I've only been able to find an appendix G of Part 91-RVSM on the FAA website, it does not speak of the use of an autopilot in RVSM airspace, only that it is required to have one and that it needs to be operational.
Could you please point me in the right direction?
Thank you!
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POPA
From Appendix 4 of 91-RVSM:
An automatic altitude-control system should be operative and engaged during level cruise, except when circumstances such as the need to retrim the aircraft or turbulence require disengagement. In any event, adherence to cruise altitude should be done by reference to one of the two primary altimeters
For more information on DRVSM than you could ever possibly want, cruise on over to
http://www.faa.gov/about/office_org/.../enroute/rvsm/