| Honeywell MCP |
| Mode Control Panel |
Approach (APP) Switch
Push –
APP Mode
The approach mode arms AFDS to capture and track localizer and
glideslope and can be engaged for dual or single autopilot operation.
Push –
- Illuminates APP switch light.
- Arms the AFDS for localizer and glideslope capture.
- Roll mode annunciates VOR/LOC armed.
- Pitch mode annunciates G/S armed.
- Enables engagement of both autopilots.
APP Mode
The approach mode arms AFDS to capture and track localizer and
glideslope and can be engaged for dual or single autopilot operation.
One VHF NAV receiver must be tuned to an ILS frequency before
approach mode can be engaged. With one VHF NAV receiver
tuned, onside AFDS is enabled for guidance and operation.
For dual autopilot operation, both VHF NAV receivers must be tuned
to the ILS frequency and both autopilots must be selected in CMD
prior to 800 feet RA.
approach mode can be engaged. With one VHF NAV receiver
tuned, onside AFDS is enabled for guidance and operation.
For dual autopilot operation, both VHF NAV receivers must be tuned
to the ILS frequency and both autopilots must be selected in CMD
prior to 800 feet RA.
APP mode operation:
Option - G/S capture inhibited before LOC capture.
Option - G/S capture inhibited before LOC capture.
- Localizer must be captured prior to glideslope.
- Localizer can be intercepted in HDG SEL, LNAV, or
- CWS R (Roll).
