Interface to autopilot 400A - found it !
For the most part the autopilot is self-contained within its own harness.
For example, the 'Computer' gets continuous power from the aircraft through a circuit breaker. The control head switch closes a relay within the 'computer' to power it up.
All inside the 'computer'
I just recently got a full Avidyne suite,
and naturally wanted whatever autopilot capability I could get.
One of the mysteries was where/how to interface to a new IFD 550.
ANSWERS:
The autopilot gets its left/right guidance off the CDI.
It gets its climb descent rate by changing pitch on the control head
It holds altitude with an internal pressure sensor within the 'computer.'
I believe I found the schematic for that in the basic 337 electrical wiring diagrams.
Under, believe it or not, the AUDIO PANEL wiring.
WHAT?
The clue was the original audio panel had a DPDT switch to select 'OMNI 1 or OMNI 2"
It had two wires coming IN (for OMNI 1) that came from the original CDI.
As documented in the audio panel schematic.
I had the tech connect those two wires to the new CDI's similar outputs and PRESTO!
C'est voila!
Left right guidance from the new Avidyne avionics.
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David Wartofsky
Potomac Airfield
10300 Glen Way
Fort Washington, MD 20744
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