With a triple sec failure the line in the fcom states that when AP is disconnected and gear down the aircraft goes into direct law, but it is rather vague about what happens if you leave the autopilot engaged. It also states the following:-
"WHEN L/G DN AND AP OFF: DIRECT LAW
If SEC 1 + 2 + 3 fail. In such a case, the LGCIU information can no longer be sent to the ELAC. For the activation of DIRECT law, the ELAC uses the condition “slats and flaps in CONF 2”, instead of “landing gear down”.
Are they saying that in this case the selection of Conf 2 will activate Direct Law and concurrently the AP will disengage because of this selection?
Last edited by tubby linton; 28th Dec 2014 at 22:41.