TheDoc
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My Auto Flite II (Century I) wing leveler recently started experiencing problems. With the Turn Command Control in the detent position for level flight, the unit will initiate a turn to the right. Setting the Turn Command Control slightly to the left will level the wing. Below is a YouTube link to a short video demonstrating the problem and how adjusting the knobs affects it. Is there a recommended company for repair? Is this something my local avionics guy can troubleshoot / repair? Any other insight or knowledge is much appreciated.
http://youtu.be/lqIvC1JJ7nM
Short history - purchased plane in June and used wing leveler several times through summer and fall with no problem. I used it on my PPL checkride on Oct 25th . I also used it one week later when I took my wife for our first flight together. In mid December, while flying with my father it malfunctioned. In late November we had our annual. I'm sure my A&P doesn't want to hear 'It worked when I dropped it off'. An annual is relatively invasive compared to 'it just sat for a month' so I thought I would mention in this thread. Maybe it is important information.
http://youtu.be/lqIvC1JJ7nM
Short history - purchased plane in June and used wing leveler several times through summer and fall with no problem. I used it on my PPL checkride on Oct 25th . I also used it one week later when I took my wife for our first flight together. In mid December, while flying with my father it malfunctioned. In late November we had our annual. I'm sure my A&P doesn't want to hear 'It worked when I dropped it off'. An annual is relatively invasive compared to 'it just sat for a month' so I thought I would mention in this thread. Maybe it is important information.
