Normal Operating
Procedures
DA 42 NG AFM
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b) Flight Level Change (FLC)
1. Altitude preselect ...................... set to desired altitude
2. Mode controller ....................... select FLC on mode controller
3. Airspeed speed reference ............... adjust using NOSE UP
and NOSE DN buttons
4. White ALT (altitude preselect armed) ...... note on PFD
5. Green ALT .......................... verify upon altitude capture
NOTE
If the altitude preselect is not changed before selecting FLC,
the autopilot may re-capture the current altitude immediately
after entering FLC mode. Always ensure that the altitude
preselect is adjusted prior to selecting FLC.
If the airspeed reference cannot be maintained without
deviating away from the selected altitude, the system will
maintain level flight until the power or reference is changed
to allow climbing or descending towards the selected altitude.
The FLC mode is limited to airspeeds between 90 KIAS and
180 KIAS. Use engine power to maintain appropriate vertical
speed. If the CWS switch is used while in FLC mode, the
airspeed reference will change to the airspeed when the CWS
switch is released.
END OF CHECKLIST
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