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S-tec 55x Installation Manual 〈Working ⇒〉
The 55X is a rate-based, roll-stabilization system. That means it relies heavily on the turn coordinator and the specific rigging of your servos. If you skip steps in the manual, you end up with a wandering heading bug or, worse, an autopilot that oscillates (the dreaded "S-TEC wobble"). While the specific page numbers vary by revision, a legitimate installation manual covers four critical areas:
The manual provides the exact schematics for the 55X Computer (PN 01194-0-1 or similar). You will find the pin assignments for the Roll channel, Pitch channel (if installed), the altitude hold, and the connection to your GPS (Garmin, Avidyne, or Aspen). Connecting the wrong pin to the serial encoder is a recipe for a smoked circuit board. S-tec 55x Installation Manual
Your back will thank you when you are sipping coffee, hands-free, at FL180. The 55X is a rate-based, roll-stabilization system