TM 1-1510-218-10
3C-49
(4) Back Course Mode (BC). The back
course mode is selected by pressing the BC button on
the mode selector. Back course operates the same as
the LOC mode with the deviation and course signals
reversed to make a back course approach on the
localizer. When BC is selected, and outside the lateral
beam sensor trip point, BC
ARM
and
HDG
annunciators will illuminate. At the capture point, BC
CAP will be annunciated with BC ARM and HDG
annunciators extinguished. When BC is selected, the
glideslope circuits are locked out.
(5) Standby Mode (SBY). The standby mode
is selected by pressing the SBY button on the mode
selector. This resets all the other flight director modes
and biases the EADI command bars from view. While
pressed, SBY acts as a lamp test causing all mode
annunciators to illuminate and the FD warning flag on
the EADI to come in view. When the button is
released, the mode annunciator lights extinguish and
the flight director warning flag retracts from view.
(6) Indicated Airspeed Hold Mode (IAS). The
indicated airspeed hold mode is selected by pressing
the IAS button on the mode selector. When IAS is
selected, it overrides the APR CAP, GA, ALT, VS, and
ALTSEL CAP modes. In the IAS mode, the pitch
command is proportional to airspeed error provided by
the air data computer. Pressing and holding the TCS
button allows the pilot to maneuver the aircraft to a
new airspeed hold reference without disengaging the
mode. Once engaged in the IAS mode, the mode will
be reset if the air data computer is not valid. The EADI
command cue will bias out of view if the vertical gyro is
not valid.
(7) Vertical Speed Hold Mode (VS). The
vertical speed hold mode is selected by pressing the
VS button on the mode selector. When VS is
selected, it overrides the APR CAP, GA, ALT, ALTSEL
CAP, and IAS modes. In the VS mode, the pitch
command is proportional to VS error provided by the
air data computer. Pressing and holding the TCS
button allows the pilot to maneuver the aircraft to a
new vertical speed hold reference without disengaging
the mode. Once engaged in the VS mode, the mode
will be reset if the air data computer is not valid. The
ADI command cue will bias out of view if the vertical
gyro is not valid.
(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 is 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 EADI command bars will bias
out of view if the vertical gyro 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.
(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 EADI command bars will
bias out of view if the vertical gyro is not valid.
(10) Pitch Hold Mode. Whenever a roll mode
is selected without a pitch mode, the EADI command
cue will display a pitch attitude hold command. The
pitch attitude can be changed by pressing the TCS
button on the control wheel and maneuvering the
aircraft. The command cue will be synchronized to
zero while the button is pressed. Upon release of the
button, the pitch command will be such as to maintain
the new pitch attitude. In the pitch hold mode, the
EADI command bars will be biased out of view if the
vertical gyro is not valid.
(11) Go-around Mode. The go-around mode
is selected by pressing one of the remote go-around
switches. One go-around switch is located on the left
power lever, Figure 2-9, and the other is located on the
copilot's control wheel. When selected, all other
modes are reset and the remote go-around (GA) and
yaw damp (YD ENG) annunciators will be illuminated.
The EADI command cue receives a wings level
command (zero command when roll is zero). The
command cue also receives the go-around command
that is a 7° visual pitch up attitude command.
Selecting GA disconnects the autopilot; however, the
yaw damper remains on.