12.3 Afcs Alerts; System Status Field - Garmin G1000 Cockpit Reference Manual

SECTION 12 – ANNUNCIATIONS
& ALERTS

12.3 AFCS ALERTS

System Status Field

The following AFCS alert annunciations appear in the
AFCS System Status field on the PFD.
• WARNING: Red annunciation is time critical and
indicates an abnormal AFCS condition requiring
immediate pilot attention.
• CAUTION: Yellow annunciation indicates the
existence of abnormal AFCS conditions that may
require pilot intervention.
Condition
Pitch Failure
Roll Failure
MET Switch Stuck, or
Pitch Trim Axis Control
Failure
Yaw Damper Failure
System Failure
Elevator Mistrim Up
Elevator Mistrim Down
Aileron Mistrim Left
Aileron Mistrim Right
Rudder Mistrim Left
Rudder Mistrim Right
Preflight Test
12-4
Annunciation Description
Pitch axis control failure. AP is inoperative.
Roll axis control failure. AP is inoperative.
If annunciated when AP is engaged, take control of the aircraft and disengage the
autopilot. If annunciated when AP is not engaged, move each half of the MET switch
separately to check if a stuck switch is causing the annunciation.
Yaw Damper control failure.
AP and MET are unavailable. FD may still be available.
A condition has developed causing the pitch servo to provide a sustained force. Be
prepared to apply nose up control wheel force upon autopilot disconnect.
A condition has developed causing the pitch servo to provide a sustained force. Be
prepared to apply nose down control wheel force upon autopilot disconnect.
A condition has developed causing the roll servo to provide a sustained left force. En-
sure the slip/skid indicator is centered and observe any maximum fuel imbalance limits.
A condition has developed causing the roll servo to provide a sustained right force. En-
sure the slip/skid indicator is centered and observe any maximum fuel imbalance limits.
A condition has developed causing the yaw servo to provide a sustained force. Ensure
the slip/skid indicator is centered and observe any maximum fuel imbalance limits.
A condition has developed causing the yaw servo to provide a sustained force. Ensure
the slip/skid indicator is centered and observe any maximum fuel imbalance limits.
Performing preflight system test. Upon completion, the aural alert will be heard.
Preflight system test has failed.
Garmin G1000 Cockpit Reference Guide for the Beechcraft A36/G36
System Status Field
Figure 12-5 AFCS System Status Field