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Rev: B

 Vizion Install Appendix E C180, C182-
C182D, C185 

TruTrak Doc: 255 

 
 
 

Appendix E  

 

Vizion PMA Autopilot C180, C182-C182D, C185 

Installation  

 

NOTE: 

The installation of the Vizion autopilot is NOT compatible with the 
Robertson STOL system.  If the subject aircraft has a Robertson STOL 
system installed, please contact TruTrak Flight Systems and do not 
proceed with the installation of the Vizion autopilot. 

 
 

RESTRICTION ON USE, DUPLICATION, OR DISCLOSURE OF 

PROPRIETARY INFORMATION 

THIS DOCUMENT CONTAINS PROPRIETARY INFORMATION OF 

TRUTRAK FLIGHT SYSTEMS, INC. AND MAY NOT BE REPRODUCED, COPIED, 

DISCLOSED OR UTILIZED IN ANY WAY, IN WHOLE OR IN PART, WITHOUT THE 

PRIOR WRITTEN CONSENT OF TRUTRAK FLIGHT SYSTEMS, INC. 

 
 

Prepared by 

 

TruTrak Flight Systems, Inc. 

 
 

 

Function/Title 

Name 

Prepared by 

Engineering 

Zach Williamson 

Prepared by 

President 

Andrew Barker 

Checked by 

GM 

Moss Foster 

Approved by 

President 

Andrew Barker 

 
 

 

Make 

TCDS  Models 

Textron Aviation, Inc.  5A6 

180, 180A, 180B, 180C, 180D, 180E, 180F, 180G, 
180H, 180J, 180K 

Textron Aviation, Inc.  3A13  182, 182A, 182B, 182C, 182D 
Textron Aviation, Inc.  3A24  185, 185A, 185B, 185C, 185D, 185E, A185E, A185F 

Summary of Contents for Vizion PMA C180

Page 1: ...ARY INFORMATION THIS DOCUMENT CONTAINS PROPRIETARY INFORMATION OF TRUTRAK FLIGHT SYSTEMS INC AND MAY NOT BE REPRODUCED COPIED DISCLOSED OR UTILIZED IN ANY WAY IN WHOLE OR IN PART WITHOUT THE PRIOR WRI...

Page 2: ...3 Cessna C180 C182 C182D C185 Servo Installation 11 3 1 Roll Servo Materials List 11 3 2 Cessna C180 C182 C182D C185 Roll Servo Mounting Instructions 12 3 3 Pitch Servo Materials List 19 3 4 Cessna C1...

Page 3: ...85 TruTrak Doc 255 3 1 Document Revision History Rev Description Pages Date IR Initial Release 31 8 16 18 A Added BK part numbers made changes for PV 40 software 32 5 15 19 B Added note on front page...

Page 4: ...3367 1 0 Cable Tie 2 Connector D sub Female 9 Pin Crimp 2100 044 16 Female Socket Crimp Connector D sub 2100 045 2 Connector Backshell 9 Pin 2100 010 1 Vizion Emergency Level Button Kit 8100 113 1 Viz...

Page 5: ...servo lines to run near com antenna coax 2 3 Ensure that there is sufficient space near the autopilot controller to install the Vizion Limitations Placard Trutrak P N 8300 092 3 Remove the instrument...

Page 6: ...B Vizion Install Appendix E C180 C182 C182D C185 TruTrak Doc 255 6 inboard end of the left aileron The excess length will be trimmed and the harness terminated when the roll servo is installed Figure...

Page 7: ...Doc 255 7 Figure 2 2 Figure 2 3 7 3 Route the pitch white servo harness down the left kick panel and under the floor Continue running the harness to the pitch servo mounting location as shown in Figu...

Page 8: ...zion Install Appendix E C180 C182 C182D C185 TruTrak Doc 255 8 secure the harness where needed The excess harness length will be trimmed and the harness terminated when the pitch servo is in place Fig...

Page 9: ...er and Control Wheel Steering switches must be labeled The Control Wheel Steering Switch must be RED 9 Connect GPS inputs per the Vizion wiring diagram in Vizion PMA Installation Guide TruTrak Doc 166...

Page 10: ...D C185 TruTrak Doc 255 10 13 Reinstall the instrument panel and panel overlays 14 Once autopilot settings are confirmed perform autopilot system test per the Vizion PMA Installation Guide TruTrak Doc...

Page 11: ...pacer 1 2510 208 0 250 L X 0 375 OD X 0 250 ID Alum Spacer 12 2510 192 Rivet MS20426A3 4 2 2510 051 Small Rod End Bearing MM 3 300 3 2500 216 8 32 x 3 8 Flat Head Socket Cap Screw SS 6 2500 122 MS2105...

