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Garmin GFC 500 Maintenance manual

Manual is about: Autopilot with Envelope Stability And Protection, Part 23 AML STC, Includes Instructions for Continued Airworthiness for STC SA01866WI

Summary of GFC 500

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    190-02291-01 2017 revision 1 gfc 500 autopilot with envelope stability and protection part 23 aml stc maintenance manual includes instructions for continued airworthiness for stc sa01866wi.

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    Gfc 500 autopilot with esp part 23 aml stc maintenance manual page i 190-02291-01 revision 1 © copyright 2017 garmin ltd. Or its subsidiaries all rights reserved except as expressly provided herein, no part of this manual may be reproduced, copied, transmitted, disseminated, downloaded or stored in ...

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    Gfc 500 autopilot with esp part 23 aml stc maintenance manual page ii 190-02291-01 revision 1 information subject to export control laws this document may contain information which is subject to the export administration regulations (“ear”) issued by the united states department of commerce (15 cfr,...

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    Gfc 500 autopilot with esp part 23 aml stc maintenance manual page iii 190-02291-01 revision 1 table of contents paragraph page 1. Introduction ................................................................................................................. 1 1.1 content, scope, purpose ...............

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    Gfc 500 autopilot with esp part 23 aml stc maintenance manual page iv 190-02291-01 revision 1 7.1 gmc 507 ......................................................................................................................24 7.2 gsa 28 servo ...........................................................

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    Gfc 500 autopilot with esp part 23 aml stc maintenance manual page v 190-02291-01 revision 1 list of illustrations figure page figure 2-1 – gmc 507 ............................................................................................................... 5 figure 2-2 – gfc 500 system overview ....

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    Gfc 500 autopilot with esp part 23 aml stc maintenance manual page vi 190-02291-01 revision 1 list of tables table ................................................................................................................................ Page table 1-1 – required documents........................

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    Gfc 500 autopilot with esp part 23 aml stc maintenance manual page 1 190-02291-01 revision 1 1. Introduction 1.1 content, scope, purpose this document provides maintenance instructions and instructions for continued airworthiness (ica) for the gfc 500 autopilot with envelope stability and protection...

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    Gfc 500 autopilot with esp part 23 aml stc maintenance manual page 2 190-02291-01 revision 1 1.4 definitions/abbreviations adi: attitude director indicator aml: approved model list arp: aerospace recommended practice astm: american society for testing and materials cdi: course deviation indicator cf...

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    Gfc 500 autopilot with esp part 23 aml stc maintenance manual page 3 190-02291-01 revision 1 1.5 units of measure unless otherwise stated, all units of measure are english units. 1.6 reference publications all of the documents listed in table 1-1 and table 1-2 are available for download through the ...

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    Gfc 500 autopilot with esp part 23 aml stc maintenance manual page 4 190-02291-01 revision 1 1.7 revision and distribution this document is required for maintaining the continued airworthiness of the gfc 500 autopilot. When this document is revised, every page will be revised to indicate current rev...

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    Gfc 500 autopilot with esp part 23 aml stc maintenance manual page 5 190-02291-01 revision 1 2. System description 2.1 equipment descriptions 2.1.1 gmc 507 autopilot mode controller the gmc 507 autopilot mode controller is shown in figure 2 1. The switches on the front panel of the gmc 507 provide i...

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    Gfc 500 autopilot with esp part 23 aml stc maintenance manual page 6 190-02291-01 revision 1 2.2 gfc 500 interface summary the following figure provides a high-level summary of the gfc 500 autopilot system. The g5 is required to be installed by stc sa01818wi. The minimum system requires the g5 in th...

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    Gfc 500 autopilot with esp part 23 aml stc maintenance manual page 7 190-02291-01 revision 1 2.3 power requirements table 2-1 below summarizes the power requirements for the gfc 500 lrus. Table 2-1 – power requirements lru characteristics specifications gmc 507 average current draw @ 14 vdc 0.11 a m...

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    Gfc 500 autopilot with esp part 23 aml stc maintenance manual page 8 190-02291-01 revision 1 table 2-2 – electrical bonding aircraft type ground reference maximum resistance between gfc 500 equipment chassis and ground reference (mΩ) periodic test reconditioned metallic airframe nearby metal structu...

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    Gfc 500 autopilot with esp part 23 aml stc maintenance manual page 9 190-02291-01 revision 1 figure 2-5 – electrical bonding preparation – terminal lug 2.4.2 preparation of aluminum surfaces the following general procedure is recommended to prepare an aluminum surface for proper electrical bonding. ...

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    Gfc 500 autopilot with esp part 23 aml stc maintenance manual page 10 190-02291-01 revision 1 3. Control and operation 3.1 gmc 507 the gmc 507 provides gfc 500 autopilot mode selections and annunciations. Refer to the g5 electronic flight instrument pilot’s guide for certified aircraft, 190-01112-12...

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    Gfc 500 autopilot with esp part 23 aml stc maintenance manual page 12 190-02291-01 revision 1 4.2 servicing information servicing of the gfc 500 autopilot equipment is ‘on condition’. In the event of system failure, troubleshoot the gfc 500 autopilot in accordance with section 5. 4.2.1 on condition ...

