Cessna 182S Pilot Operating Handbook page 406

SECTION 9 - SUPPLEMENTS
SUPPLEMENT
11
- FAA APPROVED
CESS NA
MODEL 182S
1. In case of Autopilot, Autopilot Trim , or Manual Electric Trim
malfunction (accomplish Items A and B simultaneously):
A. Airplane Control Wheel -- GRASP FIRMLY and regain
aircraft control.
B. AlP DISCfTRIM INT Switch -- PRESS and HOLD
throughout recovery.
C. AIRCRAFT -- RETRIM Manually as Needed .
D. AUTOPILOT Circuit Breaker -- PULL.
NOTE
The Avionics Master Switch may be used as an alternate
means of removing all power from the autopi lot and electric
trim systems. If necessary perform steps 1 A through
1
C
above, then turn the Avionics Master Switch OFF before
locating and pull ing the Autopilot Circuit Breaker. Turn the
Avionics Master Switch on as soon as possible to restore
power to all other avionics equipment. Primary attitude,
airspeed, directional compass, and altitude instruments will
remain operational at all times.
A,
WARNING
DO NOT ATIEMPT TO RE·ENGAGE THE
AUTOPILOT FOLLOWING AN AUTOPILOT,
AUTOTRI M, OR MANUAL ELECTRIC TRIM
MALFUNCTION UNTIL THE CAUSE FOR THE
MALFUNCTION HAS BEEN CORRECTED.
Maximum Altitude losses due to autopilot malfunction:
CONFIGURATION
Cruise, Climb, Descent
Maneuvering
APPR
ALT. LOSS
250 ft.
100 ft.
50 ft.
AMPLIFIED EMERGENCY PROCEDURES
The following paragraphs are presented to supply additional
information for the purpose of providing the pi lot with a more
complete understanding of the recommen ded cOllrse of action for
an emergency situation.
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