Rockwell Collins APS-65 Autopilot Operation
Rockwell Collins APS-65 Autopilot Operation
Rockwell Collins APS-65 Autopilot Operation
SECTION1-GENERAL. .. Page 3
SECTION 2- LIMITATIONS .. Page 3
SECTION 3- EMERGENCYPROCEDURES Page 4
SECTION 3A - ABNORMAL PROCEDURES Page 6
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SECTION 4- NORMAL PROCEDURES. Page 7
The Collins Pilot's Guide for the EFIS-84 Electronic Flight Instrument System (2-
Tube) No. 523-0777-066, dated November 30, 1992 or later revision, is available
from Collins General Aviation Division, 400 Collins Road NE, Cedar Rapids, lowa
52498. It is the responsibility of the ownerloperator to maintain the appropriate
pilot's guide in current status.
SECTION2-LIMITATIONS
1. Maximum speed limit for autopilot operation is unchanged from the air-
plane maximum airspeed limit (VMo/MMo).
2. Do not use autopilot below the following altitudes:
a. Approach - 200 feet above ground level.
b. Climb - 500 feet above ground level.
C. All other operations- 1000 feet above ground level.
3. Do not use autopilot or yaw damper during takeoff or landing.
4. Pilot must be seated at the controls with the seat belt fastened during auto-
pilot operations.
5. Autopilot pre ight check must be conducted and found satisfactory prior to
each ight on which the autopilot is to be used.
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6. Use of the VOR Approach mode is limited to an area within 10 nm of the
VOR station.
7. The Collins Pilot's Guide for the EFIS-84 Electronic Flight Instrument Sys-
tem (2-Tube) No. 523-0777-066 dated November 30, 1992 or later revi-
sion, must be immediately available to the ight crew.
8. The copilot's attitude indicator and navigation instrument must be opera-
tional for takeoff.
9. The pilot's EADI and EHSI must be operational in NORMAL mode for take-
off.
NOTE
The maximum altitude lost during malfunction tests was:
Climb -0 Feet
Cruise -200 Feet
Descent - 200 Feet
Maneuvering - 200 Feet
Approach - 87 Feet
One-engine-inoperative Approach- 75 Feet
WARNING
In tlight, do not overpower the autopilot. The trim will oper-
ate in the direction opposing the overpower force, which
will result in large out-of-trim forces.
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MANUAL AUTOPILOT DISENGAGEMENT
If necessary, the autopilot can be manually disengaged using any one of the fol-
lowing methods.
1. AP YD/DISC TRIM Switch
(Pilot's orCopilot'sWheel)... .....DEPRESS TOFIRSTLEVEL
2. AP ENG Switch (APP Panel)
(Yaw Damper Remains Engaged) PUSH
3. Pitch Tim Switch (Pilot's or Copilot's Wheel)
(Yaw Damper Remains Engaged)
4. Go-Around (GA) Switch, If Lateral Mode is Selected
...ACTIVATE
(Left Power Lever) (Yaw Damper Aemains Engaged) ACTIVATE
5. AFCS or AP SERVO Circuit Breaker PULL
6. Master Switch. OFF
7. VG Fast Erect (Yaw Damper Remains Engaged) ON
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ELEVATOR TRIM FAILURE (A/P TRIM FAIL ANNUNCIATOR)
lumination of theAW/PTRIM FAL annunciator indicates that the elevator trim
servo is not responding to commands from the autopilot. The autopilot will not
disengage, although electric trim will be disengaged automatically.
1. ELEV TRIM Switch... CHECK ON
(or cycle OFF, then ON, if ELEC TRIM
OFF green annunciator is illuminated.)
