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Garmin GFC 600 Manual

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  • Page 2 Garmin. Garmin hereby grants permission to download a single copy of this manual and of any revision to this manual onto a hard drive or other electronic storage medium to be viewed and...
  • Page 3 DATE OF FAA APPROVED PAGE NO(S) DESCRIPTION APPROVAL Original Issue 8/5/2019 Robert G. Murray Garmin ODA STC Unit Administrator Added PA-46-310P Flap Limitation See Cover See Cover 190-02011-11 Rev. 2 GFC 600 Autopilot Installed in Piper PA-46-310P/350P Page 3 of 46...
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  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    DISABLING ESP ..........................34   Section 5 – Performance .................... 35   Section 6 – Weight and Balance ................37   Section 7 – System Description ................. 39   190-02011-11 Rev. 2 GFC 600 Autopilot Installed in Piper PA-46-310P/350P Page 5 of 46...
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  • Page 7: Section 1 - General

    The information in this supplement is FAA-approved material and must be attached to the Pilot’s Operating Handbook and FAA Approved Airplane Flight Manual (POH/AFM) when the airplane has been modified by installation of the Garmin GFC 600 Autopilot system in accordance with Garmin International, Inc. approved data.

  • Page 8: Abbreviations And Terminology

    Localizer Performance with Advisory Vertical Guidance Localizer Performance with Vertical Guidance Minimum Descent Altitude Not Applicable Pilot’s Operating Handbook Supplemental Type Certificate Very High Frequency VNAV Vertical Navigation VHF Omni-directional Range GFC 600 Autopilot Installed in Piper PA-46-310P/350P 190-02011-11 Rev. 2 Page 8 of 46...

  • Page 9: Installed Equipment Interfaces

    INSTALLED EQUIPMENT INTERFACES The following is the list of installed equipment and functions associated with the GFC 600 Autopilot installation in this airplane. DEVICE TYPE Manufacturer / Model Additional Information If not installed, note N/A GPS Navigator #1 Roll Steering Capable? ...

  • Page 10: Installed Features Checklist

      Vertical Navigation (VNV)   VNAV Target Alt Capture Approach Mode   GPS Approach Glidepath   ILS Glideslope   LOC BC GFC 600 Autopilot Installed in Piper PA-46-310P/350P 190-02011-11 Rev. 2 Page 10 of 46...

  • Page 11: Section 2 - Limitations

    A pilot must be seated in the left pilot’s seat, with seatbelt fastened, during all autopilot operations. Do not use autopilot or yaw damper during takeoff and landing. The GFC 600 AFCS preflight test must complete successfully prior to use of the autopilot, flight director or manual electric trim.
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  • Page 13: Section 3 - Emergency Procedures

    THE DIRECTION OPPOSING THE OVERPOWER FORCE, WHICH WILL RESULT IN LARGE OUT-OF-TRIM FORCES. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO RE-ENGAGE THE AUTOPILOT OR USE MANUAL ELECTRIC PITCH TRIM UNTIL THE CAUSE OF THE MALFUNCTION HAS BEEN CORRECTED. 190-02011-11 Rev. 2 GFC 600 Autopilot Installed in Piper PA-46-310P/350P Page 13 of 46...

  • Page 14: Autopilot Failure / Abnormal Disconnect

    Refer to Section 7 – System Description for further information. 4. SELECT desired autopilot modes GFC 600 Autopilot Installed in Piper PA-46-310P/350P 190-02011-11 Rev. 2 Page 14 of 46...

  • Page 15: Overspeed Protection (Maxspeed)

    If the autopilot was in ALT, GS, GP, or GA modes when Underspeed Protection was entered, the autopilot will roll wings level. The autopilot will not enter Underspeed Protection Mode unless the indicated airspeed is 85 KIAS or lower 190-02011-11 Rev. 2 GFC 600 Autopilot Installed in Piper PA-46-310P/350P Page 15 of 46...

  • Page 16: Engine Failure

    3. Trim Tabs ............Manually ADJUST Elevator, Aileron, and Rudder Trim 4. Autopilot ................PRESS ‘AP’ key to re-engage (if desired) 5. Rudder Trim………………..……Manually ADJUST as required after power and configuration changes GFC 600 Autopilot Installed in Piper PA-46-310P/350P 190-02011-11 Rev. 2 Page 16 of 46...

