[CA] [CA11] Raypilot 650 Losing Heading

[Chuck - Raymarine - Moderator]

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The Raypilot 650 is an autopilot course computer which in turn has been interfaced to an autopilot course computer onboard the vessel. The autopilot course computer is in turn interfaced to a fluxgate compass. The reported problem may be indicative of object capable of producing a magnetic field which have been stored or installed within 3' of the fluxgate compass, a failure of the fluxgate compass, or a failure of the autopilot course computer. Please click here to view a FAQ addressing how to test the fluxgate compass. Should no fault be found with the fluxgate compass, then the autopilot course computer would be deemed to have failed, necessitating that the autopilot system (excluding the drive unit) be replaced, as Raymarine can no longer service autopilot course computers which were designed for use with the Raypilot 650.