KAP 150 D.O.A.

[LFOD]

Abslutely no power to my KAP 150 during my IPC.  Can't wait to see what this is going to end up costing.  Of course this thing goes TU two weeks before my 1300NM to Kansas.  

[John Pleisse]

Matt,

During the IPC and before a major IMC trip is a blessing. Hopefullu you'll just have a blown breaker or contact or something.

[LFOD]

Didn't look at it that way...  I am hopeful that since it is a total failure it may be straight forward.

[KSMooniac]

Matt, where are you headed to in KS?  These guys have a great reputation from what I've read over the years:  http://autopilotcentral.com/  Might be worth a phone call for starters to check easy stuff, but since they're down in Tulsa you might be able to swing by once you get to KS.  

[LFOD]

Thanks. Im tracking those guys and I had a great experience with them on my other aircraft about three years ago. It's in the shop in WA today.  The thought of flying all the way to KS without the AP is not fun.  I've done it before and it gets exausting.

[flight2000]

Quote: LFOD

Thanks. Im tracking those guys and I had a great experience with them on my other aircraft about three years ago. It's in the shop in WA today.  The thought of flying all the way to KS without the AP is not fun.  I've done it before and it gets exausting.

[LFOD]

Of course it isn't an easy power fix.  Autopilot is off for repair.  Any bets as to what this will cost?

[THASE]

If it's the computer, about $2K plus re-installing. Each servo maybe $800

That's my guess from recent work.

[scottfromiowa]

I think about how much I have to "work" for the price of the S-Tec and my three hour legs become easier... with just the PC and Accu-Trak

[LFOD]

Quote: THASE

If it's the computer, about $2K plus re-installing. Each servo maybe $800

That's my guess from recent work.

[fantom]

Quote: LFOD

[Awful_Charlie]

My KC192 went back to BK as it wouldn't pass the self test (just kept bleeping forever after the test button was pressed).  Came back to me with an invoice for GBP455 (+taxes & shipping) 

Better than the new battery in the 480 by Garmin, for which they hit me for GBP600 (again, + extras)

[LFOD]

Quote: Awful_Charlie

My KC192 went back to BK as it wouldn't pass the self test (just kept bleeping forever after the test button was pressed).  Came back to me with an invoice for GBP455 (+taxes & shipping) 

Better than the new battery in the 480 by Garmin, for which they hit me for GBP600 (again, + extras)

[Vref]

Quote: Awful_Charlie

My KC192 went back to BK as it wouldn't pass the self test (just kept bleeping forever after the test button was pressed).  Came back to me with an invoice for GBP455 (+taxes & shipping) 

Better than the new battery in the 480 by Garmin, for which they hit me for GBP600 (again, + extras)

[Awful_Charlie]

I was pleasantly surprised at the KC192.  Disappoiinted for the GNS480....