PRIMUS
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1000 Integrated Avionics System
A28--1146--112--00
8-31
Modes of Operation
Step
Procedure
3
With the autopilot engaged, set the speed reference on the
coupled side PFD to the reference IAS/Mach number, using
the SPD knob.
4
Advance throttle position to attain climb power.
Speed Mode Engagement Procedure
Table 8--7
The aircraft climbs toward the preselected altitude, maintaining the
speed reference. The amount of throttle position change varies the
aircraft rate of climb.
In the SPD mode, all armed pitch flight director modes are valid, but
capture of any armed pitch mode overrides the SPD mode.
NOTE:
When the SPD mode is selected, the speed command bug
is displayed on the airspeed display.
The SPD mode is cancelled by any one of the following actions or event:
D
Pushing the SPD button on the GC
D
Selecting any other vertical mode on, or capture
D
Coupling to the cross--side FD.
D
Coupled side MADC becomes invalid
D
If on the active side, selecting SG reversionary selection.
NOTES:
1. In a climb above 25,100 feet MSL, the SPD reference
automatically switches from IAS to MACH.
2. In a normal descent below 24,900 feet, the SPD
reference automatically switches from MACH to IAS.
3. The FGS cannot fly to an airspeed reference outside
the normal aircraft flight envelope. The FGS limits the
commanded airspeed between 120 knots and the
maximum speed of the aircraft. This feature is armed
in the SPD, FLC, VS, VNAV, and pitch hold modes.
FLIGHT LEVEL CHANGE (FLC) MODE
Pushing the FLC button on the GC selects the preprogrammed
climb/descent values mode. In a climb, FLC is annunciated as CLB and
the preprogrammed airspeed target is maintained. In a descent, FLC
is annunciated as DES and the preprogrammed rate of descent is
maintained. Descend and climb parameters are listed in table 8--8.