Gyro Pressure Failure

Question 1

How will a malfunction of the instrument pressure system be indicated?

Answer 1

By a reduction of the pressure reading on the gauge.

Question 2

What does the red button annunciator show?

Answer 2

a feathered engine or pressure pump failure.

Question 3

What do you do In the event of a pressure system malfunction, (pressure lower than 4,5 inches of mercury)?

Answer 3

• Increase engine RPM’s to 2575.
• Descend to an altitude at which 4,5 inches of mercury pressure can be maintained, if possible.
• The electric turn indicator should be used to monitor the performance of the directional and attitude indicators.