This service letter from Meggitt Avionics concerns a reported issue with the flight director (FD) mode on the MEGGITT Avionics S-TEC 01284/01298 digital flight control system. Owners and operators have experienced a discrepancy where the steering bar would remain displaced even if the aircraft returned to the programmed airspeed, vertical speed, or altitude hold. The letter provides instructions that pressing the CWS button or maneuvering to pickup the steering bar can resolve the issue. Meggitt will issue a fix but recommends these steps in the interim.
This service letter from Meggitt Avionics concerns a reported issue with the flight director (FD) mode on the MEGGITT Avionics S-TEC 01284/01298 digital flight control system. Owners and operators have experienced a discrepancy where the steering bar would remain displaced even if the aircraft returned to the programmed airspeed, vertical speed, or altitude hold. The letter provides instructions that pressing the CWS button or maneuvering to pickup the steering bar can resolve the issue. Meggitt will issue a fix but recommends these steps in the interim.
This service letter from Meggitt Avionics concerns a reported issue with the flight director (FD) mode on the MEGGITT Avionics S-TEC 01284/01298 digital flight control system. Owners and operators have experienced a discrepancy where the steering bar would remain displaced even if the aircraft returned to the programmed airspeed, vertical speed, or altitude hold. The letter provides instructions that pressing the CWS button or maneuvering to pickup the steering bar can resolve the issue. Meggitt will issue a fix but recommends these steps in the interim.
This service letter from Meggitt Avionics concerns a reported issue with the flight director (FD) mode on the MEGGITT Avionics S-TEC 01284/01298 digital flight control system. Owners and operators have experienced a discrepancy where the steering bar would remain displaced even if the aircraft returned to the programmed airspeed, vertical speed, or altitude hold. The letter provides instructions that pressing the CWS button or maneuvering to pickup the steering bar can resolve the issue. Meggitt will issue a fix but recommends these steps in the interim.
Mineral Wells Texas 76067-9236 USA tel (940) 325-9406 fax (940) 325-3904
www.s-tec.com www.magic.aero SERVICE LETTER NO. SL04-001 Rev. 1 DATE: 2-13-04
TO: Owners/Operators of Aircraft Equipped with MEGGITT Avionics S-TEC 01284/01298 Digital Flight Control System (MAGIC 2100). FROM: Director of Flight Engineering SUBJECT: Use of Flight Director mode (FD) on the MEGGITT Avionics S-TEC 01284/01298 DFCS (MAGIC 2100).
A. Effectivity MEGGITT Avionics S-TEC Autopilots, Model 01284/01298 DFCS (MAGIC 2100): STCs SA09527AC-D, SA09629AC, SA09628AC, and SA09622AC
B. Reason Owners/operators of the Magic 2100 have reported a problem with the Flight Director mode. It is possible that when hand flying the FD, the Steering Bar may show a discrepancy in that it will indicate a pitch attitude difference when the aircraft is flying on programmed indicated airspeed (IAS), vertical speed (VS) or altitude hold (ALT HOLD).
C. Compliance Information only. Compliance recommended.
D. Description Field operators have indicated that when flying the flight director, they could cause an error indication in the pitch axis of the steering bars. This was achieved in the following manner: 1. While flying a programmed speed (IAS), vertical speed (VS) or ALT HOLD, the pilot deviated sufficiently to cause the steering bars to move indicating the proper direction to re-intercept the programmed IAS, VS or ALT HOLD. This could also be done by programming the FD prior to takeoff for a VS or IAS 2. The pilot then returned directly to the programmed IAS, VS or ALT HOLD without trying to capture the Steering Bar. In another case, the pilot selected FD and IAS/VS on the ground prior to takeoff. The pilot would then fly to the selected IAS or VS without following the Steering Bar. 3. The Steering Bar would remain displaced even though the aircraft was back on target airspeed or vertical speed.
E. Procedure Meggitt S-TEC will be providing a fix for this condition. In the interim, the pilot should be aware of the problem. In the event the Steering Bar is displaced while the aircraft is on target IAS, VS or ALT HOLD, the pilot has two options:
Go-Around PN 7723 1 1. Press the CWS button. This will synchronize the Steering Bar with the conditions the aircraft is flying at the time of button press (best option). 2. Maneuver the aircraft to pickup the Steering Bar. Once the aircraft approaches the Steering Bar, it will return to target airspeed or vertical speed. Care should be exercised not to endanger the aircraft by overspeed or maneuvering close to the ground. 3. Do not engage the FD while on the ground.
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