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Automatic Flight
SECTION 6-03
AUTOMATIC FLIGHT
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Block Page
Introduction ........................................................................ 6-03-00 .... 03
Controls and Indications .................................................... 6-03-05 .... 01
AFCS Control Unit ........................................................ 6-03-05 .... 01
Lateral Guidance Controls............................................ 6-03-05 .... 02
Vertical Guidance Controls........................................... 6-03-05 .... 04
AFCS Guidance Controls ............................................. 6-03-05 .... 06
Quick Disconnect and CWS Buttons............................ 6-03-05 .... 08
Go-Around Buttons....................................................... 6-03-05 .... 09
AFCS Indications on FMA ............................................ 6-03-05 .... 10
Automatic Flight Control System (AFCS) .......................... 6-03-10 .... 01
Flight Director (FD) ............................................................ 6-03-10 .... 01
Autopilot (AP)..................................................................... 6-03-10 .... 02
AP Engagement/Disengagement ................................. 6-03-10 .... 02
Yaw Damper (YD) ............................................................. 6-03-10 .... 04
YD Engagement/Disengagement................................. 6-03-10 .... 04
AFCS Vertical Modes ........................................................ 6-03-10 .... 06
Pitch Hold Mode (PIT) .................................................. 6-03-10 .... 06
Select Altitude Capture (ALTS) .................................... 6-03-10 .... 07
Altitude Hold (ALT) ....................................................... 6-03-10 .... 07
Vertical Speed Mode (VS)............................................ 6-03-10 .... 08
Flight Level Change Mode (FLC) ................................. 6-03-10 .... 09
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Vertical Navigation Modes (VPTH, ALTV)....................6-03-10.....10

Vertical Path Tracking Sub-Mode (VPTH)...............6-03-10.....10
VNV Target Altitude Capture Sub-Mode (ALTV).....6-03-10.....11
Glidepath Mode (GP)....................................................6-03-10.....12
Glideslope Mode (GS) ..................................................6-03-10.....12
Takeoff (TO) and Go-Around (GA) Modes ...................6-03-10.....13
AFCS Lateral Modes..........................................................6-03-10.....14
Roll Hold (ROL) ............................................................6-03-10.....14
Wings Level (WL) .........................................................6-03-10.....14
Low Bank Mode ............................................................6-03-10.....15
Heading Select (HDG) ..................................................6-03-10.....15
Navigation Mode (GPS, VOR, LOC, BC) .....................6-03-10.....15
Approach Mode (GPS, VAPP, LOC) ............................6-03-10.....16
CAS Messages ..................................................................6-03-30.....01
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INTRODUCTION
The Automatic Flight Control System (AFCS) is an integrated system
that processes inputs from several airplane systems and sensors and
applies the processed data to the Flight Guidance Control System
(FGCS).
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CONTROLS AND INDICATIONS
AFCS CONTROL UNIT

The AFCS Control Unit provides a means for selecting functions and
modes as follows:
• Lateral Guidance Control;
• Vertical Guidance Control;
• AFCS Guidance Control.
MAIN INSTRUMENT PANEL
FD NAV HDG AP YD ALT VNV VS FLC FD
DN
CRS1 HDG SEL ALT SEL SPD SEL CRS2
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APR CSC
BANK CPL UP
PUSH DIR PUSH SYNC PUSH IAS MACH PUSH DIR
AFCS CONTROL UNIT

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LATERAL GUIDANCE CONTROLS
1 2
FD NAV HDG 3
CRS1 HDG SEL

APR
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4
BANK
PUSH DIR PUSH SYNC
6 5
1 – NAV BUTTON
− Enables and disables either NAV GPS, NAV VOR, NAV LOC or
NAV LOC BC depending on the selected navigation source.
− The FMA lateral mode annunciation displays GPS, VOR, LOC
or BC.
2 – HDG BUTTON
− Activates and deactivates the heading select mode.
− The FMA lateral mode annunciation displays HDG.
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3 – APR BUTTON
− Enables and disables either APR GPS, APR VOR or APR LOC
depending on the selected navigation source.
− The FMA lateral mode annunciation displays GPS, VAPP or
LOC.
NOTE: When the APR mode is intercepted, the lateral mode (ROL,
HDG, VAPP, BC or GPS) is automatically deactivated.
4 – HDG SELECTOR KNOB

