Eclipse 500 System Manual page 426

Section 16. Autoflight
16.2 Aircraft Computer System (ACS) Interfaces
The autoflight system is comprised of the following components:
1. Autopilot Control Panel
2. Pitch, Roll and Yaw Servos
3. Autopilot Computers
NOTE:
The autopilot computers are actually part of the actuators
Commands for the autopilot are made through the autopilot control panel and are
sent directly to the three autopilot servos through redundant byte flight buses. These
commands are also sent to the PFD's for display of the autopilot targets and flight
mode annunciation. Each autopilot servo contains a motor control as well as an
autopilot computer that receives and process autopilot commands from the pilot.
The autoflight system also sends automatic trim commands for pitch trim through the
PFDs to the left and right ACS. Additional inputs from the all interrupt, autopilot
disconnect, gear mute and pitch trim switches are sent through the center switch
panel to the autopilot servos.
The ACS provides air data and attitude information as well as providing control of the
stall warning function and provides the autoflight system with a command to activate
the stick pusher as part of the stall protection system.
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