AUTOFLIGHT, CAT I
Operation
Aircraft Operations Manual
3.2
S
PAGE
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CONDITIONS
NORMAL PROCEDURES
2.6
VS MODE
(Basic mode)
1.
VS button
PRESS
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−
Check EADI to annunciate VS and vertical speed at time of VS selection.
To change selected vertical speed:
2.
Pitch wheel
DN or UP
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−
Pitch wheel is springloaded to center detent position. Movement from detent
provides a slew rate command proportional to wheel displacement. Selected
vertical speed is annunciated in EADI.
−
The vertical speed can also be changed by pressing and releasing the VERT
SYNC button.
2.7
IAS MODE
1.
IAS button
PRESS
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−
Check EADI to annunciate IAS and airspeed at time of IAS selection.
To change selected airspeed:
−
Change of selected airspeed is by pressing and releasing the VERT SYNC
button or via other modes.
2.8
CLIMB MODE
1.
CLIMB button
PRESS
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−
Check EADI to annunciate CLB H/M/L respectively and computed airspeed.
H = Low R
−
o
−
C (High IAS)
M = Medium R
−
o
−
C (Medium IAS)
L = Best R
−
o
−
C (Low IAS)
−
Selection of H/M/L is made by successive pushes on the CLIMB button.
−
At capture, there may be a slight undershoot of maximum 7 kt.
2.9
ALT MODE
1.
ALT button
PRESS
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−
Check EADI to annunciate ALT in green and Flight advisory speed for long
range cruise (knots IAS) and the FD to respond.
2.10 ALTS MODE
1.
Altitude set knob (APA)
SET DESIRED
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ALTITUDE
−
Check EADI to annunciate ALTS in white under active vertical mode. Altitude
select is always armed. Any other vertical mode (VS, IAS, CLIMB) can be
used with altitude select prior to capture.
(Cont’d)
Jun 01/20
