This document introduces the features and characteristics of the KCS 55A Bendix/King Compass System, including panel display, navigation indicator, magnetic slaving transmitter, directional gyro, autopilot adapters, etc. It also provides operating instructions and procedures for intercepting radials, turning to intercept airways, negotiating doglegs, etc. Additionally, it discusses the application of the KCS 55A system in the King Silver Crown NAV/COMM system and autopilot interfaces.
The King KCS 55A Compass System is a complete slaved compass system that includes a magnetic slaving transmitter, a slaving control and compensator unit, a directional gyro, and the KI 525A Pictorial Navigation Indicator. The panel-mounted display combines functions of a Directional Gyro with VOR/LOC course deviation and Glideslope indication to reduce pilot workload.
A red flag labeled 'HDG' will be visible in the upper right quadrant of the KI 525A Indicator.
It indicates the difference between the displayed heading and the magnetic heading.