1. Partial Panel Emergency

Question 1

What instruments require the vacuum system ?

Answer 1

Heading and Attitude Indicators.

Question 2

What considerations should you consider if partial panel situation in IMC ?

Answer 2

1. Declare and Emergency
2. Possible to get to VFR conditions ?
3. Avoid heading to airfield over/in high terrain
4. Does intended airport have radar coverage (down low)

Question 3

List 3 activities to help situation.

Answer 3

1. Fly the Airplane
2. Minimize workload
3. Request that ATC do weather checks.

Question 4

Describe actions with ATC.

Answer 4

1. Declare and emergency.
2. Explain the situation
3. Tell ATC you want to proceed direct… (i.e. to intended airport)
4. Get radar vectors for an approach into the wind.
5. Cover up inop instruments.