Originally Posted by avi8

I was wondering if anyone could tell me how to do the autopilot test on the Saab 340B? I'm new to the airplane and when I went to test it, it would automatically disconnect. I engaged the autopilot, pressed both trim buttons on the yoke up and it would disconnect.

If I just engage it and not doing anything, it looks like it goes through a self test. Is this correct?

Thanks for your help!