Gfc 700 Autopilot Ground Checks; Autopilot Pre-Flight Test - Garmin G1000 Manual

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GFC 700 AUTOPILOT GROUND CHECKS

The following procedure will verify the proper operation of the GFC 700 AFCS. This procedure is
designed to test the installation of the AFCS only after the G1000 testing in Section 3 has been conducted.
The technician performing these checks must be thoroughly familiar with the GFC 700 by studying the
following:
Columbia 400 (G1000) Pilot's Operating Handbook and FAA Approved AFMS, Columbia P/N
•
RC050005.
Columbia 350 (G1000) Pilot's Operating Handbook and FAA Approved AFMS, Columbia P/N
•
RB050005.
G1000 Cockpit Reference Guide for the Columbia 350/400, Garmin P/N 190-00567-00
•
When the autopilot is engaged, flight control surface movement can occur.

4.1 Autopilot Pre-Flight Test

The autopilot pre-flight test will run on every full airplane power-on.
1. Ensure that the A/P TRIM master switch in the overhead is ON.
2. Open the AUTOPILOT circuit breaker and reset. The AFCS will re-initiate the pre-flight test.
A red AFCS (
AHRS, and the autopilot servos are online.
3. Verify that a white 'PFT' annunciation is displayed on the PFD, as shown in Figure 4-1.
G1000 V8.XX S/W Load and Post Install Checkout – Columbia 350/400
190-00577-04
CAUTION
NOTE
NOTE
) annunciation will be displayed until both GIAs, the
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