Altimeter Flashcards
How many needles in a sensitive altimeter?
3.
What do servo altimeters reduce?
Reduce lag
Which altimeter contains an E and I bar as well as a worm shaft?
Servo altimeter
What types of pressure does a combined pressure head supply?
Total and static pressure.
How many capsules in a sensitive altimeter?
2 or more.
What is the issue with GPS?
Does not show other a/c
How many satellites does basic RAIM require?
5
How many satellites does enhanced RAIM require?
6
When flying in cold air (colder than standard atmosphere), the altimeter will… underread/overread.
Over read.
What occurs with display when there is a static line blockage?
Frozen display
Will the altimeter under read or over read if the static line fractures inside a pressurised aircraft?
Under read
Will the altimeter under read or over read if the static line fractures inside an un-pressurised aircraft?
Over read
Whats it called when the altimeter over reads due to a static line fractures inside an un-pressurised light aircraft?
Cabin suction.
If the pilot increases the reference pressure using the sub-scale setting knob, the altitude indicated by the altimeter…
Increases
About an altimeter experiencing time lag, which statement is correct? It under/over reads in a climb.
Under reads
