Gfc 700 Automatic Flight Control System (Afcs) - Piper Archer III PA-28-181 Handbook

SECTION 2
LIMITATIONS

2.27 GFC 700 AUTOMATIC FLIGHT CONTROL SYSTEM (AFCS)

1. The autopilot must be disengaged during takeoff and landing.
2. Autopilot minimum engagement heights:
a. 400 feet AGL during takeoff and subsequent climb operations.
b. 1000 feet AGL during cruise and descent operations.
c. 200 feet AGL during approach operations.
3. Autopilot minimum approved operating speed:
a. On approach - 75 KIAS
b. Other than approach - 70 KIAS
4. Autopilot maximum approved operating speed - 140 KIAS
5. Maximum fuel imbalance during autopilot operations - 10 gal.
6. Maximum autopilot engagement limits:
a. With enhanced AFCS features
b. Without enhanced AFCS features
7. Autopilot approved for Category 1 precision approaches and non-
precision approaches only.
REPORT: VB-2749
2-14
Pitch UP: 50°
Pitch DOWN: 50°
Roll: +/-75°
Pitch UP: 16°
Pitch DOWN: 17°
Roll: +/-30°
PA-28-181, ARCHER III
ISSUED: December 22, 2017