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Thread: Autopilot Installations

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    Default Autopilot Installations

    Hi Folks
    Just joined the forum as I'm looking to purchase a Pacer for use over here in Europe. However i'm trying to understand if there have been any autopilot systems approved for installation ? The older threads did not give any confirmation and a quick search on line only revealed that the larger vendors such as Garmin etc have not yet added the PA20/22 to their STC approval listing.

    Anyone have any ideas/information ? I will be flying solo for most of the trips and an autopilot would certainly assist on the longer stretches.

    Thanks all.

    Oliver

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    Default Re: Autopilot Installations

    I have also been looking for an autopilot for my Pacer, but so far no luck.

    Juergen
    Pacer N3342Z

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    Default Re: Autopilot Installations

    I installed a Brittain Industries BSS/B12 in 2004. It had an STC for wing leveler and heading bug,

    works off the vacuum pump - totally maintenance free, Jerry Walters 918 836 7701, brittainind@sbsglobal.net Cecillia Henderson

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    Default Re: Autopilot Installations

    I have a Mitchel or Globe industries autopilot (wing leveler) that actually works pretty good. It was on the plane when I bought it ,but it was missing the cable that fastens to the lever that moves the servo gear to the yoke. My question is, does anyone know how to install the cable? I’ve attached a picture of the servo drive. The lever I’m referring to is in the lower right side of the picture.
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    Last edited by mholton63; 07-08-2023 at 07:16 PM.

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    Default Re: Autopilot Installations

    Still no modern Autopilots for our planes? Bummer.

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