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.
Collins MCP
Glareshield - MCP 700/800/900