If AP TRIM FAIL annunciator remains illuminated:
2. Control Wheel. .HOLD FIRMLY, BE PREPARED
TO ACCEPT PITCH FORCES
3. Autopilot DISENGAGE
4. Elevator Trim. . ... RETRIM MANUALLY
5. Autopilot DO NOT RE-ENGAGE
EFIS MALFUNCTION
If the EFIS displays are blank or abnormal, refer to alternate instruments for
usable data. The copilot's instruments are approved as alternates to the pilot's
instruments. Refer to EFIS MALFUNCTIONS in the ABNORMAL PROCE.
DURES section of this supplement.
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DISPLAY SELECT PANEL (DSP) FAILURE
Display Select Panel (DSP) failure is indicated by the red DSP ag on the EADI
and EHSI.
1. Disengage autopilot if engaged.
2. Use altemate navigation instrument for navigation information.
NOTE
Failure of the DSP does not affect heading information dis-
played on the EHSI.
EADI FAILURE
1. If the EADI fails, select the composite switch to CMPST. A composite dis-
play will be presented on the operating tube.
2. Pull the appropriate circuit breaker for the affected indicator.
EHSI FAILURE
1. If the EHSI fails, select the composite switch to CMPST. A composite dis-
play will be presented on the operating tube.
2. Pull the appropriate circuit breaker for the affected indicator.
ATTITUDE FAILURE
Atitude failure is indicated by a red ATT ag on the EADI.
• Use copilot's attitude indicator.
NOTE
The autopilot will disengage if it is selected ON.
HEADING FAILURE
Heading failure is indicated by a red HDG ag on the EHSI.
1. Use instrument displaying compass No. 2 data.
2. Monitor the affected unit for performance degradation. If a system compo-
nent failure occurs, pull the appropriate circuit breaker.
BEFORE STARTING
EFIS
1. Battery Switch OFF
2. EFIS POWER Switch. OFF
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3. EFIS AUX POWER. ...CHECK
a. ON-OFF-TEST.... ..... HOLDTOTEST
for approximately 5 seconds (green AUX TEST annunciator
will iluminate while the TEST switch is held.)
b. ON-OFF-TEST Switch.. .. RELEASE TO OFF
BEFORE TAXI
EFIS
1. EFISPOWERSWitch .... ON
2. EFIS AUX POWER... ON
BEFORE TAKEOFF (RUNUP)
Items marked with an "*" may be omitted at pilot's discretion after the rst ight of
each day.
EFIS
1. EFIS CHECK
a. EADVEHSI Dim Control .SET BRIGHTNESS LEVEL
NOTE
Tube brightness should not be set higher than that required
for adequate visibility.
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NOTE
The following additional red ags are displayed continually,
assuming the receivers are not receiving a valid signal.
EADİ: VORLOC
WARNING
Operation of the electric trim system should occur only by
movement of pairs of switches. Any movement of the ele-
vator trim wheel while actuating only one switch denotes a
system malfunction. If a malfunction of the electric trim sys-
tem is indicated, electric trim must be disengaged and trim
changes made with manual trim ONLY.
NOTE
The altitude alert system functions only on the pilot's altim-
eter.
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AUTOPILOT
1. Position pitch trim wheel to the takeof position, turn the ELEV TRIM switch
on and engage the autopilot. Check that YAW, AP, and ALT ARM annun-
ciators are illuminated.
2. With control wheel in the forward position and the autopilot engaged, oper-
ate pilot, then copilot pitch trim switches in both directions to ensure that
the autopilot disengages. The yaw damper remains engaged.
3. Center the control wheel and engage the autopilot. Apply forward pressure
on control wheel. Note that pitch trim travels nose up and white TRIM
annunciator illuminates. Apply rearward pressure on control wheel. Note
that pitch trim travels nose down.
4. Hold the control wheel and disengage the autopilot by depressing the AP
YD/DISC TRIM button on the pilot's control wheel to the rst level. Note
that the YAW DIS and AP DIS annunciators illuminate. Further depress
the AP YD/DISC TRIM switch. Note that the ELEC TRIM OFF annunciator
illuminates. Cycle the ELEV TRIM Switch on the console, engage the auto-
pilot, and repeat the check using the copilot's AP YD/DISC TRIM switch.
