SkyView
HDX System
General Maintenance Manual, Revision F
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7.14.3
SV-AP-PANEL Autopilot Control Panel
If buttons on Autopilot Control Panel do not control Autopilot functions on SkyView HDX Display,
complete the following:
1. Access connectors on rear of SkyView HDX Display (see Section 0).
2. Check lights on rear of control panel. The control panel has a LED light to determine its
status as follows:
a. Red light
OFF
: The control panel is not receiving power.
b. Red light
ON
(flashing slowly): The control panel is not connected to SkyView HDX
network but is getting power.
c. Red light
ON
(flashing quickly): The control panel is connected to SkyView HDX
network and is communicating properly.
d. Red light
ON
(not flashing): The control panel has a problem. Contact Dynon technical
support. Always have a properly rated mechanic or qualified facility remove unit.
7.14.4
SV-BUTTON-LEVEL Autopilot Level Button
1. Check if SkyView HDX Display has generated an error messages associated with button.
2. If there are no error messages associated with button, engage Autopilot by pressing
LEVEL button and verify the Autopilot enters Level mode. If not, check the wiring. If wiring
is correct, the switch needs to be replaced. Contact Dynon technical support. Always have
a properly rated mechanic or qualified facility remove unit.
7.14.5
Autopilot Disconnect Button
1. With Autopilot engaged, press A/P DISC button.
2. Check SkyView HDX Display for the following:
a) If AP BROKEN DISCONNECT message annunciates, and Autopilot fails to
disconnect, the switch wiring has failed, and contacts are open. Inspect wiring for fault
and repair as required.
b) If AP DISCONNECT STUCK message annunciates, and Autopilot fails to disconnect,
the switch wiring is shorted to ground, or the switch is stuck closed and needs to be
replaced.
Note: An A/P DISC button is required for SkyView HDX Autopilot operation. The button can
be mounted on the panel and/or a suitable button can be affixed to the control yoke.