Eurocopter AS 350 83 Flight Manual page 164

FLIGHT MANUAL
.4.3.1.3 Coordinated turns (T/C)
When airspeed is above 50 kt (92 km/h -57 MPH), the pilot can
alter heading by flying the aircraft to a bank angle above 7.. The
yaw channel then coordinates the turn.
4.3.2 Additional modes (HOG, ALT, A/S)
4.3.2.1 Selected heading (HDG)
This mode may be operated when the airspeed is above 50 kt (92 km/h -
57 MPH).
When this mode is engaged, the autopilot captures and holds the
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heading selected on the HSI via the roll channel (the roll attitude reference is then nil). The yaw channel provides coordination.
4.3.2.2 Altitude (ALT)
-This mode may be operated when the airspeed is above 60 kt (111 km/h -
69 MPH).
When this mode is engaged, the autopilot holds the engagement
altitude through the pitch channel.
tJlli : It is recommended to engage this mode only when vertical
speed is lower than 1000 ft/min.
4.3.2.3 Airspeed (A/S)
This mode may be operated when the airspeed is above 50 kt (92 km/h -
57 MPH).
When this mode is engaged, the autopilot holds the engagement
airspeed through the pitch channel.
4.4 After landina
Disengage the autopilot via the cyclic stick pushbutton.
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DGAC Approved: 35083 SUP.16
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