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Airplane Flight Manual Supplement, Rev N,
10/23/2020
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12 Appendix 3: Piper PA-34 Seneca
12.1 Autopilot Limitations
Minimum Engine Operation:
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Use of the Autopilot when both engines are not operating at the same power setting is
prohibited.
Maximum Flap Setting:
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Use of the Autopilot with flaps extended beyond 10 degrees is prohibited.
Minimum Altitude:
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Use of the Autopilot below 200 feet AGL is prohibited.
Maximum Climb/Descend Rate:
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Use of the Autopilot when exceeding a climb or descent rate of 2,000 FPM is prohibited.
Servo Frangible Link:
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Use of the Autopilot when any servo frangible link (shear screw) is broken is prohibited.
12.2 Autopilot Servo Frangible Link Break-Away Forces
Pitch Servo:
68 lbs.
Roll Servo:
38 lbs.