AFMS
– GFC 500 Autopilot in Textron 182 Series
190-02291-06 Rev. 2
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Disconnect Methods
The following conditions will cause the autopilot to automatically disconnect:
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Electrical power failure, including pulling the AUTOPILOT circuit breaker.
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Internal autopilot system failure (including internal AHRS failure).
The following pilot actions will cause the autopilot to disconnect:
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Pressing the red AP DISC / TRIM INT button
on the pilot’s control wheel.
•
Actuating the manual electric trim switch (if installed).
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Pushing the AP Key on the GMC 507 mode controller when the autopilot is engaged.
•
Pulling the AUTOPILOT circuit breaker.
The red AP DISC / TRIM INT button
on the pilot’s control wheel will interrupt power to the manual electric trim for
as long as the switch is depressed.
AUTOPILOT CONTROL UNIT AND DISPLAY
Figure 7-3: GMC 507 Control Unit (Reference Only)
Figure 7-4: G5 Display (Reference Only)
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