Pitot Static System

Question 1

Are the pilot and copilot pitot static systems combined or independent?

Answer 1

Independent.

Question 2

Are there any considerations when using the pilots alternate static air source?

Answer 2

The pilot’s airspeed, altitude and vertical speed indications will increase when the alternate static air source is activated.

Think (70-7 rule)

Altitude will increase without a climb by about 70 feet

airspeed will increase by about 7 knots without a power increase

Question 3

What are the 6 components of the Pitot and Static System?

Answer 3

1. Pitot Masts
2. Air Data Computers
3. Static Ports
4. Alt. Static Air Source
5. Drain Lines
6. Air Temperature Probe

Question 4

34. When would you use the alternate static air source and what instruments does it affect?

Answer 4

An alternate static source is provided in the MC12 aircraft to provide a static pressure should the primary static source become blocked.

The pilots’ airspeed, altitude and vertical speed indications will change when the alternate static air source is activated.

Question 5

33. Where does the alternate static system receive its information from?

Answer 5

The Alternate static air source is provided to the pilot’s air source valve and located in the aft side of the rear pressure bulkhead.