5 Questions
If the Static-Port is blocked, what will happen to the Airspeed Indicator at higher altitudes?
It will under-read
If the Pitot Tube is blocked, what will happen to the Airspeed Indicator?
It will drop to zero
What happens to the Altimeter and VSI if the Static-Port is blocked?
They will freeze
Why does the Airspeed Indicator drop to zero when the Pitot Tube is blocked?
The trapped Total Pressure is flushed out via the Drain Hole
What will happen to the Airspeed Indicator at lower altitudes if the Static-Port is blocked?
It will over-read
Test your knowledge of aviation systems with this quiz on the effects of a blocked pitot-static system. Learn about the impact on pitot-static instruments such as the altimeter, airspeed indicator, and VSI when the static port is blocked.
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