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S-TEC 3100 Digital and Analog
Flight Control System
S-TEC 3100
Digital and Analog
Flight Control System
Pilot Guide
PRECISE PERFORMANCE.
P R O V E N E X P E R I E N C E .
PERSONALIZED ATTENTION.

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  • Page 1 S-TEC 3100 Digital and Analog Flight Control System S-TEC 3100 Digital and Analog Flight Control System Pilot Guide PRECISE PERFORMANCE. P R O V E N E X P E R I E N C E . PERSONALIZED ATTENTION.
  • Page 2 No part of this document may be reproduced in any form, or by any means, without prior written consent of Genesys Aerosystems. Printed in the United States of America. Genesys Aerosystems and S-TEC logo are registered trademarks of Genesys Aerosystems. All other brand names and trademarks are the property of their respective holders.
  • Page 3 S-TEC 3100 Digital and Analog Revision Record Retain this record in front of guide. Revision Notes/Pages changed, added, or deleted Revision Date Number by current revision 1st Ed. February 2018 Rev A November 2018 2nd Ed. August 2019 S-TEC 3100 Digital and Analog...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    1.4.3. Optional Yaw Damper (YD) ........... 1-2 1.5. Autopilot Modes ................1-3 1.6. System Components ..............1-4 1.6.1. S-TEC 3100 Flight Guidance Computer (FGC) ....1-4 1.6.2. Aircraft Configuration ............1-4 1.6.3. Interface Configuration ............1-5 1.6.4. Servo Assemblies ..............1-5 1.6.5.
  • Page 5 3.8.4. Altitude Hold (ALT HOLD) Mode ......... 3-16 3.8.5. Altitude Pre-Select .............. 3-16 3.8.5.1. No Altitude Pre-Select (Manual Altitude Capture) ..3-17 3.8.5.2. S-TEC 3100 Internal Altitude Pre-Select ....3-18 3.8.5.3. S-TEC ST 360 Altitude Selector/Alerter ..... 3-19 3.8.5.4. Garmin G500/G600/TXi Pre-Select ......3-19 3.9.
  • Page 6 S-TEC 3100 Digital and Analog List of Figures and Tables Figure 1-1: S-TEC 3100 Without Optional Yaw Damper ......1-2 Figure 1-2: S-TEC 3100 Flight Guidance Computer (FGC) ....1-4 Figure 1-3: S-TEC 3100 Servos ............. 1-5 Figure 1-4: Sandia SAC7-35 ..............1-5 Figure 1-5: Display Legend ..............

  • Page 7: Section 1 Overview

    (IFR). 1.3. GENERAL CONTROL THEORY The S-TEC 3100 is capable of being a two- or three-axis attitude-based digital flight control system. It is comprised of a computer/programmer, which performs input/output processing and control laws, and an integrated bezel/display for mode selection and display, including trim annunciations.

  • Page 8: Limitations

    The 3100 also includes an altitude pre-select function, if enabled. 1.4. LIMITATIONS 1.4.1. Altitude Pre-Select Limitations The S-TEC 3100 relies on digital air data information for altitude pre-select. Some configurations may not have altitude pre-select if the baro-correction cannot be provided to the autopilot system.

  • Page 9: Autopilot Modes

    Control Wheel Steering (CWS) Mode: Used to temporarily disengage servos and manually maneuver the aircraft or set new targets Go-Around Mode (GA) Mode: Disengages AP and/or engages FD in pitch hold mode with a pre-set nose-up command S-TEC 3100 Digital and Analog 2nd Ed Aug 2019...

  • Page 10: System Components

    1.6. SYSTEM COMPONENTS 1.6.1. S-TEC 3100 Flight Guidance Computer (FGC) The S-TEC 3100 FGC is the main processing unit for the autopilot system. It controls all of the input/output processing, control law calculation, and drives up to four servos (pitch, roll, yaw and pitch trim).

