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REVISION 6 FEBRUARY 28, 2000
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Table of Contents ................................................................................Page i to iv
Advisory Precautions ..........................................................................Page iv
Warranty .......................................................................................Page v
SECTION I GENERAL INFORMATION
1.1. Introduction....................................................................................Page 1-1
1.2. Century IIB - Description................................................................Page 1-1
1.3. Century III - Description .................................................................Page 1-2
SECTION II CENTURY IIB
2.1. Detailed Theory of Operation.........................................................Page 2-1
2.2. Regulator and Oscillator ................................................................Page 2-1
2.3. Roll Excitation................................................................................Page 2-1
2.4. Signal Processing..........................................................................Page 2-1
2.5. Summing Point ..............................................................................Page 2-2
2.6. Phase Detector/Output Section .....................................................Page 2-2
2.7. Threshold/Feedback......................................................................Page 2-2
SECTION III CENTURY III
3.1. Detailed Theory of Operation.........................................................Page 3-1
3.2. Regulator and Oscillator............................................................ ....Page 3-1
3.3. Driven Oscillator...................................................................... ......Page 3-1
3.4. Roll and Pitch Excitation........................................................... .....Page 3-1
3.5. Roll Circuit............................................................................. ........Page 3-1
3.6. Signal Processing..........................................................................Page 3-1
3.7. Rate Circuit....................................................................................Page 3-2
3.8. Summing Point........................................................................ ......Page 3-3
3.9. Phase Detector/Output Section.................................................. ...Page 3-3
3.10.Pitch Circuit............................................................................ .......Page 3-3
3.11.Signal Processing..........................................................................Page 3-3
3.12.Console................................................................................. ........Page 3-3
3.13.Pitch Effort Meter...........................................................................Page 3-3
3.14.Flight Adjustment Potentiometer....................................................Page 3-4
SECTION IV RADIO COUPLERS DETAIL OF OPERATION
4.1. General Information.......................................................................Page 4-1
4.2. 1C388M................................................................................ ......... Page 4-1
4.3. Radio Signal Processing................................................................Page 4-1
4.4. Radio Amplifier........................................................................ ......Page 4-1
4.5. Radio Phase Detector....................................................................Page 4-2
4.6. Heading Signal........................................................................ ......Page 4-2
4.7. 1C388-MC............................................................................. ........Page 4-2
4.8. 1C388-2......................................................................................... Page 4-2
4.9. 1C388-3......................................................................................... Page 4-3
SECTION V CONSOLE DETAIL THEORY OF OPERATION
5.1. General Information.......................................................................Page 5-1
5.2. Roll Mode............................................................................... .......Page 5-1
5.3. Heading Mode......................................................................... ......Page 5-1
5.4. Pitch Mode.....................................................................................Page 5-1
5.5. Altitude Mode.................................................................................Page 5-1
5.6. Inflight Adjustments................................................................. ......Page 5-1
5.7. Pitch Effort Meter...........................................................................Page 5-2
5.8. Panel Lighting................................................................................Page 5-2
TABLE OF CONTENTS (cont.)
? Check all power supplies to be certain there are no voltage transients present.
? Double check test equipment setup for proper polarity of voltage before applying power.
? All low impedance equipment (pulse generators, etc.) shall be connected only after dc power is
applied and shall be disconnected from device inputs before dc power is removed.
THE TECHNICIAN
? Nylon clothing shall not be worn while handling this equipment and MOS devices.
? Technicians shall connect themselves to the grounded bench surface using the grounding wrist
straps prior to handling this equipment and MOS devices.
? Observe standard safety precautions, such as wearing safety glasses, to prevent personal
injury while installing or performing maintenance on this unit.
? All MOS device shall be stored and transported in materials that are somewhat conductive
such as conductive foam, or conductive rails; alternatively, all leads may be connected
together using a similar electrical shorting method.
? MOS devises MUST NOT be inserted into conventional snow or plastic trays.
? DO NOT insert or remove MOS devises from test sockets with power applied.
? Individual assembled PC boards shall be stored and transported only in conductive bags or
wrapping material.
ADVISORY PRECAUTIONS
Effective: July 4, 1975 LIMITED WARRANTY CENTURY FLIGHT SYSTEMS,
INC. AUTOPILOT
PO BOX 610
MUNICIPAL AIRPORT
SECTION I
GENERAL INFORMATION
1.1. INTRODUCTION
This manual contains pertinent servicing data for the Century IIB and Century III autopilot
systems. Although the Century IIB and Century III are similar to the Autocontrol IIIB and
Altimatic IIIC made for Piper Aircraft Corporation, this manual will not cover the IIIB or IIIC
systems specifically.
1.2. CENTURY IIB - DESCRIPTION
The Century IIB is a reliable, lightweight single axis autopilot with roll command and heading
hold control. With the optional radio coupler (mandatory with HSI's) installed, it provides
interception and tracking of lateral navigational signals including loran and GPS.
The autopilot is engaged by depressing the roll button on the left side of the face plate.
Command of the autopilot is controlled through the positioning of the roll command knob
located just to the right of the roll button. Banks of up to 30 may be selected by the knob.
The heading bug on the Directional Gyro will have no effect when in this mode.
To engage the heading hold mode, the heading button located on the right side of the face
plate must be pressed. Command of the autopilot is now controlled by the position of the
heading bug on the DG. If an optional radio coupler is installed it must be in the HDG
position. Banks of up to 20 are normal during heading changes. Displacement of the
heading bug left or right of the lubber line on the DG will cause the aircraft to bank in that
direction until the bug is aligned under the lubber line.
If the optional radio coupler is installed with a Directional Gyro, course selection is
determined by the radial selected on the OBS and matching that setting with the heading
bug. Turning the radio coupler knob to one of the course modes will automatically set the
aircraft up to a 45 intercept track to that radial. As the aircraft gets closer to that radial (a
diminishing left-right needle) the autopilot will shallow the intercept angle until the aircraft is
on course. Cross wind compensation up to 15 is accomplished by the coupler.
