POH section 7- Pitot static system Flashcards
where are the 2 pitot heads?
on top of the nose
where are the 2 pairs of balanced static ports?
on both sides of the fuselage
what does the left pitot static system supply?
pilots instruments
what does the right pitot static system supply?
co-pilots instruments
what will we not recieve if the pitot drain valves are eft open?
airspeed indication
where are the pitot drain valves located?
underneath the nose
what does putting the alternate static pressure selector valve to ALTERNATE SOURCE do?
uses static pressure from the cabin- selected in the event of the normal stick system becoming clogged
which instruments functions will be maintained when switching to alternate static?
- altimeter
- ASI
- VSI
what should we do to the autopilot prior to switching on the alternate static?
switch it off
what protects the pitot heat?
PITOT LH/BUS 1 on overhead breaker panel
PITOT RH/BUS 2 on AC/DC breaker panel