  • Page 11: Interface Configuration

    Section 1 Overview 1.6.3. Interface Configuration The S-TEC 3100 has been designed to interface to both modern digital EFIS systems and older analog navigation and heading systems. The interface configuration ensures the 3100 maximizes performance by utilizing any available data from both digital and analog sources.

  • Page 12: Interfaced Avionics

    GPS 1/2 selector switch position matches the navigation source displayed on the PFD. 1.7. INTERFACED AVIONICS The S-TEC 3100 may be setup to integrate with both analog and digital systems, which includes (but not limited to) the following. 1.7.1. Garmin G500/G600/TXi EFIS All mode annunciation is displayed on the 3100 bezel, but the G500/600/ TXi does not display 3100 AFCS mode annunciations.

  • Page 13: Avidyne Exp5000 And Meggitt Efis

    Installations that do not provide baro-corrected data or have an ST- 360 installed do not have altitude pre-select and will need to perform a manual altitude capture for climbs and descents (§ 3.8.5.1). S-TEC 3100 Digital and Analog 2nd Ed Aug 2019...

  • Page 14: Display Legend

    14) Up/Down (UP/DN) Modifier switch 15) Altitude Selector/Alerter annunciation 16) Engaged Pitch Mode annunciation 17) Armed Pitch Mode annunciation 18) Engaged Roll Mode annunciation 19) Armed Roll Mode annunciation 20) Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs) S-TEC 3100 Digital and Analog 2nd Ed Aug 2019...

  • Page 15: Section 2 Pre-Flight Procedures

    Self Test In Progress appears during 3100 self-test of the following: 1) Memory and processor tests 2) Interface tests 3) Servo driver tests AP READY indicates 3100 is ready for operation. S-TEC 3100 Digital and Analog 2nd Ed Aug 2019...

  • Page 16: Pre-Flight Checks

    2.2. PRE-FLIGHT CHECKS Preflight checks are detailed in the Aircraft Flight Manual Supplement (AFMS) and should be carried out before every flight. Any failures or unexpected behavior must be rectified before flight. S-TEC 3100 Digital and Analog 2nd Ed Aug 2019...

  • Page 17: Section 3 In-Flight Procedures

    AP and FD and mute any annunciations. 2) Set AP master switch to OFF position; OR 3) Pull the AP circuit breaker; OR 4) Press when AP mode is engaged. S-TEC 3100 Digital and Analog 2nd Ed Aug 2019...

  • Page 18: Autopilot (Ap) Operation

    It is recommended to sync up the aircraft attitude with the flight director steering bars or select a new mode before engaging the 3100 to avoid aggressive banks or climbs. S-TEC 3100 Digital and Analog 2nd Ed Aug 2019...

  • Page 19: Yaw Damper (Yd) Operation

    (FIKI). Specific limits are stated within the relevant AFMS. NOTE: Underspeed and overspeed protection requires IAS data and are not operational on installations without IAS mode available. S-TEC 3100 Digital and Analog 2nd Ed Aug 2019...

  • Page 20: Envelope Speeds For Fiki Aircraft

    Active envelope protection is operating anytime AP mode is engaged, indicated by the illuminated AP LED. Although excessive bank is still active, it is not relevant while AP is engaged as the 3100 is already under control of bank commands. S-TEC 3100 Digital and Analog 2nd Ed Aug 2019...

  • Page 21: Active Envelope Protection On Approach

    It is recommended to capture the glideslope at 1500 feet AGL so the envelope protection transition from active to passive occurs at 500 feet S-TEC 3100 Digital and Analog 2nd Ed Aug 2019...

  • Page 22: Ap Ice Speed" (Fiki Aircraft Only)

    3100 reverts to the armed lateral mode or ROLL mode, if there is no armed lateral mode. For example, if the active mode is heading (HDG) mode to deselect HDG and engage ROLL. S-TEC 3100 Digital and Analog 2nd Ed Aug 2019...

  • Page 23: Roll Hold (Roll) Mode

    The selected navigation source determines what the 3100 follows and displays: 1) NAV – VOR navigation. 2) NAV – LOC navigation. No glideslope capture. 3) NAV – Tracks GPS steering commands sent by the connected GPS GPSS navigator. S-TEC 3100 Digital and Analog 2nd Ed Aug 2019...

