
Garmin G1000 Cockpit Reference Guide for the DA40/40F
190-00324-07 Rev. A
SECTION 6 – AUTOMATIC
FLIGHT CONTROL
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6.6 AFCS ANNUNCIATIONS AND ALERTS
AFCS Status Alerts
The following annunciations (listed in order of
increasing priority) can appear on the PFD above the
Airspeed and Attitude indicators. Only one annunciation
may occur at a time, and messages are prioritized by
criticality.
Figure 6-39 AFCS Status Annunciation
AFCS Status
Annunciation
Alert Condition Annunciation Description
Aileron Mistrim Right
Roll servo providing sustained force in the indicated direction
Aileron Mistrim Left
Elevator Mistrim Down
Pitch servo providing sustained force in the indicated direction
Elevator Mistrim Up
Pitch Trim Failure
(or stuck MET Switch)
If AP engaged, take control of the aircraft and disengage AP
If AP disengaged, move
MET switches separately to unstick
Roll Failure Roll axis control failure; AP inoperative
Pitch Failure
Pitch axis control failure; AP inoperative
System Failure
AP and MET are unavailable; FD may still be available
Preflight Test
Performing preflight system test; aural alert sounds at completion
Do not press the AP DISC Switch during servo power-up and preflight
system tests as this may cause the preflight system test to fail or never
to start (if servos fail their power-up tests). Power must be cycled to
the servos to remedy the situation.
Preflight system test failed; aural alert sounds at failure
Table 6-4 AFCS Status Field Alerts
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