Service difficulty report · Computer · Pilats PC1245

Difficulty date
January 20, 2001
Submitted
February 1, 2001
Operation
General aviation
Make and model
Pilats PC1245
Part
Computer
Part number
065006415
Condition
Failed
Location
Autopilot
Component
Autopilot · Bendix · 220
Stage of operation
CL
How discovered
O
Nature of condition
J
Precautionary procedure
O

As reported to the FAA. Reports are unverified, and codes are left as the FAA publishes them.

What was found

(CAN) IN THE CLIMB, SHORTLY AFTER ENGAGING AUTOPILOT, AUTOPILOT DISENGAGED FOR NO APPARENT REASON. AFTER A SUCCESSFUL RETEST, REENGAGING IS POSSIBLE WITH NO FURTHER PROBLEMS. THIS PROBLEM HAS OCCURRED IN THE RECENT PAST.THE AUTOFLIGHT COMPUTER WAS REPLACED FOR TROUBLESHOOTING AND ITS PERFORMANCE WILL BE MONITORED.