Cessna 172SPHUSR05 Pilot Operating Handbook page 354

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SECTION SUPPLEMENTS
SUPPLEMENT 7 - FAA APPROVED
The following autopilot limitations must be adhered to:
1 . The autopilot must be OFF during takeoff and landing.
2. During autopilot operation, the pilot, with seat belt fastened,
must be seated in the left front seat.
3. Continued autopilot system use is prohibited following
abnormal or malfunctioning operation, and prior to corrective
maintenance.
4. The entire PREFLIGHT procedure, outlined under Section 4,
including steps 1 through 6, must be successfully completed
prior to each flight. Use of the autopilot is prohibited prior to
completion of these tests.
EMERGENCY PROCEDURES
The two step procedure listed under paragraph 1 should be
among the basic airplane emergency procedures that are
committed to memory. It is important that the pilot be proficient
in accomplishing both steps without reference to this manual.
1 . In case of Autopilot malfunction (accomplish Items a. and b.
simultaneously):
a. Airplane Control Wheel -- GRASP FIRMLY and regain
aircraft control.
b. AlP DISC Switch -- PRESS and HOLD throughout recovery.
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The AVIONICS MASTER switch may be used as an
alternate means of removing power from the autopilot. In
addition to the above, power may be removed with the
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Engage/Disengage button or the airplane MASTER switch.
If necessary perform steps a. and b. above, then turn off the
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AVIONICS MASTER switch.
directional and altitude control instruments will remain
operational with either master switch OFF.
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SECTION 2
LIMITATIONS
SECTION 3
NOTE
Primary attitude, airspeed,
CESSNA
MODEL 1 72S
Ma 30/00