Suspected Autopilot Malfunction; Level Mode - Garmin G1000 NXi Reference Manual

AFCS
USP Airspeeds - Non Altitude
Critical Modes
MINSPD Alert Appears
Non-Altitude Critical USP Activation

SUSPECTED AUTOPILOT MALFUNCTION

NOTE:
Consult the aircraft documentation for the location of circuit breakers
as well as specifics that may supplement or amplify this procedure.
If an autopilot failure or trim failure is suspected to have occurred, perform the
following steps:
1) Firmly grasp the control wheel.
2) Press and hold the
power is removed from the trim motor. Power is also removed from all
primary servo motors and engaged solenoids. Note the visual and aural
alerting indicating autopilot disconnect.
3) Retrim the aircraft as needed. Substantial trim adjustment may be needed.
4) Pull the appropriate circuit breaker(s) to electrically isolate the servo and
solenoid components.
5) Release the

LEVEL MODE

Level (LVL) mode also becomes active as a function of Electronic Stability and
Protection (ESP). Refer to the Additional Features section for information on the
optional ESP feature.
When the normal flight envelope thresholds have been exceeded for more than
50% of the last 20 seconds, Level mode is activated. The autopilot will engage and pro-
vide input to bring the aircraft back into straight and level flight based on zero degrees
roll angle and zero feet per minute vertical speed. An aural engaging autopilot alert
sounds and the lateral and vertical flight director annunciations will display "LVL".
The AFCS will remain in Level mode until the pilot selects another mode.
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USP Activation - Non Altitude Critical Modes
AP DISC
Button. The autopilot will disconnect and
AP DISC
Button.
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