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PA.VIII.C.K1cFAA-S-ACS-6C · Nov 2023Knowledge

c. Function and operation

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Flight instruments as they relate to: c. Function and operation

Bottom line

The pitot-static system supplies the pressure that operates the airspeed indicator, the vertical speed indicator (VSI), and the altimeter. The attitude indicator gives a direct and immediate indication of the aircraft's pitch attitude.

Key numbers

Key numbers for c. Function and operation
NumberWhat it means
6 instrumentsConventional compare

FAA references

  1. AFH ch. 18 (pp. 18-14–18-15) — FAA-H-8083-3C
  2. IFH ch. 6 (pp. 6-4–6-5) — FAA-H-8083-15B
  3. IFH Glossary (p. G-9) — FAA-H-8083-15B
  4. PHAK Glossary (p. G-23) — FAA-H-8083-25C (2023)
  5. RMH Glossary — FAA-H-8083-2A
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