2jetman Posted April 5, 2012 Report Share Posted April 5, 2012 Does anyone know if its possible to fix the "ALT" light on a KFC 150 autopilot without removing the unit and sending it to a avionics shop? The autopilot still works like it should, just no ALT light. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Mazer Posted April 7, 2012 Report Share Posted April 7, 2012 Have you called Autopilot Central? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2jetman Posted April 7, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 7, 2012 I havent but ill look them up and give them a call. A local avionics shop told me that I will probably have to remove it and send it off for repair. I was hoping to find a simple quick fix, but again... its aviation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyboy0681 Posted April 11, 2012 Report Share Posted April 11, 2012 The HDG indicator burnt out on my KAP 150 and it was not cheap to get it fixed. I can't say for certain but I think the lighting element may be part of the board itself, not a screw in or bayonet mount. The unit worked perfectly fine, just the indicator did not illuminate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2jetman Posted April 11, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 11, 2012 Thanks flyboy0681, did you have to remove it and send it off, or have it repaired at a local shop somewhere? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyboy0681 Posted April 11, 2012 Report Share Posted April 11, 2012 Quote: 2jetman Thanks flyboy0681, did you have to remove it and send it off, or have it repaired at a local shop somewhere? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PTK Posted April 12, 2012 Report Share Posted April 12, 2012 My experience has been with a King silver crown radio whose display was acting up. The digits were flickering on and off at times. As I was told by my avionics shop it is easy and relatively inexpensive to change the displays on that family of radios to brand new ones. I was going to do that but then I decided on the GTN750 instead. Having said that the KC192 is in a different category I think. It is a computer/controller/ANNUNCIATOR for the ap. It follows then that it most likely has to be repaired and properly tagged with paperwork and such to be able to be certified and reinstalled. Just my guess! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WilliamR Posted April 12, 2012 Report Share Posted April 12, 2012 I've had a couple of the lights go out on my KFC-150 in the past. Flyboy0681 is right. The lights are tiny wheat bulbs that are part of the board. At least that's what my mediocre avionics shop said. They were able to replace the bulbs (two in my case) for about $300 to $400 on site by taking out the unit and bench servicing it. This shop routinely over charges for labor, but they are convenient. That is a long way of saying, you could probably get it done for less. BTW, down time was less than a day. Hope that helps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jetdriven Posted April 13, 2012 Report Share Posted April 13, 2012 Wow, 400$ for a grain of wheat bulb.  Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fantom Posted April 13, 2012 Report Share Posted April 13, 2012 William....welcome to MooneySpace. Where are you located and what model do you fly? Putting that information in your signature block will help you get better answere ans assist everyone in understanding your replies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randy_B Posted April 13, 2012 Report Share Posted April 13, 2012 About 18 months ago I had two lights go out on my KFC-150 display.  Everything worked just fine, just no lights. The unit was sent to Autopilot Central for repairs. Just over 1.0 AMU latter the display and vertical trim rocker switch were replaced. There may have been an upgrade or mod to the unit, I don't recall. It is never as easy or simple as I thought it would be.   Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyboy0681 Posted April 13, 2012 Report Share Posted April 13, 2012 Regardless of the occasional costs over the years, I love the unit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PTK Posted April 13, 2012 Report Share Posted April 13, 2012 Quote: flyboy0681 Regardless of the occasional costs over the years, I love the unit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Mazer Posted April 13, 2012 Report Share Posted April 13, 2012 I love the KAS-297B preselect! It seems ATC always wants me to change frequencies, headings, and routing just as I arrive at an altitude and the preselect makes it no big deal. Granted, it isn't one of the newer units that allows holding an indicated air speed, as opposed to just a vertical speed, but it makes the workload much easier in complicated airspace. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jetdriven Posted April 13, 2012 Report Share Posted April 13, 2012 Wait till the DFC-90 comes out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Mazer Posted April 13, 2012 Report Share Posted April 13, 2012 I'd have to believe that the KAS-297B add on would be a lot cheaper than a whole new AP. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MooneyMitch Posted April 13, 2012 Report Share Posted April 13, 2012 Quote: flyboy0681 Regardless of the occasional costs over the years, I love the unit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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