5. Engage yaw damper. Note that YAW annunciators areilluminated. Check
for additional resistance to movement of rudder pedals. Disengage yaw
damper.
6. Reset pitch trim to the takeoff position.
7. Move all primary ight controls through their full travel in both directions.
Verify that controls move in the proper direction and no restrictions to free
movement are present.
IN FLIGHT
EFIS OPERATION
In- ight operation of the EFIS is as described in the Collins Pilot's Guide.
AUTOPILOT OPERATION
1. Autopilot Engagement:
• AP ENG Button on APP. PUSH
(CheckAW/Pand YAW Annunciators lluminated)
NOTE
If a TRIM or AP FAIL annunciation is displayed on the
APP and FCP, two pushes of the AP ENG button may be
required to engage, one to clear any fault and one to
engage.
2. Autopilot Disengagement:
• AP ENG or AP YD/TRIM DSC. PUSH
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NOTE
The AP YD/TRIM DsC button is a two-level switch. The
rst level disengages the autopilot and yaw damper. The
second level disengages electric trim.
3. Yaw Damper
The yaw damper is automatically engaged whern the autopilot is
engaged. The yaw damper may be engaged without engaging the auto-
pilot by pressing the YAW ENG button on the APP.
The yaw damper may be disengaged by pressing the red AP YD/TRIM
DSC button or by pressing the YAW ENG button on the APP. The yaw
damper cannot be disengaged while the autopilot remains engaged.
Yaw damp remains engaged if the autopilot is disengaged by use of the
AP ENG button on the APP.
4. Soft Ride (SR)
SR mode is used to reduce the autopilot response to turbulent condi-
tions. The pilot may use SR mode at his discretion. SR is cancelled by
APPR mode.
5. 1/2 Bank (1/20)
In 1/2 Bank mode, the bank limit in HDG or NAV mode is reduced to
approximately 1/2 the normal value. Capture of NAV or APPR mode
clears the 1/2 Bank mode, if selected. After a NAV or APPR capture, 1/2
Bank mode may be reselected.
6. Turn Control
The turm control can be used to manually command an autopilot turn.
The bank angle during the turn is proportional to the turn control dis-
placement up to the bank limit of 30°. The autopilot may be engaged with
the turn control out of its center detent, but the control must be returned
to center before it is active again. Use of the turn control cancels any lat-
eral mode selected, except APPR.
7. Vertical Control Switch
The vertical control switch can be used to incrementally adjust reference
values for certain vertical modes selected on the ight control panel
(FCP). During Pitch Hold mode, the vertical control switch can continu-
ously adjust the pitch reference. If the vertical control switch is pushed
and held, the Vertical mode will clear, the autopilot will enter Pitch Hold
mode, and the pitch reference will increase or decrease 1 degree/sec-
ond.
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Each momentary actuation (up or down) commands the following adjust-
ments.
MODE INCREMENT
ALT +25 Feet
IAS +1 KIAS
VS +200 FPM
Pitch Hold e1/2 Degree
DSC +200 FPM
CLIMB +1 KIAS
To Change Altitude:
Incremental adjustments of +25 feet can be made by each momentary actuation
of the vertical control switch on the APP, or:
ALT SEL Can be armed by pressing the ALT SEL button or by simply turning the
altitude preselect knob.
a. Altitude Preselect Controller. SET DESIRED ALTITUDE
b. ALT ARM annunciates, indicating arming of the mode.
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C. Select a vertical mode to intercept preselected altitude.
d. Altitude Capture Sequence VERIFY
1) 1000 Feet Prior to selected Altitude ALT ALERT
ANNUNCIATORS ON THE ALTITUDE PRESELECTOR, THE
PILOT'S ALTIMETER AND COPILOT'S INSTRUMENT
PANEL ILLUMINATE AND AN AURAL ALERT SOUNDS.
