Electric Pitch Trim Failure - Cessna SKYCATCHER 162 Pilot's Operating Handbook And Flight Training Supplement

SECTION 6
EMERGENCY PROCEDURES

ELECTRIC PITCH TRIM FAILURE

1. AVN MASTER Switch - VERIFY ON
2. TRIM/AP Circuit Breaker - CHECK IN
a. If open, reset (close) circuit breaker. If circuit breaker opens
again, do not reset.
b. If closed, pull (open) TRIM/AP Circuit Breaker, then reset
(close) the circuit breaker.
ELECTRIC
INOPERATIVE
3. Reduce pitch control forces by changing speed or flap
configuration (within airspeed limitations).
4. CRUISE - Consider range reduction and destination change if
cruise speed is reduced by flap speed limitations.
5. APPROACH - Establish stabilized approach using normal
speeds is preferred. This may include change of destination for
longer runway.
6. LANDING WITH FAILED TRIM - Consider making Flaps UP
landing if pitch control force increases uncomfortably when
lowering landing flaps.
7. Land as soon as practical.
ELECTRIC PITCH TRIM SYSTEM RESUMES NORMAL
OPERATION
3. Land as soon as practical.
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PITCH TRIM
U.S.
CESSNA
MODEL 162
GARMIN G300
SYSTEM REMAINS
162PHUS-01