System 60-2 autopilot pilot's operating handbook.
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2nd ed: nov 01, 01 iii sys 60-2 poh table of contents section page 1.0 introduction..........................................................................................................1-3 2.0 block diagram.............................................................................................
Iv 2nd ed: nov 01, 01 sys 60-2 poh table of contents section page 4.2.2 pitch axis modes.....................................................................4-20 4.2.2.1 vertical speed (vs)................................................4-20 4.2.2.2 altitude hold (alt)..................................
2nd ed: nov 01, 01 v sys 60-2 poh list of figures figure page 2-1 system 60-2 block diagram............................................................................2-3 3-1 system 60-2 programmer/annunciator.........................................................3-3 4-1 directional gyro.............
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2nd ed: nov 01, 01 1-1 sys 60-2 poh section 1 introduction.
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2nd ed: nov 01, 01 1-3 sys 60-2 poh 1.0 introduction the primary purpose of the system 60-2 pilot operating handbook (poh) is to provide pilots with step-by-step functional preflight and in-flight op- erating procedures for the installed system. Notice this manual should be used in conjunction with ...
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2nd ed: nov 01, 01 2-1 sys 60-2 poh section 2 block diagram.
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2nd ed: nov 01, 01 2-3 sys 60-2 poh 2.0 block diagram fig. 2-1. System 60-2 block diagram t r i m v o r /l o c /g p s (s h o w n f or r e f e r e n c e ) a u t o p il o t d is c o n n e c t / t r im in t e r r u p t s w it c h t r im c o m m a n d s w it c h (o p t io n a l ) t r im s e r v o (o p t...
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2nd ed: nov 01, 01 3-1 sys 60-2 poh section 3 autopilot overview.
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2nd ed: nov 01, 01 3-3 sys 60-2 poh 3.0 autopilot overview 3.1 system 60-2 programmer/annunciator fig. 3-1. System 60-2 programmer/annunciator the system 60-2 programmer/annunciator is a rate based autopilot that controls the roll and pitch axis of the aircraft. The autopilot's main func- tion is to...
3-4 2nd ed: nov 01, 01 sys 60-2 poh 3.2 roll modes of operation 3.2.1 heading (hdg) the hdg mode provides heading preselect and turns through the use of the heading bug on the directional gyro (dg) or optional horizontal situation indicator (hsi). 3.2.2 navigation (nav) the nav mode provides roll co...
2nd ed: nov 01, 01 3-5 sys 60-2 poh 3.2.3 reverse (rev) rev mode provides roll commands for automatic intercept and tracking of the back course localizer inbound or the front course localizer out- bound. 3.3 pitch modes of operation note: before engaging a pitch mode of operation, a roll mode must f...
3-6 2nd ed: nov 01, 01 sys 60-2 poh 3.3.2 altitude (alt) the alt mode engages the altitude hold mode, capturing the altitude attained at the time of activation. 3.3.3 up when the vs mode is activated, the up modifier switch will increase the rate-of-climb or decrease the rate-of-descent at 160 fpm f...
2nd ed: nov 01, 01 3-7 sys 60-2 poh note: for aircraft without auto trim, or where auto trim is disabled or turned off, the up/dn switches are used to annunciate out of trim conditions when either the vs or alt modes are engaged. If up trim is required, the up switch will illuminate. If down trim is...
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2nd ed: nov 01, 01 4-1 sys 60-2 poh section 4 procedures.
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2nd ed: nov 01, 01 4-3 sys 60-2 poh 4.0 procedures 4.1 pre-flight procedures note: to perform the system function check, adequate dc voltage must be supplied to the system, either 12 or 24 vdc, depending on the aircraft. 4.1.1 roll axis the following is a step by step procedure for preflighting the ...
4-4 2nd ed: nov 01, 01 sys 60-2 poh 4.1.2 pitch/altitude and vertical speed the following is a step by step procedure for pre-flighting the pitch/ altitude and vertical speed systems: 1. Be sure the autopilot master switch is on, and that a roll axis mode has been selected. 2. Move the control wheel...
2nd ed: nov 01, 01 4-5 sys 60-2 poh 5. If the autopilot is equipped with optional autotrim, proceed with the following steps: a. Place trim and autopilot master switches to on. B. Operate manual trim switch (both segments) nose dn. Autopilot trim annunciator flashes and trim moves nose down (check m...
