Model 560XL Section III – Operating Procedures
Emergency Procedures
190-02313-03 Rev. 8 Textron Aviation Citation 560XL
FAA Approved 3-21
AUTOPILOT ABNORMAL DISCONNECT
APP Flashing on PFD, Continuous Aural Disconnect Alert
1. AP YD DISC/TRIM INT button – PRESS and RELEASE (To Cancel Aural Disconnect Alert)
2. Aircraft Attitude – MAINTAIN AIRCRAFT CONTROL
NOTE
The autopilot disconnect may be accompanied by a white CAS message “AP FAIL” or
“AP-YD FAIL”. Refer to the “AP FAIL” or “AP-YD FAIL” procedure before attempting to
re-engage the autopilot.
With autopilot inoperative, perform appropriate RVSM contingency procedures for the
loss of automatic altitude hold capability.
Procedure completed
AILERON MISTRIM
AIL or AIL Annunciator displayed
Indicates a mistrim of the roll axis while the autopilot is engaged. Servo is providing force in the
indicated direction. If the autopilot is disconnected while this message is displayed, high roll forces
are possible. The following procedure should be followed:
CAUTION
HIGH CONTROL WHEEL FORCES MAY BE PRESENT WHEN THE
AUTOPILOT IS DISENGAGED.
4. The autopilot should be considered inoperative until the cause of the mistrim has been
investigated and corrected. Yaw damper may be re-engaged and used normally.
5. With autopilot inoperative, perform appropriate RVSM contingency procedures for the loss of
automatic altitude hold capability.
Procedure completed
1. Control Wheel – GRIP FIRMLY.
2. AP YD DISC/TRIM INT button – PRESS and RELEASE.
3. Roll Trim
S REQUIRED.