Mechanical connection of the autopilot to the aircraft control is accomplished by the servo.
The servo is a DC motor attached to a gear train assembly with a slip clutch attached to the
output shaft. The servo can be connected to the aircraft's main cable through a bridle cable
or through a push rod connected to the aircraft's push tube.
The Roll Signal Filter is a device that tells the Century IIB amplifier how fast the roll horizon
is moving. The Roll Signal Filter is in series with the Artificial Horizon. A constant roll
horizon signal is passed through the unit unchanged along to the amplifier. But a changing
horizon signal will be amplified proportional to how fast the signal level is changed. This
allows the Century IIB to make corrections in response to the deviation causing the rapid
signal change. Not all aircraft need this kind of response control. Determination is decided
at the time of STC approval for the aircraft.
1.3. CENTURY III - DESCRIPTION
The Century III is a two axis autopilot with the same features as the Century IIB plus altitude
hold and pitch command. The Century III consist of a Directional Gyro, Artificial Horizon,
computer amplifier, control console and servos. Standard features also include manual
electric and auto trim functions. Control of the autopilot is through the mode rocker buttons,
command knobs on the front of the console and commanded inputs from the heading
system.
The console contains the mode rocker buttons, roll and pitch command knobs, flight
adjustments and a pitch effort meter. Engagement of the autopilot is through the roll button.
This engages the roll servo solenoid, provides voltage to the oscillator circuit in the amplifier
to power up both roll and pitch circuits. Control of the roll axis of the aircraft is through the
roll command knob. Banks of up to 30 are commanded by the pilot.
Activation of the heading button disengages the roll command function and allows the
heading bug information from the Directional Gyro or HSI and radio coupler function into the
roll circuit. The heading button is interlocked with the roll button so to allow engagement of
the autopilot if the heading button is selected first.
The pitch button provides the voltage to engage the pitch servo and also engages a relay to
direct Trim A+ to the trim amplifier. This button should be used in conjunction with the pitch
effort meter on the face of the console. The pitch effort meter shows the pilot the state of
the pitch drive to the servo. The pilot would rotate the pitch command knob to "null" the
effort meter before engaging the pitch button.
The Altitude button will disconnect the output from the pitch command knob, engage the
altitude hold clutch and direct the altitude signal to the amplifier circuit. The Altitude button
is interlocked with the Pitch button to allow engagement of the pitch channel if only the
Altitude button is pressed after the Roll button is engaged.
Optional capabilities for the Century III includes a Radio Coupler for intercepting and
tracking of navigational radio signals and interfacing of an HSI to the autopilot. Glideslope
intercepting and tracking is another option available on the Century III. The Glideslope
Coupler is used in conjunction with the Radio Coupler to provide full ILS capabilities.
SECTION II
CENTURY IIB
2.7. THRESHOLD/FEEDBACK
This circuit provides a feedback signal into the second synchronous filter circuit in-order for
the amplifier to calculate how fast the servo is turning. A potentiometer (R43) will vary the
bias on Q12 and Q13 to determine at which point they will conduct. The range of R43 will
vary from a servo drive of approximately 2.2 VDC to approximately 3.2 VDC.
SECTION III
CENTURY III
NOTE
Because the pitch channel is very similar to the roll channel, only the
different circuit will be explained. The rate circuit, synchronous filters,
phase detector and output section are identical in theory as the roll.
When operating in the Attitude mode, a signal from the Pitch Command pot is applied from
the console to pin 15 of the amplifier. This is also the same point where the altitude signal
is applied. Switching of the two signals is accomplished by a relay controlled by the ALT
button located inside the console. R60 is a select resistor to determine altitude sensitivity
(100 feet of altitude deviation equals a specified amount of pitch horizon) for the specific
model of amplifier i.e. 1C515-1, 1C515-2 etc. See drawing 1D584-1,2,3,4 for information on
the select resistors. Q28 will amplify the signal and apply it to the first synchronous filter
where pitch limiting is introduced. As with the roll, the pitch limit adjustment are inside the
console. R70 is another select resistor to determine maximum limit range. Again see
drawing 1D584-1,2,3,4 for information on the select resistors.
The output of the first synchronous filter is then applied to the base of Q39 (summing
point) where it is mixed with the pitch horizon signal. Pitch centering adjustment is
introduced at pin 7 of the amplifier. The remainder of the pitch channel operates the same
as the roll channel.
3.12. CONSOLE
The console is the pilots command unit to engage and disengage the autopilot, engage the
different modes of operation, make roll and pitch commands to the autopilot and provide
flight adjustments. Aircraft A+ is applied to pin 1 of the console. Internal cabling directs it to
the roll switch (S1) where it, when engaged, will apply A+ to the holding coils L1 and L2. If
the unit is installed in a 28 volt aircraft, the voltage selector switch will route A+ to L1 and L2
which will be arranged in series. S1 will direct A+ to the autopilot amplifier and energize it's
circuit. With the four mode buttons arranged in front of the holding coils (L1 and L2) and
voltage is applied to the coils, an electromagnet field is formed to hold the buttons against
the coils. Proper adjustment of the micro switches behind each button is critical to ensure
the switch will energize when the button is against the coil.
With S1 closed A+ is also directed to the normally open contact of the Pitch switch (S4).
When the Pitch button is pressed against the coils, A+ will be directed to the solenoid of the
Pitch Servo. This action will also energize K2 relay inside the console to switch Trim A+
from pin D of CD 40 to pin B of CD 40 (see section on trim). It will also direct the pitch
command signal to be applied through the normally closed contact of K1 into the pitch
circuit. The Heading switch (S2) is normally closed when the button is not against the coil.
This directs the roll command signal to be applied to the roll circuits of the amplifier. With
the switch open, button against the coil, circuits inside the autopilot amplifier will allow the
signal from the DG or radio coupler to be applied to the roll circuit (see 3-5 of this section).
The Altitude switch (S3) when energized will direct 14 volts to be applied to the Altitude Hold
Assembly to energize its solenoid and to energize K1 relay. With K1 energized the pitch
command signal is opened and the altitude signal from the Altitude Hold Assembly is
applied to the same input pin on the amplifier as was the pitch command signal.
