Mode Control Panel
Heading Select (HDG SEL) Switch

Push –

  • Engages HDG SEL command mode.
  • Commands roll to follow selected heading.
  • Annunciates HDG SEL as FMA roll mode and illuminates HDG SEL
    switch light.


Heading Select Command Mode

The HDG SEL mode commands roll to turn to and maintain the heading
shown in the MCP HEADING display:

  • Initial selection commands turn in shortest direction toward selected
    heading bug.
  • After mode engagement, roll commands are given to turn in same
    direction as rotation of heading selector.
  • Bank angle limit is established by bank angle selector.
  • HDG SEL mode automatically disengages upon capture of selected
    radio course in VOR LOC and APP modes (VOR/LOC armed).
Heading
Bank Angle
Collins MCP
Glareshield - MCP 700/800/900