S-TEC ST-901, Pilot Operating Handbook

Page 1: ...S TEC Pilot s Operating Handbook ...

Page 2: ...leted by current revision Record of Revisions Retain this record in front of handbook Upon receipt of a revision insert changes and complete table below Revision Number Revision Date Insertion Date Initials 1 st Ed Mar 14 00 2 nd Ed Dec 13 00 3rd Ed Jan 14 02 4th Ed Sep 05 03 5 th Ed Feb 15 08 ...

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Page 4: ...dures 3 1 3 1 Normal Operating Procedures 3 3 3 1 1 Heading HDG Mode 3 3 3 1 2 Global Positioning System Steering GPSS Mode 3 3 3 2 Approach Procedures 3 4 3 2 1 StandardApproach 3 4 3 2 2 GPS Overlay of VOR DME AApproach 3 4 3 2 3 GPS TApproach 3 4 3 2 4 GPS Approach with Holding Pattern 3 4 3 2 5 GPS Overlay of VOR Approach with Procedure Turn 3 4 3 3 Emergency Procedures 3 9 4 Operating Paramet...

Page 5: ... 901 GPSS Converter Block Diagram 1 5 2 1 HDG GPSS Selector Switch Pre Flight 2 4 3 1 GPS Overlay of VOR DME AApproach 3 5 3 2 GPS TApproach 3 6 3 3 GPSApproach with Holding Pattern 3 7 3 4 GPS Overlay of VOR Approach with Procedure Turn 3 8 List of Tables Table Pg 2 1 Pre Flight Test 2 3 ...

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Page 8: ...the applicable AFM or AFMS for A C specific information such as unique ground tests limitations and emergency procedures Note The GPSS Converter is a tool provided to aircraft owners that serves to assist them with cockpit workload management The ability of the GPSS Converter to provide optimum assistance and performance is directly proportional to the pilot s knowledge of its operating procedures...

Page 9: ...onverter s HDG mode is engaged the GPSS Converter processes the AC or DC Heading Error Signal at its input to produce a proportional DC Heading Error Signal at its output This signal is sent to the input of the autopilot s heading error channel When the autopilot s HDG mode is also engaged the autopilot will turn the aircraft onto the selected heading and hold it The GPS Navigator is programmed wi...

Page 10: ...5th Ed Feb 15 08 1 5 S TEC Fig 1 2 ST 901 GPSS Converter Block Diagram Fig 1 1 HDG GPSS Selector Switch ...

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Page 12: ...5th Ed Feb 15 08 2 1 S TEC SECTION 2 PRE FLIGHT PROCEDURES ...

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Page 14: ...ding Bug under Lubber Line 5 Engage autopilot s HDG mode 6 Turn Heading Bug to the left side of Lubber Line A C Control Wheel turns to the left 7 Turn Heading Bug to the right side of Lubber Line A C Control Wheel turns to the right 8 Set Heading Bug under Lubber Line A C Control Wheel stops 9 Program GPS Navigator with a valid waypoint 2 1 Pre Flight Test Prior to takeoff and with engine running ...

Page 15: ...as an indication that GPSS Converter s GPSS mode is engaged This is shown in Fig 2 1b 11 Turn Heading Bug to the left side and right side of Lubber Line A C Control Wheel does not respond Note The GPSS mode cannot be tested since there is no groundspeed 12 Disconnect autopilot Table 2 1 Pre Flight Test continued from page 2 3 Fig 2 1 HDG GPSS Selector Switch ...

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Page 18: ... the GPSS Converter s GPSS mode The autopilot will begin to laterally steer the aircraft along the course i e track the course The turn rate will be limited to 90 of a standard rate turn although for some higher performance turboprop aircraft this is 75 If it should happen that the GPS Navigator has not been programmed with a sequence of waypoints upon attempted engagement of the GPSS mode then th...

Page 19: ...Fix IAF To execute any required procedure turn or holding pattern proceed as follows 1 Engage the GPSS Converter s HDG mode 2 Lead the aircraft around the procedure turn or holding pattern using the Heading Bug 3 Once established on the inbound course engage the GPSS Converter s GPSS mode 4 Complete the approach 3 2 2 GPS Overlay of VOR DME A Approach Refer to Fig 3 1 3 2 3 GPS T Approach Refer to...

Page 20: ...de d Program the GPS Navigator with the desired approach e Engage the GPSS Converter s GPSS mode f The autopilot begins tracking to the Initial Approach Fix IAF 2 a The autopilot intercepts the IAF and then tracks around the arc 3 a The autopilot becomes established on the inbound course b At the Missed Approach Point MAP disconnect the autopilot for a landing or go around as required ...

Page 21: ... with the desired approach e Engage the GPSS Converter s GPSS mode f The autopilot begins tracking to the Initial Approach Fix IAF 2 a The autopilot intercepts the IAF then makes a 90 turn and begins tracking to the Final Approach Fix FAF 3 a The autopilot becomes established on the inbound course b At the Missed Approach Point MAP disconnect the autopilot for a landing or go around as required ...

Page 22: ...ach Fix IAF Note Perform steps 2 3 only for those GPS Navigators that do not have the capability to execute a holding pattern 2 a Engage the GPSS Converter s HDG mode b Lead the aircraft around the outbound leg of the holding pattern in 90 increments using the Heading Bug 3 a Engage the GPSS Converter s GPSS mode b The autopilot begins tracking to the Final Approach Fix FAF 4 a The autopilot becom...

Page 23: ... the Initial Approach Fix IAF Note Perform steps 2 3 only for those GPS Navigators that do not have the capability to execute a procedure turn 2 a Engage the GPSS Converter s HDG mode b Lead the aircraft around the procedure turn in 90 increments using the Heading Bug 3 a Engage the GPSS Converter s GPSS mode b The autopilot begins tracking to the Final Approach Fix FAF 4 a The autopilot becomes e...

Page 24: ...ction proceed as follows 1 Disconnect the autopilot 2 Regain control of the aircraft 3 Do Not attempt to use the GPSS Converter s HDG mode or GPSS mode 4 Do Not attempt to use the autopilot s HDG mode Note It may be possible to use other autopilot roll modes i e NAV APR REV STB LO TRK HI TRK ...

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Page 26: ...5th Ed Feb 15 08 4 1 S TEC SECTION 4 OPERATING PARAMETERS ...

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Page 28: ...5th Ed Feb 15 08 4 3 S TEC 4 1 Roll Axis Limits Turn Rate Piston A C 90 Standard Rate Turn Turboprop A C 75 Standard Rate Turn ...

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Page 30: ...5th Ed Feb 15 08 5 1 S TEC SECTION 5 GLOSSARY ...

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Page 32: ...Aviation Administration FAF Final Approach Fix GPS Global Positioning System GPSS Global Positioning System Steering HDG Heading HI TRK High Track HSI Horizontal Situation Indicator IAF Initial Approach Fix IFR Instrument Flight Rules LO TRK Low Track MAP Missed Approach Point NAV Navigation POH Pilot s Operating Handbook REV Reverse STB Stabilizer VMC Visual Meteorological Conditions VOR Very Hig...

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