Embraer EMB145 - Page 223

NORMAL PROCEDURES
AIRPLANE
OPERATIONS
MANUAL
1-02-17
Page
8
Code
02
REVISION 37
AOM-145/1114
Flight Number & Clocks ..............................................SET
The crew must enter the flight number into the appropriate place in
the clock at his side.
AHRS (if installed).......................................................SET
AH-800 AHRS: both pilots must check if the respective AHRS is set
to SLVD.
AH-900 AHRS: enter the present position through the FMS CDU.
IRS (if installed)...........................................................NAV
The initial alignment must be performed by setting the MSU switch
to NAV. Make sure that the airplane is not moved or bumped during
the alignment process. Alignment time varies with latitude. It is
necessary to enter the airplane present position through the FMS
CDU to complete the initial alignment.
NOTE: The IRS knob should never be moved to ATT on ground. If
for any reason it is set to ATT, restart the alignment
process from scratch by setting the knob to OFF then back
to NAV.
Flight Guidance Controller ..........................................SET
Autopilot ......................................................................CHECKED
The crew assigned for the flight must carry out the AUTOPILOT
check as follows:
- Release the GUST LOCK, bring the control column to its
midcourse position between full up and full down;
- Select the AP to his side and engage it, verifying the "AP"
and "YD" indications on the PFD;
- Press the AP/PUSHER/TRIM button on the control wheel
and verify the disengagement of the AP and the
disappearance of the respective indications on the PFD;
- Set the gust lock again.
NOTE: When the wind is strong enough to force the horizontal
stabilizer, an automatic pitch trim action may occur if the
airplane is on the ground and the autopilot is engaged.
Gust Lock...................................................................... LOCKED