3.13. PITCH EFFORT METER
The meter on the face of the console is a view to the pilot of what the pitch channel in the
amplifier is doing. Many years ago, autotrim was an option for the Century III. The meter
was used by the pilot to apply trim when the meter would deflect. It is used now as a pitch
effort meter for the pilot before engaging the Pitch button on the console. The pilot would
normally rotate the pitch command wheel to "null" the effort meter before engaging the pitch
switch to ensure a smooth attitude hold.
A sample of the pitch signal is applied to pin 13 of the console. This signal is applied to Q1
located on the PC Board inside of the console. Q1, CR1, CR2, C3, C4 and associated
resistors form a phase detector circuit. CR1 or CR2 will conduct, depending on the phase
of the signal detected by Q1, allowing rectified voltage to be applied to C3 and C4 where it
will filter the voltage and apply it to the meter leads. Meter scaling is such that
approximately 3 volts of motor drive will indicate full meter deflection.
3.14. FLIGHT ADJUSTMENT POTENTIOMETERS
Located in the lower right corner on the front of the console are six flight adjustment pots.
These are used to set limits and centering of the autopilot. There are two roll bank angle
adjustments that allow the aircraft to perform commanded banks of up to 20? while in the
Heading mode. Bank ranges are determined by the select resistor in the roll circuit (see
paragraph 3-5). The roll centering is used for correcting heading bug displacement while in
the Heading mode. Proper rudder trim is essential before performing this adjustment.
The two pitch limit adjustments allow for maximum commanded climbs and descents of the
autopilot. The pitch centering adjustment is used to correct for slight altitude hold errors
when the altitude hold mode is selected. Errors of more than 50 feet are outside the
range of this adjustment.
SECTION IV
RADIO COUPLERS DETAIL THEORY OF OPERATION
4.1. GENERAL INFORMATION
This section contains a detailed theory of operation for the four different models of Radio
Coupler manufactured by Century Flight Systems Inc. Although each model is unique there
are common subassemblies to each. But these units cannot be changed, substituted or
modified into a different model. Schematics and board lay out for the four model are
located in Section IX of this manual.
4.2. 1C388M
Refer to schematic drawing 63D262. This drawing will cover unit with s/n 6000 and above
and will show the entire radio coupler circuits. The radio coupler is designed to accept
VOR/LOC radio information and process it with Directional Gyro information in order to
develop a composite signal for the Century IIB or Century III autopilot amplifier.
4.3. RADIO SIGNAL PROCESSING
Standard ARINC radio information (? 150 mvdc for full scale left-right deviation) is applied to
the radio coupler at CD34 pins A and B.
NAV MODE - Radio is applied to C30, C31 and R50 on the 1B641 circuit board located on
the bottom chassis and R49 located on the rotary switch. Section 3 of the rotary switch will
also open part of the rate circuit of C26 and C27. The NAV mode is the least responsive of
the radio modes.
OMNI MODE - In the omni mode, C30 and C31 are by-passed by section 6 of the rotary
switch and R48 connects C26 and C27 in the rate circuit by section 3 of the rotary switch.
The omni mode is most commonly used in cross country tracking.
HDG MODE - The heading mode is used for tracking the heading information on the DG.
Section 1 of the rotary switch will open the output of the circuit board and apply the DG
signal directly to the autopilot amplifier.
LOC NORM MODE - Section 3 of the rotary switch will by-pass R48 for maximum rate
signal making this mode the most sensitive to radio movement. Section 4 of the rotary
switch will apply a ground to the optional Glideslope Coupler input only in this mode to
energize its circuit.
LOC REV MODE - Section 5 and 6 of the rotary switch will reverse the radio signal input to
the circuit board.
4.4. RADIO AMPLIFIER
Radio information from section 5 and 6 of the rotary switch is applied to a chopper circuit
consisting of Q4, Q5, C13, C14 and associated resistors. This circuit will transform the DC
radio signal into a 5Khz square wave at the junction of C13 and C14. The AC radio
information is then applied to amplifier Q6 which outputs its signal to Q7. R36 is the Radio
Gain adjustment accessible from the outside of the coupler. R36 will control the gain of Q6
and Q7 for radio signals less than 100%. The output of Q7 is applied to the primary side of
T1.
NOTE
The amplifier section and phase detector circuits are transformer isolated from
ground to protect the radio input signal.
4.5. RADIO PHASE DETECTOR
The phase detector circuit changes the AC radio signal back into DC voltage. The radio
centering adjustment, R41, compensates for any offset voltage from the amplifier circuit or
phase detector circuit to produce 0 VDC at the output of the phase detector with 0% radio
applied to the coupler. The phase detector circuit consist of Q8, C24, C25, CR9, CR10 and
associated resistors. The AC radio signal from the secondary of T1 is applied to the base
of Q8. Dependent upon the phase of the radio signal, Q8 will allow either CR9 or CR10 to
conduct rectified DC voltage. C-24 and C-25 will filter the DC voltage and apply it to limiting
diodes CR11 and CR12 and to the radio lag circuit. CR11 and CR12 will limit the processed
radio signal to 6.8 VDC (referenced from Roll Common) for 100% radio input.
4.7. 1C388-MC
This coupler is designed to be used with synchro based (heading signal only) heading
systems. Refer to schematic drawing 63D269. The 1D642 circuit board (top board) is the
same as the one in the 1C388M. The 1B645 board (bottom board) is what distinguishes
this unit from a 1C388M. The radio coupler provides a 5Khz square wave to excite the rotor
in the synchro of the heading system. The resultant signal from the heading system is
applied to pin A of CD33 (pigtail cable). This signal and radio information is then processed
in the same way as described for the 1C388M. A tuned circuit on the 1B645 circuit board
provides the autopilot amplifier with a matched impedance for the oscillator circuit. This
impedance determines the frequency of the roll and pitch excitation used through out the
autopilot system.