4-6 2nd ed: nov 01, 01 sys 60-2 poh 4.2 normal operating procedures note: in order to activate any mode of the system 60-2 autopilot, the master switch must be in the on position and the rdy annunciator must be illuminated. 4.2.1 roll axis modes 4.2.1.1 heading 1. Trim the aircraft for existing flig...
2nd ed: nov 01, 01 4-7 sys 60-2 poh note: if the vor needle is at full-scale deviation, the autopilot will establish a 45º intercept angle to the desired course. As the aircraft approaches the selected radial, the autopilot senses the closure rate, and gradually, smoothly shallows the intercept angl...
4-8 2nd ed: nov 01, 01 sys 60-2 poh approximately 45 seconds later, the maximum turn rate is reduced to 15% of standard rate (soft gain), and the lowest level of sensitivity is achieved, identified by the nav and soft annunciation's. The cap annunciation extinguishes. This condition provides low act...
2nd ed: nov 01, 01 4-9 sys 60-2 poh during a vor approach, it is recommended that the nav mode switch be depressed just after to/from reversal after the needle has stabilized at the final approach fix inbound. This returns the system to capture dynamics and reinstates the high sensitivity gain sched...
4-10 2nd ed: nov 01, 01 sys 60-2 poh straight-in localizer approach and tracking (dg) 1. A. Tune navigation radio to localizer frequency. B. Set hdg bug to published inbound course. C. Press nav mode switch. Autopilot will intercept, capture and track the localizer course. 2. If a missed approach is...
2nd ed: nov 01, 01 4-11 sys 60-2 poh procedure turn localizer approach and tracking (dg) 1. 265 n 085 2. 3. 4. 310 310 130 1. A. Tune navigation radio to loc frequency. B. Set heading bug to published outbound loc heading. C. Push rev mode switch. 2. A. Set heading bug to outbound procedure turn hea...
4-12 2nd ed: nov 01, 01 sys 60-2 poh back course straight-in approach (dg) 1. A. Tune navigation radio to loc frequency. B. Set heading bug to the back course inbound final approach heading. C. Press rev mode switch. Autopilot will intercept and track the back course to the airport. Fig. 4-5 265 085...
2nd ed: nov 01, 01 4-13 sys 60-2 poh back course procedure turn (dg) 1. A. Tune navigation receiver to loc frequency. B. Set heading bug to published inbound front course heading. C. Press nav mode switch. 2. A. Set heading bug to outbound procedure turn heading. B. Press hdg mode switch. 3. In 90 i...
4-14 2nd ed: nov 01, 01 sys 60-2 poh 4.2.1.5 vor/localizer intercept and track (hsi option) fig. 4-7. Horizontal situation indicator if your aircraft is equipped with an optional hsi, the autopilot will receive both vor left/right information and course information. With an hsi, the heading bug is n...
2nd ed: nov 01, 01 4-15 sys 60-2 poh 4.2.1.6 dual mode intercept note: during operations with an hsi, simultaneous activation of both the hdg and nav modes will provide selected angle intercepts. In flying a radial or localizer intercept, the autopilot will follow the heading bug until the aircraft ...
4-16 2nd ed: nov 01, 01 sys 60-2 poh straight-in localizer approach and tracking (optional hsi) 1. A. Tune navigation radio to loc frequency. B. Set course pointer to published inbound loc course heading. C. Press nav mode switch. Autopilot will intercept, capture, and track the localizer. 2. A. Onc...
2nd ed: nov 01, 01 4-17 sys 60-2 poh procedure turn localizer approach and tracking (optional hsi) 1. 265 n 085 2. 3. 4. 310 310 130 1. A. Tune navigation radio to loc frequency. B. Set published inbound loc course heading with course pointer. C. Push rev mode switch. 2. A. Set heading bug to publis...
4-18 2nd ed: nov 01, 01 sys 60-2 poh back course straight-in approach (optional hsi) 1. A. Tune navigation radio to loc frequency. B. Set hsi course pointer to published inbound front course heading. C. Press rev mode switch. Autopilot will intercept, capture, and track localizer back course to the ...
2nd ed: nov 01, 01 4-19 sys 60-2 poh back course procedure turn (optional hsi) reverse mode is used to track the front course outbound or the back course inbound to the airport. The hsi course pointer must be set to the front course inbound heading. 1. A. Tune the navigation receiver to the loc freq...
