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IR.VII.D.K2FAA-S-ACS-8C · Nov 2023Knowledge

Possible failure modes of primary instruments and how to correct or minimize the effect...

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Possible failure modes of primary instruments and how to correct or minimize the effect of the loss.

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A warning indicator, or an inconsistency between indications on the attitude indicator and the supporting performance instruments, usually identifies system or instrument failure.

FAA references

  1. IFH ch. 11 (p. 11-7) — FAA-H-8083-15B
  2. AFH ch. 18 (pp. 18-15–18-16) — FAA-H-8083-3C
  3. IFH ch. 8 (p. 8-16) — FAA-H-8083-15B
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