Mode Control Panel
Command Engage (CMD ENGAGE) Switch (A or B):

Push –

  • Engages A/P.
  • Enables all command modes.
  • Displays CMD in A/P status display.
  • Pushing an engage switch for second A/P, while not in approach
    mode, engages second A/P and disengages first A/P.
  • Enables CWS operation
  • CWS engages if:
Option - CWS deactivated on approach

Note: After localizer and glideslope capture during a dual autopilot
approach, CWS cannot be engaged by manually overriding pitch and roll.
Manual override of autopilots causes autopilot disengagement.
  • Pitch or roll mode not selected.
  • Pitch or roll mode deselected.
  • Pitch or roll mode manually overridden with control column
    force.
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