Mode Control Panel
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.
Heading
Bank Angle
Collins MCP
Glareshield - MCP 700/800/900