"Setting Zero Pitch" and "D10A Autopilot function"

fabiocala

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About "Setting Zero Pitch" on "Efis-D10A installation Guide" (pag.4-1) I read:
"With your aircraft flying straight and level, enter the EFIS > SETUP > PITCH menu. Press INC or DEC until the horizon line intersects the center of the crosshairs. It is important that this be done while the aircraft is level to ensure proper pitch and roll display throughout all maneuvers".

My question is:

Is this setup used by the Autopilot function?
I mean, if the horizon line does not intersect the center of the crosshairs, will the AP work in wrong way about the pitch?
Is this setup ("Setting Zero Pitch") read as input parameter from the autopilot algoritm on pith axis?
thanks,
Fabio.
 

jakej

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Fabio
The 'horizon' line adjustment is independent of the sensors used for the autopilot, what's more important is that the Magnetometer is perpendicular to the EFIS & the compass cal is carried out & done correctly.
 
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