Autopilot

Question 1

S-Tec 55 Limitations

Not to be engaged …

When airspeed is greater than \_\_\_\_
When airspeed is less than \_\_\_\_\_\_\_
With more than \_\_\_\_\_\_ degrees of flaps
When conducting a \_\_\_\_\_\_ or \_\_\_\_\_\_\_
When \_\_\_\_\_ or \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_
When performing more than a \_\_\_\_\_ approach
Below \_\_\_\_\_ ‘ AGL
Without the \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ in the aircraft

Answer 1

When airspeed is greater than 185 kts.
When airspeed is less than 80 kts.
With more than 25 degrees of flaps
When conducting a missed approach or go-around
When taking off or landing
When performing more than a CAT I approach
Below 200 ‘ AGL
Without the S-TEC operating handbook in the aircraft

Question 2

G-700 Limitations

Answer 2

The GFC 700 AFCS preflight test must be successfully completed prior to the
use of the autopilot, flight director or manual electric trim.

The autopilot must be off during all takeoff and landings.

Autopilot maximum engagement speed – 165 KIAS
Autopilot minimum engagement speed – 70 KIAS
Electric Trim maximum operating speed – 175 KIAS

Maximum fuel imbalance with the autopilot engaged –
90 pounds.

The autopilot must be disengaged below 200 feet AGL during approach operations and below 800 feet AGL during all other operations.

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 3

How to properly disconnect the S-TEC 55

Answer 3

Depress the Autopilot Disconnect/Trim Interrupt switch on control wheel

Autopilot master switch – OFF

Autopilot circuit breaker

Question 4

How do you know S-Tec is ready?

Answer 4

Says AP READY in green on the PFD

Question 5

Pre Flight Procedures

Turning on and testing the S-TEC55

Answer 5

Turn both the autopilot master switch and trim master switch ON

Self-Test: After the autopilot master rocker switch has been turned on, the System 55 will do a self-test. After 5 seconds, RDY will illuminate indicating the self-test is complete. If fail illuminates, the autopilot MAY NOT be engaged.