Pilot's Operating Handbook
Section 7
Description
Edition 0 - March 05, 2019
Rev. 2
Page 7.7.9
AT must be disengaged before 200 ft AGL. Then, engine torque must be manually
adjusted to manage airspeed until touchdown.
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NOTE
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It is possible to perform an approach with the AT engaged and the AP/FD
disengaged.
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Go-around
With the AT engaged, if the GA push-button is pressed, both of the following
simultaneously occur :
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The AT
TO
mode becomes active.
TO
AT mode sets and maintains 100 %
TRQ.
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The FD
GA
lateral and vertical modes become active.
With the AT disengaged, if the GA push-button is pressed, only the FD
GA
lateral
and vertical modes become active. The AT remains disengaged.
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NOTE
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With AT engaged during takeoff or go-around, the THROTTLE position must be
guarded by keeping the pilot's hand on the THROTTLE.
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Landing
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WARNING
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If AT is still engaged during the flare, the airplane will fly at the
selected approach airspeed, a few feet above the runway, not
allowing a correct and safe landing. In that case, perform a
go-around.
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AT must be disengaged before 200 ft AGL. Then, engine torque must be manually
adjusted to manage airspeed until touchdown.
PIM - DO NOT USE FOR FLIGHT OPERATIONS
