Pilot’s Operating Handbook Section 906
EXTRA 500 S-TEC System 55X Autopilot
control of the aircraft by overpowering the autopilot as
necessary and then immediately disconnect the autopilot. Do
not re-engage the autopilot until the problem has been identified
and corrected.
1 The following disconnects the autopilot:
a Depressing the red
AP DISC switch on the left grip of the pilot's
control wheel.
b Operating the pitch
TRIM switch on the left grip of the pilot's
control wheel.
c Placing the
AUTOPILOT MASTER switch in the OFF position.
d Pulling the A/P-CMPTR circuit breaker.
e Stall warn switch activation when the critical angle of attack is
reached.
2 Trim:
a In the event of a trim failure, manually control aircraft and
DEPRESS AND HOLD the red
AP DISC (trim interrupt) switch
on the control wheel.
b Place the
AUTOPILOT PITCH TRIM switch in OFF position,
release interrupt switch.
c Trim aircraft manually. Leave trim system OFF until corrected.
3 Altitude loss during a malfunction and recovery:
a The following altitude losses and bank angles were recorded
after a malfunction with a 3 second recovery delay:
Configuration Bank Angle/Altitude Loss
Climb 35°/-150'
Cruise 58°/-400'
Descent 50°/-500'
26. January 2011
906-5
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