Autopilot Pre-Flight Inspections - Garmin G3X TOUCH SYSTEM Flight Manual Supplement

4.4

Autopilot Pre-flight Inspections

Test the controls for proper operation of the control surfaces. The controls
should feel normal; the servos add little resistance.
main system master switch
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PFD switch
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MFD switch
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Observe boot sequence
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Check AHRS:
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Check magnetometer:
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Check GPS reception:
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Check AP mode indication:
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Check AP disengage using the PFD-screen:
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Check AP quick disengage:
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DOCUMENT NUMBER
L400-912816 ISSUEFEBRUARY 21 2020
FLIGHT MANUAL STEMME S12
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Observe AHRS alignment during
PFD startup, verify valid attitude
behavior within 2 minutes after
startup
Observe HSI,
magnetometer data within 2
minutes after PFD startup
Select info page on PFD-screen.
Verify valid GPS data
Touch autopilot status box, then
touch AP. Verify indication of
active autopilot and roll hold
mode and pitch hold mode in
autopilot status box.
Touch autopilot status,
then touch AP. Verify indication
of active autopilot and roll hold
mode and pitch hold mode
disappears, Verify easy
movement of controls
Activate autopilot, then press
disengage pushbutton on pilot
control stick.
autopilot and roll hold mode and
pitch hold mode disappears,
Verify easy movement of controls
verify valid
Verify active
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