Afcs Status Annunciations - Garmin G2000 Pilot's Manual

Appendix A

Afcs stAtus AnnunciAtions

The following annunciations (listed in order of increasing priority) can appear on the PFD above the Airspeed
and Attitude indicators. Only one annunciation may occur at a time, and messages are prioritized by criticality.
AFCS Status
Annunciation
condition Annuncia-
Pitch Failure
Roll Failure
MET Switch Stuck,
or Pitch Trim Axis
Control Failure
System Failure
Elevator Mistrim Up
Elevator Mistrim
Down
Aileron Mistrim Left
Aileron Mistrim Right
Preflight Test
Do not press the AP DISC switch during servo power-up and preflight system tests as this may cause
note:
the preflight system test to fail or never to start (if servos fail their power-up tests). Power must be cycled
to the servos to remedy the situation.
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Figure A-7 AFCS Status Annunciation
description
tion
Pitch axis control failure. AP is inoperative.
Roll axis control failure. AP is inoperative.
If annunciated when AP is engaged, take control of the aircraft and disengage the autopilot. If annunci-
ated when AP is not engaged, move each half of the MET switch separately to check if a stuck switch is
causing the annunciation.
AP and MET are unavailable. FD may still be available.
A condition has developed causing the pitch servo to provide a sustained force. Be prepared to apply nose
up control wheel force upon autopilot disconnect.
A condition has developed causing the pitch servo to provide a sustained force. Be prepared to apply nose
down control wheel force upon autopilot disconnect.
A condition has developed causing the roll servo to provide a sustained left force. Ensure the slip/skid
indicator is centered and observe any maximum fuel imbalance limits.
A condition has developed causing the roll servo to provide a sustained right force. Ensure the slip/skid
indicator is centered and observe any maximum fuel imbalance limits.
Performing preflight system test. Upon completion of the test, the aural alert is heard.
Preflight system test has failed.
Garmin G2000 Pilot's Guide for the Cessna T240 190-01263-01 Rev. A