Aircraft Magnetism Flashcards
1
Q
What causes deviation?
A
Interaction between aircraft magnetic field and earths magnetic field.
2
Q
What causes temporary magnetism depending on altitude and location within the aircraft.
A
Soft iron components
3
Q
What causes permanently magnetised components inside an aircraft?
A
Hard iron components.
4
Q
What components are magnetised when currents flows inside an aircraft?
A
Electromagnetic.
5
Q
What is the compass swing procedure?
A
Measure compass deviation with engines and electrics on.
6
Q
How do you reduce compass deviation.
A
Compass compensation.
7
Q
How do you determine residual deviations?
A
Compass calibration.
