Looking for KAP 150 Mod 3

[jsclafani]

Was just informed by Auto Pilots Central that my KAP 150, which just all of a sudden stopped working is not repairable. Does anyone know where I might find a KAP 150 Mod 3 to buy as a replacement fo mine? 

[mike_elliott]

Jim, if you can hold off just a wee bit, I think you will find some very nice options available from Tru Trac, Garmin and Trio

 

[carusoam]

Any idea why it was deemed not repairable?

 

Somebody posted some pictures of a capacitor falling out of its mount in a BK AP. A while back...

Unfortunately, I don’t recall enough details to know if it was a KAP150...

 

Best regards,

-a-

[KSMooniac]

You might contact Mid Continent Instruments in Wichita.

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[PTK]

3 hours ago, jsclafani said:

Was just informed by Auto Pilots Central that my KAP 150, which just all of a sudden stopped working is not repairable. Does anyone know where I might find a KAP 150 Mod 3 to buy as a replacement fo mine? 

You may want to limp along if you can and wait it out until the KFC230 ap computer comes out. Easy install of computer swap and a 3 year warranty on the complete system including your existing servos. 

[LANCECASPER]

7 hours ago, jsclafani said:

Was just informed by Auto Pilots Central that my KAP 150, which just all of a sudden stopped working is not repairable. Does anyone know where I might find a KAP 150 Mod 3 to buy as a replacement fo mine? 

These people work on circuit boards on the King Autopilots - might be worth a phone call. 

https://www.bevanrabell.com/avionics-bench-repair/capabilities-list/

[flyboy0681]

5 hours ago, carusoam said:

Any idea why it was deemed not repairable?

 

Somebody posted some pictures of a capacitor falling out of its mount in a BK AP. A while back...

Unfortunately, I don’t recall enough details to know if it was a KAP150...

 

That was me. I was flying along and all of a sudden I heard a pop and saw smoke coming out the the KAP 150 computer. Long story short, I sent the unit to Autopilot Central and they replaced a 35 year old capacitor that blew up, outlined in red. I can't recall but I think the cost was about $1,200.

[jsclafani]

Thanks to all for the suggestions! 

[CaptRJM]

I think the KFC 230 will come out a couple of years after the KI 300 is available. BK has the reputation of over promise and under deliver when it comes to GA.