Diamond DA 62 - Autopilot Limitations

Operating Limitations DA 62 AFM
2.16.6 AUTOPILOT LIMITATIONS
1. It is the responsibility of the pilot in command to monitor the autopilot when it is
engaged. The pilot should be prepared to immediately disconnect the autopilot and
to take prompt corrective action in the event of unexpected or unusual autopilot
behavior.
2. The autopilot and yaw damper must be disconnected (using the DISC button) during
take-off, landing and single engine operation.
3. Following an autopilot or electric trim malfunction, re-engaging the autopilot or manual
electric trim, or resetting the AFCS/ESP/USP circuit breaker is prohibited until the
cause of the malfunction has been determined and corrected.
4. The Garmin G1000 Cockpit Reference Guide for the Diamond DA 62,
P/N 010-01896-( ) or Garmin G1000 NXi Cockpit Reference Guide for the Diamond
DA62, P/N 010-01905-( ) approved revision must be immediately available to the flight
crew.
5. ILS approaches using the GFC700 / flight director are limited to Category I approaches
only.
6. Autopilot maximum airspeed: 185 KIAS
Autopilot minimum airspeed: 90 KIAS
7. Altitude select captures below 1200 feet AGL are prohibited.
8. The autopilot must be disengaged:
- below 200 ft AGL during approach,
- below 200 ft AGL during departure,
- below 800 ft AGL for all other phases of flight,
- during single engine operation.
9. Overriding the autopilot to change pitch or roll attitude is prohibited. (Disengage or
press CWS while maneuvering.)
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