4.8. 1C388-2
This coupler is designed to be used with Century Flight Systems HSIs, the NSD-360, 360A
and the 1000. It may also be used with a certain model of HSI manufactured by Sigma Tek,
Inc. Refer to schematic drawing 63D312. The top board (1D642-1) is basically the same
as the top board in the 1C388M except for the feedback area of IC1. The NSDs uses 360?
potentiometers for autopilot heading and course information. These potentiometers are
linear and therefore no compensation is required for IC1. R10, CR3 and CR4 are omitted
from the feedback of IC1. The coupler provides roll excitation from the autopilot to each
end of the potentiometers. The center wiper is the heading and course signals for the
coupler. The bottom board (81B109) contains the tuned circuit for the autopilot oscillator
circuit, a reversing relay K1, a regulator circuit for K1, filter capacitors for the left-right radio
input and attenuating resistors for the heading and course signal from the HSI. Operation
of the coupler is generally the same as the 1C388M except that the heading bug on the HSI
is used while in the HDG mode and the course arrow on the HSI is used in the course
modes of operation. The 1C388-2 incorporates a relay to switch the phase of roll excitation
to the heading and course potentiometers when in the LOC REV position. With the
reversing of the radio input signal and the phase of the roll excitation, reverse tracking is
accomplished automatically without having to move the HSIs inbound front course.
4.9. 1C388-3
This coupler is designed to be used with synchro based HSIs that have both heading and
course information. This coupler is also recommended for use on Kings KI 525 system with
the KA 52 adapter. Refer to schematic drawing 63D357. The top board (1D642) is also the
same as used in the 1C388M coupler. The bottom board (81B109-1) is similar to the
1C388-2 board except for the resistors (R54 through R57) that set the amplitude of the
heading and course input voltages. Operation of the coupler is the same as the 1C388-2.
SECTION V
CONSOLE DETAIL THEORY OF OPERATION
NOTE
The amplifier circuit is transformer isolated from ground to protect the
radio input signal.
NOTE
The 1B440-1 may only used on the older Century IIIs which have the 1D395
amplifier installed as specified by the STC. Only one signal filter may be
used in the autopilot system as specified by the STC. No signal filter is
required when the system has the 1C515 or 1C515-( ) installed.
SECTION VIII
TEST EQUIPMENT
IN AIRCRAFT TROUBLESHOOTING
GENERAL INFORMATION
This section is designed as a guide in troubleshooting the Century IIB and the Century III
Autopilots within the aircraft. It is basically divided in to several sub-sections: Test Equipment,
Troubleshooting the Century IIB and the Century III. Each of the sub-sections on troubleshooting
are divided into two levels or degrees of troubleshooting. First is quick checks. This consists of
general operational checks such as turning the autopilot on and confirming servo engagement
through visual observation of the control surfaces as the roll or pitch command knobs are turned.
The object is to search for the obvious area of difficulty before proceeding with detailed tests.
The next level of testing is in-aircraft tests using the 66D141 Test Kit. Through the use of the
quick checks it should be possible to determine the trouble area within the autopilot system.
Additional test through use of the 66D141 test kit should narrow down the specific unit within the
autopilot system which has malfunctioned.
Although the Century IIB and Century III autopilots are OPEN LOOP systems (systems requiring
the dynamics of the aircraft in flight), most troubleshooting can be performed under static
conditions on the ground. This is made possible by use of the 66D141 test kit described in the
following paragraphs.
DESCRIPTION
The 66D141 Test Kit is designed to facilitate testing of the Century IIB and the Century III autopilot
systems on a substitution basis. Provisions are made to substitute any major component except
the amplifier in the Century III and the console amplifier in the Century IIB.
66D141-1 GYRO SUBSTITUTE
With this unit both the Directional Gyro and the Artificial Horizon can be replaced with substitute
signal sources. The D.G. signal is variable in steps to provide outputs corresponding to 0?, 10?
and 45? of deviation from the selected heading. The zero position is used to provide an accurate
zero signal so that the roll centering adjustment can be accurately set or checked for range of
control. The 10? outputs are used to check the heading sensitivity of the amplifier by means of
comparison to determine whether or not the D.G. in question provides a signal usable for
operation within the system. The 45? outputs are provided primarily for the purpose of checking
bank angles and radio coupling intercept angles. The Artificial Horizon signal is adjustable from 0?
to 45? in roll and 0? to 22? in pitch. A switch is provided to select the horizon signal for roll or pitch.
A zero signal is provided as an output for that axis not being used.
66D141-2 POWER SECTION
With this equipment amplifier output and servo performance of either axis can be observed. Two
connectors are provided so the cable to either servo can be intercepted. A pilot light is provided to
indicate the presence of solenoid voltage. A voltmeter is provided to monitor the signal actually
being applied to the servo motor. A selector switch is provided so that normal operation can be
observed (drive into a servo load), amplifier drive into a dummy load (resistive inside unit) or bi-
directional drive directly from the aircraft A+ can be applied to the servo.
66D141-3 CONSOLE
The Century III for test purposes. Using the substitute console it is possible to determine rapidly if
the combination of signal sources and amplifier can be brought within usable limits by means of
the adjustments provided on the standard console. The unit also has a signal source to simulate
an altitude hold.
66D141-4 RADIO COUPLER/GS SIGNAL SOURCE
This unit contains a simulated radio signal source for lateral radio intercept and tracking and a
radio signal for arming and engagement of Glideslope. Direct monitoring of the radio coupler
output is provided by parallel connector and is displayed on a meter.
QUICK CHECKS
CENTURY IIB TROUBLESHOOTING
LOGIC CHART
AIRCRAFT
MASTER
SWITCH ON.
ON CIIB
1. ROLL CMD CENTERED
HORIZON:
2. TILTED LESS THAN 30?
ROLL SERVO
ENGAGES CONTROL NO CHECK CHECK ROLL
WHEEL MAY MOVE CONSOLE AMP
LEFT OR RIGHT. SERVO.
VERIFY HORIZON
CONTROL WHEEL NO TILT IS LESS THAN CHECK CONSOLE
YE
STOPS. 30?. AMPS OUTPUT
AND HORIZON
N OUTPUT.
