190-01263-01 Rev. A
Garmin G2000 Pilot’s Guide for the Cessna T240
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Figure 7-35 VPTH Descent
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3 nm
Cruise Altitude of 12,000 MSL
VNAV Target Altitude of 10,000 MSL
ALT Mode
VPTH Mode
Selected Altitude (set below VNAV Target Altitude)
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TOD
BOD
ALT Mode
Non-path descent using Flight Level Change Mode:
1)
Using Flight Level Change Mode, command a non-path descent to an intermediate altitude above the next
VNAV fl ight plan altitude.:
a)
Using the
ALT
Knob, set the Selected Altitude below the current aircraft altitude to an altitude (in this case,
9,400 feet) at which to level off between VNAV fl ight plan altitudes.
b)
Press the
FLC
Key before the planned TOD during an altitude hold while VPTH is armed. The Airspeed Reference
defaults to the current aircraft airspeed. Vertical Path Tracking and Selected Altitude Capture Mode are armed
automatically.
2)
Reduce power to allow descent in Flight Level Change Mode. The autopilot maintains the Airspeed Reference.
3)
As the aircraft nears the Selected Altitude, the fl ight director transitions to Selected Altitude Capture Mode,
indicated by the green ‘ALTS’ annunciation fl ashing for up to 10 seconds.
The green ‘ALT’ annunciation fl ashes for up to 10 seconds upon reaching 50 feet from the Selected Altitude; the
autopilot transitions to Altitude Hold Mode and levels the aircraft. After leveling off, reset selected altitude at
or below 9,000 ft.
4)
When the next TOD is reached, Vertical Path Tracking becomes active (may require acknowledgment to allow
descent path capture).
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