Mooney M20M, Pilot Operating Handbook

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190-02291-18 Rev. 5 AFMS – GFC 500 Mooney M20M/M20R/M20S Series
Page 3–5
SECTION 3A – ABNORMAL PROCEDURES
AUTOPILOT PRE-FLIGHT TEST FAIL
(Amber AP with a red X in G5, GI 275, or G3X autopilot status box)
1. Indicates the AFCS system failed the automatic Pre-Flight test.
NOTE
The autopilot, yaw damper (if installed), ESP, and electric elevator trim will be
inoperative.
LOSS OF NAVIGATION INFORMATION
This procedure applies only if the optional GPS and/or VHF navigator is installed:
(Amber GPS, VOR, LOC, or BC flashes for 10 seconds on G5, GI 275, or G3X.)
NOTE
If a navigation signal is lost while the autopilot is tracking it, the autopilot will roll the
aircraft wings level and default to roll mode (ROL).
1. GMC 507 Mode Panel ............................................. SET desired heading and SELECT HDG mode
2. NAV Source ......................................................................................... SELECT a valid NAV source
3. NAV Key ................................................................................................................................. PRESS
If on an instrument approach at the time the navigation signal is lost:
4. Missed Approach Procedure .................................................................... EXECUTE (as necessary)