4-20 2nd ed: nov 01, 01 sys 60-2 poh 4.2.2 pitch axis modes note: a roll mode must be selected before selecting a pitch mode. 4.2.2.1 vertical speed (vs) when establishing an automatic climb out to a desired altitude (without optional alt selector alerter), press and release the vs mode switch to en...
2nd ed: nov 01, 01 4-21 sys 60-2 poh 4.2.2.2 altitude hold (alt) upon reaching the desired or assigned altitude, press and release the alt switch. The altitude hold mode will engage at the altitude reached at the time of engagement. There is typically no need to "lead" the desired altitude. If there...
4-22 2nd ed: nov 01, 01 sys 60-2 poh note: gs arming will occur when the above conditions have existed for 10 seconds. Illumination of the gs annunciator will occur, indicating arming has been accomplished. The alt annunciator remains on. Gs capture is indicated by extinguishing of the alt annunciat...
2nd ed: nov 01, 01 4-23 sys 60-2 poh glideslope intercept and track flying the glideslope note: w hen making an ils approach, be sure to follow the published procedure for the approach you have been cleared to make. (see text for localizer intercept and tracking.) 1. Approach the glideslope intercep...
4-24 2nd ed: nov 01, 01 sys 60-2 poh procedure turn for glideslope approach 1. A. Tune navigation radio to ils frequency. B. Follow the procedure(s) for loc approach intercept and tracking in this manual. 2. A. If a procedure turn is required, enter the procedure turn at the published procedure turn...
2nd ed: nov 01, 01 4-25 sys 60-2 poh note: to fly a holding pattern, if inbound to the outer marker while in nav mode, press the nav switch a second time to disable the gs arming. When the outer marker is reached, press and release the hdg switch, and rotate the heading bug in the direction of the t...
4-26 2nd ed: nov 01, 01 sys 60-2 poh 4.2.2.6 optional autotrim if the autopilot is equipped with optional autotrim, the aircraft elevator trim will be maintained automatically when the trim master switch is on and a pitch mode is activated. When the trim master switch is on, the trim annunciators ar...
2nd ed: nov 01, 01 4-27 sys 60-2 poh 4.3.2 two cue this system, also known as an attitude director indicator (adi), is automatically activated when the autopilot is engaged. Activation is indicated by illumination of the fd annunciator. This system contains a vertical steering bar for roll commands,...
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2nd ed: nov 01, 01 5-1 sys 60-2 poh section 5 appendixes.
5-2 2nd ed: nov 01, 01 sys 60-2 poh table of contents appendix a: system failure and caution annunciations.....5-3 roll axis..........................................5-3 pitch axis........................................5-4 appendix b: specifications...............................................5-5.
2nd ed: nov 01, 01 5-3 sys 60-2 poh appendix a system failure and caution annunciations roll axis annunciation condition action flashing rdy for 5 indicates autopilot n/a seconds. Disconnect. All annunciations except rdy are cleared. Flashing rdy, then turn coordinator gyro check instrument extingui...
5-4 2nd ed: nov 01, 01 sys 60-2 poh appendix a system failure and caution annunciations pitch axis annunciation conditions action flashing gs indicates off check attitude and glideslope centerline power. Add or by 50% or more. Reduce power as appropriate. Flashing gs with indicates nonvalid disconne...
2nd ed: nov 01, 01 5-5 sys 60-2 poh appendix b specifications programmer power required 14/28 vdc weight 1.9 lbs dimensions 3.3 x 3.3 x 5.2 in. Turn coordinator power required 14/28 vdc flag voltage detector operating limits 9 vdc (approx.) flag rpm detector operating limits nominal less 20% current...
5-6 2nd ed: nov 01, 01 sys 60-2 poh appendix b specifications (cont'd) roll servo power required 14/28 vdc current included in system value power required. Weight 2.9 lbs. Dimensions 7.25 x 3.75 in. Pitch servo/trim sensor power required 14/28 vdc current included in system value power required. Wei...
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2nd ed: nov 01, 01 6-3 sys 60-2 poh glossary term meaning afms airplane flight manual supplement alt altitude apr approach a/p autopilot atc air traffic control cap capture cdi course deviation indicator dc direct current dg directional gyro dn down dsbl disable faa federal aviation administration f...
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