Piper PA-28-236 DAKOTA, Pilot Operating Handbook

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SECTION 9 PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION
SUPPLEMENT 9 PA-28-236, DAKOTA
REPORT: VB-910 ISSUED: JULY 23, 1982
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If the D-Bar is less than 2 to 3 dots: the HDG mode
will disengage upon selecting BC mode; the APR BC
annunciator will illuminate steady and the capture/ track
sequence will automatically begin.
(9) Glide Slope Coupling
NOTE
Glide slope coupling is inhibited when operating
in NAV or APR BC modes. Glide slope coupling
occurs automatically in the APR mode.
a. APR Mode - ENGAGED.
b. At glide slope centering - NOTE GS annunciator ON.
NOTE
Autopilot can capture glide slope from above or
below the beam while operating in either pitch
attitude hold or ALT hold modes.
(10) Missed Approach
a. AP DISC/TRIM INTER Switch- PRESS to disengage AP.
b. MISSED APPROACH - EXECUTE.
c. CWS Button - PRESS (KFC 150 only) as desired to activate
FD mode during go-around maneuver.
d. AP ENG Button - PRESS (if AP operation is desired). Note
AP annunciator ON.
NOTE
If it is desired to track the ILS course outbound
as part of the missed approach procedure, use
the NAV mode to prevent inadvertent GS
coupling.