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What is the primary function of an altitude switching unit?
What is the primary function of an altitude switching unit?
- To provide a warning signal when a preset altitude is reached (correct)
- To actuate an electrical contact assembly for altimeter calibration
- To measure the airframe load during flight
- To record the aircraft's acceleration in the pitch axis
What is the major limiting factor in designing an altitude switching unit?
What is the major limiting factor in designing an altitude switching unit?
- The material used to house the capsule
- The load imposed on the capsule sensing element (correct)
- The type of electrical contact assembly used
- The size of the warning light or aural device
Where is an accelerometer typically mounted in an aircraft?
Where is an accelerometer typically mounted in an aircraft?
- In the altimeter
- In the cockpit
- Near the aircraft's normal centre of gravity (correct)
- On the instrument panel
What is the unit of calibration for an accelerometer?
What is the unit of calibration for an accelerometer?
What is the purpose of an accelerometer in non-aerobatic aircraft?
What is the purpose of an accelerometer in non-aerobatic aircraft?
What is the reading of an accelerometer when the aircraft is at rest?
What is the reading of an accelerometer when the aircraft is at rest?
What is the main characteristic of a glass cockpit?
What is the main characteristic of a glass cockpit?
What is the primary benefit of a glass cockpit?
What is the primary benefit of a glass cockpit?
What has replaced traditional gyroscopic flight instruments in modern aircraft?
What has replaced traditional gyroscopic flight instruments in modern aircraft?
What advantage do glass cockpits offer to aircraft manufacturers?
What advantage do glass cockpits offer to aircraft manufacturers?
What is the primary goal of the modifications offered by aircraft manufacturers in glass cockpits?
What is the primary goal of the modifications offered by aircraft manufacturers in glass cockpits?
What is the key feature of flight management systems in glass cockpits?
What is the key feature of flight management systems in glass cockpits?
What is the purpose of reducing the heater element's power when the wheels are on the ground?
What is the purpose of reducing the heater element's power when the wheels are on the ground?
What is the primary function of the stall warning system in an aircraft?
What is the primary function of the stall warning system in an aircraft?
What happens to the stagnation point as the AoA increases?
What happens to the stagnation point as the AoA increases?
What is the purpose of ensuring datum points, lines, and direction arrows are observed during AoA probe installation?
What is the purpose of ensuring datum points, lines, and direction arrows are observed during AoA probe installation?
What triggers the vane-type device in a stall warning system?
What triggers the vane-type device in a stall warning system?
What type of device is triggered by low pressure at the stagnation point?
What type of device is triggered by low pressure at the stagnation point?
What is the primary purpose of a bimetallic temperature indicator in an aircraft?
What is the primary purpose of a bimetallic temperature indicator in an aircraft?
What is the characteristic of invar metal used in bimetallic temperature indicators?
What is the characteristic of invar metal used in bimetallic temperature indicators?
What is the primary purpose of a 'g' meter in an aircraft?
What is the primary purpose of a 'g' meter in an aircraft?
Why are bimetallic temperature indicators typically not used on aircraft that fly above 150 knots?
Why are bimetallic temperature indicators typically not used on aircraft that fly above 150 knots?
What is the effect of a 5-g turn on the pilot and aircraft?
What is the effect of a 5-g turn on the pilot and aircraft?
What is the principle behind the operation of a vapour-pressure type temperature indicator?
What is the principle behind the operation of a vapour-pressure type temperature indicator?
How does a bimetallic temperature indicator respond to a change in temperature?
How does a bimetallic temperature indicator respond to a change in temperature?
What is the significance of a negative 'g'?
What is the significance of a negative 'g'?
What is the purpose of the vented outer case in a bimetallic temperature indicator?
What is the purpose of the vented outer case in a bimetallic temperature indicator?
What is the primary function of an aircraft clock?
What is the primary function of an aircraft clock?
What is a characteristic of an aircraft clock certified for Instrument Flight Rules flight?
What is a characteristic of an aircraft clock certified for Instrument Flight Rules flight?
What is an additional feature of an aircraft clock?
What is an additional feature of an aircraft clock?