  • Page 17: Section 3A - Abnormal Procedures

    2. AP Button (GMC 605 mode control panel) ................. PRESS (Yaw damper remains engaged) 3. Pitch Trim Switch………………...…..........ACTIVATE either half of the split switch (Yaw damper remains engaged) 4. AUTOPILOT Circuit Breaker ......................PULL 190-02011-11 Rev. 2 GFC 600 Autopilot Installed in Piper PA-46-310P/350P Page 17 of 46...

  • Page 18: Loss Of Navigation Information

    1. Indicates a failure of the yaw damper. The yaw damper will disconnect. The autopilot may be re- engaged and disengaged normally, but the yaw damper will remain inoperative. 2. Autopilot ..........................AS DESIRED GFC 600 Autopilot Installed in Piper PA-46-310P/350P 190-02011-11 Rev. 2 Page 18 of 46...

  • Page 19: Elevator Mistrim

    4. The autopilot should be considered inoperative until the cause of the mistrim has been investigated and corrected. Yaw damper may be re-engaged and used normally. 190-02011-11 Rev. 2 GFC 600 Autopilot Installed in Piper PA-46-310P/350P Page 19 of 46...

  • Page 20: Aileron Mistrim

    For example, AIL TRM RT indicates right wing down control wheel force will be required upon autopilot disconnect. 3. AP DISC / TRIM INT switch ……………………………………………………………………………PRESS 4. AUTOPILOT…………………………………………………..If lateral trim is re-established, RE-ENGAGE GFC 600 Autopilot Installed in Piper PA-46-310P/350P 190-02011-11 Rev. 2 Page 20 of 46...

  • Page 21: Rudder Mistrim

    For example, RUD TRM RT indicates right rudder pedal force will be required upon yaw damper disconnect. 3. AP DISC / TRIM INT switch ……………………………………………………………………………PRESS 4. AUTOPILOT…….…………………..……………….……….If rudder trim is re-established, RE-ENGAGE 190-02011-11 Rev. 2 GFC 600 Autopilot Installed in Piper PA-46-310P/350P Page 21 of 46...

  • Page 22: Pitch Trim Failure

    The autopilot cannot be re-engaged with this annunciation present. 4. Yaw Damper ....................ENGAGE AS REQUIRED GFC 600 Autopilot Installed in Piper PA-46-310P/350P 190-02011-11 Rev. 2 Page 22 of 46...

  • Page 23: Section 4 - Normal Procedures

    The autopilot disconnect tone sounds at the completion of the preflight test. If the GFC 600 passes preflight test, the display on the GMC 605 will be blank and all LED fault lights extinguished.
  • Page 24 In the event of unexpected autopilot behavior, press and hold the AP DISC / TRIM INT switch to disconnect the autopilot and remove all power to the servos. GFC 600 Autopilot Installed in Piper PA-46-310P/350P 190-02011-11 Rev. 2 Page 24 of 46...

  • Page 25: Vertical Modes

    To capture a selected altitude: a) Altimeter Setting ................ADJUST to appropriate value b) Altitude Preselect……………………………………………………………….…SET to desired altitude c) Vertical Mode and Reference………………….……………………………….…SELECT on GMC 605 190-02011-11 Rev. 2 GFC 600 Autopilot Installed in Piper PA-46-310P/350P Page 25 of 46...
  • Page 26 If the altitude preselect is not set at least 75 FT below the current aircraft altitude, the autopilot will not capture the vertical navigation path. The autopilot will capture the vertical navigation path from above or below. GFC 600 Autopilot Installed in Piper PA-46-310P/350P 190-02011-11 Rev. 2 Page 26 of 46...
  • Page 27 APR key is pressed. The glideslope cannot be captured until the localizer is captured. The autopilot can capture the glideslope from above or below the glideslope. 190-02011-11 Rev. 2 GFC 600 Autopilot Installed in Piper PA-46-310P/350P Page 27 of 46...
  • Page 28 LNAV+V, LP+V), glidepath coupling is automatically armed when the APR key is pressed. The glidepath cannot be captured until the lateral approach path is captured. The autopilot can capture the glidepath from above or below the glidepath. GFC 600 Autopilot Installed in Piper PA-46-310P/350P 190-02011-11 Rev. 2 Page 28 of 46...

  • Page 29: Lateral Modes

    In aircraft with a DG installed and no HSI, VOR mode cannot be armed. HDG mode must be used to align the aircraft on the selected course with less than half scale deflection prior to pressing the NAV key. 190-02011-11 Rev. 2 GFC 600 Autopilot Installed in Piper PA-46-310P/350P Page 29 of 46...
  • Page 30 In aircraft with a DG installed and no HSI, GPS mode cannot be armed. HDG mode must be used to align the aircraft on the active course with less than half scale deflection prior to pressing the NAV key. GFC 600 Autopilot Installed in Piper PA-46-310P/350P 190-02011-11 Rev. 2 Page 30 of 46...