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    Gfc 500 autopilot with esp part 23 aml stc maintenance manual page 13 190-02291-01 revision 1 4.2.2 required tools the following tools are needed to perform maintenance tasks on gfc 500 autopilot equipment: • calibrated milliohm meter with kelvin probes, or o agilent 34410a ammeter or equivalent o f...

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    Gfc 500 autopilot with esp part 23 aml stc maintenance manual page 14 190-02291-01 revision 1 4.3 maintenance intervals table 4-1 shows systems and items, installed by this stc, which must undergo tests or checks at specific intervals. If the interval is shown to be in flight time as well as calenda...

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    Gfc 500 autopilot with esp part 23 aml stc maintenance manual page 15 190-02291-01 revision 1 4.4 visual inspection perform a visual inspection in accordance with requirements in table 4-2. Check for corrosion, damage, or other defects of the gmc 507 and the gsa 28s. Replace any damaged parts as req...

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    Gfc 500 autopilot with esp part 23 aml stc maintenance manual page 16 190-02291-01 revision 1 table 4-3 – lightning strike inspection procedure item description/procedure initials gmc 507, gsa 28 in the event of a suspected or actual lightning strike to the aircraft, the bonding components for the g...

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    Gfc 500 autopilot with esp part 23 aml stc maintenance manual page 17 190-02291-01 revision 1 be maintained and is higher divide the measured voltage by current to get the resistance value. Alternatively, calculate the percentage increase in current and then reduce the measured voltage reading by th...

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    Gfc 500 autopilot with esp part 23 aml stc maintenance manual page 18 190-02291-01 revision 1 5. Troubleshooting this section provides information to assist with troubleshooting if problems occur. See the gfc 500 autopilot configuration log retained in the aircraft permanent records for a list of th...

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    Gfc 500 autopilot with esp part 23 aml stc maintenance manual page 19 190-02291-01 revision 1 “open/high”. With the ap disc/trim int switch depressed, the line should read “low”. If it does not, troubleshoot the wiring. 5.2.2 electric trim (if installed) 5.2.2.1 electric trim does not run if the ele...

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    Gfc 500 autopilot with esp part 23 aml stc maintenance manual page 20 190-02291-01 revision 1 3. Verify that the aircraft trim system is rigged in accordance with the applicable aircraft maintenance manual (amm), shop manual, or service manual, as applicable. 5.3 gfc 500 interconnect drawings for gf...

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    Gfc 500 autopilot with esp part 23 aml stc maintenance manual page 21 190-02291-01 revision 1 6. Equipment removal & installation this section describes how to remove and replace equipment associated with this stc. After removal and replacement, the system must be configured and tested as described ...

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    Gfc 500 autopilot with esp part 23 aml stc maintenance manual page 22 190-02291-01 revision 1 figure 6-1 – gmc 507 installation with rack figure 6-2 – gmc 507 installation without rack.

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    Gfc 500 autopilot with esp part 23 aml stc maintenance manual page 23 190-02291-01 revision 1 6.2 gsa 28 servos removal: 1. Ensure that there is no electrical power to gsa 28 servos by pulling the autopilot circuit breaker and trim switch (if installed) circuit breaker. 2. Disconnect the electrical ...

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    Gfc 500 autopilot with esp part 23 aml stc maintenance manual page 24 190-02291-01 revision 1 7. Gfc 500 lru replacement/configuration & testing this section provides procedures to be followed after any gfc 500 lru is replaced. At the beginning of each lru section, instructions are given to guide th...

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    Gfc 500 autopilot with esp part 23 aml stc maintenance manual page 25 190-02291-01 revision 1 8. Gfc 500 software load and configuration procedures 8.1 gmc 507 and gsa 28 software loading 1. Apply power to the g5/gfc 500 system. 2. On power-up, the gmc 507 and gsa 28 software versions are checked by...

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    Gfc 500 autopilot with esp part 23 aml stc maintenance manual page 26 190-02291-01 revision 1 9. Gfc 500 return to service procedure the following sections will verify the proper operation of the gfc 500 autopilot after maintenance has been performed on the system. Operational information regarding ...

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    Gfc 500 autopilot with esp part 23 aml stc maintenance manual page 27 190-02291-01 revision 1 6. Verify that the esp roll indices are displayed at the appropriate left and right roll attitude on theg5. Refer to the appropriate model-specific installation manual addendum for model specific informatio...

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    Gfc 500 autopilot with esp part 23 aml stc maintenance manual page 28 190-02291-01 revision 1 9.3.1 servo tests if a servo has been removed and reinstalled (or replaced), perform the following steps. 1. Load software as shown in section 8.1. 2. Power the gfc 500 in normal mode. 3. Complete pre-fligh...

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    Gfc 500 autopilot with esp part 23 aml stc maintenance manual page 29 190-02291-01 revision 1 13. Ensure that the flight director command bars indicate a pitch down and that the pitch servo drives the controls in a nose down direction. 14. Firmly grasp the control wheel and press the ap disc/trim in...

