Power-Up Test for Archer N6004H
If Autopilot will not be used during the flight (i.e. for touch-and-gos or VFR
airwork), leave AP MASTER switch OFF.
If Autopilot will be used during flight, turn AP MASTER switch ON after
AVIONICS MASTER switch is turned ON during the engine startup
checklist.
It is recommended that the Power-Up Test be executed (and
highly
recommended
that the items highlighted in pink be performed) to ensure
proper operation of the autopilot. It is NOT practical nor recommended to
execute the Power-Up Test in flight.
Action
Response
Turn AP MASTER switch ON
All lamps on autopilot (RDY, ST, HD, LO TRK, HI TRK)
illuminate for seven seconds, then extinguish, indicating
computer self-test has passed.
Within three minutes, RDY light alone will illuminate,
indicating autopilot readiness.
Move yoke left and right to sense
normal freedom of movement
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Set L/R TURN knob to neutral position
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Press AP MODE SEL once to engage
stabilization (wing leveler) mode
ST lamp alone illuminates, indicating stabilization (wing
leveler) mode active
Move yoke left and right to sense
servo and verify manual override
Yoke should resist movement indicating autopilot servo is
engaged.
Verify that autopilot servo can be overridden by stronger
pressure on yoke. If NOT, turn AP MASTER switch OFF and
DO NOT USE AUTOPILOT.
Turn L/R TURN knob to the left
Yoke should turn to the left under servo control.
Turn L/R TURN knob to the right
Yoke should turn to the right under servo control.
Return L/R TURN knob to neutral
position
Yoke movement should stop.
Set DG heading bug under lubber line
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N6004H S-TEC Autopilot Reference
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