− Manually selects the desired heading. Pressing this knob
synchronizes the selected heading to the current heading.
5 – BANK BUTTON
− Enables and disables the half bank mode (± 15°).
6 – COURSE KNOB
− Adjusts the selected course on the HSI of the corresponding
PFD.
− When pressed re-centers the Course Deviation Indicator (CDI)
and returns course pointer directly to the bearing of the active
waypoint/station.
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VERTICAL GUIDANCE CONTROLS
1 2 3 4
ALT VNV VS FLC
DN
ALT SEL SPD SEL
UP
PUSH IAS MACH
6 5
1 – ALT BUTTON
− Activates and deactivates the altitude holding mode (ALT).
2 – VNV BUTTON
− Activates and deactivates the VNAV mode (vertical navigation
mode).
3 – VS BUTTON
− Activates and deactivates the Vertical Speed mode.
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4 – FLC BUTTON
− Activates and deactivates the Flight Level Change mode.
5 – VS THUMB WHEEL SELECTOR

− The thumb wheel selector manually selects the desired vertical
speed rate.
NOTE: The VS mode must be active for the thumb wheel selector
to become effective.
6 – ALT SELECTOR KNOB

− Selects the desired altitude.
− Clockwise rotation: increases the target altitude.
− Counterclockwise rotation: decreases the target altitude.
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AFCS GUIDANCE CONTROLS
1 2 3
FD NAV HDG AP YD ALT VNV VS FLC FD
DN
CRS1 HDG SEL ALT SEL SPD SEL CRS2
APR CSC
BANK CPL UP
PUSH DIR PUSH SYNC PUSH IAS MACH PUSH DIR
6 5 4
1 – FD BUTTON
− The FD buttons allow the crew to alternate the flight director
guidance bars on and off on its respective PFD side.
− If the AP is engaged, the FD cannot be removed from the PFD
on the side selected to be the AFCS source.
2 – AP BUTTON
− Engages and disengages the autopilot function.
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3 – YD BUTTON
− Engages and disengages the Yaw Damper function.
4 – SPEED SELECTOR KNOB

− Adjust the Airspeed Reference. Press to toggle the Airspeed
Reference units from IAS to Mach.
NOTE: Only available on FLC mode.
5 – CSC BUTTON
− Deactivated.
6 – CPL BUTTON
− Alternates the pilot and copilot AFCS side as data source. A
green arrowhead on the FMA indicates the respective source
selected.
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QUICK DISCONNECT AND CWS BUTTONS
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1 – QUICK DISCONNECT BUTTON
− Provides the means to disengage the autopilot, yaw damper,
trim and pusher. Also used to acknowledge an autopilot
disconnection alert and silence the associated aural tone. Both
control wheel buttons are interconnected to allow cancellation
from either side.
2 – CONTROL WHEEL STEERING BUTTON (CWS)

− The CWS button allows manual airplane maneuvering to any
desired pitch and roll, overriding autopilot function with no effect
in the yaw damper and turn coordination.
NOTE: During the localizer and glideslope tracking in APR mode
with the autopilot engaged, if the CWS button is pressed
and released, the autopilot regains the control and turns
the airplane back towards the ILS.
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GO-AROUND BUTTONS
1
1 – TAKEOFF AND GO-AROUND BUTTON

− Selects the TO or GA modes according to the airplane status
(AIR/GND).
− The FMA lateral mode annunciation displays the following:
ROL: takeoff lateral mode.
− The FMA vertical mode annunciation displays the following:

TO: takeoff vertical mode.
GA: go-around vertical mode.
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AFCS INDICATIONS ON FMA
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GPS ROL AP YD ALT VPTH
PFD
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1 – FGCS LATERAL MODES

The lateral mode labels displayed on FMA are the following:
ROLL, HDG, VAPP, LOC, BC, VOR and GPS.
− Mode colors:
GREEN: engaged mode commanded on the AFCS Control
Unit.
MAGENTA: engaged with FMS source commanded.
YELLOW: loss of engaged mode, with reversion to the basic
mode.
WHITE: armed mode color.
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2 – FLIGHT DIRECTOR SOURCE ANNUNCIATOR

A green arrow indicates the selected AFCS source.
3 – AUTOPILOT ENGAGED ANNUNCIATION

Indicates an autopilot engagement or disengagement condition.
− GREEN: autopilot engaged.
− Normal disengagement is indicated by flashing the
annunciation, in red reverse video, for 5 seconds before
removing it from the view. Abnormal disengagement is indicated
by flashing the annunciation in red reverse video, until the crew
acknowledges by pressing the AP disconnect button.
4 – YAW DAMPER STATUS ANNUNCIATION

Indicates yaw damper engagement and disengagement condition.
− GREEN: yaw damper engaged.
− YELLOW: abnormal disengagement.
− Normal disengagement is indicated only by removing the
annunciation while the abnormal disengagement is indicated by
flashing the annunciation, in yellow reverse video, for 5 seconds
before removing it from the view.
5 – FGCS VERTICAL MODES