START ENGINE TO
ERECT GYRO.
cont. Page 8-
QUICK CHECKS
CENTURY IIB TROUBLESHOOTING
LOGIC CHART (cont.)
TURN COUPLER
SELECTOR KNOB TO
OMNI.
CONTROL WHEEL
FOLLOWS.
YES
AIRCRAFT MASTER
SWITCH ON.
ON CIII
1. ROLL CMD CENTERED
HORIZON:
2. TILTED LESS THAN 30?
ROLL SERVO
ENGAGES CONTROL NO CHECK CHECK ROLL
WHEEL MAY MOVE CONSOLE AMP
LEFT OR RIGHT. SERVO.
NO VERIFY HORIZON
CONTROL WHEEL TILT IS LESS THAN YES CHECK
STOPS. 30?. CONSOLE AMPS
OUTPUT AND
NO HORIZON
START ENGINE
TO ERECT GYRO.
cont. Page 8-
QUICK CHECKS
CENTURY III TROUBLESHOOTING
LOGIC CHART
ROLL SECTION (cont.)
ON CIII PRESS HDG SWITCH
ON. IF COUPLER
INSTALLED SWITCH TO HDG.
TURN COUPLER
SELECTOR KNOB TO
OMNI.
CONTROL WHEEL
FOLLOWS.
YES
ROTATE PITCH
COMMAND KNOB TO
YES
NO
CONTROL WHEEL MOVES CONTROL WHEEL DOES NOT
AMPLIFIER POSSIBLY
CONSOLE POSSIBLY
ROTATE PITCH
COMMAND KNOB TO
NO
YES
END OF TEST
CENTURY IIB & III WITH STANDARD D.G.
GROUND SET-UP PROCEDURES
1. Unplug CD18 from Attitude Gyro.
2. Plug CD18 into CD18 connector on 66D141-1 Gyro Substitute Box. (Place switch to roll
position.) Set indicator to 0?.
3. Turn on Aircraft Master Switch.
4. Engage Roll and HDG Switches on A/P console.
5. Place Radio Coupler Switch to HDG position.
6. Engage Card Set Knob on D.G., (left knob), and set card fro North to be under the Lubber
Line.
7. Push HDG Set Knob and set Heading Bug on 000?. (N).
8. Adjust Roll Centering, adjust Pot until no control wheel movement, override servo and bring
control wheel to center.
9. Set HDG Bug to 270? (W) and set Attitude Gyro Control on Gyro Substitute Box to 20? left
bank.
10. Adjust left bank limit pot until no control wheel movement, override servo and bring control
wheel to center.
11. Set HDG Bug to 090?(E) and set Attitude Gyro Control on Gyro Substitute Box to 20? right
bank.
12. Adjust right bank limit pot until no control wheel movement. Override servo and bring control
wheel to center.
13. Set HDG Bug to 000? (N) and Attitude Gyro Control on Gyro Box to 0?.
14. Re-adjust centering pot if necessary for no control wheel movement.
15. Place Radio Coupler in Omni position.
16. Unplug CD34 from back of Radio Coupler.
17. Plug Extension Cable 30A266 into CD34 on back of Radio Coupler. Plug other end into CD-34
on Coupler Tester Box 66D141-4.
18. Pull up on Radio Signal Substitute Knob and adjust for full left deflection (Turn pot full
clockwise).
19. Set HDG Bug to 045? (45? indice on right side of D.G.).
20. On Radio Coupler adjust left intercept pot for no control wheel movement.
21. Adjust Radio Sub Box for full right deflection (turn pot full counter clockwise).
22. Set HDG Bug to 315? (45? indice on left side of D.G.).
23. On Radio coupler adjust right intercept pot for no control wheel movement.
24. Adjust Radio Sub Box for 60% left deflection (top of blue arc).
25. Set HDG Bug to 035? on D.G.
26. Adjust Radio Gain Pot on Radio Coupler for no control wheel movement.
27. Adjust Radio Sub Box for 60% right deflection (top of yellow arc).
28. Control Wheel should cease to move when HDG Bug on D.G. is placed on 325? ? 3?.
29. Re-check right and left intercept points by repeating procedures 18 through 23.
30. This completes the test.
31. Re-connect entire system.
CENTURY IIB & III WITH NSD
GROUND SET-UP PROCEDURE
1. Unplug CD18 from Attitude Gyro
2. Plug CD18 into CD18 connector on 66D141-1 Gyro Substitute Box. (Place switch to roll
position and set indicator to 0?).
3. Turn on Aircraft Master Switch.
4. Engage Roll and HDG Switches on A/P console.
5. Place Radio Coupler Switch to HDG position.
6. Engage Card Set Knob on NSD (right knob) and set card for North to be under the Lubber Line
(on slaved units it will be necessary to place them on the free gyro mode.).
7. Set Heading Bug for 000? (N).
8. Adjust Roll centering, adjust pot until no control wheel movement. Over-ride servo and bring
control wheel to center.
9. Set HDG Bug to 270? (W) and set Attitude Gyro Control on Gyro Sub Box to 20? left bank.
10. Adjust Left Bank Limit Pot until no control wheel movement, over-ride servo and bring control
wheel to center.
11. Set HDG Bug to 090? (E) and set Attitude Gyro Control on Gyro Sub Box to 20? right bank.
12. Adjust Right Bank Limit Pot until no control wheel movement, over-ride servo and bring control
wheel to center.
13. Set HDG bug to 000? (N) and Attitude Gyro Control on Sub Box to 0?.
14. If necessary re-adjust centering pot for no control wheel movement.
15. Place Radio Coupler in Omni position.
16. Unplug CD34 from back of Radio Coupler.
17. Plug Extension Cable 30A266 into CD34 on back of Radio Coupler. Plug other end into CD34
on Coupler Tester Box 66D141-4.
18. Pull upon Radio Signal Substitute Knob and adjust for full left deflection (turn pot full
clockwise).
