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Garmin G1000 Cockpit Reference Guide for the Columbia 350/400
12-5
SECTION 12 – ANNUNCIATIONS
& ALERTS
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.
Figure 12-5 AFCS System Status Annunciation
System Status Annunciation