GFC 500 Autopilot with ESP Part 23 AML STC Maintenance Manual
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3. Control and Operation
3.1 GMC 507
The GMC 507 provides GFC 500 Autopilot mode selections and annunciations. Refer to the G5
Electronic Flight Instrument Pilot’s Guide for Certified Aircraft, 190-01112-12, for operational
characteristics of the system.
3.2 Autopilot Disconnect/Trim Interrupt Switch
An AP DISC/TRIM INT switch is provi
ded on the pilot’s flight controls to allow for manual
disconnect of the autopilot system and to interrupt the electric pitch trim.
3.3 Trim Switch
If the GFC 500 Autopilot
includes a pitch trim servo, a TRIM switch is provided on the pilot’s
flight controls to allow for manual electric control of the pitch trim system. If the autopilot is
engaged and the TRIM switch is pressed, the autopilot will disengage.
3.4 Go Around (GA) Switch
A GO AROUND switch is provided for engagement of the go around mode. When go around
mode is engaged, the autopilot engages in wings level roll attitude and nose up pitch attitude.
The pitch attitude is dependent on the aircraft model. Refer to the appropriate GFC 500
Autopilot Airplane Flight Manual Supplement for the go around pitch attitude.
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