Flight instrument Systems

Question 1

Describe the aneroid wafers of the altimeter.

Answer 1

• Stacked vertically wafers
• Has a sealed internal pressure off 29.92 Hg

Question 2

Which vacuum instrument uses the gyroscopic principle; rigidity in space?

Answer 2

1. Attitude Indicator
2. Heading Indicator

Question 3

Which vacuum instrument uses gyroscopic precession?

Answer 3

1. Turn Coordinator

Question 4

What does each signal mean for aircraft in the air?

Answer 4

• Steady Green: Cleared to land
• Flashing Green: Return for landing (to be followed by steady green)
• Steady Red: Give Way to Other A/C
• Flashing Red: Airport Unsafe Do Not Land
• Alternating Red/Green: Use Extreme Caution
• Flashing White: n/a

Question 5

What do the lights mean for aircraft on the ground?

Answer 5

• Steady Green: Cleared for Takeoff
• Flashing Green: Cleared to Taxi
• Steady Red: Stop
• Flashing Red: Clear runway in use
• Alternating Green/Red: Use Extreme Caution
• Flashing White: Return to starting point

Question 6

Engine Fire in flight: Bold Items

Answer 6

1. Mixture - Idle Cut-off
2. Fuel Selector - Off
3. Master Switch - Off
4. Cabin Heat & Air - Off
5. Increase Airspeed to extinguish - Land ASAP

Question 7

Power Lost inflight:

Answer 7

1. Pitch For : 68 KIAS (trim to maintain Vg)
2. Carb Heat - On
3. Choose Best Landing Spot

CHECKLIST
Engine Restart
4. Fuel Selector - Set to Both
5. Mixture - Full Rich
6. Fuel Primer - Locked
7. Magnetos - Check All
8. Master - On

Question 8

Power Lost and Engine Restart unsuccessful:

Answer 8

1. Maintain Best Glide
2. Squawk - 7700
3. Declare Emergency - 121.5

CHECKLIST
4. Mixture - Full Lean / Idle Cut-Off
5. Fuel Selector - Off
6. Seatbelt / Harness
7. Full Flaps Once Landing Assured
8. Master & Mags - Off
9. Unlatch Doors
10. Protect Body