19. Set course pointer on NSD (left knob to 045? indice on right side of NSD).
20. On Radio Coupler adjust left Intercept Pot for no control wheel movement.
21. Adjust Radio Sub box for full right deflection (turn pot full counter clockwise).
22. Set course pointer to 315? (45? indice on left side.).
23. On Radio Coupler adjust Right Intercept Pot for no control wheel movement.
24. Adjust Radio Sub Box for 60% left deflection (top blue arc).
25. Set course pointer to 035? on NSD.
26. Adjust Radio Gain Pot on Radio Coupler for no control wheel movement.
27. Adjust Radio Sub Box for 60% right deflection (top of yellow arc).
28. Control Wheel should cease to move when course point on NSD is place on 325? ? 3?.
29. Re-check right and left intercept points by repeating procedures 18 through 23.
30. This completes the test.
31. Re-connect entire system.
Figure 1 TEST HOOK-UP
Figure 2 TEST HOOK-UP
Figure 3 TEST HOOK-UP
Figure 4 TEST HOOK-UP
CENTURY IIB
FLIGHT ADJUSTMENTS
CENTURY III
FLIGHT ADJUSTMENTS
CALIBRATION PROCEDURES FOR
66D141 TEST KIT
TEST EQUIPMENT REQUIRED:
14/28 volt DC Power Supply (regulated for up to 5 amps constant)
*1C515-1 Century III amplifier
Oscilloscope (Insure the ground lead of the scope is not connected to the ground lead of the
power cord. If it is, use an adapter connector on the power cord to isolate the ground lead from
earth ground. Failure to do this could damage the 1C515-1 amplifier.
*It will be the responsibility of the test personnel to insure the 1C515-1 is a yellow tagged unit and
that the roll and pitch excitation levels are 28 ? 1volt peak to peak at 5Khz ? 500hz.
NOTE: The 66D141-1 test box cannot be field calibrated. This box must be sent to Century Flight
Systems Service Center for calibration every 12 calendar month in accordance with Advisor
Circular 43.13-1B paragraph 12-53 (c). **If a radio coupler is used in conjunction with this
calibration only the 1C388M or 1C388P can be used. Perform calibration on the 66D141-2 and
66D141-4 before starting the following procedure. The 66D141-3 test box will be calibrated in the
following procedure.
1. Connect amplifier connector from 30D207-( ) main cable harness to the 1C515-1 amplifier.
This connector is keyed. Connect CD 18 to CD 18 on the 66D141-1 test box. **Connect CD
33 from main cable harness to 30A265 cable extension then connect this to CD 33
(AMPLIFIER) on the 66D141-4. Connect another 30A265 extension cable to CD 33
(COUPLER) on 66D141-4 test box and other end to CD 33 on the chassis of the radio coupler.
Connect CD 33 pig tail cable from the radio coupler to CD 33 on the 66D141-1 test box.
Connect 30A266 cable extension to CD 34 (RADIO) on the 66D141-4 and connect other end
to CD 34 on the chassis of the radio coupler. Connect CD 20 from main cable harness to CD
20 on the 66D141-3 test box. Connect CD 10 from the main cable harness to CD 10 on the
66D141-3 test box. Connect CD 47 from the main cable harness to the connector marked
AMPLIFIER on the 66D141-2 test box. Connect CD 27 from the main cable harness to the
positive side of the power supply. Connect the ground side of the power supply to the chassis
of the 1C515-1 amplifier. CAUTION: The metal case of the output transistors will have
A+. Do not allow the ground lead of the power supply to touch the cases.
2. Set all 14/28 volt switches on test kit and 1C515-1 to 14 volt. Set power supply for 14 volt also.
3. On the 66D141-1 test box, set the horizon switch to ROLL. Remove the back cover from the
test box and connect the signal lead of the scope to the center wiper of the horizon pot.
Connect the ground lead of the scope to roll common on the amplifier (check the schematic of
the amplifier for available point of connection).
4. Turn on power supply (14 volts) and then turn on power switch of the 66D141-3. Monitor the
power supply current (1.5 amps nominal).
5. Turn horizon knob of 66D141-1 to 0?. Scope should indicate 0 ? 10mvpp. If reading is not
correct, loosen mounting nut on horizon pot and set screws on shaft of horizon pot. While
holding the collar of the horizon dial, move the body of the horizon pot for proper reading on
scope. Tighten mounting nut and set screws on the horizon pot. Remove scope lead from
wiper.
6. Set the radio coupler in the HDG mode. Remove the back cover from the 66D141-3 test box.
Connect the signal lead of the scope to the center wiper of the roll command pot. Turn the roll
command knob to its center marked position. Reading on scope should indicate 0 ? 10mvpp.
If reading is not correct, loosen the mounting nut and turn body of the pot for proper reading on
scope. Secure mounting nut and remove scope lead.
7. Connect signal lead of scope to the center wiper of the roll trim pot. Turn roll trim knob to its
center marked position. Reading on scope should indicate 0 ? 10mvpp. If reading is not
correct, loosen the mounting nut and turn body of the pot for proper reading on scope. Secure
mounting nut and remove scope lead.
8. Remove ground lead of scope and attach to pitch common on the amplifier (check the
schematic of the amplifier for available point of connection).
9. Connect the signal lead of the scope to the center wiper of the pitch command pot. Turn the
pitch command knob to its center marked position. Reading on scope should indicate 0 ?
10mvpp. If reading is not correct, loosen the mounting nut and turn body of the pot for proper
reading on scope. Secure mounting nut and remove scope lead.
10. Connect the signal lead of the scope to the center wiper of the pitch trim pot. Turn the pitch
trim knob to its center marked position. Reading on scope should indicate 0 ? 10mvpp. If
reading is not correct, loosen the mounting nut and turn body of the pot for proper reading on
scope. Secure mounting nut and remove scope lead.
11. Connect the signal lead of the scope to the center wiper of the altitude control pot. Turn the
altitude control knob to its center marked position. Reading on scope should indicate 0 ?
10mvpp. If reading is not correct, loosen the mounting nut and turn body of the pot for proper
reading on scope.(Use caution when turning body of pot as not to damage the resistors
attached to it.) Secure mounting nut and remove scope lead.
