Cirrus SR22 Pilot Operating Handbook page 351

Cirrus Design
SR22
c. Rotate altitude selector input knob to set BARO to the nearest
0.1 inch Hg.
d. Push ALT button to display ALT SEL. With a flashing SEL
annunciator, rotate the selector knob to input an altitude 300
to 400 feet lower or higher than the indicated altitude.
e. Push the VS button. Rotate the selector input knob to input the
desired climb (+) or descent (-) vertical speed.
f. Push ALT button, ALT SEL annunciator will illuminate.
g. Engage autopilot HDG mode.
h. Press and hold the VS button and then press the ALT button.
Autopilot VS and ALT annunciators will illuminate.
i. Rotate altitude selector knob to change selected altitude to
match
programmer should go out when the ALT SEL setting on the
altitude selector is within 100 feet of indicated altitude on
altimeter. Autopilot ALT mode should remain illuminated,
indicating autopilot altitude hold is engaged. If ALT
engagement does not occur within 100 feet of indicated
altitude, readjust BARO setting on altitude selector.
5. Autopilot Tests
a. Heading Mode ................................................................. TEST
1.) Center the HDG bug under the lubber line on the HSI.
2.) Momentarily press HDG button on autopilot Mode
Selector. Note that HDG light illuminates.
3.) Then rotate HDG knob on the HSI to the left then right.
Note that control yokes follow movement of knob. Then
return HDG bug to lubber line.
b. Vertical Speed ................................................................. TEST
1.) Press VS button on autopilot programmer/computer. Note
that VS light illuminates VS+0.
2.) Rotate the VS control knob to 500 FPM up (+5). After a
short delay, the control yoke will move aft.
3.) Rotate the VS control knob to 500 FPM down (-5). After a
short delay, the control yoke will move forward.
P/N 13772-108
Revision 06: 05-09-11
field elevation. VS annunciator
Section 9
Supplements
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