S-TEC ST360, Pilot Operating Handbook

Page 1: ...Altitude Selector Alerter P N 01279 I0 0 I6 Pilot s Operating Handbook...

Page 2: ...isions insert revised pages in the manual and enter date inserted and initials REV NO REVISION DATE INSERTION DATE BY SB NUMBER REV NO REVISION DATE INSERTION DATE BY SB NUMBER List of Effective Pages...

Page 3: ...3 NOTES...

Page 4: ...eference 8 Important Points to Remember 8 Features and Functions 9 Self Test 9 Data DTA Entry Operate 9 Baro Calibration 10 Vertical Speed VS Selector 11 Altitude ALT Select Function 14 Altitude Alert...

Page 5: ...or its proper use The Altitude Selector Alerter combines the computer and program mer units into a single panel mounted unit which contains the display the operating switches and the computer electron...

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Page 7: ...r that is proportional to the ampli tude and polarity direction of the vertical speed For example a 500 feet per minute FPM climb VS would produce a plus voltage in an amount representing 500 FPM This...

Page 8: ...a entry mode following self test 2 Push DTA to enter or change any data EXCEPT vertical speed VS Once entered push DTA to close the entry mode or the unit cannot communicate your input settings to the...

Page 9: ...Speed simply push the desired switch button and rotate the selector knob clockwise CW to increase the num ber and counter clockwise CCW to decrease the number Pull the selec tor knob out detent to cha...

Page 10: ...are omitted 1013 2 would display as 13 2 and 1036 9 would show as 36 9 For any questions on the setting in millibars a quick reference to in Hg can be made by simply pushing the baro button once agai...

Page 11: ...flight level FL 180 The baro setting on the display will continue to display the last baro setting This allows the input of the new area altimeter setting prior to the descent below FL 180 When below...

Page 12: ...vertical speed command displayed will automatically change polarity to match the direction of the altitude and also change to 500 FPM For example if you climb to a selected altitude of 6000 ft the ver...

Page 13: ...ure For example When climbing 800 FPM to 6000 ft At 5500 ft the VS will diminish to 700 FPM At 5600 ft the VS will diminish to 600 FPM At 5700 ft the VS will diminish to 500 FPM At 5800 ft the VS will...

Page 14: ...Mean Sea Level altitude of the aircraft displayed to the nearest 100 ft While in operate mode repeated pushes of the ALT button will alternately dis play the encoded or the selected altitude Altitude...

Page 15: ...to altitude mode and display the altitude until the DH is reached in the descent At the set DH window the DH alert will activate In our example the alert will sound flash at 1250 ft and again at 1150...

Page 16: ...altitude well above or below the altitude range you ex pect to be working in For Altitude Preselect set the desired altitude and vertical speed on the Altitude Selector Alerter and simultaneously depr...

Page 17: ...coder to come on line which will be indicated by encoded altitude being displayed on the Altitude Selector Alerter At this time recycle power to the Altitude Selector Alerter and continue with the pre...

Page 18: ...ting on the Altitude Selector Alerter is within 100 of the indicated altitude on the altimeter Extinguishing of the VS annunciation with the ALT remaining on indicates the altitude hold mode has been...

Page 19: ...e VS selector is in use Automatic VS reduction for a smooth capture will occur as the target altitude is approached If desired the pilot can push the MAN button to transfer VS control to the autopilot...

Page 20: ...unction If for any reason the Altitude Selector Alerter does not function properly push the MAN Manual button on the Altitude Selector Alerter This will com pletely remove the Altitude Selector Alerte...

Page 21: ...6 This action informs the pilot that a malfunction has occurred and the selected target altitude is no longer displayed or attainable by using the Altitude Selector Alerter The pilot should push the M...

Page 22: ...22 SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS Altitude Selector Alerter Power Required 14 28 VDC Weight 1 25 lbs Dimensions 1 6 X 3 42 X 6 75 in TSO C9c...

Page 23: ...ckwise CW Clockwise DAS Designated Alteration Station DH Decision Height DTA Data ENT Entry FAA Federal Aviation Administration FL Flight Level FPM Feet Per Minute FT Feet HDG Heading HG Mercury IN In...

Page 24: ...ne 940 325 9406 FAX 940 325 3904 1 800 USA STEC www s tec com Information in this document is subject to change without notice 2002 S TEC Corporation All rights reserved Printed in the United States o...