New Hampshire CAP
C-182T Profiles Guide
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Revision 0, March 2011
C182T G1000/KAP-140 Take-Off Automaton
1. Pre-takeoff
a. PFD ALT KNOB – Verify desired altitude set above Altitude Tape
b. KAP-140 BARO & KNOB – Set to desired altimeter setting
c. KAP-140 ALTITUDE – Set to desired altitude setting (Same as 1a)
d. PFD HEADING BUG – Set runway heading
2. Establish Normal Climb
a. See Take-Off Procedures
b. Wait until at or above 1000’ AGL
3. Engage KAP-140 Autopilot
a. AP – Verify ROL and VS mode (Note Vertical Speed is reasonable)
b. HDG – Set lateral mode to follow PFD heading bug
c. ARM – Arm altitude capture mode (Verify ALT ARM appears)
d. Callout – “AUTOPILOT ENGAGED”
e. Monitor Airspeed - Set KAP-140 Vertical Speed to maintain desired airspeed
f. Upon reaching selected altitude, verify ALT captures (replaces VS on top line of KAP-140)
4. Intercept Course
a. PFD CDI Source – Select GPS or VOR source. Twist CDI to desired course.
b. PFD Heading Bug – Turn to an intercept heading
c. KAP-140 NAV - Lateral Mode – Set lateral mode to intercept CDI
