific pitch attitude up to a maximum of 15 allowing for constant attitude climbs and descents...

Page 32: ...t director will maintain 22 degrees of bank ROLL is displayed on the autopilot screen when Roll mode is active b Vertical Speed VS Mode Pressing the VS button causes the autopilot to maintain a consta...

Page 33: ...essing the IAS button once again or automatically when the climb or descent leads to capture a target altitude When active IAS mode is annunciated on the autopilot touchscreen by a green active indica...

Page 34: ...ew altitude will be re captured e Heading Select HDG Mode In Heading Select mode the autopilot performs a bank maneuver turning the airplane to the selected heading commanded from the heading bug on t...

Page 35: ...med or NAV Capture mode depending on course proximity and closure rate Any of the lateral modes can be active with NAV mode armed but these lateral modes disengage as soon as the NAV capture sequence...

Page 36: ...d closure rate Roll or Heading mode can be active with APR armed but these lateral modes disengage as soon as the APR capture sequence begins Once the APR lateral course is captured the system automat...

Page 37: ...n the vertical guidance captures the ARMED label is removed The vertical source label in the button changes from white to green GS or magenta GP depending on whether the source is an ILS or a GPS sign...

Page 38: ...by the autopilot minimizing the physical effort associated with manual manipulation of the physical trim wheel Use of the trim switch during autopilot operation disengages the autopilot but does not...

Page 39: ...cted headings greater than 180 will command a turn in the opposite direction 5 Omni Bearing Selector OBS Changes made to the OBS pointer on the digital HSI also display on the CRS deviation indicator...

Page 40: ...associated LEAVING ALTITUDE callout NOTE The APPROACHING ALTITUDE and LEAVING ALTITUDE callouts along with the outer e g 1 000 feet and inner 200 feet band limits are configurable by the installer 3 A...

Page 41: ...System Overview 37 Honeywell International Inc Do not copy without express permission of Honeywell KFC 230 AeroCruze Autopilot Pilot s Guide 89000019 001 Rev 2 May 2019 Blank Page REF...

Page 42: ...3 OPERATION The KFC 230 can be programmed for many different scenarios including the following scenarios Takeoff and climb to assigned altitude Heading and altitude change Enroute NAV capture Procedu...

Page 43: ...The aircraft defaults to GA and Roll mode and the ALT HOLD button is armed Figure 16 FD Before Takeoff Steps 1 2 3 During the climb press the HDG button The flight director engages in Heading mode ma...

Page 44: ...he direction of the turn and selected heading is displayed in the HDG box digital HSI only 2 Enter a cruise altitude of 7 000 feet using the Altitude Selector knob 7000 is displayed to the right of AL...

Page 45: ...heading bug to 315 2 Select VOR as the navigation source Turn the OBS to 360 to intercept the 180 radial inbound See NAV radio pilot guide for specific information 3 Press the NAV button NAV ARMED nav...

Page 46: ...source BC LOC and the ARMED flag display in white digital HSI only Figure 21 Procedure Turn Steps 1 3 NOTE Any course intercepts requiring a turn greater than 105 will automatically activate the loca...

Page 47: ...press permission of Honeywell KFC 230 AeroCruze Autopilot Pilot s Guide 89000019 001 Rev 2 May 2019 7 Press the APR button to intercept the inbound course APR LOC ARMED flag is displayed Figure 22 Loc...

Page 48: ...the OBS to the published LOC Front Course 123 See NAV radio pilot guide for specific information 3 Press the APR button on the autopilot Navigation source BC LOC and the ARMED flag display in white C...

Page 49: ...r box display in green and the navigation source GPS displays in magenta Figure 25 GPS to ILS Steps 1 2 3 During the automatic localizer capture process HSI source change via pilot input or automatica...

Page 50: ...is sensed GS displays in white and the APR ARMED flag displayed Figure 27 GPS to ILS Approach Step 4 5 Once the glideslope is captured GS displays in green and the ARMED flag is removed ALT HOLD auto...

Page 51: ...unit 3 Press the APR button on the autopilot when cleared for the approach The navigation source GPS and APR ARMED display in white The Course Deviation CRS is also displayed in white 4 Once the cours...

Page 52: ...s the navigation source See NAV radio pilot guide for specific information 2 Press the APR button on the autopilot Selected course navigation source GPS and APR ARMED are displayed in white 3 Once the...