The vertical mode labels displayed on FMA are the following: ALT,
ALTS, TO, FLC, PIT, VPTH, VS, GS, GP and GA.
− Mode colors:
GREEN: engaged mode commanded on the AFCS Control
Unit.
MAGENTA: engaged with FMS source commanded.
YELLOW: loss of engaged mode, with reversion to the basic
mode.
WHITE: armed mode color.
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AUTOMATIC FLIGHT CONTROL SYSTEM

(AFCS)
The AFCS is fully integrated within the avionics architecture, and
includes the following functions:
• Flight Director (FD) guidance;
• Autopilot (AP);
• Yaw Damper (YD) with the Turn Coordination capability;
• Normal Pitch Trim including the Manual Electric Pitch Trim
(MEPT) and automatic pitch trim.
FLIGHT DIRECTOR (FD)

Although there are two FDs in the system, only one is active at a time.
The FD provides lateral and vertical mode selection, pitch and roll
commands for autopilot actuation and for guidance bars presentation
in case of airplane manual command.
The FD engagement or disengagement is commanded via FD button
on the AFCS Control Unit.
The FD automatically turns on as follows:
• TO/GA button actuation;
• Autopilot activation.
From standby, flight director bars are displayed on both PFD’s when
any FD button is pressed, and the corresponding basic mode (PIT and
ROL) is instated. Pressing the FD button of the active flight director
removes the command bars from both PFD’s, while pressing the FD
button of the inactive flight director removes the command bars from
the corresponding display. The FD buttons are disabled when the
autopilot is engaged.
Ground power-up causes both flight directors to become active,
regardless of the last FD status selected.
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AUTOPILOT (AP)
The autopilot provides automatic pitch and roll control of the airplane,
by commanding dedicated servos.
The elevator AP servo is mechanically linked to the elevator control
cables and quadrants. The aileron AP servo is mechanically linked to
the aileron control cables and quadrants.
AP ENGAGEMENT/DISENGAGEMENT
Below are the conditions for the autopilot engagement and
disengagement.
The autopilot is available for engagement if all of the following
conditions are satisfied:
• Flight Director is available;
• AFCS Control Unit is operational and communicating with the
PFD 1 and/or MFD;
• Required AHRS parameters consumed by AP are valid and
not miscompared;
• AP servo monitors do not report failure;
• AP interface monitors do not report failure;
• GIA monitors do not report failure;
• AP related power-up tests completed successfully;
• Roll attitude is within ± 45° (with the CWS button pressed or
not);
• Pitch attitude is within ± 25° (with the CWS button pressed or
not).
The autopilot engages when the AP pushbutton is pressed, if all of the
following conditions are satisfied:
• Autopilot is available;
• Automatic pitch trim is available;
• Normal Pitch Trim channel is selected;
• Pitch trim position (pitch trim tabs) is not asymmetric;
• Stall Warning is not active;
• Any half of pilot or copilot manual trim switch is not active;
• Pilot or copilot Quick Disconnect switch is not pressed;
• Takeoff mode is not active, if airplane is on ground.
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When abnormal disengagement occurs, AP flashes in reverse video

until acknowledged by the crew pressing the quick disconnect button
once, and then it is removed from view.
Autopilot disconnection is classified as abnormal if caused by any of
the following:
• Autopilot is not available;
• Backup Pitch Trim channel is selected;
• Either half of pilot or copilot manual trim switch is active;
• Stall Warning is active.
When normal disengagement occurs, AP flashes in reverse video for
5 seconds, and then it is removed from view.
The autopilot disconnection is classified as normal, if caused by any of
the following:
• Pilot or copilot Quick Disconnect switch is pressed;
• Activation of GA or TO mode;
• AP pushbutton is pressed.
NOTE: - The autopilot commands the servos to disengage when

CWS button is pressed and white annunciation (CWS)
appears on the PFD’s. The autopilot automatically
reengages the servos and resynchronizes the flight director
when CWS button is released.
- When the autopilot is normally disengaged, the aural alarm
AUTOPILOT is triggered once. If the autopilot is abnormally
disengaged, the aural warning sounds continuously until
acknowledged by the crew by pressing the quick disconnect
button.
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YAW DAMPER (YD)

The yaw servo is self-monitoring and provides Dutch roll damping and
turn coordination in response to yaw rate, roll angle, vertical
acceleration, and airspeed.
When the YD button is pressed, the system engages the yaw damper
independently of the autopilot.
YD ENGAGEMENT/DISENGAGEMENT
Below are the conditions for the Yaw Damper engagement and
disengagement.
The Yaw Damper is available for engagement if all of the following
conditions are satisfied:
• AFCS Control Unit is operational and communicating with the
PFD 1 and/or MFD;
• Required AHRS parameters consumed by YD are valid and
not miscompared;
• YD servo monitors do not report failure;
• YD interface monitors (GIA-servos communication via RS-
485) do not report failure;
• GIA monitors do not report failure;
• YD related power-up tests completed successfully;
• Lateral acceleration is within ± 0.25 g (with the CWS button
pressed or not).
Engagement is indicated by a green YD annunciation in the center of
the AFCS Status Box.
Yaw Damper engages when AP (when first pressed) or YD pushbutton
is pressed if all of the following conditions are satisfied:
• Yaw Damper is available;
• Stall Warning is not active;
• Pilot or copilot Quick Disconnect switch is not pressed;
• Takeoff mode is not active, if airplane is on ground.
When abnormal disengagement occurs, the YD flashes in reverse
video for 5 seconds and then it is removed from view.
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The Yaw Damper disconnection is classified as abnormal if caused by

