Garmin G1000 Columbia 350 Cockpit Reference Manual

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Garmin G1000 Cockpit Reference Guide for the Columbia 350/400 190-00567-01 Rev. ASECTION 6 – AUTOMATICFLIGHT CONTROL6-34Overspeed ProtectionWhile Pitch Hold, Vertical Speed, Flight Level Change,Vertical Path Tracking, or an altitude capture mode isactive, airspeed is monitored by the flight director andpitch commands are limited for overspeed protection.Overspeed protection is provided in situations wherethe flight director cannot acquire and maintain the modereference for the selected vertical mode without exceedingthe certified maximum autopilot airspeed.When an autopilot overspeed condition occurs, theAirspeed Reference appears in a box above the AirspeedIndicator, flashing a yellow ‘MAXSPD’ annunciation.Engine power should be reduced and/or the pitchreference adjusted to slow the aircraft. The annunciationdisappears when the overspeed condition is resolved.AirspeedIndicatorFigure 6-40 Overspeed Annunciation