Page 53: ...nc Do not copy without express permission of Honeywell KFC 230 AeroCruze Autopilot Pilot s Guide 89000019 001 Rev 2 May 2019 NOTE Autopilot operation is not recommended for level off at MDA Figure 32...

Page 54: ...ntrol flashes for five seconds then displays in white In addition an AUTOPILOT DISCONNECT voice alert is activated The autopilot may be re engaged to execute a Go Around 2 ALT HOLD will arm once the s...

Page 55: ...9 001 Rev 2 May 2019 5 Press the VS button to change the vertical mode if desired 6 If not previously selected select the desired altitude using the Altitude Selector knob ALT HOLD ARMED is annunciate...

Page 56: ...tic disconnect of the autopilot is maintaining control of the airplane Immediately grasp the control wheel and press and hold down the A P DISC TRIM INTER switch throughout the recovery Manipulate the...

Page 57: ...button disappears at the moment of data loss and the control button flashes yellow for five seconds and then turns gray If the mode recovers during the five second flashing period the flashing immedi...

Page 58: ...t an electrical or mechanical failureoftheAutopilotorYawDamperservos theAPorYDannunciation flashes in red for 10 seconds then turns dark gray NOTE In the event of an Autopilot failure the LVL function...

Page 59: ...for the duration Figure 39 System Failure 10 second flash Figure 40 System Failure PITCH MISTRIM When a mistrim condition is detected an amber MISTRIM label with an indication of mistrim direction is...

Page 60: ...RIM FAILURE When the system detects a trim failure the AP button is displayed in red and a red TRIM FAIL label is displayed below the VS button In addition an associated continuous aural alert tone is...

Page 61: ...Abnormal Procedures 57 Honeywell International Inc Do not copy without express permission of Honeywell KFC 230 AeroCruze Autopilot Pilot s Guide 89000019 001 Rev 2 May 2019 Blank Page REF...

Page 62: ...xKing KSG 710 Honeywell KSG 7200 Garmin GDC 74 Aspen EFD 1000 RS 232 Supported Audio Panels and Marker Beacon Receiver BendixKing KRA 21 KMA 21 BendixKing KMA 24 KMA 26 KMA 28 KMA 30 Garmin GMA 340 GM...

Page 63: ...nits BendixKing KSN 770 BendixKing KLN 90B Garmin GTN 650 750 Garmin 430 530 Avidyne IFD 540 Supported Radio Altimeters BendixKing KRA 405B Garmin GRA55 GRA5500 FreeFlight RA 4500 FRA 5500 Supported V...

Page 64: ...Equipment List 60 Honeywell International Inc Do not copy without express permission of Honeywell KFC 230 AeroCruze Autopilot Pilot s Guide 89000019 001 Rev 2 May 2019 Blank Page REF...

Page 65: ...r CRS course CWS Control Wheel Steering DN down FAA Flight Aviation Administration FD Flight Director FPM Feet Per Minute GP glidepath GPS Global Positioning System GS Ground Speed Glide Slope HDG hea...

Page 66: ...Acronyms and Abbreviations Abbrev 2 Honeywell International Inc Do not copy without express permission of Honeywell KFC 230 AeroCruze Autopilot Pilot s Guide 89000019 001 Rev 2 May 2019 Blank Page REF...

Page 67: ...nect 34 Autopilot malfunction 52 disabled annunciation 53 failed annunciation 53 loss of data 52 pitch mistrim 55 servo failure 54 system failure 55 trim failure 56 trim in motion alert 56 C Compatibl...

Page 68: ...44 Loss of data 52 M Manual electric trim 34 Messaging 36 Missed approach 50 Mode buttons 27 altitude hold ALT HOLD mode 29 approach APR mode 32 heading select HDG mode 30 navigation NAV mode 31 pitch...

Page 69: ...23 up down UP DN buttons 25 Pitch and roll modes 27 Pitch mistrim 55 Power application 14 Preflight tests 14 Procedure turn 42 S Selected altitude ALTS indicator 23 Servo failure 54 System failure 55...

Page 70: ...Index Index 4 Honeywell International Inc Do not copy without express permission of Honeywell KFC 230 AeroCruze Autopilot Pilot s Guide 89000019 001 Rev 2 May 2019 Blank Page REF...

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