Simrad AP26 and AP27 Autopilots

Display readout

Probable fault

Recommended action

Rudder test failed

Following conditions

Refer to recommended actions for

 

 

may exist:

the specific probable faults.

 

 

a) Rudder feedback

 

 

 

failure

 

 

 

b) Autopilot

 

 

 

Computer current

 

 

 

overload

 

 

 

c) Bypass/clutch

 

 

 

overload

 

 

 

Rudder moves in only

a) Check the connections

 

 

one direction

b) Replace the Autopilot Computer

 

 

a) Poor connection to

Power PCB

 

 

one of the

 

 

 

solenoids

 

 

 

(continuously

 

 

 

running pump)

 

b)Faulty Power PCB in autopilot computer

 

Rudder test not

a) Check connections

 

completed within 2

b) Replace the Main PCB

 

min.

c) Check the Power PCB for traces

 

a) Poor connections

 

of burned transistors. – Change

 

to the drive unit

Power PCB.

 

b) Faulty Main PCB

 

 

in the Autopilot

 

 

Computer

 

 

c) Faulty Power PCB

 

 

in the Autopilot

 

 

Computer

 

 

Rudder moves at full

Replace Autopilot Computer Power

 

speed to one side.

PCB

 

a) Faulty Power PCB

 

 

in Autopilot

 

 

Computer

 

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