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Old 4th Mar 2009, 19:05
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Funnel Cloud
 
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Single FMC

Having had some FMC failures on -800s with only single-fmc installed there was never an autopilot disconnect at all. All that happens is LNAV and VNAV disconnect. If this happens during the cruise you will get CWR-roll and ALT HOLD. The Autopilot remains engaged.

The Autothrottle remains engaged but gets no further inputs from the FMC. I believe it will work in CRZ, descent and V/S mode but not in climb. Somehow it doesn't calculate the max N1 values. I'm sorry that I can't back this up with references at the moment.

Just select some basic autopilot/flight director modes like HDG SELECT and you will be perfectly able to fly on autopilot.


Hope this helps,

FC
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