any of the following:
• Yaw Damper is not available;
• Stall Warning is active.
When normal disengagement occurs, the YD annunciation is removed
from view without any flash.
The Yaw Damper disconnection is classified as normal if caused by
any of the following:
• Pilot or copilot Quick Disconnect switch is pressed;
• Activation of the Takeoff mode;
• YD pushbutton is pressed.
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AFCS VERTICAL MODES

The AFCS vertical navigation modes are:
• Pitch Hold Mode (PIT);
• Select Altitude Capture (ALTS);
• Altitude Hold (ALT);
• Vertical Speed (VS);
• Flight Level Change (FLC);
• Vertical Navigation (VPTH and ALTV);
• Glidepath Mode (GP);
• Glideslope (GS);
• Takeoff (TO) and Go-Around (GA).
The Flight Director provides overspeed protection during the following
active vertical modes: PIT, VS, FLC, VPTH, ALTS or ALTV.
Overspeed protection (OVSP) provides detection and prevention of
airspeeds beyond the VMO/MMO flight envelope curve.
When the OVSP is activated, a yellow MAXSPD annunciation flashes
above the airspeed tape indication. Engine power should be reduced
and/or the pitch reference adjusted to slow the airplane. The previous
active mode is displayed as armed (white) and becomes active again
when the OVSP protection is no longer active.
PITCH HOLD MODE (PIT)

The pitch hold mode is the default mode when the flight director is
selected from standby.
This mode may be used for climb or descent to the Selected Altitude
when the selected altitude capture mode is activated. Once the target
altitude is reached, it reverts to ALT mode.
In this mode the flight director maintains the pitch reference as a
constant pitch attitude. The pitch reference is set to the airplane pitch
attitude at the moment of mode selection. If the airplane pitch attitude
exceeds the flight director pitch command limitations (± 20°), the flight
director commands a pitch angle equal to the nose-up/down limit.
During pitch hold mode operation, a new pitch reference can be
adjusted while keeping pressed the CWS button.
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SELECT ALTITUDE CAPTURE (ALTS)

The selected altitude capture mode is automatically armed with
activation of the following modes:
• Pitch Hold;
• Vertical Speed;
• Flight Level Change;
• Takeoff/Go-Around (only if the difference between the selected
altitude and the runway altitude is equal to or greater than
400 ft);
• Vertical Path Tracking (if the selected altitude is to be captured
instead of the VNV Target Altitude).
When the selected altitude is captured, the altitude hold mode
becomes active, the white ALT annunciation moves to the active
vertical mode field and flashes green for 5 seconds to indicate the
automatic transition.
Changing the selected altitude through the ALT SEL knob, while the
selected altitude capture mode is active, causes the flight director to
revert to pitch hold mode, and the selected altitude capture mode may
be armed for the new selected altitude.
NOTE: Pressing the CWS button while the selected altitude capture
mode is active, the target altitude does not synchronize with
the current altitude.
ALTITUDE HOLD (ALT)

The altitude hold mode maintains the current airplane altitude as the
Altitude reference. The flight director’s Altitude Reference is
independent of the Selected Altitude displayed above the Altimeter.
The Altitude Hold Mode is automatically armed when the flight director
is in either of the following modes:
• Selected Altitude Capture;
• VNV Target Altitude Capture.
The Altitude hold mode can be activated when the selected altitude is
targeted or the ALT button is pressed. In this case, the Selected or
VNV Target altitude becomes the flight director’s Altitude reference.
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The active mode annunciation ALT appears in magenta if the

transition was made from VNV Target altitude capture mode.
A new altitude reference can be selected and established by hand-
flying the airplane with the CWS button pressed.
If the selected altitude is reached during CWS maneuvering, the
altitude reference is not changed. To adjust the altitude reference in
this case, the CWS button must be pressed again after the selected
altitude is reached.
NOTE: Turning the ALT SEL knob while in Altitude Hold Mode
changes the Selected Altitude, does not change the flight
director’s Altitude Reference, and also does not cancel the
mode.
VERTICAL SPEED MODE (VS)