ANNUNCIATORS EXTINGUISH 300 FEET PRIOR TO THE
SELECTED ALTITUDE.
2) Atcomputedcapture point..... .ALT ARM AND VERTICALMODE
ANNUNCIATIONS EXTINGUISH AND ALTITUDE
IS AUTOMATICALLY CAPTURED. ALT ILLUMINATES.
NOTE
Changing selected altitude on the ALTITUDE ALERTERI
PRESELECTOR during altitude capture will automatically
cancel ALT and rearm ALT SEL.
NOTE
ALT SEL mode is referenced to barometer-corrected alti-
tude displayed on pilot's altimeter.
NOTE
If altitude varies more than 300 feet without resetting the
Altitude Alerter/Preselector, the altitude isual and aural
alerts will be activated.
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Vertical Speed Hold (VS)
a. Maneuver to desired vertical speed.
b. VS Button... ... PRESS
To Change Vertical Speed:
Incremental changes of +200 fpm can be made by each momentary actuation of
the vertical control switch, or,
C. CWS/Pitch SYNC Button ...PUSH ANDHOLD
d. Maneuver to desired new vertical speed.
e. CWS/Pitch SYNC Button ... RELEASE
f. Flight director command bars will synchronize to and maintain the new
vertical speed.
7. Airspeed Hold (|AS)
a. Maneuver to desired airspeed.
b. IAS Button PRESS
To Change Airspeed:
Incremental changes of +1 KIAS can be made by each momentary actuation of
the vertical control switch, or;
C. CWS/Pitch SYNC Button .PRESS AND HOLD
d. Maneuver to desired airspeed.
e. CWS/Pitch SYNC Button.. RELEASE
f. Flight director command will maintain new airspeed.
8. Navigation Mode (NAV)
a. NAV Receiver. TUNE TO DESIRED STATION FREQUENCY.
...
b. Course Selector... . SET DESIRED COURSE ON EHSI.
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NOTE
Approaching station passage, the autopilot will enter Dead-
Reckoning (DR) mode. During the DR mode, course
changes of less than 30° may be made using the course
knob. Course changes of more than 30° must be accom-
plished using the HDG mode to set up a new NAV capture.
When making any coupled approach, primary ight instruments must be moni-
tored by the pilot. Presence of a VOR/ILOC/GS ag must be considered as a
warning of system or signal failure.
a. VOR Approaches
NOTE
Use of the VOR Approach mode is limited to an area within
10 nm of the VOR station.
CAUTION
During a VOR approach, the light control system automat-
ically goes to DR (dead reckoning) mode if a VOR station
is crossed. If the VOR approach being own is one that
crosses the VOR, the HDG mode should be used for sta-
tion passage and to recapture the outbound course.
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b. Localizer Approach (APPR)
1) Navigation Receiver ....TUNE TODESIRED
LOCALIZER FREQUENCY.
2) Course Selector.. .......sET LOCALIZER
FRONT
COURSE ON EHSI.
3) Heading Bug... .SET DESIRED INTERCEPTHEADING ON EHSI.
4) Mode SelectorAPPR Button.... .. PRESS
(Mode selector annunciates APPR ARM, and HDG
mode is automatically selected if the airplane is
outside the computed capture point.)
5) At Computed Capture Point.....HDG MODE IS CANCELLED AND
MODE SELECTOR ANNUNCIATES APPR.
FLIGHT DIRECTOR COMMANDS A TURN TO
CAPTURE AND TRACK LOCALIZER BEAM.
6) FIlightControl Panel..... SELECT VERTICALFLIGHT DIRECTOR
MODE, AS REQUIRED.
C. Back Course Approach (BC)
1) Navigation Receiver ...TUNE TODESIRED
LOCALIZER FREQUENCY.
2) Course Selector.... SET LOCALIZER FRONT COURSE ON EHSI.
