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| What flight instruments are usually connected to a pilot-static system? |
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Definition
| Airspeed, altimeter and rate of climb |
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| What other instrument may be used to check a manifold pressure indicator for correct indication? |
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Definition
| A sensitive altimeter or barometer. |
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| When range markings are placed on an instrument glass, what precaution must be taken? |
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Definition
| The glass must be marked for slippage indication. |
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| Who can apply range markings to the instrument dial face? |
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Definition
| Certificated instrument repair station. |
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| What is used as a guide for range marking instruments? |
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Definition
Aircraft specification, TCDS, and flight manual |
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| What does a yellow arc on an instrument dial indicate? |
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| Why are slippage marks used on instrument glass covers? |
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| What can be used to static check a manifold pressure indicator? |
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Definition
| Current atmospheric pressure. |
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Term
| What indication errors may be found in altimeters? |
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Definition
| Scale, hysteresis and installation |
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Term
| What precaution should be taken regarding hardware used for installation of a magnetic compass or nearby instruments? |
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Definition
| Use non-magnetic hardware. |
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Term
| What should be looked for during an inspection of a magnetic compass? |
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Definition
| The bowl should be filled with liquid and should not contain any bubbles or discolorations. |
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Term
| What is the meaning of SWINGING a compass? |
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Definition
| Adjusting the N-S and E-W magnets. |
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Term
| Where does an electrical resistance temperature indicator receive a signal? |
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Definition
| From a heat sensitive element or bulb. |
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Term
| What does a capacitor-type fuel quantity system accurately determine? |
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Definition
| Weight of the fuel in the tanks. |
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Term
| What causes an electric-driven gyro rotor to tilt when the aircraft is turned? |
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Definition
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Term
| What is required after replacement of components connected to a pitot-static system? |
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Definition
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Term
| Why is it undesirable to clear obstructions from pitot-static holes with a tool? |
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Definition
| The holes are aerodynamically critical. |
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Term
| What methods are used to drive a turn-and-bank indicator? |
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Definition
| Positive or negative air pressure and electricity |
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Term
| What is a synchro-type remote indicating system? |
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Definition
| It transmits information from one point to another like flap position |
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Term
| What does a tachometer indicate? |
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Definition
| Crankshaft and main turbine rotor speed. |
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Term
| What type of indicating system is a turbine-engine exhaust gas temperature system? |
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Definition
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Term
| Name at least two items that should be looked for during an inspection of a magnetic compass? |
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Definition
| Security of attachment and the scale should be readable |
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