Standard Operating Procedures
L410 UVP-E20
Document No.:
SOP-L410-1
Page 5 - 25
Rev: 1
Date: JAN 18
Prepared by: LA
Checked by: CLS
5.23 Autopilot Operation
Use of the autopilot is encouraged to reduce workload and improve passengercomfort.The
autopilot is a tool to be used to enhance situational awareness but shouldnot be overly relied
upon. Careful monitoring and readiness to revert tosimplified autopilot modes or disconnect the
autopilot are essential when theautopilot is not performing as desired.
Prior to autopilot engagement, the PF shall request the modes required for the PM to set.
After the modes have been selected, the PF shall announciate the armed modes before calling
“engageautopilot”.
PM will engage the autopilot andcall
“autopilot engaged.”,
the PF shall
check that the autopilot is operating correctlyand respond with the following format:
The modes must be called when magenta(active) and white (armed).
When armed modes appear add the phrase “armed”after reading out the mode.
Eg. PF selects APR modewhen cleared for an ILS approach
PF: “LOC armed, Glideslope armed”
Modes then become active (magenta)
PF: “LOC captured, Glideslope captured.”
Any subsequent selections in the form of mode annunciations must beannounced by the PF.
Eg.
“VS, down 500,”
to which the PM should respond
“check.”
Prior to
disengagement, the PF shall call
“disconnecting autopilot”
or
“disconnecting autopilot
and yaw damper.”
The PM shall checkdisengagement of autopilot and yaw damper and respond with the
following format:
The modes must be called when green (active) and white (armed).
When armed modes appear add the phrase “armed”after reading out the
mode.
Eg. PF selects APR modewhen cleared for an ILS approach
PF: “LOC armed, Glideslope armed”
Modes then become active (magenta)
PF: “LOC captured, Glideslope captured.”
When receiving a clearance, the PF/ PM shall set the altitude on theindicator and then call for
eg.
“4.000 feet set.”
The PF/PM shall verify that the setting iscorrect and call
“check
,” the PM shall
then transmit to ATC the level set onthe indicator.
1.
Autopilot engaged, PF makes changes to Altitude Selector.
2.
Autopilot not engaged (hand flying) PM sets Altitude Selector.
3.
Missed approach altitude shall be set upon intercepting the glide slope on anILS
approach.
4.
For Non Precision approaches set minimums upon leaving the FAF. Onceinitiating the
missed approach, crew shall set the missed approach altitude.
5.
Where no FAF exists,crew shall set minimums upon leaving the last level segment.
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