AT must be disengaged before 200 ft AGL. Then, engine torque must be manually
adjusted to manage airspeed until touchdown.
NOTE
It is possible to perform an approach with the AT engaged and the AP/FD
disengaged.
Go-Around
With the AT engaged, if the TO/GA pushbutton is pressed, both of the following
simultaneously occur:
-
The
TO
AT mode becomes active.
TO
AT mode sets and maintains
maximum TRQ available.
-
The
GA
FD lateral and vertical modes become active.
With the AT disengaged, if the TO/GA pushbutton is pressed, only the
GA
FD
lateral and vertical modes become active. The AT remains disengaged.
NOTE
With AT engaged during takeoff or go-around, the THROTTLE position must be
guarded by keeping the pilot's hand on the THROTTLE.
Landing
WARNING
If AT is still engaged during the flare, the airplane will fly at the selected
approach airspeed, a few feet above the runway, not allowing a correct
and safe landing. In that case, perform a go-around.
AT must be disengaged before 200 ft AGL. Then, engine torque must be manually
adjusted to manage airspeed until touchdown.
FD Vertical Modes and Corresponding AT Modes Summary
The following table provides the correspondence between FD vertical modes and
AT modes, depending on the MAN/FMS mode.
Section 7
Description
Pilot's Information Manual
PIM TBM 960 - Edition 0
Rev. 01
Page 7.7.9
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