  • Page 31: Approaches

    In aircraft with a DG installed and no HSI, LOC mode cannot be armed. HDG mode must be used to align the aircraft on the approach course with less than half scale deflection prior to pressing the APR key. 190-02011-11 Rev. 2 GFC 600 Autopilot Installed in Piper PA-46-310P/350P Page 31 of 46...
  • Page 32 In aircraft with a DG installed and no HSI, GPS mode cannot be armed. HDG mode must be used to align the aircraft on the approach course with less than half scale deflection prior to pressing the APR key. GFC 600 Autopilot Installed in Piper PA-46-310P/350P 190-02011-11 Rev. 2 Page 32 of 46...
  • Page 33 In aircraft with a DG installed and no HSI, VAPP mode cannot be armed. HDG mode must be used to align the aircraft on the approach course with less than half scale deflection prior to pressing the APR key. 190-02011-11 Rev. 2 GFC 600 Autopilot Installed in Piper PA-46-310P/350P Page 33 of 46...

  • Page 34: Disabling Esp

    The GMC 605 Mode Control Panel will display the message “ESP OFF” when ESP is disabled. AP DISC / TRIM INT switch..............PRESS and HOLD 5 seconds GFC 600 Autopilot Installed in Piper PA-46-310P/350P 190-02011-11 Rev. 2 Page 34 of 46...

  • Page 35: Section 5 - Performance

    Section 5 – Performance No Change. 190-02011-11 Rev. 2 GFC 600 Autopilot Installed in Piper PA-46-310P/350P Page 35 of 46...
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  • Page 37: Section 6 - Weight And Balance

    Section 6 – Weight and Balance No change to loading information. Refer to current weight and balance report and equipment list for changes to empty weight, moment, and installed equipment. 190-02011-11 Rev. 2 GFC 600 Autopilot Installed in Piper PA-46-310P/350P Page 37 of 46...
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  • Page 39: Section 7 - System Description

    The Garmin GFC 600 Pilot’s Guide, part number 190-01488-00, may be referenced for a detailed system description. The GFC 600 is a digital Automatic Flight Control System (AFCS). It is a two-axis autopilot (with optional axis yaw damper) and flight director system which provides the pilot with the following features: Flight Director (FD) —...
  • Page 40 Pitch Hold, Vertical Speed, Altitude Hold, or Flight Level Change mode. Increments of change and maximum ranges of values for each of these references using the NOSE UP/DN Wheel are also listed in the table. GFC 600 Autopilot Installed in Piper PA-46-310P/350P 190-02011-11 Rev. 2 Page 40 of 46...
  • Page 41 Engagement from a compatible Garmin GPS). * ALTS arms automatically when PIT, VS, IAS, or GA is active, if the aircraft is equipped with altitude preselect. 190-02011-11 Rev. 2 GFC 600 Autopilot Installed in Piper PA-46-310P/350P Page 41 of 46...
  • Page 42 The autopilot is capable of commanding the aircraft in the following ranges: Pitch 20 ° nose up to 15 ° nose down Roll ±30° GFC 600 Autopilot Installed in Piper PA-46-310P/350P 190-02011-11 Rev. 2 Page 42 of 46...
  • Page 43 If the GFC 600 passes preflight test, the display on the GMC 605 will be blank and all LED fault lights extinguished. If GFC 600 fails the PFT, PFT FAIL is displayed in the message window the AP LED in red illuminates.
  • Page 44 Rudder Trim Right – Yaw Damper is holding right rudder force. Amber AP RUD TRM RT LED flashes amber for 5 seconds then remains steady amber. If installed, the GI 285 TRIM indicator illuminates yellow. GFC 600 Autopilot Installed in Piper PA-46-310P/350P 190-02011-11 Rev. 2 Page 44 of 46...
  • Page 45 GMC 605 Messages When the GFC 600 is configured to use a DG (not an HSI), the heading bug must be set to the desired track or navigation course when in NAV or SET HDG=CRS APPROACH modes. This message will be displayed continuously when NAV or APPROACH modes are active.
  • Page 46 If not controlled by dimming bus, lighting is controlled by integrated photocells which sense the ambient cockpit lighting. GFC 600 Autopilot Installed in Piper PA-46-310P/350P 190-02011-11 Rev. 2 Page 46 of 46...

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