12. On 66D141-2 test box turn the selector knob to the RES position. On the 66D141-3 test box,
position the DG/MANUAL slide switch to the DG position and the LIMIT switch to max. On the
66D141-1 test box, turn the DG selector switch to 45? right. Turn the horizon knob to null
servo meter on the 66D141-2 test box. It should take 24? or more to null meter.
13. Turn horizon knob to 0?. On the radio coupler turn the knob to the LOC NORM position. On
the 66D141-4 pull and turn the radio knob to the left. Turn the horizon knob to null servo meter
on the 66D141-2 test box. Reading should be 0? ? 8?.
14. Push off radio knob and turn horizon and DG knob to 0?. Turn off power switch on the
66D141-3 test box. Unplug CD 47 from the 66D141-2 and plug in CD 16 from the main cable
harness.
15. On the 66D141-3 test box move the ALT CONTROL/MANUAL switch to the MANUAL position.
Turn on the power switch and turn the manual pitch knob, on the 66D141-3 test box, to the
right.
16. On the 66D141-1 test box, position the ROLL/PITCH HORIZON switch to the PITCH position
and turn the horizon knob to null the servo meter on the 66D141-2 test box. It should take 12?
or more to null meter.
TEST PROCEDURE COMPLETE.
CALIBRATION PROCEDURES FOR
66D141-2
2. Remove back cover on -2 box and connect positive lead of meter calibrator to the yellow wire
from the 300K (R 1) resistor on the terminal strip.
3. Connect the negative lead of the meter calibrator to the negative side of the meter on the -2
box.
4. Set the meter calibrator for +15 volts DC. Turn on meter calibrator and check for read out on
meter of -2 box to read +15 volts. If reading is not correct, select a resistor (R 7) in parallel
with the 300K (R 1) resistor on the terminal strip. Reverse the leads of the meter calibrator
and check the read out of the meter on the -2 box. Reading should be within ? .5 volt. Turn
off meter calibrator.
5. For 30 volt check, connect positive lead of meter calibrator to the lead of the 300K (R 2)
resistor attached to the terminal of S-3 (14/28 volt switch) and the negative lead to the negative
side of the meter. Set meter calibrator to 30 volts.
6. Turn on meter calibrator and check read out of meter on the -2 box. Reading should be 30
volt. If reading is not correct, select a resistor (R 8) in parallel with R 2.
7. Reverse the leads of the meter calibrator and check the read out of the meter on the -2 box.
Reading should be within ? 1 volt. Turn off meter calibrator.
8. To complete calibration of the -2 box see calibration procedures for the 66D141 test set.
CALIBRATION PROCEDURES FOR
66D141-4
1. Check meter centering and adjust if necessary. Set meter calibrator to 150 mvdc.
2. Connect positive lead of meter calibrator to pin A and the negative lead to pin B of CD 34 of
the -4 box.
3. Turn on meter calibrator and check read out of radio meter. Radio meter should indicate
100%. If read out is not correct, select resistor R 2.
4. Reverse leads from meter calibrator. Radio meter should indicate 100% ? 4%. Turn off meter
calibrator.
5. To complete calibration of the -4 box see calibration procedures for the 66D141 test set.
SECTION IX
SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS, COMPONENT LAYOUTS, AND ASSEMBLY DRAWINGS
Part A Century IIB
DRAWING NUMBER DRAWING TITLE REVISION DATE
1D681-1 P.C. BOARD ASSEMBLY R 07-07-99
1D681 & -2 P.C. BOARD ASSEMBLY O 10-08-98
1D681-3 P.C. BOARD ASSEMBLY F 07-08-99
63D255 SCHEMATIC K 09-10-98
1C385 OUTLINE DRAWING /SHEET 2 J 04-05-75
79C201 -1 -2 -3 -4 FINAL ASSEMBLY F 02-02-90
1D687 -1 -2 -3 -4 -5 ELECTRONIC PACKAGE ASSEMBLY H 05-08-93
1D688 SWITCH ASSEMBLY C 11-24-75
1B686 FACE PLATE LIGHT PCB ASSEMBLY B 02-19-86
1C689 CHASSIS ASSEMBLY F 08-10-90
30B424 INTERNAL CABLE ASSEMBLY B 02-08-88
1C385-3 OUTLINE DRAWING - 03-06-75
79C201 -5 -6 -7 FINAL ASSEMBLY A 07-18-75
1C385 -3 -24 FINAL ASSEMBLY - 07-18-77
30C198-( ) EXTERNAL CABLE ASSEMBLY X 02-03-98
SECTION IX
SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS, COMPONENT LAYOUTS, AND ASSEMBLY DRAWINGS
Part B Century III
DRAWING NUMBER DRAWING TITLE REVISION DATE
1C515-1 OUTLINE DRAWING D 03-22-79
