TM 1-1510-218-10
3B-29
(8) Altitude Preselect Mode (ALTSEL). The
altitude preselect mode is selected by pressing the
ALTSEL button on the mode selector. The desired
altitude is selected on the altitude preselect controller.
Pitch hold, VS or IAS may be selected as a mode to fly
to the selected altitude. When outside the altitude
bracket trip point, the ALTSEL ARM annunciator,
along with the selected pitch mode, are illuminated on
the mode selector. When reaching the bracket
altitude, the system automatically switches to the
ALTSEL CAP mode and the previously selected pitch
mode is cancelled. When the altitude is reached, the
ALTSEL CAP mode is automatically cancelled and the
flight director switches to the ALT hold mode. If the air
data computer is not valid, the altitude preselect mode
cannot be selected. The ADI command cue will bias
out of view if the VG is not valid.
(9) Altitude Hold Mode (ALT). The altitude-
hold mode is selected by pressing the ALT button on
the mode selector. When ALT mode is selected, it
overrides the APR CAP, GA, IAS, VS, and ALTSEL
CAP modes. In the ALT mode the pitch command is
proportional to the altitude error provided by the air
data computer. The altitude error signal is gain
programmed as a function of airspeed. Pressing and
holding the TCS button allows the pilot to maneuver
the aircraft to a new altitude hold reference without
disengaging the mode. Once engaged in the altitude
hold mode, the mode will be reset if the air data
computer is not valid and the ADI command cue will
bias out of view if the VG is not valid.
NOTE
If the baro setting on the altimeter is
changed, a command is generated to fly
the aircraft back to the original altitude
reference.
(10) Go-Around Mode. The go-around mode
is selected by pressing the remote go-around switch.
When selected, all other modes are reset, and the
remote Go-Around (GA) and Yaw Damp (YD ENG)
annunciators will be illuminated. The ADI command
cue receives a wings level command (zero command
when roll is zero). The command cue also receives
the go-around command, which is a 7° visual pitch up
attitude command. Selecting GA disconnects the
autopilot, but the yaw damper remains on.
Once go-around is selected, any roll mode can
be selected. The wings level roll command will cancel.
The go-around mode is cancelled by selecting another
pitch mode, or TCS.
f.
Autopilot
Controller.
The
autopilot
controller engages the autopilot and yaw damper, as
well as manually controlling the autopilot through the
turn knob and pitch wheel. The autopilot system limits
are listed in Table 3B -3.
Table 3B-3. Autopilot System Limits
MODE
CONTROL OF SENSOR
PARAMETER
VALUE
Yaw Damper
Yaw Control
Engage Limit
Unlimited
Basic A/P
Touch Control
Roll Control Limit
Up to ± 45° Roll
Steering TCS
Pitch Control Limit
Up to ± 20° Pitch
Turn Knob
Roll Angle Limit
± 30°
Roll Rate Limit
± 15°/sec
Pitch Wheel
Pitch Angle Limit
± 15° Pitch
Heading Hold
Roll Angle Limit
Less than 6° and no roll
mode selected
Heading Select
HSI Heading
Roll Angle Limit
± 25°
Select Knob
Roll Rate Limit
± 3.5°/sec
CAPTURE
VOR
Course Knob, NAV
Receiver and
Beam Angle Intercept
(HDG SEL)
Up to ± 90°
DME Receiver
Roll Angle Limit
± 25°
Course Cut Limit at
Capture
± 45° Course