McDonnell Douglas A-4E Skyhawk, Manual

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10. Autopilot
Autopilot - Systems
When this switch is placed in the OFF position both
the heading select switch and the altitude switch
return to the OFF position.
An abrupt lateral stick force of 40 pounds causes
the aileron servo to bypass, which effectively
disengages the AFCS lateral controls.
The engage switch does not move from the
ENGAGE position. Lateral control of the aircraft is
then provided by the normal control system.
To re-engage the lateral servo, cycle the engage
switch to the OFF position and then return to the
ENGAGE position. This operation may be
performed at any time.
Pressing the AFCS override button (AP) on the
control stick causes the mode switches to move
automatically to the OFF position. The AFCS can
be re-engaged by moving the engage switch to
ENGAGE.
Engage
Switch
All attitude
indicator flag