737-800 A/P disconnection
I have searched, maybe not long enough, but I'll still ask anyway. What are the events that would trigger an automatic A/P disconnection in flight, ie. one NOT commanded by either pilot?
Thanks in advance. PM |
I'm not familiar with the 737 but in general there are a host of things which will cause auto disonnect, here's some from the top of my head:
AP reaching it's authority limit Computer failure System failure (feedback from servo's etc) Hydraulic system failure Manual input to stick (possible involuntary input by leaning on it) Bus failure Transient gremlins! |
I had a strange incident a few months back in the -800. We were in the descent somewhere in the FL200's with the speed brake fully extended at flight detent. As I slowly retracted the speed brake while we were in a shallow enough turn the autopilot disconnected, then the aircraft banked to 40 degrees and we got the 'Bank Angle' warning. I would guess that with the speed brake not fully retracted it caused the high roll rate, just as the book says however it was still a bit frightening as the aircraft really snaps into the roll. Another theory is that it was a strange aircraft as we had a generator failure on the next flight:confused:
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The A/P automatically disengages when any of the following occurs: • pushing either A/P disengage switch • pushing either Takeoff/Go-around (TO/GA) switch with a single A/P engaged in CWS or CMD; • below 2000 feet RA or, • with flaps not up or, • G/S engaged • pushing either Takeoff/Go-around (TO/GA) switch with a single A/P engaged in CWS or CMD above 2000 feet RA with flaps not up or G/S engaged. • pushing either TO/GA switch after touchdown with both A/Ps engaged in CMD • pushing an illuminated A/P ENGAGE switch • pushing the A/P DISENGAGE bar down • activating either pilot’s control wheel trim switch • moving the STAB TRIM AUTOPILOT cutout switch to CUTOUT • either left or right IRS system failure or FAULT light illuminated • loss of electrical power or a sensor input which prevents proper operation of the engaged A/P and mode • loss of respective hydraulic system pressure. Note: Loss of the system A engine-driven hydraulic pump, and a heavy demand on system A, may cause A/P A to disengage. |
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