AUTOFLIGHT, CAT I
Operation
Aircraft Operations Manual
3.2
S
PAGE
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Apr 01/15
CONDITIONS
NORMAL PROCEDURES
2.5
MODES
GENERAL
Modes are normally selected by pressing the respective buttons on MSP. The
indicator in button illuminates.
ALTS mode is always armed by the APA as indicates on the EADI by a white
ALTS under the active vertical mode. An automatic mode change will occur
when actual flying altitude intercepts with the calculated capture point for the
APA setting. Exception: ALTS is not armed in GS ”CAP”.
GA mode can only be engaged by GA switches in power levers.
Always confirm with the EADI mode annunciation that selected mode has been
armed/engaged.
NOTE
A new mode can always be selected by pushing desired button on MSP.
Exceptions:
−
A new vertical mode can not be selected in ALTS unless first selecting a new
altitude on the APA.
−
A new vertical mode can not be selected in GS ”CAP” unless a new lateral
mode or GA is selected.
Operation of pitch wheel will give a mode change to VS except in GS ”CAP” and
ALTS.
HALF BANK
MODE
(Optional)
The Half Bank mode is a submode to HDG and NAV. It reduces the bank
limit from 27
to 13.5
in these modes. The mode is selected by pressing the
1/2 BANK button, and indicated on the MSP only. The mode is turned off by
a second push on the button. (Push on/push off function).
