Automation Management

Question 1

Limitations of Autopilot?

Answer 1

Can be found in the POH
1. The GFC 700 AFCS preflight test must be successfully
completed prior to use of the autopilot, flight director or manual
electric trim.
2. A pilot, with the seat belt fastened, must occupy the left pilot’s
seat during all autopilot operations.
3. The autopilot must be off during all takeoff and landings.
4. Autopilot maximum engagement speed - 150 KIAS.
Autopilot minimum engagement speed - 70 KIAS.
Electric Trim maximum operating speed - 163 KIAS.
5. Maximum fuel imbalance with autopilot engaged - 90 pounds.
6. The autopilot must be disengaged below 200 feet AGL during
approach operations and below 800 feet AGL during all other
operations.
7. ILS approaches using the autopilot/flight director are limited to
Category I approaches only.
8. Use of the autopilot is prohibited when the audio panel is
inoperative (since the aural alert will not be provided when
autopilot is disengaged).
9. Use of the autopilot is prohibited when conducting missed
approach procedures until an established rate of climb that
ensures all altitude requirements of the procedure will be met.

Question 2

How to disengage autopilot?

Answer 2

AP button
GA button
FD Button
Electric trim
AP disengage on yoke

Question 3

What to do if AP fails?

Answer 3

-Check checklist
-Disengage autopilot and pull circuit breaker
-Hold yoke

Question 4

Runaway trim?

Answer 4

-Hold trim
-Disengage AP
-Pull trim circuit breaker (if possible)

Question 5

Modes of AP?

Answer 5

NAV
HDG
FLC
Vspeed
Apprch