Garmin Columbia 350/400 Manual Do Utilizador

Garmin G1000 Cockpit Reference Guide for the Columbia 350/400

12-5

12.4  AFCS ALERTS

System Status Annunciation

The following alert annunciations appear in the AFCS 

System Status Annunciation on the PFD.

Condition

Annunciation  Description

Pitch Failure

Pitch axis control failure.  AP is inoperative.

Roll Failure

Roll axis control failure.  AP is inoperative.

MET Switch Stuck, or 
Pitch Trim Axis Control 
Failure

If annunciated when AP is engaged, take control of the aircraft and disengage the 
autopilot.  If annunciated when AP is not engaged, move each half of the MET switch 
separately to check if a stuck switch is causing the annunciation.

System Failure

AP and MET are unavailable.  FD may still be available.

Elevator Mistrim Up

A condition has developed causing the pitch servo to provide a sustained force.  Be 
prepared to apply nose up control wheel force upon autopilot disconnect.

Elevator Mistrim 
Down

A condition has developed causing the pitch servo to provide a sustained force.  Be 
prepared to apply nose down control wheel force upon autopilot disconnect.

Aileron Mistrim Left

A condition has developed causing the roll servo to provide a sustained left force.  En-
sure the slip/skid indicator is centered and observe any maximum fuel imbalance limits.

Aileron Mistrim Right

A condition has developed causing the roll servo to provide a sustained right force.  En-
sure the slip/skid indicator is centered and observe any maximum fuel imbalance limits.

Preflight Test

Performing preflight system test.  Upon completion of the test, the aural alert will be 
heard.
Preflight system test has failed.