Cockpit Reference Guide

Garmin G1000 Pilot’s Guide for the Piper PA-46 Meridian
190-00763-02 Rev. A
SYSTEM
OVERVIEW
FLIGHT
INSTRUMENTS
EICAS
AUDIO PANEL
& CNS
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MANAGEMENT
HAZARD
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AFCS
ADDITIONAL
FEATURES
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APPENDIX A
AFCS ALERTS
Figure A-6 AFCS System Status Field
System Status Field
The following alert annunciations appear in the AFCS System Status field on the PFD.
Condition Annunciation Description
Pitch Failure Pitch axis control failure. AP is inoperative.
Roll Failure Roll axis control failure. AP is inoperative.
Yaw Damper Failure YD control failure; AP is inoperative
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
System Failure AP and MEPT are unavailable. FD may still be available.
Elevator Mistrim
Down
Pitch servo providing sustained force in the indicated direction. May indicate a
failure of the pitch trim servo or trim system.
Elevator Mistrim Up
Aileron Mistrim
Right
Roll servo providing sustained force in the indicated direction
Aileron Mistrim Left
Rudder Mistrim
Right
Yaw servo providing sustained force in the indicated direction. Aircraft rudder retrim
after substantial pitch and power changes required.
Rudder Mistrim Left
Preflight Test
Performing preflight system test; aural alert sounds at completion
Preflight system test failed; aural alert sounds at failure
NOTE: Do not press the AP/YD DISC TRIM INTRPT 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). Power
must be cycled to the servos to remedy the situation.