  • Page 24: Tracking A Vor (Nav)

    At point of station passage, the 3100 recognizes the condition and holds the last known course. Either allow the aircraft to pass over the station and pick it up again on the other side or select another VOR to track. S-TEC 3100 Digital and Analog 2nd Ed Aug 2019...

  • Page 25: Approach (Apr) Mode

    APR mode. If the current active lateral mode is HDG, press to arm APR. From all other lateral modes, press to engage APR. The loaded approach from the navigator determines which approach type the 3100 follows and displays: S-TEC 3100 Digital and Analog 2nd Ed Aug 2019...

  • Page 26: Vor Approach (Apr)

    A VOR may be tracked in APR mode and should only be engaged when cleared for the approach. APR mode provides greater control and authority than tracking in NAV mode. S-TEC 3100 Digital and Analog 3-10 2nd Ed Aug 2019...
  • Page 27 6) At the decision height (DH) or missed approach point (MAP), disconnect AP to execute either a manual landing or go-around (GA), respectively. 3.7.4.2. ILS Approach (APR Figure 3-7: Straight-In ILS Approach S-TEC 3100 Digital and Analog 2nd Ed Aug 2019 3-11...
  • Page 28 GA, respectively. 3.7.4.3. GPS RNAV Approach (APR /APR GPSS GPSL For aircraft equipped with a WAAS capable GPS navigator, the 3100 can execute the LPV, LNAV/VNAV, or LNAV+V approach sequences. S-TEC 3100 Digital and Analog 3-12 2nd Ed Aug 2019...
  • Page 29 3) Begin descent at IAF in PITCH, VS, or IAS mode. Recommended altitude at FAF is 1500 feet AGL. 4) Prepare for turn towards FAF. Press once established on the inbound course to arm vertical guidance. S-TEC 3100 Digital and Analog 2nd Ed Aug 2019 3-13...

  • Page 30: Vertical Modes

    If an altitude target is active, the aircraft automatically levels off and holds at the selected altitude target (§ 3.8.5). NOTE: If the ROLL or PITCH mode was entered by pressing or go-around (GA), the altitude target is not captured. S-TEC 3100 Digital and Analog 3-14 2nd Ed Aug 2019...

  • Page 31: Indicated Airspeed (Ias) Mode

    The 3100 holds the aircraft at the captured VS. Use the EFIS VS target bug or press to increase or decrease the captured VS. A single press changes the VS by 100 fpm. S-TEC 3100 Digital and Analog 2nd Ed Aug 2019 3-15...

  • Page 32: Altitude Hold (Alt Hold) Mode

    Audible alerts and voice alerts sound at 1000 ft. and 200 ft. from the target altitude. “One Thousand to Go” and “Two Hundred to Go,” respectively. S-TEC 3100 Digital and Analog 3-16 2nd Ed Aug 2019...

  • Page 33: No Altitude Pre-Select (Manual Altitude Capture)

    Altitude pre-select operation differs depending on the type of installation, as follows. 1) No Altitude Pre-Select (Manual Altitude Capture) 2) S-TEC 3100 Internal Altitude Pre-Select 3) S-TEC ST-360 Altitude Selector/Alerter Pre-Select 4) Garmin G500/600/TXi Pre-Select 3.8.5.1. No Altitude Pre-Select (Manual Altitude Capture) Figure 3-14: No Altitude Pre-Select The altitude pre-select function is not available on some installations.
  • Page 34 Section 3 In-Flight Procedures 3.8.5.2. S-TEC 3100 Internal Altitude Pre-Select Figure 3-15: Target Altitude in ft. with ALT HOLD Mode Armed To use the 3100 internal altitude pre-select function: 1) Pre-select the target altitude with the SELECT knob. a) Outer knob changes target altitude in increments of 1000 ft.

