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Old 10th Mar 2009, 13:37
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Each autopilot requires its own radio altimeter by design requirements. They are independent sensors linked to their own autopilot and are not allowed to be crossfed into other autopilots.
Also rad alts can have a negative reading on the ground. They are calibrated to read zero when the main landing gear contacts the runway in the landing configuration. Once the aircraft settles on the ground and the landing gear oleos are compressed, you will have a negative reading.
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