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Hi, first of all, were are you disengaging the A/T? on the MCP? If you do it on the MCP tis is wrong, only used for non-normal procedures. A/T dissengage is done via the litte knob on the thrustlever. It should be possible to override the A/T anytime by hand or you press the button on the thrustlevers. Press it one time to get the A/T hold mode, second time for disengage. For your problem with dropping Airspeed, in any mode, expect A/T off on the MCP, you will have the socalled wakeup-mode active, in this is airspeed is to slow A/T will connect automaticly when you airspeed becomes to low. regards

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Hi James, i dont know if the problem is fixed in the meantime but i think i know what you are doeing wrong. Are you disconnecting the A/P via the Disconnect bar on the MCP? If you are doeing so, this is wrong. The A/P disconnect bar located on the MCP is only used for non-normal procedures. A/P disconnect in normal operations should be done via the disconnect button on the Yoke, right nerby the trim switches. (black botton)! press one time for A/P disconnect and a second time to deactivate aural warning. hope this helps! regards Chris (B777 F/O)