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Aviation Glossary :: Autopilot  Aviation Glossary :: Autopilot FAA Written Test Preparation
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Autopilot
Autopilot
An aircraft flight control systemthat automatically manipulates the roll, pitch, and, in some cases, the yaw control surfaces of the airplane to capture and track the route programmed into the FMS/RNAV, or altitudes, vertical speeds, headings, and courses selected by the pilot.
source: FAA Advanced Avionics Handbook (FAA-H-8083-6)
An automatic flight control system which keeps an aircraft in level flight or on a set course. Automatic pilots can be directed by the pilot, or they may be coupled to a radio navigation signal.
source: FAA Airplane Flying Handbook (FAA-H-8083-3A)
An automatic flight control device that controls an aircraft about one or more of its three axes. The primary purpose of an autopilot is to relieve the pilot of the control of the aircraft during long periods of flight. autorotation. Descent of a helicopter without the use of engine power. An aerodynamic force causes the rotors to rotate.
source: FAA Aviation Maintenance Technician Airframe Handbook (FAA-H-8083-31)
Those units and components that furnish a means of automatically controlling the aircraft.
source: FAA Helicopter Flying Handbook (FAA-H-8083-21A)
An automatic flight control system that keeps an aircraft in level flight or on a set course. Automatic pilots can be directed by the pilot, or they may be coupled to a radio navigation signal.
source: FAA Risk Management Handbook (FAA-H-8083-2)
AP: a computerised system which provides the flight controls with orders: The FAA wants new software installed on Boeing 777s to prevent crews from inadvertently engaging the autopilot before takeoff.
source: ICAO English Pro Aviation Glossary

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