CESSNA
SECTION 9 - SUPPLEMENTS
MODEL 172S NAV III
SUPPLEMENT 3
OPERATING LIMITATIONS
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6. Maximum flap extension - 10°.
7. Maximum lateral fuel imbalance with autopilot engaged - 90
lbs.
8. The autopilot must be disengaged below 200 feet AGL
during approach operations and below 800 feet AGL for all
other phases of flight.
9. Manually overriding the autopilot to change pitch or roll
attitude is prohibited. (Disengage the autopilot before
moving the control wheel manually).
10. If the red "PITCH TRIM" warning annunciator (shown on the
PFD) comes on during flight, do the Recovery Procedure
shown in Emergency Procedures. The electric trim and
autopilot systems will be de-energized when the AUTO
PILOT circuit breaker is open.
11. Operation of the KAP 140 Autopilot is prohibited when the
GMA 1347 Audio Panel is inoperative (no warning tone will
be supplied when the Autopilot disengages).
EMERGENCY PROCEDURES
The four-step recovery procedure (steps 1 thru 4) listed below
should be committed to memory. It is important that the pilot be
proficient in accomplishing all four steps without reference to this
manual.
RECOVERY PROCEDURE
1. In case of Autopilot, Autopilot Trim, or Manual Electric Trim
malfunction (accomplish Items a and b simultaneously):
a. Airplane Control Wheel - GRASP FIRMLY and regain
control of airplane.
b. A/P DISC/TRIM INT Switch - PUSH and HOLD
throughout recovery.
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FAA APPROVED
172SPHAUS-S3-00
U.S. S3-15