12.4 AFCS ALERTS

System Status Annunciation

The following alert annunciations appear in the AFCS System Status Annunciation on the PFD.

SECTION 12 – ANNUNCIATIONS

& ALERTS

System Status Annunciation

Figure 12-5 AFCS System Status Annunciation

Condition

Annunciation

Description

Pitch Failure

 

Pitch axis control failure. AP is inoperative.

 

 

 

Roll Failure

 

Roll axis control failure. AP is inoperative.

 

 

 

MET Switch Stuck, or

 

If annunciated when AP is engaged, take control of the aircraft and disengage the

Pitch Trim Axis Control

 

autopilot. If annunciated when AP is not engaged, move each half of the MET switch

Failure

 

separately to check if a stuck switch is causing the annunciation.

System Failure

 

AP and MET are unavailable. FD may still be available.

 

 

 

Elevator Mistrim Up

 

A condition has developed causing the pitch servo to provide a sustained force. Be

 

 

prepared to apply nose up control wheel force upon autopilot disconnect.

Elevator Mistrim

 

A condition has developed causing the pitch servo to provide a sustained force. Be

Down

 

prepared to apply nose down control wheel force upon autopilot disconnect.

Aileron Mistrim Left

 

A condition has developed causing the roll servo to provide a sustained left force. En-

 

 

sure the slip/skid indicator is centered and observe any maximum fuel imbalance limits.

Aileron Mistrim Right

 

A condition has developed causing the roll servo to provide a sustained right force. En-

 

 

sure the slip/skid indicator is centered and observe any maximum fuel imbalance limits.

Preflight Test

 

Performing preflight system test. Upon completion of the test, the aural alert will be

 

 

heard.

 

 

Preflight system test has failed.

 

 

 

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Garmin Columbia 350/400 manual Afcs Alerts, System Status Annunciation, Condition

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