Section 3A - Non-Normal Procedures; Autopilot Abnormal Disconnect; Autopilot Pre-Flight Test Fail; Loss Of Navigation Information - Garmin GFC 500 Manual

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SECTION 3A – NON-NORMAL PROCEDURES

(Red AP in the G5 autopilot status box, continuous aural disconnect tone.)

1. AP DISC / TRIM INT Button .........................................................................PRESS AND RELEASE

2. Aircraft Attitude ........................................................... MAINTAIN / REGAIN AIRCRAFT CONTROL

The autopilot disconnect may be accompanied by a red AFCS in the autopilot status box,

indicating the automatic flight control system has failed. The flight director will not be available

and the autopilot cannot be re-engaged with this annunciation present.

If the disconnect is accompanied by an amber AP with a red X, the autopilot will not be available

however the flight director will still be functional.

(Amber AP with a red X in G5 autopilot status box.)

1. Indicates the AFCS system failed the automatic Pre-Flight test.

The autopilot, ESP, and electric elevator trim are inoperative. Flight director will still function.

(Amber GPS, VOR, LOC, or BC flashes for 10 seconds on G5.)

If a navigation signal is lost while the autopilot is tracking it, the autopilot will roll the aircraft

wings level and default to roll mode (ROL).

1. GMC 507 Mode Panel ............................................. SELECT HDG mode and SET desired heading

2. NAV Source ......................................................................................... SELECT a valid NAV source

3. NAV Key ................................................................................................................................. PRESS

If on an instrument approach at the time the navigation signal is lost:

4. Missed Approach Procedure .................................................................... EXECUTE (as applicable)

190-02291-06 Rev. 2

NOTE

AFMS – GFC 500 Autopilot in Textron 182 Series

(to cancel disconnect tone)

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