CESSNA T182 T — Normal Procedures

This document is an Airplane Flight Manual Supplement (AFMS) for the Garmin GFC 500 Autopilot system installed in various models of the Textron 182 series, including the Cessna 182T. It provides essential information regarding the operation, limitations, and emergency procedures associated with the GFC 500 autopilot system. The manual is intended for pilots operating these aircraft equipped with the GFC 500 autopilot, ensuring they understand the system's functionality and can respond appropriately in various flight scenarios. Key sections include normal operating procedures, emergency procedures, and performance data relevant to the autopilot system.

• The GFC 500 autopilot must be disengaged below 200 feet AGL during approach operations.
• The maximum fuel imbalance with the autopilot engaged is 10 gallons.
• Autopilot maximum engagement speed is 165 KIAS.
• The autopilot is approved for Category 1 precision approaches and non-precision approaches only.
• A pilot must be seated with the seatbelt fastened during all autopilot operations.