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    Gfc 500 autopilot with esp part 23 aml stc maintenance manual page 30 190-02291-01 revision 1 9. Engage the autopilot by pressing the ap button on the gmc 507. 10. Press the ap disc/trim int switch on the pilot’s flight controls. 11. Verify that the autopilot disengages. 12. Engage the autopilot by ...

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    Gfc 500 autopilot with esp part 23 aml stc maintenance manual page 31 190-02291-01 revision 1 9.3.2.2 manual electric pitch trim speed check 1. Manually adjust pitch trim fully against either mechanical stop. 2. Actuate the trim switch on the pilot’s flight controls until the trim runs against the o...

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    Gfc 500 autopilot with esp part 23 aml stc maintenance manual page 32 190-02291-01 revision 1 9.3.2.3 interface checks note: ensure that the flight controls are in a neutral position before performing the following checks. 1. Set the heading bug to the current aircraft heading. 2. Engage the autopil...

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    Gfc 500 autopilot with esp part 23 aml stc maintenance manual page 33 190-02291-01 revision 1 9.3.2.4 vor mode check 1. Set the course pointer on the cdi 15 degrees to the left of aircraft heading and ensure that the cdi is displaying vor navigation information. 2. Simul ate a vor signal with a “to”...

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    Gfc 500 autopilot with esp part 23 aml stc maintenance manual page 34 190-02291-01 revision 1 9.3.2.5 gps mode check 1. On the gps navigator, enter a direct-to flight plan to an airport that is generally in front of the aircraft. 2. Ensure gps is displayed as the active navigation source on the g5. ...

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    Gfc 500 autopilot with esp part 23 aml stc maintenance manual page 35 190-02291-01 revision 1 16. Apply right loc deviation on the test set. 17. Verify that the flight director command bars indicate a right turn and that the flight controls turn to the right. 18. Center the loc deviation on the test...

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    Gfc 500 autopilot with esp part 23 aml stc maintenance manual page 36 190-02291-01 revision 1 17. Verify that the flight director command bars indicate a pitch up command and the flight controls respond in a nose up direction. 18. Return the air data test set to 3000 ft. Altitude and 120 kts airspee...

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    Gfc 500 autopilot with esp part 23 aml stc maintenance manual page 37 190-02291-01 revision 1 21. Press the fd button to remove the flight director bars from the g5. 9.3.2.9 alt mode check note: disable any ads-b transmitting equipment for this test to avoid interference with air traffic control. 1....

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    Gfc 500 autopilot with esp part 23 aml stc maintenance manual page 38 190-02291-01 revision 1 the flight director command bars and flight controls may move up or down as the gfc 500 autopilot is capturing the selected altitude. 8. Adjust the air data test set for 4000 ft. Altitude at a vertical spee...

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    Gfc 500 autopilot with esp part 23 aml stc maintenance manual page a-1 190-02291-01 revision 1 appendix a. Installation specific information a copy of this appendix must be used to record information for a specific installation of the gfc 500 autopilot system. The completed copy must be kept with th...

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    Gfc 500 autopilot with esp part 23 aml stc maintenance manual page a-2 190-02291-01 revision 1 a.1. General installation information aircraft aircraft make and model______________________________________________________ serial number______________________________________________________________ regi...

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    Gfc 500 autopilot with esp part 23 aml stc maintenance manual page a-3 190-02291-01 revision 1 a.2. Configuration log config page config option configuration setting value navigation selected course enabled/disabled ☐ enabled ☐ disabled (h) flight controls autopilot servos pitch + roll pitch + roll ...

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    Gfc 500 autopilot with esp part 23 aml stc maintenance manual page a-4 190-02291-01 revision 1 airspeed tracking gain yaw damper maximum torque % servo gain servo direction ☐ normal ☐ reverse clutch monitor ☐ enabled ☐ disabled ap disc input = open (a) expert configuration (g) ball centering gain ya...

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    Gfc 500 autopilot with esp part 23 aml stc maintenance manual page a-5 190-02291-01 revision 1 slowest auto trim movement speed % flight director indicator type ☐ single cue ☐ dual cue to/ga takeoff pitch ° to/ga go around pitch ° maximum bank angle ° mode control panel audio volume % annunciations ...

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    Gfc 500 autopilot with esp part 23 aml stc maintenance manual page a-6 190-02291-01 revision 1 (a) ap disc input and to/ga input are to read the state of the switch. With the switches not depressed, this line should read open or open/high. With the switch depressed, the respective line should read l...

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    Gfc 500 autopilot with esp part 23 aml stc maintenance manual page a-7 190-02291-01 revision 1 a.3. Equipment locations and wiring for the locations of installed equipment, refer to the appropriate install manual addendum (190- 02291-xx). Record equipment locations and sketch the approximate locatio...

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    Gfc 500 autopilot with esp part 23 aml stc maintenance manual page a-8 190-02291-01 revision 1 figure a-2 – equipment location and wire routing – twin engine airplane.