Pitot Static Blockages Flashcards
1
Q
What happens when the Ram Air and the Drain Hole are blocked?
A
Airspeed Increases with Altitude gain and decreases with Altitude loss. Acts as in Altimeter.
2
Q
What happens if the Ram Air is Blocked and the Drain Hole is open?
A
Airspeed displays “0”
3
Q
What happens when the Static Source is blocked?
A
- Airspeed decreases with altitude gain and an increase with altitude loss
- Altimeter does not change with altitude gain or loss
- VSI does not change
4
Q
What happens to the Altimeter if the static port is blocked?
A
It is frozen in place.
5
Q
What happens to the VSI if the static port is blocked?
A
It is frozen in place.
6
Q
What happens to the Airspeed if using the Alternate Static Source?
A
It reads high.
7
Q
What happens to the Altimeter if using the Alternate Static Source?
A
It reads high.
8
Q
What happenes to the VSI if using the Alternate Static Port?
A
It momentarily shows a climb.
