manofmac Posted July 19, 2015 Report Share Posted July 19, 2015 HI, I have a "Chirping Alarm" which goes off, usually, just at touch down but today it started on approach when I disconnected the Auto Pilot. It chirps 8 times and repeats with a, approx, 1 second gap. I can find nothing in the manual and cannot turn it off. It even stays on after shutting down the engines. Any ideas? thanks P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cameron Posted July 19, 2015 Report Share Posted July 19, 2015 Press the red button on the yoke. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manofmac Posted July 19, 2015 Author Report Share Posted July 19, 2015 Thanks for that. As a matter of interest, what does the alarm signify? P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JGregory Posted July 19, 2015 Report Share Posted July 19, 2015 (edited) As a matter of interest, what does the alarm signify? Autopilot disconnect. Edited July 19, 2015 by JGregory Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manofmac Posted July 19, 2015 Author Report Share Posted July 19, 2015 Well, DUH! (slaps forehead in disgust!) I guess that should have been obvious. Thank you P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlphaCharlie Posted July 22, 2015 Report Share Posted July 22, 2015 FYI: from the supplied SAAB 340A Systems pdf page 194: A/P Disconnect Pushbuttons When either A/P Disconnect button is initially pressed, the autopilot and yaw damper disengage, the AP and YD engage levers return to the DISENGAGED position, and a red AP and a yellow YD annunciator in a box flash on each EADI. Also, when the autopilot disengages, an aural warning (cavalry charge) sounds. Pushing the button a second time stops the flashing, changes the AP annunciator to white, and removes the YD annunciator. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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