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It’s not upside down it is shaped like a “W”. so the two corners are low.
I have not figured out how to post a photo. So… I have attached a link below.
I think I must find a yoke that is approved for the Century II install.

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Dusty-that’s interesting. The yokes on 196M were replaced before I acquired her with the Bonanza yokes per the 337. The autopilot is a Century III. So the 2000 install required you to turn the yokes upside down??

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Ed

IO-520A i meanT to say.

I sent one prop out for overhaul. Will get you a price when i know.
Anyway 1000 bucks plus overhaul cost FOB KFFC.
The engine is 1200 hr bottom 20hrs top and soon th be rising.
Has port and polished new cylinders with 10-1 pistons.
Was indicating 200mph at 6500 ft last flight, i make that 196ktas.

I’ll post an update on my install. I had a set of other work done at the time, so I don’t recall the cost of the work done specifically for the autopilot.

I previous had a century 2000 with integrated electric trim, and century altitude pre-select.

While the system was functional, I considered it a bit mickey mouse. When tuned properly, it…[Read more]

Also, get a manual from Essco. Google it. Hayes brakes. I’ve never seen a manual for just the brakes, but airframe manual gives a wee bit of info.

I adjust mine like old manual brake drums, tighten till they drag then back em off.

Taxi and adjust if needed.

Be careful, the manual brakes are grabby as heck. Mine consistently grab in left side no matter what I do.