Piper Malibu PA-46-310P Pilot Operating Handbook page 327

PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION
PA-46-310P, MALIBU
SECTION9
SUPPLEMENT 1
(b)
In case of Electric Trim Malfunction (either manual electric or
autotrim):
(1)
AP DISC/TRIM INTER Switch - PRESS and HOLD
V
throughout recovery.
(2) PITCH TRIM Circuit Breaker - PULL.
(3)
Aircraft - RETRIM manually.
CAUTION
When disconnecting the autopilot after a trim
malfunction, hold the control wheel firmly; up
to 45 pounds of force on the control wheel may
be
necessary to hold the aircraft level.
Maximum altitude losses due to autopilot malfunction:
Configuration
Cruise, Climb, Descent
Maneuvering
APPR
V
SECTION 4 - NORMAL PROCEDURES
(a) PREFLIGHT (PERFORM PRIOR TO EACH FLIGHT)
Alt Loss
480 ft.
80
ft.
80 ft.
(1)
GYROS - Allow 3-4 minutes for gyros to come up to speed.
(2)
RADIO POWER/AVIONICS MASTER - ON.
(3)
PREFLIGHT TEST BUTTON - PRESS momentarily and
NOTE:
a. All annunciator lights on (TRIM annunciator flashing).
b. When equipped with KAS 297B, all legends and digits are
displayed on the KAS 297B.
c. After approximately 5 seconds, all annunciator lights off
except AP which will flash approximately 12 times and
then remain off.
NOTE
If
trim warning light stays on then the electronic
check of the autotrim did not pass preflight test.
The autopilot circuit breakers should
be
pulled.
Manual electric trim can not
be
used.
ISSUED: JANUARY 11, 1984
REVISED: OCTOBER 14, 1991
REPORT: VB-1200
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