S-TEC Autopilot Malfunction
Any failure or malfunction of the electric trim or autopilot can be overridden
by use of the control yoke. If any type of runaway occurs, disengage the
autopilot by pressing the autopilot disconnect button on the yoke and
disengage the trim systems by placing the trim disconnect switch on the
yoke to the DISCONNECT position (aft). The autopilot disconnect switch
may be pressed using the left thumb and the trim disconnect switch may be
disconnected by using the left forenger.
1. Airplane Control
.................................................. MAINTAIN MANUALLY
2. Autopilot (if engaged)
.......................................................... DISENGAGE
3. Trim Disconnect Switch
................................................... DISCONNECT
4. Manual Pitch Trim Wheel
...............................RETRIM AS NECESSARY
5. Flight
................................................................. CONTINUE MANUALLY
CAUTION: The ap trim compensation will not operate with the trim
disconnect switch disconnected. Utilize the manual pitch trim wheel to
compensate for trim changes caused by ap transitions.
Electronic Pitch
Trim Dual Switch
Autopilot Disconnect
Switch
Trim Disconnect
Switch