User Guide

190-00592-01 Rev. A
Garmin G1000 Pilot’s Guide for the Diamond DA40/40F
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APPENDIX A
AFCS STATUS ANNUNCIATIONS
The following annunciations (listed in order of increasing priority) can appear on the PFD above the
Airspeed and Attitude indicators. Only one annunciation may occur at a time, and messages are prioritized by
criticality.
Figure A-4 AFCS Status Annunciation
AFCS Status
Annunciation
Alert Condition Annunciation Description
Aileron Mistrim Right
Roll servo providing sustained force in the indicated direction
Aileron Mistrim Left
Elevator Mistrim Down
Pitch servo providing sustained force in the indicated direction
Elevator Mistrim Up
Pitch Trim Failure
(or stuck MEPT Switch)
If AP engaged, take control of the aircraft and disengage AP
If AP disengaged, move MEPT switches separately to unstick
Roll Failure Roll axis control failure; AP inoperative
Pitch Failure
Pitch axis control failure; AP inoperative
System Failure
AP and MEPT are unavailable; FD may still be available
Preflight Test
Performing preflight system test; aural alert sounds at completion
Do not press the AP DISC Switch during servo power-up and preflight system
tests as this may cause the preflight system test to fail or never to start (if servos
fail their power-up tests).
Preflight system test failed; aural alert sounds at failure