Cessna T182 1982 Pilot Operating Handbook page 229

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CESSNA 300A AUTOPILOT PILOT'S OPERATING HANDBOOK
(TYPE AF-395A)
SUPPLEMENT
INFLIGHT WINGS LEVELING:
1.
Airplane Rudder Trim - - ADJUST for zero slip ("Ball" centered on
Turn Coordinator).
2. PULL-TURN Knob -- PULL out and CENTER.
3. AlP ON-OFF Switch -- ON.
4. Autopilot TRIM Control -- ADJUST for zero turn rate (wings level
indication on Turn Coordinator).
NOTE
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 -- PULL out and ROTATE.
HEADING SELECT:
1.
Directional Gyro -- SET to airplane magnetic heading.
2. Heading Selector Knob -- ROTATE bug to desired heading.
3. Heading Select Button -- PUSH.
4. PULL-TURN Knob -- CENTER and PUSH.
NOTE
Airplane will turn automatically to selected heading.
If
airplane fails to hold the precise heading, readjust autopi­
lot TRIM control as required or disengage autopilot and
reset manual rudder trim (if installed).
NAV INTERCEPT (VOR/LOC):
1.
PULL-TURN Knob -- PULL out and CENTER.
2. NAV 1-2 Selector Switch -- SELECT desired receiver.
3. Nav Receiver OBS or ARC Knob -- SET desired VOR course
(if
tracking omni).
NOTE
Optional ARC knob should be in center position and ARC
warning light should be off.
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