AFMS
– GFC 500 Autopilot in Textron 182 Series
190-02291-06 Rev. 2
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AUTOPILOT FAILURE / ABNORMAL DISCONNECT
(Red AP in autopilot status box on display, continuous aural disconnect tone.)
1. AP DISC / TRIM INT Button or G5 Knob .................................................... PRESS AND RELEASE
(to cancel disconnect tone)
2. Aircraft Attitude ........................................................... MAINTAIN / REGAIN AIRCRAFT CONTROL
NOTE
The autopilot disconnect may be accompanied by a red AFCS in the autopilot status box,
indicating the automatic flight control system has failed. The flight director will not be available
and the autopilot cannot be re-engaged with this annunciation present.
If the disconnect is accompanied by an amber AP with a red X, the autopilot will not be available
however the flight director will still be functional.
In the event of a GMC failure, pressing the G5 knob will acknowledge the disconnect tone.
PITCH TRIM FAILURE
(Red PTRIM on G5 display.)
This failure will only occur if the optional pitch trim servo is installed.
1. Indicates a failure of the pitch trim servo.
2. Control Wheel ............................................................................................................. GRIP FIRMLY
3. AP DISC / TRIM INT Button .......................................................................... PRESS and RELEASE
(Be prepared for high elevator control forces)
4. Elevator Trim ...................................................... AS REQUIRED USING ELEVATOR TAB WHEEL
NOTE
The autopilot may be re-engaged. Refer to the normal procedures section of this AFMS,
MANUAL PITCH TRIM WITH AUTOPILOT ENGAGED.
ESP ACTIVATION
1. Throttle ..................................................................................................................... AS REQUIRED
2. Aircraft Attitude ....................................................... MAINTAIN / REGAIN AIRCRAFT CONTROL
NOTE
If ESP is active for approximately 10 seconds, the autopilot will automatically engage in LVL
mode, an aural ‘ENGAGING AUTOPILOT’ will be played, (or a Sonalert tone will sound for
installations without a supported audio panel) and the autopilot will roll the wings level and fly at
zero-vertical speed. Refer to Section 7, System Description for further information.
ESP will be disabled by pressing and holding the AP DISC / TRIM INT button. Releasing the
button will allow ESP to function.
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