AMF
I am struggling a little with your concept.
If the Ap disconnect was inadvertent, would the pilots not re-engage immedietly to preserve protection integrity?
If deliberate, which I am doubtful, attention scan and workload is necessarily more demanding. Not recommended and of very doubtful assistance in a very hostile environment. I am still inclined to problems with AD sensors, for whatever reason, being causative .
I am very grateful to the many informative posts which appear to be managed in a more enlightened manner. Downloaded Weather actuals for AF447 are particularly revealing together with ACARS intepretation.
Thanks to all.
Clearly we are all hopeful that search mechanisms are reliable and successful not only for possible debris but also ultimately for FDR and CVR.