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!
Uhhhh.... if one yoke is up and the other down... and the autopilot disconnects I don't know what to do.... I have never in 2.5 years heard of that test and have never seen anyone perform it. Who do you work for? I know at CJC we are not required to perform such a test. I would imagine if you are on the ground and engage the autopilot that nothing would really happen. AHRS needs (I think) 70 seconds to perform its check but that should be unrelated.