Recent content by GarthC182

If you are referring to the Honeywell Flightline Maintenance Manual then I have a copy. Mine is Rev 2 Dec 2002. It makes reference to PFT's and "check pitch trim" messages but is not detailed enough to say how to then troubleshoot the problem. I also have wiring schematics and pin-outs for the...

Yes, we exchanged a FCC from Ducey when the "check pitch trim" happened with the same result, and then another FCC from Mid-Con to troubleshoot the PFT 3 failure, again with the same result. At least the problem replicates! Exchanging out the pitch servo is the point we are at now. What is...

The AP Disconnect appears to function properly. The diagnostic information displays correct function, and the limited function of the FCC after initial test failure allows the autopilot to engage (without pitch control or operation) and the AP Disconnect press then properly disconnects the...

Even though the error says "check pitch trim" Mid-Con advises the problem is with the pitch servo and not the pitch trim servo. I had the pitch servo serviced by SouthEast Aerospace and they replaced the cantilever arm and strain gage and certified the servo. Upon re-installation the problem is...

My KAP140 Autopilot began annunciating "Check Pitch Trim" in mid-flight. Over the last 8 months we have serviced or exchanged the Flight Computer 3 times, serviced the Pitch servo, and ran multiple Hyper-Terminal diagnostic reports to no avail. I have been in multiple communications with...