Which of the following is a stabilator caution?

• A. Stab Manual Mode
• B. Stab Unlocked
• C. Stab Disabled
• D. Stab Degraded Advisory

Answer: (A)

Stabilator status messages are layered by how critical the system condition is. When the stabilator is in manual mode, automatic stabilization is not active and the pilot directly controls the stabilator to stabilize pitch. That situation is flagged as a caution because it’s a normal operating mode you can intentionally select, but it changes how the aircraft handles and requires the pilot to be more attentive and prepared to reselect automatic stabilization if needed. It’s a reminder to watch your pitch response and be ready to take or restore stabilization as appropriate.

The other states describe different conditions (unlocked, disabled, degraded) that imply other kinds of faults or limitations and carry different implications, so they aren’t the same caution category as manual mode. Returning to automatic stabilization, if desired, would typically involve reengaging the stabilator auto mode.