3) Heading Bug ....SET DESIRED INTERCEPT HEADING ON EHSI.
4) B/C Button.. .. ... PRESS
(Mode selector annunciates APPR ARM B/C,
and HDG mode is automatically selected if the
airplane is outside the computed capture point.)
5) AtComputedCapture Point.....HDG MODEISCANCELLEDAND
MODE SELECTOR ANNUNCIATES APPR B/C. FLIGHT
DIRECTOR COMMANDS A TURN TO CAPTURE
AND TRACK LOCALIZER BACK COURSE.
6) Flight Control Panel. SELECT VERTICAL FLIGHT DIRECTOR
MODE, AS REQUIRED.
d. ILS Approach (APPR)
1) Navigation Receiver .TUNE TO DESIRED ILS FREQUENCY.
2) Course Selector.... SET LOCALIZER FRONT COURSE ON EHSI.
3) Heading Bug ....SET DESIRED INTERCEPT HEADING ON EHSI.
4) APPR Button. . PRESS
(Mode selector annunciates APPR ARM, and HDG
mode is automaticaly selected if the airplane is
outside the computed localizer capture point.)
5) Mode Selector.. SELECT VERTICAL FLIGHT DIRECTOR
MODE, AS REQUIRED, TO
INTERCEPT GLIDESLOPE.
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6) At LocalizerCapture Point..... HDG MODE IS CANCELLED, AND
MODE SELECTOR ANNUNCIATES APPR AND GS ARM.
FLIGHT DIRECTOR COMMANDS A TURN TO CAPTURE
AND TRACK LOCALIZER BEAM.
7) At GlideslopeCapture Point....VERTICAL MODE IS CANCELLED
(EXCEPT ALT SEL ARM). MODE SELECTOR
ANNUNCIATES GS AND APPR. FLIGHT DIRECTOR
COMMANDS A PITCH CHANGE TO CAPTURE AND
TRACK GLIDESLOPE.
NOTE
Glideslope capture will not occur until localizer has been
captured.
10. Go-Around Mode (GA)
GA mode is activated by pushing the Go-Around switch on the let power
lever. GA mode may be selected whenever a lateral mode is selected.
When GA mode is activated, the autopilot disengages, the disconnect
aural warning sounds, and the ight director commandsa wings-level, 7°
nose-up attitude. GA is cancelled by autopilot engagement, the CWS/
Pitch SYNC button, or other mode selections.
11. Attitude Hold, Rol Hold, Pitch Hold Modes
Attitude Hold mode is activated if the autopilot is engaged with no ight
director modes selected. If no lateral mode is active, Roll Hold mode is
active; likewise if no vertical mode is active, Pitch Hold mode is active.
DIAGNOSTIC TESTNG
The TEST button on the FCP can be used to perform a diagnostic test of the
ight director or autopilot. Testing may be accomplished on the ground or during
ight, as follows:
GROUND TESTING
1. Flight Control Panel(FCP) Test Button.... ....PRESS ANDRELEASE
a. EADI.. ... TESTANNUNCIATORILLUMINATED
b. FCP and Autopilot Annunciators... ...ILLUMINATE BRIEFLY,
THEN EXTINGUISH, EXCEPT FOR GA
NOTE
The GA annunciator indicates the computer is in the
Ground Test mode. If other annunciators are illuminated, a
fault is indicated. Report these to maintenance personnel.
If additional diagnostic data on a malfunction is required
while in the Ground Test mode:
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1) HDG Button. .PRESS AND HOLD
Record displayed annunciations, then release.
NOTE
Normal engage annunciators will not illuminate on the FCP
or the APP since they are used to indicate faults.
IN-FLIGHT TESTING
1. Test Button on FCP.. .PUSH AND HOLD
2. FCP annunciators will ash, then display mode annunciations indicating a
fault, if present. If no fault exists, the ashing sequence will repeat. Record
any annunciations of faults.
3. Test Button on FCP. RELEASE
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