Pilot's Operating Handbook
Section 3
Emergency procedures
EASA Approved
Edition 0 - March 05, 2019
Rev. 0
Page 3.12.21
Autopilot or electric pitch trim malfunction
▲ CAUTION ▲
When disconnecting the autopilot after a pitch trim malfunction, hold the
control wheel firmly. Up to 30 pounds of force on the control wheel may
be necessary to hold the airplane level.
▲
1 - AP / TRIM DISC push-button Press and hold. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
● NOTE ●
When AP / TRIM DISC push-button is pressed and held, autothrottle also
disengages.
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2 - AP / TRIMS switch OFF. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3 - AP / TRIM DISC push-button Release. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
If necessary :
4 - Control wheel Retrim. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
End of procedure.