In this mode, the flight director acquires and maintains a vertical
Speed reference. The current airplane vertical speed (to the nearest
100 fpm) becomes the vertical speed reference at the moment of
vertical speed mode activation. This mode may be used for climb or
descent to the selected altitude since the selected altitude capture
mode is automatically armed when the Vertical Speed Mode is
selected.
When the vertical speed mode is activated, the VS annunciation is
presented in green. The vertical speed reference is displayed above
the vertical speed indicator. A vertical speed reference bug
corresponding to the vertical speed reference is shown on the
indicator.
The vertical speed reference may be changed by:
• Using the UP/DN Wheel;
• Hand-flying the airplane to a new vertical speed reference with
the CWS button pressed.
NOTE: The target vertical speed synchronizes with the current vertical
speed upon releasing the CWS button.
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FLIGHT LEVEL CHANGE MODE (FLC)

This mode maintains the Airspeed Reference (in IAS or Mach) while
climbing or descending to the Selected Altitude. When the Flight Level
Change Mode is active, the flight director continuously monitors
Selected Altitude, airspeed, Mach, and altitude.
The Airspeed Reference is adjusted to the current airspeed upon
mode activation.
The engine thrust must be adjusted to allow the autopilot to fly the
airplane at a pitch attitude corresponding to the desired flight profile
(climb or descent) while maintaining the airspeed reference. The flight
director does not allow the airplane to climb or descend away from the
selected altitude and maintains the current altitude until either the
engines thrust or the airspeed reference is adjusted.
The airspeed reference may be adjusted by:
• Using the SPD SEL Knob;
• Hand-flying the airplane to a new airspeed reference with the
CWS button pressed.
During climb, the Airspeed Reference units automatically change from
IAS to Mach when a specific altitude or airspeed (31500 ft or 0.55 M)
is attained and, during descent, the Airspeed Reference units
automatically change from Mach to IAS when a specific altitude or
airspeed (30500 ft or 250 kt) is attained. The system determines the
airplane climb or descent by the relationship between the current and
selected altitudes.
The Airspeed Reference units can be manually toggled between IAS
and Mach units by using the SPD SEL Knob. When the FLC Airspeed
Reference is displayed in Mach, the Airspeed Reference Bug is
displayed in IAS corresponding to the selected Mach target speed and
the current Mach number is shown below the Airspeed Indicator.
NOTE: The Selected Altitude should be set before selecting the Flight
Level Change Mode.
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VERTICAL NAVIGATION MODES (VPTH, ALTV)

The Vertical Navigation (VNV) flight control is available for
enroute/terminal cruise and descent operations when VNV has been
enabled and a VNV flight plan (with at least one vertical waypoint) or
vertical direct-to has been activated. The flight director may be armed
for VNV at any time, but no target altitudes are captured during a
climb.
The Command Bars provide vertical profile guidance based on
specified altitudes (manually entered or from the database) at
waypoints in the active flight plan or vertical direct-to. The appropriate
VNV flight control modes are sequenced by the flight director to follow
the path defined by the vertical profile. VNV flight director modes are
available only when the selected navigation source is GPS. Upon
reaching the last waypoint in the VNV flight plan, the flight director
transitions to Altitude Hold Mode and cancels any armed VNV modes.
NOTE: - VNV is disabled when parallel track is active.

- The Selected Altitude takes precedence over any other
vertical constraints.
VERTICAL PATH TRACKING SUB-MODE (VPTH)

When a vertical profile (VNV flight plan) is active and the VNV button is
pressed, the vertical path tracking sub-mode is armed in preparation
for descent path capture. The VPTH (or GP (GS)/V when glidepath or
glideslope mode is concurrently armed) is annunciated in white in
addition to previously armed modes. If applicable, the appropriate
altitude capture mode is armed for capture of the next VNV target
altitude (ALTV) or the selected altitude (ALTS), whichever is greater.
Prior to descent path interception, the selected altitude must be set
below the current airplane altitude by at least 75 ft. For the flight
director to transition from altitude hold to vertical path tracking sub-
mode it is required the acknowledgment within 5 minutes of descent
path interception by:
• Pressing the VNV button;
• Adjusting the Selected Altitude.
If acknowledgment is not received within 1 minute of descent path
interception, the white VPTH annunciation begins to flash. Flashing
continues until acknowledged or the descent path is intercepted.
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If the descent is not confirmed by the time of interception, the vertical

path tracking sub-mode remains armed and the descent leg is not
captured.
When a descent leg is captured, the vertical path tracking becomes
active (magenta VPTH annunciation) and tracks the descent profile.
An altitude capture mode (ALTS or ALTV) is armed as appropriate.
NOTE: - If another vertical mode key is pressed while the Vertical

