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S-TEC System 55X - Section 2 - Autopilot Limitations

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P/N 13772-108 3 of 24
Cirrus Design Section 9
SR22 Supplements
this installation does not utilize a CWS (Control Wheel
Steering) switch or an AUTOPILOT MASTER switch.
• Note •
This installation utilizes the airplane’s roll trim actuator to
affect steering changes. Therefore, the automatic trim function
of the System 55X is not implemented. Disregard all
references in the S-Tec System 55X POH to this feature.
Roll information is displayed on the HSI. Autopilot Flight
Director is not implemented in this installation.
Section 2 - Limitations
1. Autopilot operation is prohibited above 185 KIAS.
2. The autopilot must not be engaged for takeoff or landing.
3. The autopilot must be disengaged for missed approach, go-
around, and balked landing.
4. Flaps must be set to 50% for autopilot operation in Altitude Hold at
airspeeds below 95 KIAS.
5. Flap deflection is limited to 50% during autopilot operations.
6. The autopilot must be disconnected in moderate or severe
turbulence.
7. Minimum engage height for the autopilot is 400 ft AGL.
• WARNING •
Autopilot may not be able to maintain all selectable vertical
speeds. Selecting a vertical speed that exceeds the aircraft’s
available performance may cause the aircraft to stall.
8. Minimum speed with the autopilot engaged is 1.2V
s
for the given
configuration.
9. For VOR/GPS and ILS glideslope and localizer intercept, capture,
and tracking, the following limitations apply:
a. The autopilot must be disengaged no later than 100 feet below
the Minimum Descent Altitude.
Revision 5: 08-15-07

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