AFCS - Normal procedures

Question 1

When can you engage HDG mode?

Answer 1

Above 60 KIAS

Question 2

How do you activate HDG mode?

Answer 2

Turn and set heading bug on FCDS if necessary, press to engage HDG mode (triangle next to the rotary pb illuminates green)

(NOTE: Engagement of APP or NAV mode disengages HDG mode)

Question 3

Procedure for climbout using IAS mode

Answer 3

Desired airspeed for climbout - Establish
IAS pb on APMS - Press to engage VS mode (pb illuminates green: “ON”)

(NOTE: Engagement of ALT, ALT.A, VS, GA or GS mode disengages IAS mode)

Question 4

Procedure for climbout or descent using VS mode

Answer 4

Desired vertical speed - Establish
VS pb on APMS - Press to engage VS mode

(NOTE: If the helicopter descends too low, the AFCS automatically reverts to ALT mode, levelling off at approx. 65 FT AGL)

Question 5

Procedure for climbout using ALT.A mode

Answer 5

ALT.A rotary pb on APMS - Rotate to preselect the desired altitude, then press to engage ALT.A mode

(300 FT before reaching the selected altitude the AFCS automatically reverts to ALT mode)

Question 6

Recommended values for an ILS approach

Interception angle
LOC interception distance
Airspeed
Max. Crosswind

Answer 6

Interception angle: 45 degrees
LOC interception distance: 5 NM
Airspeed: 80-125 KIAS
Max. Crosswind: 25 kts

Question 7

The GA mode holds a pre-defined vertical speed of

Answer 7

1000 ft/min

Question 8

When does GA mode automatically reverts to VS mode?

Answer 8

After 10 seconds