Garmin GFC 500 Manual

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190-02291-06 Rev. 2 AFMS – GFC 500 Autopilot in Textron 182 SeriesPage 3–1SECTION 3 – EMERGENCY PROCEDURESSome emergency situations require immediate memorized corrective action. These steps are printed in bold in theemergency procedures and should be accomplished without the aid of the checklist.AUTOPILOT MALFUNCTION / PITCH TRIM RUNAWAYIf the airplane deviates unexpectedly from the planned flight path:1. Control Wheel ............................................................................................................ GRIP FIRMLY2. AP DISC / TRIM INT Button ............................................................................. PRESS AND HOLDCAUTIONBe prepared for high elevator control forces.3. Aircraft Attitude ....................................................... MAINTAIN / REGAIN AIRCRAFT CONTROL4. Elevator Trim ........................................................ RE-TRIM if necessary using Elevator Tab Wheel5. AUTOPILOT Circuit Breaker ..................................................................................................... PULLNOTEDo not release the AP DISC / TRIM INT Button until after pulling the AUTOPILOT Circuit Breaker.Pulling the AUTOPILOT circuit breaker will render the autopilot and ESP inoperative.6. AP DISC / TRIM INT Button .............................................................................................. RELEASEIn flight, do not overpower the autopilot. The trim will operate in the direction opposing theoverpower force, which will result in large out-of-trim forces.Do not attempt to re-engage the autopilot or use manual electric pitch trim until the cause of themalfunction has been corrected.WARNING