Instruments Flashcards

(14 cards)

1
Q

What is the function of the Airspeed Indicator (ASI)?

A

It indicates the aircraft’s airspeed in knots by measuring the pressure differential between the static port and pitot tube.

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What does the Attitude Indicator (Artificial Horizon) display?

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It shows the aircraft’s pitch and roll/bank movements

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What is the purpose of the Altimeter?

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It measures the aircraft’s altitude above sea level in feet using only the static port.

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4
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What does the Turn Coordinator indicate?

A

It displays the rate of turn and helps prevent slipping or skidding. It can also serve as a backup for roll indication (but not pitch).

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5
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What information does the Heading Indicator provide?

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It shows the direction the aircraft is heading in degrees (also called a directional gyro or gyro compass).

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What is the function of the Vertical Speed Indicator (VSI)?

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It indicates the rate of climb or descent in feet per minute (fpm)

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What does the Tachometer measure and what is its unit?

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It indicates the engine speed in RPM (Revolutions Per Minute)

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What is the function of the Oil Pressure Gauge?

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It monitors the lubricating oil pressure

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9
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What does the Oil Temperature Gauge display?

A

It measures the temperature of the engine oil

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10
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What information does the Fuel Quantity Gauge provide?

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It shows the amount of fuel remaining in the aircraft’s fuel tanks.

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What does the Cylinder Head Temperature (CHT) Gauge monitor?

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It measures the temperature of the engine cylinders helping prevent overheating and engine damage.

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12
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What is Flight Instruments

A

devices that provide pilots with essential information

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13
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What does Flight Instruments indicates

A

Info about aircraft’s position, attitude(movement) for safe and efficient flight

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14
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Engine instrument give pilot ability to monitor following..

A

Engine health, Performance, Safe operation

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