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Garmin G1000 Cockpit Reference Guide for the DA40/40F
12-4
SECTION 12 – ANNUNCIATIONS
& ALERTS
12.3 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.
AP TRIM Switch Stuck,
or Pitch Trim Axis
Control Failure
If annunciated when AP is engaged, a failure has occurred in the pitch trim system.
If
annunciated when AP is not engaged, a failed or stuck switch is causing the annunciation.
System Failure AP and manual electric trim (AP TRIM) are unavailable. FD may still be available.
Elevator
Mistrim Up
A condition has developed causing the pitch servo to provide a sustained force in the nose up
direction.
Elevator Mistrim
Down
A condition has developed causing the pitch servo to provide a sustained force in the nose
down direction.
Aileron Mistrim Left
A condition has developed causing the roll servo to provide a sustained left force.
Aileron Mistrim Right
A condition has developed causing the roll servo to provide a sustained right force.
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