  • Page 35: S-Tec St 360 Altitude Selector/Alerter

    Altitude target on the G500/600/TXi PFD must be steady for at least 3 seconds before the 3100 reads the target into memory. This is to avoid the 3100 pitching the aircraft to chase the altitude target as it is being changed. S-TEC 3100 Digital and Analog 2nd Ed Aug 2019 3-19...

  • Page 36: Additional Modes

    CWS switch to disengage CWS mode. CWS extinguishes, and both servos re-engage. Figure 3-18: Control Wheel Steering (CWS) Mode The 3100 resumes operation in the previous mode. S-TEC 3100 Digital and Analog 3-20 2nd Ed Aug 2019...

  • Page 37: Go-Around (Ga) Button

    The go-around button can also be used to setup the flight director steering bars prior to take-off. The steering bars reference to wings level and a pitch attitude specific to the aircraft type (reference AFMS). S-TEC 3100 Digital and Analog 2nd Ed Aug 2019 3-21...

  • Page 38: Level (Lvl) Mode

    The AP LED does not illuminate, but the “Level Mode, Engage Autopilot” voice alert repeats. To resume normal AP functionality and cancel the audible alert, AP must be manually engaged by pressing or disconnecting using the AP DISC/TRIM INTR button. S-TEC 3100 Digital and Analog 3-22 2nd Ed Aug 2019...

  • Page 39: Half Bank (Hb) Mode

    (inner knob) to toggle mute (indicated by icon). When muted, all audible alerts are muted except for the disconnect tone. When unmuted, all configured (loaded) audible alerts and tones sound. S-TEC 3100 Digital and Analog 2nd Ed Aug 2019 3-23...

  • Page 40: Maintenance Mode

    (CAN) messages, and a variety of monitors to be disabled. This mode is primarily intended to be used during initial flight testing and tuning for the aircraft type by a Genesys Aerosystems flight test engineer. 3.10. TRIM 3.10.1. Automatic Trim Annunciations When the trim master switch is in ON position, the 3100 indicates when it is automatically trimming the aircraft.

  • Page 41: Manual Trim Annunciations

    Figure 3-26: Manual Electric Trim 3.10.4. Automatic Trim Disable Disconnect the automatic trim function by any of the following: 1) Press/Hold remote AP DISC/TRIM INTR switch. 2) Set trim master switch to OFF position. S-TEC 3100 Digital and Analog 2nd Ed Aug 2019 3-25...

  • Page 42: Section 4 Emergency Procedures

    Section 4 Emergency Procedures Section 4 Emergency Procedures Please refer to the aircraft AFMS for emergency procedures for: • Generator Failure • Engine Failure • Autopilot Failure • Trim Runaway • Yaw Damper Failure S-TEC 3100 Digital and Analog 2nd Ed Aug 2019...

  • Page 43: Section 5 Operating Parameters

    Level mode is approved to recover from a maximum attitude of 51° pitch and 76° roll. 5.4. ENVELOPE SPEED LIMITS The AP is approved to operate within the indicated airspeed limits as stated within the relevant AFMS. S-TEC 3100 Digital and Analog 2nd Ed Aug 2019...

  • Page 44: Section 6 Glossary

    Electronic Flight Instrument System Federal Aviation Administration Final Approach Fix Flight Director Flight Guidance Computer FIKI Flight Into Known Icing Feet per Minute Feet Go Around Glideslope Deviation Indication Global Positioning System S-TEC 3100 Digital and Analog 2nd Ed Aug 2019...
  • Page 45 Navigation Primary Flight Display Part Number Pulse Width Modulated Ready Reverse Supplemental Type Certificate True Airspeed TOGA Take-Off-Go-Around Visual Meteorological Conditions Very High Frequency Omni-directional Radio Range Vertical Speed Yaw Damper S-TEC 3100 Digital and Analog 2nd Ed Aug 2019...
  • Page 46 S-TEC 3100 Digital and Analog Flight Control System 87325 Copyright © 2019 Genesys Aerosystems. All rights reserved. genesys-aerosystems.com 1-817-215-7600 One S-TEC Way, Mineral Wells, TX 76067 USA...

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