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Auto Pilot on Facebook #597345 02/08/20 04:02 PM
Joined: Mar 2004 Posts: 16,198 Likes: 1185 Ma. Ct. RI area Ron Stewart Member/15,000 posts
Ron Stewart Member/15,000 posts Joined: Mar 2004 Posts: 16,198 Likes: 1185 Ma. Ct. RI area	Originally Posted by Facebook ad This is a brand new, never installed, S-Tec System 40 Autopilot system. It’s been sitting on a shelf in a sealed box. The sale includes the control head, the roll servo and all the hardware supplied by S-Tec when they ship a new system to a dealer. This includes all the required wiring, wiring harness and connectors, all the schematics and installation diagrams, the brackets to attach the hardware to the aircraft, switches, breakers, etc. The packages have never been opened with the exception of me needing to open some for the photographs. I contacted S-Tec and provided them the serial numbers. They told me this was a system sold for a Cessna 150/152 but could be easily modified for other aircraft. This sale does not include a directional gyro. If you want to steer with a heading bug you will have to supply your own DG. This is being sold without the STC paperwork from S-Tec. If you want/need the STC paperwork you will have to get it from them directly. I have no other information so please do your own due diligence for the specific application you intend for this autopilot. I prefer to not split up the package but if you are interested in individual components, I will accept offers. Call 917 297 1111 Glen or email glen@ishootpictures.com Please DO NOT reply via FACEBOOK as I probably will not see it for a long time. Saw this and thought someone may be interested. Ron Stewart N5282B KSFZ

Re: Auto Pilot on Facebook Ron Stewart #597366 02/09/20 01:00 PM
Joined: Jul 2004 Posts: 22,638 Likes: 2666 Rogers, Arkansas Jim Hillabrand Member/20,000 posts
Jim Hillabrand Member/20,000 posts Joined: Jul 2004 Posts: 22,638 Likes: 2666 Rogers, Arkansas	Originally Posted by Ronald Stewart This is being sold without the STC paperwork from S-Tec. This is the area of true concern so buyer beware and don't blindly jump into the water. S-TEC is now owned by Genesys and they have their own attitude and outlook on life. Any potential buyer should have a one on one discussion with Genesys on the front side......don't buy this and then call them thinking life is good and this is an easy process. I think you'll find that Genesys will not only charge you for the STC but they will also require that you send them the unit so they can certify it for your plane and your plane only. Just a heads up. Now, past that......they do make rock solid units. I own 3 and love them. I just wish they (Genesys) weren't so, well, uppity....... but that's life in aviation these days. Cessna 150/150, N2259M - Mighty Mouse

Re: Auto Pilot on Facebook Ron Stewart #597434 02/10/20 08:26 PM
Joined: Dec 2017 Posts: 92 KBAF S Shawn Connolly Member
Shawn Connolly Member S Joined: Dec 2017 Posts: 92 KBAF	It is sold Shawn N3091X Based: KBAF

Re: Auto Pilot on Facebook Ron Stewart #598675 03/12/20 02:42 AM
Joined: Feb 2020 Posts: 14 S Shannon Baker Member
Shannon Baker Member S Joined: Feb 2020 Posts: 14	I purchased this, STEC were happy to provide an STC... But for $1500 US.. (jerks)... I have also found a Mid Continental turn coordinator for the system that uses the newer brushless design. It still works out to be a "new old stock" and a turn coordinator that is "as new" for half the price of a new system. I am leaving the install as the very last thing in case Garmin pull their fingers out with GFC500 certification for the 150/152 airframe.

Re: Auto Pilot on Facebook Ron Stewart #598839 03/16/20 12:49 AM
Joined: Dec 2017 Posts: 92 KBAF S Shawn Connolly Member
Shawn Connolly Member S Joined: Dec 2017 Posts: 92 KBAF	I have the same kit, but had the turn coordinator and gyro added. I have the folks at Lyon cued up to install. STEC verified all the parts, I am just gonna ride out the world turbulence before I put more money into the Sparrow. Shawn N3091X Based: KBAF

Re: Auto Pilot on Facebook Ron Stewart #599663 04/03/20 12:30 AM
Joined: Feb 2020 Posts: 14 S Shannon Baker Member
Shannon Baker Member S Joined: Feb 2020 Posts: 14	Good news, My local avionics techs are on very good terms with STEC/Genesys and provided the STC paperwork - for free! Also sourced a later model Midco turn coordinator which is brushless. All set and ready to install! - I am just going to hold off for 6-12 months on the install to see if Garmin will make the GFC500 available to the C150/C152 community. I have seen the trio avionics autopilot setup - but it looks overly complicated for a rental aircraft (I plan on hiring this out). - I would not want someone to be flying in IMC without good mode awareness on the trio - it is not as user friendly as say the GFC500 coupled to a G3X Touch or the STEC units - which are fairly simple and straight forward.

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