CAUTION:
Do not overpower autopilot in pitch for more than
approximately 3 seconds as the autotrim system will cause an
increase in pitch overpower forces.
1. Autopilot may be disconnect by:
a. Pressing the Master Disconnect Switch on the pilot's
control wheel.
b. Pushing "RED" bar on pilot's trim switch, forward or
aft.
c. Pressing the AP OFF switch on the programmer.
d. Opening the A/P System Circuit Breaker.
2. Autotrim may be disconnected by:
a. Any action in 1. above, or
b. Open the trim master switch.
c. Open the trim system circuit circuit' breaker.
After failed system has been identified, leave system circuit
breaker open and do not operate until the system failure has
been
identified and corrected.
3. Altitude Loss During Malfunction:
a. An autopilot malfunction during climb, cruise or
descent with a 3 second delay in recovery initiation
could result in as much as 40° of bank and 200 ft.
altitude loss. Maximum altitude loss was recorded at
1 40 KIAS during descent.
b. An autopilot malfunction during an approach (single
engine, flaps take-off) with a 1 second delay in
recovery initiation could result in as much as 10° bank
and 20' altitude loss.
CENTURY FLIGHT SYSTEMS INC.
FAA/DAS APPROVED DATE: 1-22-93
P/N 68S1063
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