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* KAP 140: A decent one-generation-old autopilot. Probably not worth doing anything with yet. Be aware that Honeywell-Bendix/King has been charging ridiculous prices for repair components, so if it fails, you may want to consider the Garmin GFC 500 (and the G5 that goes with it). Pretty much...

This is where I like to preach the end game, where and how do you want to deal with the software driven components in your aircraft, in the soup.

John that's a great suite as it will give you exposure to both the new and the old. Do you plan to only train in this aircraft, then upgrade?

I reread this and smile, here is another story about an install that could well have gone bad... http://fly.twincessna.org/forum/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=7260&p=58383&hilit=hall+of+flame#p58383

If you never bid on work, and work independently, no problem, I've lived in a different environment. The client was charged a bit more, but the entire package delivered was superior. The delivered product included training in flight operation, flight checks of the systems and autopilot...

The vast majority of my work included working prints, with notes, and few pennies spent in order to include this valuable time saver by way of copies is just how customer service is provided when I roll. I've always associated my self with shops that held this level of service, I can't count...

This is the way I was taught, I started installing complete systems in brand new 340A's in the early eighties. From these projects, to the 441 -10 upgrades at Weststar, and every one of the major and minor ones in between, and since, I provided a working copy of the interface prints as an added...

I was under the impression any upgrade must have an ICA that includes an interface diagram..

This would be an aircraft to be purchased with the intent to refurbished. Those are very old, used to install them, not a fan of them back then.

There is no avenue to swap them. Oddly enough I was just called about a KFC 150 in a 206 with engage issues, it has the 100 series servos as well. I can help you revive this system, or at least assist in the best attempt at it. There is a path to follow to verify the necessary components for the...

Regretfully, the 100 series servos can be a problem, and are very difficult to work with. I do have multiple clients that are flying them successfully, so they may not be the issue

I've worked with this brand for decades and love them.

Go with the light rings absolutely, the airspeed ring compatibility is good to pay attention to, but should be workable.

Depending on how hard of life it has had, the 150 systems were reasonably reliable. Do you know if you have the 200 series servos, or the 100 series servos? You can tell alot from the logbooks about the repair history.

An educated approach can save thousands in unnecessary costs, making it at least somewhat feasible. I would look into what was done to disable it and perhaps why, then start there.

By inop, what is it doing or not doing?

Have you watched the slaving meter while it is precessing? I would guess it is wandering off with the heading. The KG 102A remote gyro would be a good place to start. You may find one on the used market, look for a high serial number. There is a necessary mod on the gyro capsule itself that will...

What autopilot do you have now?

I restored a '56 172 and flew it all over Colorado and the four corners many years ago. I've chased things like this with that one and several others. I think I could probably get this figured out pretty quick

I can help you with this, I should be available after 9am eastern. 616 822 1999