Cessna 182S Pilot Operating Handbook page 408

SECTION 9 - SUPPLEMENTS
SUPPLEMENT 11 - FAA APPROVED
CESSNA
MODEL 182S
4. The AVION ICS MASTER switch may be used as required to
remove all power from the Autopilot and Electric Trim systems
whi le the circuit breaker is located and pulled. Return the
AVIONICS MASTER switch to the ON position as soon as
possible. With the AVIONICS MASTER switch off, all flight
instruments will remain operational ; however, communications,
navigation , and identification equipment will be inoperable.
5. It is important that all portions of the autopilot and electric tri m
system are preflight tested prior to each flight in accordance
with the procedures published herein in order to assure their
integrity and continued safe operation during flight.
A
WARNING
DO NOT RESET AUTOPILOT CIRCUIT BREAKER
FOLLOWING AN AUTOPILOT/AUTOTRIM OR
MANUAL ELECTRIC TRIM MALFUNCTION UNTIL
THE CAUSE FOR THE MALFUNCTION HAS BEEN
CORRECTED.
A flashing
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annunciator with an up or down arrow head on the
face of the autopilot computer.
A flashing
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auto trim annunciation on the face of the autopilot
indicates a failure of the auto tri m function to relieve pitch servo
loading in a timely manner. This condition should be temporary.
1. FLASHING
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ANNUNCIATI ON -- OBSERVE aircraft pitch
behavior. If pitch behavior is satisfactory, wait 5-10 seconds
for the annunciation to stop .
2. If ann unciation continues, Airplane Control Wheel -- GRASP
FIRMLY, disengage the autopilot and check for an out of pitch
trim condition manually retrim as required.
3. AUTOPILOT OP.ERATION -- CONTINUE if satisfi ed that the
out of trim ind ication was temporary. DISCONTINUE if
evidence indicates a failure of the auto trim function.
A red P or R on the face of the autopilot computer.
1. A red P is an indication that the pitch axis of the autopilot has
been disabled and cannot be engaged. DO NOT ENGAGE
INTO A ROLL AXIS ONLY SYSTEM .