Section 4 – Normal procedures
AUTOPILOT NORMAL PROCEDURES
AFMS N°D07 FOR GARMIN GFC700 AUTOPILOT AND VARIABLE PITCH PROPELLER EQUIPPED
AEROPLANES
6 AUTOPILOT NORMAL PROCEDURES
For detailed description of A/P selections, behaviour and display outlook, refer to
the “Garmin G1000 Pilot’s Guide for the Tecnam P2010” (Part No. 190-01830-
00 Revision A dated September 25, 2014 or a more updated version); it must be
always carried in the aircraft and made available to the pilot at all time
If A/P Master switch and /or Trim disconnect switch are inadvertently switched
OFF, it will be necessary to reset both switches to allow A/P and pitch trim func-
tionality. In this case pilot will make sure A/P is disengaged before reset. The single
reset of only one of the switches will not permit to reset the single functionality.
PREFLIGHT:
AIRCRAFT PRE-FLIGHT CHECKS:
1) MASTER SWITCH (BAT): ON.
2) AVIONICS MASTER SWITCH: ON.
3) AUTOPILOT MASTER SWITCH: ON.
4) POWER APPLICATION and SELFCTEST - The autopilot tests itself
when power is first made available. The test is a sequence of internal checks before
starting normal system operation. The test sequence is shown on PFD left upper corner
by the red AFCS label followed by the white PFT label, ending with double AP disen-
gagement tone (which indicates a successful completion).
Autopilot system availability is shown under system page on MFD.
If the red AFCS stays ON, the A/P has failed the preflight test. Put the A/P MASTER
SWITCH OFF to make sure that the A/P will not operate.
5) MANUAL ELECTRIC TRIM (MET) SYSTEM - TEST
Pitch Trim: cycle fully up and down, then set to NEUTRAL
Both pitch trim halves must be actuated to move pitch trim.
Any movement of the elevator trim wheel during the check of either the LH or
RH Switch only means that the Manual Electric Trim System has failed.
6) ELEVATOR TRIM WHEEL - SET pointer to takeoff position.
7) AVIONICS MASTER SWITCH: OFF
8) MASTER SWITCH (BAT):OFF
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