Cessna TURBO CENTURION T210M 1978 Pilot Operating Handbook page 368

CESSNA 400B IFCS
(TYPE IF-550A)
PILOT'S OPERATING HANDBOOK
SUPPLEMENT
SECTION 4
NORMAL PROCEDURES
BEFORE TAKEOFF
RELIABILITY TESTS:
1.
Autopilot Automatic Disconnect Check (with Engine Running and .,,-...,
Gyros Erected) -- PERFORM the following checks.
a. TURN Knob -- CENTER.
b. Autopilot Lateral TRIM Control -- CENTER.
c. AP ON-OFF Rocker Switch -- ON and observe annunciator
illuminates green on mode selector.
NOTE
The roll servo will engage immediately. The pitch servo
will engage after pitch synchronization as evidenced by
the autopilot pitch command wheel coming to rest.
d. FD ModeSelectorButton--ENGAGE and observe annunciator
illuminates green on mode selector.
e. Airplane Control Wheel -- HOLD to reduce movement.
f. Autopilot Disconnect TEST Prior To EA FLT Button -- PUSH
and HOLD.
g. Verify the following:
(1) Flight Director Indicator -- OBSERVE command bars are
visible.
(2) AP ON-OFF Switch -- OBSERVE disengage.
(3) Autopilot Disconnect Warning Light -- OBSERVE yellow
illumination.
( 4) Autopilot Disengage Horn -- OBSERVE 1 to 2 second aural
tone.
h. Airplane Control Wheel AUTOPILOT DISENGAGE Switch --
PULL AFT to turn off Autopilot Disconnect Warning light.
j.
FD Mode Selector B. u tton -- DISENGAGE and observe that
command bars recess out of view.
AUTOPILOT MODE
BEFORE TAKEOFF AND LANDING:
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1.
AP ON-OFF Rocker Switch -- PUSH OFF.
2. MODE SELECTOR Rheostats -- ADJUST illumination intensities.
3. MODE SELECTOR AP Annunciator -- CHECK OFF (green light
extinguished).
4. MODE SELECTOR FD Annunciator -- CHECK OFF (green light
extinguished).