Path Tracking sub-mode is selected, the Vertical Path
Tracking Mode reverts to armed.
- Pressing the CWS button while the Vertical Path Tracking
Mode is active does not cancel the mode. The autopilot
guides the airplane back to the descent path upon release of
the CWS button.
VNV TARGET ALTITUDE CAPTURE SUB-MODE (ALTV)

The VNV target altitude capture mode is analogous to the selected
altitude capture mode and is armed automatically after the VNV button
is pressed and the next VNV target altitude is to be intercepted before
the selected altitude. The annunciation ALTV indicates that the VNV
target altitude is to be captured. VNV target altitudes are shown in the
active flight plan or vertical direct-to, and can be entered manually or
loaded from a database. As the airplane nears the VNV target altitude,
the flight director automatically transitions to VNV target altitude
capture mode with altitude hold mode armed. This automatic transition
is indicated by the magenta ALTV annunciation flashing for up to
5 seconds and the appearance of the white ALT annunciation.
At 50 ft from the VNV target altitude, the flight director automatically
transitions from VNV target altitude capture to altitude hold mode and
tracks the level leg. As Altitude Hold Mode becomes active, the white
ALT annunciation moves to the active vertical mode field and flashes
in magenta for 5 seconds to indicate the automatic transition. The
flight director automatically arms the vertical path tracking, allowing
upcoming descent legs to be captured and subsequently tracked.
Changing the current VNV target altitude while VNV target altitude
capture sub-mode mode is active causes the flight director to revert to
pitch hold mode. Vertical path tracking and the appropriate altitude
capture mode are armed in preparation to capture the new VNV target
altitude or the selected altitude, depending on which altitude is to be
intercepted first. VNV target altitudes can be changed while editing the
active flight.
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NOTE: Pressing the CWS button while in VNV target altitude capture
sub-mode does not cancel the mode.
GLIDEPATH MODE (GP)

The Glidepath mode is used to track the WAAS-based glidepath.
When the glidepath mode is armed, the magenta GP annunciation
appears.
Glidepath mode selection:
• Load a GPS approach into the active flight plan. The active
waypoint must be part of the flight plan (cannot be a direct-to a
waypoint not in the flight plan);
• Press the CDI button to select GPS as the navigation source;
• Press the APR button;
• Upon reaching the glidepath, the flight director transitions to
Glidepath Mode and begins to capture and track the glidepath.
The Glidepath capture is inhibited unless all of the following are true:
• The final approach fix (FAF) is the active waypoint;
• Valid vertical deviation is available far beyond the FAF;
• The CDI is at less than full scale deviation;
• Automatic sequencing of waypoints has not been suspended
(no SUSP annunciation on the HSI).
NOTE: Pressing the CWS button while the glidepath mode is active
does not cancel the mode. The autopilot guides the airplane
back to the glidepath upon release of the CWS button.
GLIDESLOPE MODE (GS)

The Glideslope mode is available for LOC/ILS approaches to capture
and track the glideslope. When the glideslope mode is armed, the
LOC approach mode is armed as the lateral flight director mode.
Glideslope Mode Selection:
• Tune a valid localizer frequency;
• Press the CDI button to select LOC as the navigation source;
• Press the APR button.
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OR:
• Load a LOC/ILS approach into the flight plan;
• Tune the corresponding LOC frequency;
Once the localizer has been set as the navigation source, the localizer
and glideslope can be captured. Upon reaching the glideslope, the
flight director transitions to glideslope mode and begins to capture and
track the glideslope.
NOTE: - Pressing the CWS button while the glideslope mode is active
does not cancel the mode. The autopilot guides the airplane
back to the glideslope upon release of the CWS button.
- The Glideslope mode will be engaged only after LOC mode
is captured.
TAKEOFF (TO) AND GO-AROUND (GA) MODES

In Takeoff and Go-Around modes, the flight director commands a
constant set pitch attitude. The TO/GA button is used to select both
modes. The mode entered by the flight director depends on whether
the airplane is on the ground. Selected altitude capture mode is
automatically armed when the airplane is at least 400 ft below the
selected altitude at the time takeoff or go-around mode is selected.
The Takeoff mode provides an attitude reference during rotation and
takeoff. This mode can be selected only while on the ground, by
pressing the TO/GA button. The flight director command bars assume
a wings-level, pitch-up attitude. The Autopilot engagement while
takeoff mode is active is inhibited while the airplane is on the ground.
Pressing the TO/GA button while in the air activates the flight director
in a wings-level, pitch-up attitude, allowing the execution of a missed
approach or a go-around. Selecting go-around mode disengages the
autopilot; however, subsequent autopilot engagement is allowed.
Attempts to modify the airplane attitude (i.e., with the CWS button)
result in reversion to Pitch Hold Mode.
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AFCS LATERAL MODES

