
EFD1000 E5 Dual Electronic Flight Instrument (EFI) Install Manual
DOCUMENT # 900-00041-001
PAGE 223-226
REVISION D
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Perform the EMI test in Section 10.6.13
5.11 Flight Test (Operational Check)
For new EFD1000 system installations that include the EA100 it is recommended to perform the “Pre
EA100 Operational Check” below. After installation of the EA100 perform the “Post EA100 Operational
Check” below.
The autopilot should have similar flight performance before and after the EA100 Adapter installation.
Pre-installation Operational Check
a)
Under VFR conditions fly the aircraft to a safe maneuvering altitude. Level and trim the
aircraft for coordinated flight. Perform all tests (except the approaches) at cruise speed.
b)
Engage the autopilot in pitch and roll mode (Attitude Mode) and verify the aircraft produces
no oscillations.
c)
Engage HDG and ALT mode and verify the aircraft will fly the HDG bug within 3 degrees of the
lubber line and there are no oscillations.
d)
Turn the HDG bug 90 degrees left. During the turn record the maximum bank angle. Verify
the aircraft does not lose more than 100ft during the turn. Verify the autopilot rolls out on
the HDG bug with little overshoot.
e)
Turn the HDG Bug 90 degrees right. During the turn record the maximum bank angle. Verify
the aircraft does not lose more than 100ft during the turn. Verify the autopilot rolls out on
the HDG bug with little overshoot.
f)
If it applies, rotate the autopilot Roll knob left and right and verify the bank angles meet the
autopilot manufacturer’s specifications.
g)
Using the Pitch Modifier (pitch rocker switch) press the “up” side of the switch to initiate a
climb attitude of about 5 degrees. Verify the aircraft climbs and maintains a consistent 5-
/- 2-degree attitude with no oscillations.
h)
Using the Pitch Modifier (pitch rocker switch) press the “down” side of the switch to initiate a
descent attitude of about 5 degrees. Verify the aircraft descends and maintains a consistent
5-/- 2-degree attitude with no oscillations.
i)
Perform an ILS approach and note the performance in the lateral and vertical (if Glide Slope
equipped) axes.
j)
Should the autopilot fail any of the tests it is recommended that the autopilot be serviced
prior to installing the EA100 Adapter.
NOTE
Any “Pre EA100 Operational Check” performance issues should be resolved prior to the EA100
installation.