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Old 7th December 2012 | 14:27
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dixi188
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Ho Hum.

Maybe I got it wrong, but that was my understanding of things when I did a bit of work on A/P installation and certification about 35 years ago.

Thinking about it if you wind on Aileron trim, or burn to a fuel imbalance, with the A/P engaged, then when you disengage, the aircraft will roll.

I think perhaps the bit about being in trim may just apply to Approach and Land modes, so you don't get any surprises near the ground.
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