AFCS – MAIN COMPONENTS
The AFCS consists of the following main components:
• four AFCS modules located inside the MAUs (two modules in each
MAU)
• one Autopilot Controller
• one Guidance Controller
• three sets of dual Linear Actuators
• four Trim Actuators
• control switches on both cyclic sticks, both collective levers, both yaw
pedals and on the central console
AFCS indications are provided on the Display Units.
The following systems provide the data necessary for AFCS operation:
• both ADS1 and ADS2
• both AHRS1 and AHRS2
• the Standby Instrument
• both Radio Altimeter 1 and Radio Altimeter 2
• both VHF NAV1 and VHF NAV2
• both FMS1 and FMS2