King autopilot roll servo removal

[mooneyflyfast]

My mechanic is going to be removing the KFC 200 roll servo from my J so it can be sent off for repairs. He’s never done this job before.  Any words of wisdom for him other than to charge double his normal rate?

[amillet]

And it’ll take double the time as it would for someone who has done it before 

[Bob Weber]

I can assist here, it isn't too difficult. where are you sending it and what is the failure?

 

Bob Weber

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[mooneyflyfast]

AP does not follow heading bug or follow flight director in heading mode or level wings with AP on heading mode off. On ground test does not turn control yoke in response to heading bug.  FD operates normally.  AP computer tests good. Planning to send to Bevan Aviation.  Thanks.

[Bob Weber]

Jake will treat you fair and very thorough, I was going to recommend him.

[thinwing]

roll  servo huh....its in the right wing and held in place by 2 or 3 an3 7/16 in bolts.He only needs to remove actual servo from capstan assembly which engages a spline gear...15 min job plus disconnecting db18 plug and its hard to access zip ties...i recomend a low profile 90 degree mini 1/4 in ratchet driver to fit inside the wing

Edited December 4, 2023 by thinwing
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[mooneyflyfast]

Jake you should be receiving it today. I was out of town when he removed it and he removed some other stuff too.  Hope it’s not a problem to put back. Don’t know how long it took him.

 

[Jake@BevanAviation]

@mooneyflyfast got the unit in today and have it fixed and ready to be shipped back.  Give us a call when you are ready to issue payment.

 

 

[mooneyflyfast]

52 minutes ago, Jake@BevanAviation said:

@mooneyflyfast got the unit in today and have it fixed and ready to be shipped back.  Give us a call when you are ready to issue payment.

 

 

Wow!  Talk about fast service!

[Bob Weber]

On 12/13/2023 at 3:49 PM, mooneyflyfast said:

Wow!  Talk about fast service!

I would be very interested in what "other stuff" was pulled.

That is a rather complicated installation and should have been 2 bolts on the mount and a Winchester connector.

I would be happy to give advice to make sure that thing goes back in just right, I have the installation manual that will be needed, especially if the cable and mount are loose.

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