Page 12: ...forward of the inboard end of the aileron 1 1 Begin by removing the inspection cover on the lower wing skin located forward of the inboard end of the aileron 1 2 Figure 3 1shows the roll servo mounti...

Page 13: ...with a 19 drill 2 3 Invert the Cessna 18X Upper Roll Bracket P N 1450 127 on the upper wing skin and cleco the inner hole on the bracket to the hole drilled in the previous step Rotate the bracket so...

Page 14: ...pper Roll Bracket P N 1450 127 from the wing and deburr the mounting holes that were drilled 2 6 Temporarily attach the Cessna 18X Upper Roll Bracket P N 1450 127 to the Servo Bolt Pattern Plate P N 1...

Page 15: ...pendix E C180 C182 C182D C185 TruTrak Doc 255 15 Figure 3 5 2 8 Temporarily attach the Cessna 18X Lower Roll Bracket 1450 128 to the Servo Bolt Pattern Plate P N 1420 216 using 2 ea AN3 3A as shown in...

Page 16: ...9 Pin Connector Backshell 2100 010 2 14 Place the Cessna 18X Upper Roll Bracket P N 1450 127 and Cessna 18X Lower Roll Bracket 1450 128 in the wing in approximately the final mounting position but do...

Page 17: ...ssembly in the aileron bellcrank inspection hole with the rod end bearing going toward the roll servo 2 29 Ensure that the aileron cable is not wrapped around the 41 push rod 2510 062 then partially t...

Page 18: ...for binding in the rod end bearings If binding exists adjust the rod end bearings and jam nuts to eliminate it 2 36 Ensure that aircraft stops are contacted prior to servo stops Adjust length of pushr...

Page 19: ...Cable Tie Anchor 1 Square 1 2510 081 MM 4 Rod End Bearing 1 2510 051 Small Rod End Bearing MM 3 300 3 2500 216 8 32 x 3 8 Flat Head Socket Cap Screw SS 3 2500 208 AN90 416 1 2500 205 AN970 4 Washer 1...

Page 20: ...khead to access the rear fuselage 3 Remove the rear inspection cover on the bottom of the fuselage 4 Rotate the Early 18X Pitch Bracket 1450 129 so that the long flange of the bracket is toward the le...

Page 21: ...ach the 2 75 PMA Servo Arm Assembly P N 7200 106 to the 60 inch lb PMA servo P N 8100 064 for 12 volt or P N 8100 065 for 24 volt using the provided 8 32 x 3 8 flat head screws Use blue threadlocker L...

Page 22: ...9 using 4 ea AN3 3A bolts with MS35333 39 lock washers and blue threadlocker Loctite242 or equivalent Torque to 20 25 in lb Ensure that the 2 75 PMA Servo Arm Assembly P N 7200 106 is orientated upwar...

Page 23: ...nk 13 Fully thread an AN345 10 nut on a MM3 300 rod end then partially thread the MM3 300 rod end into the forward end of the Early Model 182 Pitch Push Rod 7200 112 14 Have an assistant hold the yoke...

Page 24: ...nd bearings If binding exists adjust the rod end bearings and jam nuts to eliminate it 19 Ensure that aircraft stops are contacted prior to servo stops Adjust length of pushrod as needed until servo s...

Page 25: ...crofit Cable Assembly 1M P N 6000 064 to the PMA link sensor P N 8000 177 and pitch servo P N 8100 064 for 12 volt or P N 8100 065 for 24 volt 26 Secure the Sheathed Microfit Cable Assembly 1M P N 600...

Page 26: ...255 26 Figure 3 19 Figure 3 20 27 Verify that the servo and pushrod motion are unobstructed throughout the full control travel 28 Replace all inspection covers carpet seats and interior previously re...

Page 27: ...Rev B Vizion Install Appendix E C180 C182 C182D C185 TruTrak Doc 255 27 3 5 Cessna C180 C182 C182D C185 Vizion Roll IPC...

Page 28: ...Rev B Vizion Install Appendix E C180 C182 C182D C185 TruTrak Doc 255 28 3 6 Cessna C180 C182 C182D C185 Vizion Pitch IPC...

Page 29: ...of 17 10 PRESS ALT button to advance to next setup screen 11 ROTATE KNOB to select a BAUD that matches the baud rate of the GPS this will be either 4800 or 9600 refer to Approved GPS List Doc 186 for...

Page 30: ...ROTATE KNOB to select a MICROACTIVITY of 10 16 PRESS ALT button to advance to next setup screen 17 ROTATE KNOB to select a GPSS GAIN of 16 18 PRESS ALT button to advance to next setup screen 19 ROTATE...

Page 31: ...et a value equal to 1 3 VS in knots 5 PRESS ALT button to advance to next setup screen 6 ROTATE KNOB to select a MAX AIRSPD of Refer to aircraft POH and set a value equal to 0 9 VNE in knots 7 PRESS A...

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