1C515-2 OUTLINE DRAWING B 03-22-79
1C515-3 OUTLINE DRAWING B 08-02-93
1C515-4 OUTLINE DRAWING A 03-22-79
1C515-5 OUTLINE DRAWING A 03-22-79
1D424 -2 -3 -4 -5 -6 AMPLIFIER ASSEMBLY O 05-04-94
1C398 HEAT SINK ASSEMBLY G 08-10-90
30B209 INTERNAL CABLE ASSEMBLY F 09-26-77
1D584 & -1 -2 -3 -4 P.C. BOARD ASSEMBLY SHEET 1 AF 04-02-97
P.C. BOARD ASSEMBLY SHEET 2 X 03-02-89
P.C. BOARD ASSEMBLY SHEET 3 AA 03-24-87
63D253 SCHEMATIC (ROLL) SHEET 1 O 03-06-96
SCHEMATIC (PITCH)SHEET 2 N 03-06-96
30D207-( ) EXTERNAL CABLE HARNESS GE 02-03-98
SECTION IX
SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS, COMPONENT LAYOUTS, AND ASSEMBLY DRAWINGS
Part C Radio Couplers
DRAWING NUMBER DRAWING TITLE REVISION DATE
1C388-M OUTLINE DRAWING K 06-03-94
1C388-MC OUTLINE DRAWING K 06-03-94
1C388-2 OUTLINE DRAWING C 06-03-94
1C388-3 OUTLINE DRAWING C 06-03-94
79C189 FINAL ASSY 1C388-M B 06-03-94
79C190 FINAL ASSY 1C388-MC B 06-03-94
79C216 FINAL ASSY 1C388-2 B 06-03-94
79C229 FINAL ASSY 1C388-3 B 06-03-94
1D642 &-1 P.C.BOARD ASSY 1C388M, 1C388MC, Q 05-06-96
1C388-2, 1C388-3
63D262 SCHEMATIC 1C388-M C 08-21-89
63D269 SCHEMATIC 1C388-MC F 09-27-95
63D312 SCHEMATIC 1C388-2 E 08-21-98
63D357 SCHEMATIC 1C388-3 C 08-21-98
1B641 P.C.BOARD ASSY 1C388-M D 07-09-90
1B645 P.C.BOARD ASSY 1C388-MC D 07-23-82
81B109 P.C.BOARD ASSY 1C388-2 H 08-28-99
81B109-1 P.C.BOARD ASSY 1C388-3 E 08-28-99
1D644 ELECTRONIC ASSY 1C388-M E 02-15-90
1D648 ELECTRONIC ASSY 1C388-MC D 07-13-89
81D108 ELECTRONIC ASSY 1C388-2 D 02-15-90
81D160 ELECTRONIC ASSY 1C388-3 D 02-15-90
30B217 CABLE ASSY EXT 1C388-M, 1C388- E 02-26-90
MC, 1C388-2
30B486 CABLE ASSY EXT 1C388-3 D 02-01-95
30C397 CABLE ASSY INT 1C388-M A 04-07-77
30C398 CABLE ASSY INT 1C388-MC A 04-07-77
30C453 CABLE ASSY INT 1C388-2 & 1C388-3 A 04-07-77
69D870 INT CABLE HOOKUP 1C388-M ~ 12-23-71
69D872 INT CABLE HOOKUP 1C388-MC B 04-07-77
69D991 INT CABLE HOOKUP 1C388-2 B 04-07-77
69D1064 INT CABLE HOOKUP 1C388-3 B 08-13-90
SECTION IX
SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS, COMPONENT LAYOUTS, AND ASSEMBLY DRAWINGS
Part D Console
DRAWING NUMBER DRAWING TITLE REVISION DATE
1C404 CIII CONSOLE OUTLINE DWG 1 of 4 G 04-03-81
1C404 CIII CONSOLE OUTLINE DWG 2 of 4 E 09-09-81
1C404 CIII CONSOLE OUTLINE DWG 3 of 4 A 07-09-81
1C404 CIII CONSOLE OUTLINE DWG 4 of 4 - 08-02-93
1C404-1 CIII CONSOLE OUTLINE DWG 1 of 3 D 04-15-74
1C404-1 CIII CONSOLE OUTLINE DWG 2 of 3 E 09-09-81
1C404-1 CIII CONSOLE OUTLINE DWG 3 of 3 A 09-09-81
1C436-1 & -2 FINAL ASSEMBLY 1C404 H 01-08-91
79C192-2 FINAL ASSEMBLY 1C404-1 F 09-09-91
81D157 CHASSIS ASSEMBLY D 10-18-93
30D484 INTERNAL CABLE ASSEMBLY A 04-02-79
40C42-2 SWITCH ASSEMBLY B 09-27-88
36C142-( ) FINISHED ACTUATOR G 06-05-96
1B460-3 SWITCH COMPONENTS - 04-15-74
69D1066 INTERNAL WIRING DIAGRAM D 02-15-91
81D155 P.C. BOARD ASSEMBLY B 05-17-82
81C156 BACKPLATE & ELECTRONIC B 11-24-81
COMPONENT ASSEMBLY
63D354 SCHEMATIC - 04-15-74
SECTION IX
SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS, COMPONENT LAYOUTS, AND ASSEMBLY DRAWINGS
Part E Glideslope Coupler
DRAWING NUMBER DRAWING TITLE REVISION DATE
1C493 OUTLINE DRAWING 1 of 1 H 07-07-93
1C493 OUTLINE DRAWING 2 of 2 - 07-07-93
79D42 FINAL ASSEMBLY H 02-26-90
79C40 INTERNAL CABLE INTERCONNECT G 05-29-92
79D41-1 P.C. BOARD ASSEMBLY 1 of 2 F 07-16-97
79D41-1 P.C. BOARD ASSEMBLY 2 of 2 M 07-16-97
63D168-1 SCHEMATIC E 10-29-98
30C294 INTERNAL CABLE ASSEMBLY B 03-13-89
30C291-( ) EXTERNAL CABLE ASSEMBLY N 02-04-98
SECTION IX
SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS, COMPONENT LAYOUTS, AND ASSEMBLY DRAWINGS
Part F Roll & Pitch Signal Filters
DRAWING NUMBER DRAWING TITLE REVISION DATE
1B440 OUTLINE DRAWING E 03-29-72
1B440-1 OUTLINE DRAWING B 10-09-71
1B440-2 OUTLINE DRAWING - 06-12-74
79B25-1 FINAL ASSEMBLY 1B440 A 07-02-79
79B36-1 FINAL ASSEMBLY 1B440-1 A 04-02-79
79B36-2 FINAL ASSEMBLY 1B440-2 A 04-02-79
63C138-2 SCHEMATIC 1B440 & -2 - 03-29-72
63C161-2 SCHEMATIC 1B440-1 - 03-29-72
1C704 P.C. BOARD ASSEMBLY 1B440 & -2 D 06-21-94
1C704-1 P.C. BOARD ASSEMBLY 1B440-1 D 06-24-82
63C139-1 INTERNAL CABLE ASSEMBLY 1B440 - 03-29-72
& -2
63C162-1 INTERNAL CABLE ASSEMBLY 1B440-1 A 08-01-72