Only one lateral mode can be activated and only one can be armed at
a time. The AFCS provides Lateral navigation as follows:
• Roll Hold – Basic Lateral Mode (ROL);
• Low Bank;
• Heading Select (HDG);
• Wings Level (WL);
• Navigation (GPS, VOR, LOC or LOC BC);
• Approach (GPS, VAPP or LOC).
The CWS button does not change lateral references for Heading
Select, Navigation, Backcourse, or Approach modes. The autopilot
guides the airplane back to the Selected Heading/Course upon
release of the CWS button.
ROLL HOLD (ROL)

The Roll Hold is the basic lateral mode and it is activated when the
flight director is activated or switched.
The AP takes different actions considering the different airplane bank
angles at the moment of ROLL activation.
• Bank angle at 6° or below: AP levels the wings;
• Bank angle above 6° and below 30°: AP holds present bank
angle;
• Bank angle at 30° or above: AP maintains bank angle at 30°.
The roll reference can be changed by pressing the CWS button,
establishing the desired bank angle, then releasing the CWS button.
WINGS LEVEL (WL)

The Wings Level mode engages only when ROL Hold mode is
engaged and the current roll angle is less than 6°, to maintain the
wings level.
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LOW BANK MODE

When in Low Bank Mode, the flight director limits the maximum
commanded roll angle to 15°. The Low Bank Mode can be manually
selected/deselected by pressing the BANK button while in Heading
Select or Navigation Modes (GPS and VOR).
HEADING SELECT (HDG)

The heading select mode is activated by pressing the HDG button.
The Selected Heading is shown by a light blue bug on the HSI and in
the box on the upper left side of the HSI.
NOTE: Pressing the HDG selector knob synchronizes the heading

bug to the current heading.
The Selected Heading is adjusted using the HDG SEL knob. Pressing
the CWS button and hand-flying the airplane does not change the
selected heading. Releasing the CWS button the autopilot guides the
airplane back to the selected heading.
Turns are commanded in the same direction as selected heading bug
movement, even if the bug is turned more than 180° from the present
heading. Selected heading changes of more than 340° at a time result
in turn reversals.
NAVIGATION MODE (GPS, VOR, LOC, BC)

Pressing the NAV Key selects the Navigation Mode. The Navigation
Mode acquires and tracks the selected navigation source (GPS, VOR
or LOC). The flight director follows the GPS roll commands when GPS
is the selected navigation source. When the navigation source is VOR
or LOC, the flight director creates roll steering commands from the
Selected Course and deviation. The Navigation Mode can also be
used to fly non-precision GPS and LOC approaches where vertical
guidance is not required.
The Backcourse mode captures and tracks a localizer signal in the
backcourse direction. The mode may be selected by pressing the NAV
button. When making a backcourse approach, set the Selected
Course to the localizer front course. The flight director creates roll
steering commands from the Selected Course and deviation.
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If the Course Deviation Indicator (CDI) shows more than one dot when
the NAV button is pressed, the selected mode is armed. For cases
where the projected course is offset a large distance from the present
course for turn anticipation, the GPS Navigation Mode can be
activated with cross-track error up to 10 NM.
When the CDI has automatically switched from GPS to LOC during a
LOC/ILS approach, GPS navigation mode remains active, providing
GPS steering guidance until the localizer signal is captured. The LOC
navigation mode is armed automatically when the navigation source
switch takes place if the APR button is not pressed prior to the
automatic source switch.
If the navigation mode is active and either of the following occurs, the
flight director reverts to roll hold mode (wings rolled level):
• Different VOR tuned while in VOR navigation mode (VOR
Navigation Mode reverts to armed);
• Navigation source manually switched;
• FAF crossed while in GPS navigation mode after the automatic
navigation source switch from GPS to LOC.
The Selected Course on each PFD is controlled by using the CRS1
and CRS2 knobs. Pressing the CWS button and hand-flying the
airplane does not change the Selected Course while in Navigation
Mode. The autopilot guides the airplane back to the Selected Course
(or GPS flight plan) when the CWS button is released.
NOTE: The selected navigation receiver must have a valid VOR or

LOC signal or active GPS course for the flight director to enter
Navigation Mode.
APPROACH MODE (GPS, VAPP, LOC)

The Approach mode is activated when the APR button is pressed. The
Approach mode acquires and tracks the selected navigation source
(GPS, VOR, or LOC), depending on loaded approach. This mode uses
the selected navigation receiver deviation and desired course inputs to
fly the approach. Pressing the APR button when the CDI is more than
one dot arms the selected approach mode.
The VOR approach mode (VAPP) provides greater sensitivity for
signal tracking than VOR Navigation Mode.
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VOR approach mode selection:

