Control Wheel Steering Engage (CWS ENGAGE) Switch (A or B):
Push –
- Engages A/P
- Engages pitch and roll modes in CWS. Other pitch and roll modes
not enabled
- Displays CWS P and CWS R in A/P status display
- CMD not displayed in A/P status display
- F/Ds, if ON, display guidance commands and FD annunciates in A/P
status display. A/P does not follow commands while in CWS
- A/P pitch and roll controlled by pilot with control wheel pressure
- When control pressure released, the A/P holds existing attitude. If
aileron pressure is released with 6 degrees or less bank, the A/P
rolls wings level and holds existing heading. Heading hold feature is
inhibited:
- Below 1500 feet RA with gear down
- After LOC capture in APP mode
- After VOR capture with TAS 250 knots or less.
Collins MCP
Glareshield - MCP 700/800/900