Eclipse 500 System Manual page 445

Section 16. Autoflight
16.6 Normal Operations
16.6.1 Before Taxi
AUTOPILOT SYSTEM PRE-FLIGHT TEST
1. Select the OPS Systems Test Page on MFD.
2. Center the Control Sticks and the rudder pedals (approximately).
NOTE:
Selecting AUTOFLIGHT test will initiate self-test for the Autopilot System
(A/P) and Yaw Damper System (YD). The AUTOFLIGHT test takes
approximately 1 to 2 minutes to complete, depending on pilot's pace.
3. On the OPS Systems Test Page, select "AUTOFLIGHT" and "START TEST."
NOTE:
During the following steps, always check if any autoflight system CAS
messages appear on MFD and follow the AFM instructions for each
message.
4. Verify that "IN PROGRESS" is indicated on the OPS Systems Test page.
5. Press the AP OFF/ON button and verify that:
a. YD OFF/ON and AP OFF/ON button lights are on;
b. The FMA tile on PFD displays "PITCH" and "ROLL" in green text, ALT in
white text;
c. Symbols "AP" and "YD" appear at the top of the ADI;
d. Stick and rudder pedals cannot be moved with small forces.
6. Verify that the stick can be overpowered without causing AP to disconnect.
While overpowering in PITCH (forward-aft) direction the following will occur:
a. The pitch trim tab will be commanded to move;
b. The "Trim-In-Motion" aural alert will sound after trim servo moving for 2
seconds;
c. The "PITCH MISTRIM" CAS will appear after about 4 seconds indicating
pitch clutch slippage
7. Verify that the rudder pedals can be overpowered, without causing YD to
disconnect.
8. Dial vertical wheel on autopilot and control panel and verify stick moves in pitch
9. Press the HDG-SEL knob to sync the heading bug to its current heading. Press
the HDG mode button on ACP
10. Verify that the FMA tile on PFD displays "PITCH_ALT" and "HDG"
11. Dialing the HDG-SEL knob on ACP and verify stick moves in roll
12. Press AP DISC on the stick and VERIFY that:
a. YD OFF/ON button light remains on and AP OFF/ON button light is off
b. The FMA displays PITCH_ALT" and "HDG"
c. AP DISC appears at the top of the ADI and blinks for at least 3 seconds
d. AP disconnect aural alert is on and can be silenced by pressing "AP DISC"
button again
e. Stick can be moved freely.
13. Press YD OFF/ON button and VERIFY that
a. YD OFF/ON button light is off
b. Symbol "YD" disappears from the top of the ADI
c. Rudder pedals can be moved in either direction with normal resistance
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