Section VII
Systems
VII-22-10
AUTOPILOT CONTROLS
The FGP-3000 flight guidance panel (
) is
a single unit that controls two independent flight guidance systems
using the following controls:
CRS knob (2) - Provides control of the pilot and copilot selected
courses. The knobs are continuously turning with no
mechanical or electrical stops. An integral button in center
of the knob provides a direct-to function.
ALT knob - Controls the altitude preselect display on the PFD. The
knob is continuously rotating with electrical stops at -1000
ft and 50,000 ft. Normally each “click” of this switch
changes the preselected altitude by 1000 foot increments.
The switch has a second position that is achieved by
pulling the knob away from the panel. The increment size
is changed to 100 ft per click. In either position, the full
range (-1000 to 50,000) is available. Movement of the
switch automatically arms altitude select, except when in
approach mode.
HDG knob/selector - Consists of a lower two-position selector, an
upper continuously turning knob, and an integral center
button. The selector sets the reference for pilot selected
angles - track or heading (track is only available when an
IRS is installed). The knob is used to select the desired
angle. The button provides a “sync” to current angle
function.
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