xCruze 100 3 Round Arion Lightning

The BendixKing xCruze 100 is a digital autopilot system in a 3-inch round control-head format, supplied here as the Arion Lightning configuration.

Designed by BendixKing for experimental aircraft cockpits, the xCruze 100 provides autopilot functions including track select, GPS navigation and GPS steering, altitude hold, vertical-speed select, altitude pre-select, altitude select, vertical GPS steering, control-wheel steering, pitch-trim annunciation and automatic pitch trim.

• Manufacturer part number: XC100-098
• Product configuration: xCruze 100, 3-inch round, Arion Lightning
• Nominal control-head dimensions: approximately 83 x 83 x 140 mm (H x W x D)
• 12–28 V variants are specified for the xCruze 100 product family.

The manufacturer describes the system as supporting integration with commonly used experimental EFIS solutions and GPS sources. Installation, interface configuration and aircraft suitability should be confirmed against the applicable BendixKing documentation and the aircraft’s approved or applicable technical data.

Manufacturer documentation: xCruze 100 brochure.