Basic Gfc 700 Autopilot System - Garmin G1000 Maintenance Manual

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Flight Director
The Flight Director operates within GIA1 and uses air data, attitude, and navigation data to calculate
commands for display to the pilot and for the Autopilot. Flight Director command bars and mode
annunciations are sent to the PFD through a high-speed Ethernet connection for display. The Flight
Director operates independently of the Autopilot and allows the pilot to hand-fly the aircraft using
command bar guidance if desired.
Autopilot
The Autopilot operates utilizing the GSA Servos and/or GTA 82 Trim Adapter. Flight Director data is
processed within the three servos and/or trim adapter and is translated into aircraft flight control surface
commands. The Autopilot cannot operate unless the Flight Director is engaged.
Yaw Damper
The Yaw Damper System controls the rudder to dampen out oscillations about the yaw axis without
affecting the turning of the aircraft.
Figure 3-5. Basic GFC 700 Autopilot System
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