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SkyView
HDX System
General Maintenance Manual, Revision F
6.13.3
SV-AP-APDISC Autopilot Control Panel
) is an optional control panel for SkyView HDX Systems with
Autopilot that is installed on an instrument panel. It provides dedicated buttons for engaging the
Flight Director, Autopilot, and all control modes, including setting up fully coupled approaches,
VNAV, IAS Hold, and mode sequencing (provided that IFR navigation sources are installed). It
also has a LEVEL button to immediately return the aircraft to straight and level flight.
Figure 43: SV-AP-PANEL (Horizontal and Vertical Versions)
6.13.4
SV-BUTTON-APDISC Autopilot Disconnect Button
) is an Autopilot Disconnect (A/P DISC) button for
SkyView HDX Systems with Autopilot. An A/P DISC button is required on SkyView HDX Systems
with Autopilot. The button can be mounted on the instrument panel or affixed to the control yoke.
The button's purpose is to immediately disengage the Autopilot.
Figure 44: SV-BUTTON-APDISC
6.13.5
SV-BUTTON-LEVEL Autopilot Level Button
) is an optional LEVEL button for SkyView HDX System
Autopilot that is installed on an instrument panel.
The button’s purpose is to activate/deactivate
Level Mode. Level Mode (or Straight and Level Mode) will immediately attempt to reach zero
vertical speed and a roll angle of zero. It will not attempt to fly the aircraft to any previous altitude
or track, and it will not respect any bug inputs. When activated, Level Mode will cause the
Autopilot to engage if it was not already engaged.
Figure 45: SV-BUTTON-LEVEL
