Cessna 1980 172RG Cutlass Pilot Operating Handbook page 125

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CESSNA 200A AUTOPILOT
(TYPE AF-295B)
SECTION 2
LIMITATIONS
The following autopilot limitation must be followed during airplane
operation:
1. Autopilot must be OFF for takeoff and landing.
OPERATING LIMITATION WITH AUTOPILOT ENGAGED:
1. Maximum Airspeed -- 155 KIAS.
SECTION 3
EMERGENCY PROCEDURES
TO OVERRIDE THE AUTOPILOT:
1. Airplane Control Wheel -- ROTATE as required to override auto -
pilot.
The servo may be overpowered at anytime without dam-
age.
TO TURN OFF AUTOPILOT:
1. A/P ON-OFF Switch -- OFF.
SECTION 4
NORMAL PROCEDURES
BEFORE TAKE-OFF AND LANDING:
1. A/P ON-OFF Switch -- OFF.
2. BACK CRS Button -- OFF (see Caution note under Nav Capture).
Periodically verify operation of amber warning light(s),
labeled BC on CDI(s), by engaging BACK CRS button with
a LOC frequency selected.
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NOTE
NOTE
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PILOT'S OPERATING HANDBOOK
SUPPLEMENT
INFLIGHT WINGS LEVELING:
1. Airplane Rudder Trim -- ADJUST for zero slip ("Ball" centered on
Turn Coordinator).
2. PULL-TURN Knob -- CENTER and PULL out.
3. A/P ON-OFF Switch -- ON.
4. Autopilot TRIM Control -- ADJUST for zero turn rate (wings level
indication on Turn Coordinator).
For optimum performance in airplanes equipped as float-
planes, use autopilot only in cruise flight or in approach
configuration with flaps down no more than 10° and
airspeed no lower than 75 KIAS on 172 and R172 Series
Models or 90 KIAS on 180, 185, U206 and TU206 Series
Models.
COMMAND TURNS:
1.
PULL-TURN Knob -- CENTER, PULL out and ROTATE.
DIRECTION HOLD:
1. PULL-TURN Knob -- CENTER and PULL out.
2. Autopilot TRIM Control -- ADJUST for zero turn rate.
3. Airplane Rudder Trim -- ADJUST for zero slip ("Ball" centered).
4. DIR HOLD Button -- PUSH.
5. PULL-TURN Knob -- PUSH in detent position when airplane is on
desired heading.
6. Autopilot TRIM Control -- READJUST for zero turn rate.
NAV CAPTURE (VOR/LOC):
1. PULL-TURN Knob -- CENTER and PULL out.
2. NAV 1-2 Selector Switch -- SELECT desired VOR receiver.
3. Nav Receiver OBS or ARC Knob -- SET desired VOR course (if
tracking omni).
Optional ARC knob should be in center position and ARC
amber warning light should be off.
4. NAV CAPT Button -- PUSH.
5. HI SENS Button -- PUSH for localizer and "close-in" omni inter-
cepts.
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CESSNA 200A AUTOPILOT
(TYPE AF-295B)
NOTE
NOTE
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