Afcs Alerts - Garmin G1000:Socata Pilot's Manual

AFCS ALERTS

The following alert annunciations appear in the AFCS System Status field on the PFD.
Condition
Rudder Mistrim
Right
Rudder Mistrim Left
Aileron Mistrim
Right
Aileron Mistrim Left
Elevator Mistrim
Down
Elevator Mistrim Up
Pitch Trim Failure
(or stuck MEPT
Switch)
Yaw Trim Failure
(or stuck MEYT
Switch)
Yaw Damper Failure
Roll Failure
Pitch Failure
System Failure
Preflight Test
Do not press the AP DISC switch during servo power-up and preflight system tests as this may cause
NOTE:
the preflight system test to fail or never to start (if servos fail their power-up tests). Power must be cycled
to the servos to remedy the situation.
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System Status Field
Figure A-5 AFCS System Status Field
Annunciation Description
Yaw servo providing sustained force in the indicated direction
Roll servo providing sustained force in the indicated direction
Pitch servo providing sustained force in the indicated direction
If AP engaged, take control of the aircraft and disengage AP
If AP disengaged, move MEPT switches separately to unstick
If AP engaged, take control of the aircraft and disengage AP
If AP disengaged, move the MEYT switch to unstick
YD control failure; AP still operative
Roll axis control failure; AP inoperative
Pitch axis control failure; AP inoperative
AP and MEPT are unavailable; FD may still be available
Performing preflight system test; aural alert sounds at completion
Do not press the AP DISC Switch during servo power-up and preflight system tests
as this may cause the preflight system test to fail or never to start (if servos fail their
power-up tests). Power must be cycled to the servos to remedy the situation.
Preflight system test failed; aural alert sounds at failure
Garmin G1000 Pilot's Guide for the Socata TBM 850
APPENDIX A
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