AFMS
– GFC 500 Autopilot in Textron 182 Series
190-02291-06 Rev. 2
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LOSS OF AIRSPEED DATA
(Red X through airspeed tape on the G5 display, amber AP with a red X in autopilot status box.)
NOTE
If airspeed data is lost while the autopilot is tracking airspeed, the flight director will default to
pitch mode (PIT).
1. AP DISC / TRIM INT Button ........................................................................ PRESS AND RELEASE
(to cancel disconnect tone)
2. Aircraft Attitude ........................................................... MAINTAIN / REGAIN AIRCRAFT CONTROL
3. Manual Elevator Trim ............................................................................................. TRIM as required
NOTE
The autopilot cannot be re-engaged. The flight director is available however IAS mode cannot
be selected. Loss of airspeed will be accompanied by a red PTRIM indication on the G5 (if a
pitch trim servo is installed).
LOSS OF ALTITUDE DATA
(Red X through altitude tape on the G5 display.)
NOTE
If altitude data is lost while the autopilot is tracking altitude, the autopilot will default to pitch mode
(PIT).
1. Autopilot .......................................................................................... SELECT different vertical mode
LOSS OF GPS INFORMATION
(GPS position information is lost to the autopilot.)
NOTE
If GPS position data is lost while the autopilot is tracking a GPS, VOR, LOC or BC course, the
autopilot will default to roll mode (ROL). The autopilot will default to pitch mode if GPS
information is lost while tracking an ILS. The autopilot uses GPS aiding in VOR, LOC and BC
modes.
1. Autopilot ................................................ SELECT different lateral and vertical mode (as necessary)
If on an instrument approach:
•
AP DISC / TRIM INT button ................................... PRESS, Continue the approach manually
Or
•
Missed Approach Procedure .......................................................... EXECUTE (as applicable)
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