Honeywell has added to the number of aircraft that can utilize it three-axis AeroCruze 230 autopilot—adding those airplanes with the BendixKing KFC 200 installed to the list. The AeroCruze 230 is now compatible with more than 35 aircraft models, including the Beechcraft Baron and Bonanza, twin Cessnas, Mooneys, and the Piper Malibu, Mirage, and Seneca. It boasts the only touchscreen autopilot interface in general aviation, according to Honeywell’s press release, and it offers automatic wings level—which will return the airplane to level flight with one button push if the pilot cannot recover from an unusual attitude, or during convective or turbulent weather. The autopilot is capable of couple approaches and altitude pre-select; a yaw damper function comes separately.
BendixKing Expands AeroCruze Autopilot Compatibility
Key Takeaways:
- Honeywell's AeroCruze 230 autopilot has expanded compatibility to include aircraft with BendixKing KFC 200 systems, now supporting over 35 general aviation models.
- The AeroCruze 230 features a unique touchscreen interface, automatic wings-level recovery from unusual attitudes or turbulence, coupled approaches, and altitude pre-select.
- Priced from $9,800, it serves as a form-fit replacement for BendixKing KFC 150/200 autopilots, reusing existing servos to reduce installation downtime to one week and offering a two-year warranty extension on those servos.
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