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As a follow up, I found this bad boy. So very close to being correct, but the wiring would need to be modified. ~$500USD, but no stock anywhere. U2-451.pdf

That was actually quite helpful, thanks @IvanP. Seems that I need to pull the switch assembly and see if that spring is serviceable in any way.

@IvanP Any chance you have images of the inside of the switch assembly? I am having an issue where the wider switch half is a bit floppy. It still seems to switch fine, but feels like a spring has broken. Or does the switch just rely on the microswitches for returning to center? Thanks

Thanks guys, that makes sense. I had assumed those were studs out the back with nuts holding the mounting bracket on. Appreciated.

Hi, this might be a dumb question, but what are the two holes on the face of the King KC290 autopilot mode controller for? To the bottom left of HDG and bottom right of ALT. Thanks

Thanks @Jake@BevanAviation! Very much appreciated. The alignment with the GAD, KC290, and KC295 was just recently done as part of this work. They had a break out box similar to that shown in the GDU700 manual to get to these test points. We just couldn't figure why they had these values in there....

Hi, thanks. The aircraft was purchased this way with no history on the installation or settings used. the GDU was replaced/ serviced by previous owner several years ago and it looks like the proper settings were not implemented. For example, when I took delivery it was set up for a DME that did not exist, an ADF is connected through the GAD43e but was not enabled, no V speeds set, Alt capture was not enabled, GPSS was configured for a hardware switch, but none exists, etc... The flight control system settings have been the only ones that we can't confirm. the KI525 emulation is set to default (but it different from what Bendix King references) the KI256 and flight directors settings are both changed from default. Pitch V/deg makes sense being set to 0.6V to match the 5VDC at 25 degrees (but changed from default of, 0.453) but the roll V/deg was set to 0.103 which doesn't make sense and differs from the BK value of 0.2 and the default of 0.168. Local shops don't have history on a fresh G500 install, only the TXi versions.

Hi folks, this is a real specific ask, but giving it a try anyways... I am troubleshooting some autopilot performance issues with a Garmin G500-KFC200 installation and am wondering where the correct settings for the Autopilot Configuration, and Flight Director Cal pages come from. The installer had deviated from the default settings for pitch and roll V/deg and we are wondering if Garmin prescribes these settings for each installation or if the default for the KI256 / KI525 are the ones that should be used. There have been quite a few odd settings that have been found or corrected already, but a source of correct values for these data fields has been elusive so far. Thanks!

If I recall, the manual suggest tilting the engine forward on it's mounts to get the gear driven alternator out.

I've run several flights through this and more than half 'pass' the diversity requirements on that TC page even though I don't have it. There was a thread on Beechtalk about this too, with several folks posting results including those with diversity transponders.

What is the preferred material for replacing the carpet-covered sidewall panels? I think the originals are cardboard or fibreboard. Is there a modern material with burn certifications that is better or recommended?

That extra 200 rpm netted another 20HP. I'd rather get it like the -SB with a bit more boost. 2800rpm must be screaming!

That is for the -KB variant used in Seneca 3 and 4. I don't think these were ever used in Mooneys.

Good call. I seem to get my credit card compromised every couple of years. After changing the number and when the payments fail, it reveals all the accounts and subscriptions that I forgot I had.

Just make sure you read the fine print at the bottom as this is an auto-renewing, forever subscription.