Failure modes – Dynon Avionics FlightDEK-D180 Pilots Users Guide User Manual

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Autopilot Operation

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FlightDEK-D180 Pilot’s User Guide

AP Status Indicator Modes

AP State

Roll Display

Pitch Display

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AP Status Indicator Errors

AP State

Roll Display

Pitch Display

Warning: Servo

ETUP > AP >

TST (red text)

TST (red text)

has been calibrated but not tested (See: S

SERVO TEST)

Warning: Airspeed outside min or max airspeed. See: SETUP > AP >

PITCH SERVO.

SPD (red text)

SPD (red text)

Warning: Servo error condition detected, or servo not found. Check DSAB

configuration, wiring, and servo power.

ERR (red text)

ERR (red text)

Any axis that is in any of the above error states cannot be engaged.

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The EFIS continuously monitors the overall operation of the AP as well as the state of incoming GPS data. If an error is
detected, the subsystem where the error has occurred is restricted and reported. Some examples:

 If an error in the Pitch servo is detected, the AP reports an error in the Pitch servo, but continues operation of the

lying in GPS NAV mode, the user cancels the active waypoint or the GPS sends malformed navigation

data, the AP fails over to TRK mode.

Roll servo.

 If, while f

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