• Tune a valid VOR frequency;
• Select VOR as the navigation source;
When GPS approach mode is armed, glidepath mode is also armed. If
GPS approach mode is selected while in GPS navigation mode,
capture can occur with cross-track error of up to 2 NM.
GPS approach mode selection:
• Load a GPS approach into the active flight plan. The active
waypoint must be part of the flight plan (cannot be a direct-to a
waypoint not in the flight plan);
The LOC approach mode allows the autopilot to fly a LOC/ILS
approach with a glideslope. When LOC approach mode is armed,
glideslope mode is also armed automatically. LOC captures are
inhibited if the difference between airplane heading and localizer
course exceeds 105°.
LOC approach mode selection:
• Tune a valid localizer frequency;
• Select LOC as the navigation source;
OR:
• Select GPS as the navigation source. In this case, localizer
capture is suppressed until the navigation source is switched to
LOC;
• Load a LOC/ILS approach into the flight plan;
• Tune the corresponding LOC frequency;
If Approach Mode is active and either of the following occurs, the flight
director reverts to Roll Hold Mode (wings rolled level):
• Vectors-to-Final is activated;
• Navigation source is manually switched;
• The FAF is crossed while in GPS navigation mode after the
automatic navigation source switch from GPS to LOC.
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The selected course on each PFD is controlled using the CRS1 and
CRS2 knobs. Pressing the CWS button and hand-flying the airplane
does not change the selected course while in approach mode. The
autopilot guides the airplane back to the Selected Course (or GPS
flight plan) when the CWS button is released.
NOTE: The selected navigation receiver must have a valid VOR or

LOC signal or active GPS course for the flight director to enter
Approach Mode.
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CAS MESSAGES
TYPE MESSAGE MEANING
AP FAIL Autopilot function is no
longer operative.
AP PITCH MISTRIM Airplane mistrimed in pitch
axis when the AP is
engaged.
AP ROLL MISTRIM Airplane mistrimed in roll
axis when the AP is
engaged.
AUTO PTRIM FAIL Any failure that is restricted
CAUTION to the proper automatic pitch
trim operation, which does
not affect the proper
operation of the other pitch
trim functions.
YD FAIL Yaw damper function is no
longer operative.
YD MISTRIM Airplane is mistrimed in yaw
axis when the YD is
engaged.
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INTENTIONALLY BLANK
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Vertical Navigation Modes (VPTH, ALTV)....................6-03-10.....10

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CONTROLS AND INDICATIONS

AFCS CONTROL UNIT

MAIN INSTRUMENT PANEL

FD NAV HDG AP YD ALT VNV VS FLC FD

AFCS CONTROL UNIT

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LATERAL GUIDANCE CONTROLS

MAIN INSTRUMENT PANEL

CRS1 HDG SEL

4 – HDG SELECTOR KNOB

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VERTICAL GUIDANCE CONTROLS

MAIN INSTRUMENT PANEL

ALT VNV VS FLC

5 – VS THUMB WHEEL SELECTOR

6 – ALT SELECTOR KNOB

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AFCS GUIDANCE CONTROLS

MAIN INSTRUMENT PANEL

FD NAV HDG AP YD ALT VNV VS FLC FD

4 – SPEED SELECTOR KNOB

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QUICK DISCONNECT AND CWS BUTTONS

2 – CONTROL WHEEL STEERING BUTTON (CWS)

1 – TAKEOFF AND GO-AROUND BUTTON

− The FMA vertical mode annunciation displays the following:

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AFCS INDICATIONS ON FMA

GPS ROL AP YD ALT VPTH

1 – FGCS LATERAL MODES

2 – FLIGHT DIRECTOR SOURCE ANNUNCIATOR

3 – AUTOPILOT ENGAGED ANNUNCIATION

4 – YAW DAMPER STATUS ANNUNCIATION

5 – FGCS VERTICAL MODES

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AUTOMATIC FLIGHT CONTROL SYSTEM

FLIGHT DIRECTOR (FD)

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When abnormal disengagement occurs, AP flashes in reverse video

NOTE: - The autopilot commands the servos to disengage when

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YAW DAMPER (YD)

The Yaw Damper disconnection is classified as abnormal if caused by

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AFCS VERTICAL MODES

PITCH HOLD MODE (PIT)

SELECT ALTITUDE CAPTURE (ALTS)

ALTITUDE HOLD (ALT)

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The active mode annunciation ALT appears in magenta if the

VERTICAL SPEED MODE (VS)

FLIGHT LEVEL CHANGE MODE (FLC)

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VERTICAL NAVIGATION MODES (VPTH, ALTV)

NOTE: - VNV is disabled when parallel track is active.

VERTICAL PATH TRACKING SUB-MODE (VPTH)

If the descent is not confirmed by the time of interception, the vertical

NOTE: - If another vertical mode key is pressed while the Vertical

VNV TARGET ALTITUDE CAPTURE SUB-MODE (ALTV)