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FIGURE 2-123. Autopilot Control Panel.

TM-55-1905-223-10 Landing Craft Utility (LCU 200 Class) NSN 1905-01-154-1191 Manual

FIGURE 2-123.1. Steering Control Panel

TM 55-1905-223-10

2-10 d.1 Autopilot Mode

NOTE

Autopilot mode allows hands-off steering of vessel.

WARNING

Autopilot is not intended to take the place of the

helmsman, but rather assist in steering vessel.

It is the responsibility of the captain (and required by law)

to ensure and maintain safe navigation and control of

vessel at all times in accordance with the Rules of the

Sea.

Autopilot is intended for operation in open waters, clear of

all obstructions, and other vessels.

It may be necessary -to regain manual steering control

quickly and to deactivate Autopilot if the vessel alters or

fails to maintain set course or if set course may jeopardize

vessel.

(1) On the Steering Control Panel (Pilothouse Console), set MODE SELECT switch (1, FIGURE 2-

123.1) to AUTO position.

(2) Auto mode locks onto ship heading.

(3) To change course in AUTO mode, on Autopilot Control Panel (FIGURE 2-123.2) turn the heading

changer (1) to the left or right.

(4) Autopilot will bring LCU to new selected heading as indicated on the indicator dial (2).

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