Cirrus SR2x

SYSTEM OVERVIEW
SYSTEM
OVERVIEW
GARMIN AFCS CONTROLS
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FLIGHT
INSTRUMENTS
EIS
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10 9
Figure 1-4 GMC 705 AFCS Control Unit
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AUDIO PANEL
& CNS
FLIGHT
MANAGEMENT
HAZARD
AVOIDANCE
AFCS
NOTE: If a key is selected, its respective annunciator is illuminated.
The Garmin AFCS is mainly controlled through the GMC 705 AFCS Control Unit. The AFCS Control Unit
consists of the following controls:
1 HDG Key – Selects/deselects Heading Select Mode.
2 NAV Key – Selects/deselects Navigation Mode.
3 AP Key – Engages/disengages the autopilot.
4 LVL Key – Engages the autopilot (if the autopilot is disengaged and the aircraft is within the autopilot
engagement limitations) in level vertical and lateral modes.
NOTE: The LVL Key will not engage the autopilot when Automatic Descent Mode (ADM) is active.
5 NOSE UP/DN Wheel – Controls the active mode reference for the Pitch, Vertical Speed, and Indicated
Airspeed modes.
6 IAS Key – Selects/deselects Indicated Airspeed Mode.
7 ALT Key – Selects/deselects Altitude Hold Mode.
ADDITIONAL
FEATURES
8 VNV Key – Selects/deselects Vertical Navigation mode.
9 VS Key – Selects/deselects Vertical Speed Mode.
10 YD Key (optional) – Engages/disengages the yaw damper.
APPENDICES
11 FD Key – Activates/deactivates the flight director in the default pitch and roll modes. If the autopilot is
engaged, the FD Key is disabled.
12 APR Key – Selects/deselects Approach Mode.
INDEX
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Pilot’s Guide for the Cirrus SR2x with Cirrus Perspective by Garmin
190-00820-11 Rev. A