Static Port Blockage Flashcards
1
Q
Airspeed indicator
A
Indicates correctly only at the blockage altitude
Higher altitudes, less pressure so airspeed detects less air thinking we are going slower
Lower altitudes, more pressure so airspeed detects more air thinking we are going faster
2
Q
Altimeter
A
Will freeze on the altitude where it was blocked
3
Q
VSI
A
Freezes on zero
4
Q
Alternate static source
A
Lower static is measured, indicating a higher speed, altitude and shows a climb