Piper Turbo Saratoga PA-32-301T Pilot's Manual page 283

PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION SECTION 9
PA-32-301T, TURBO SARATOGA SUPPLEMENTS
(h)
IN-FLIGHT PROCEDURE
-
COMMAND/AUTOTRIM
SYSTEM
(1)
Trim
master switch
-
ON.
(2)
When the autopilot
is
engaged, pitch
trim is accomplished and
maintained automatically.
(3)
With
the
autopilot OFF, command trim is obtained by pressing
and rocking the combination TRIM-AP disconnect
bar on the
pilot's control
wheel trim switch.
(i)
SPECIAL OPERATIONS AND INFORMATION
(1)
Altitude
Hold Operation:
For best results, reduce rate
of climb
or
descent to 1000 FPM
before
engaging altitude hold mode.
(2)
Instrument
Approach Operations:
Initial
and/
or
intermediate
approach
segments
should
be
conducted between 95-110 KIAS with the flaps
extended
as
desired. Upon intercepting the
glide path or when passing
the
final
approach
fix
(FAF), reduce
the
power
for
approximately
80-95 KIAS
on
the final approach
segmelit.
Adjust
power as
necessary
during remainder
of appnach
to
maintain
correct
airspeed. Monitor
course
guidance
.information
(raw data)
throughout
the approach.
All power changes should be of small
magnitude and smoothly applied
for best tracking perfor-
mance. Do not change aircraft configuration during approach
while autopilot
is
engaged. For approaches
without glide path
coupling,
adjust
pitch attitude in conjunction with power to
maintain desired airspeed and descent rate.
NOTE
Flight director or autopilot will not
decouple
from
the GS
or
localizer in the event of radio
failure. However,
warnings will
flash in the
mode appropriate to the failure. Monitor
course guidance raw
data
during
the approach
to
assure signal quality.
ISSUED:
OCTOBERL2,
1980
REPORT: VB-1070
REVISED: AUGUST 3,
1981
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