Pitot Static Failures

What will the airspeed indicator show in the case of a partial pitot tube blockage?

• It will show the correct airspeed.

• It will show zero airspeed regardless of actual airspeed.

• It will fluctuate randomly.

• It will show double the actual airspeed.

What happens to the airspeed indicator when there is a total blockage of the pitot tube?

• The airspeed indicator will stop working completely.

• The airspeed indicator will function as a vertical speed indicator.

• The airspeed indicator will "turn into an altimeter."

• The airspeed indicator will show a constant speed regardless of the aircraft's speed.

How does the indicated airspeed change with altitude changes during a complete pitot tube blockage?

• Indicated airspeed will not change with altitude changes.

• Indicated airspeed will increase with a climb and decrease with a descent.

• Indicated airspeed will decrease with a climb and increase with a descent.

• Indicated airspeed will fluctuate randomly.

What happens to the altimeter when there is a static port blockage?

• It shows increasing altitude

• It freezes

• It shows decreasing altitude

• It provides accurate readings

What does the vertical speed indicator (VSI) display if the static port is blocked?

• Shows climbing

• Shows descending

• Zero

• Fluctuates rapidly

Why are the altimeter, airspeed indicator, and vertical speed indicator all affected by a static port blockage?

• Because they are all electrically powered

• Because they all use the same battery

• Because they are all connected to the static port

• Because they are not calibrated properly

Which instruments are affected by a static port blockage?

• Altimeter, airspeed indicator, and vertical speed indicator

• Airspeed indicator, turn coordinator, and heading indicator

• Altimeter, attitude indicator, and turn coordinator

• Vertical speed indicator, heading indicator, and altimeter

Why might it be hard to recognize an instrument failure when flying an aircraft?

• Because the instruments always function correctly

• Because there are too many visual references

• Because there are no visual references, such as when flying in clouds

• Because the aircraft is not designed to indicate failures

What should a pilot suspect if the instrument readings don't match the actions taken, such as no altitude change despite adding power and raising the nose?

• A fuel system issue

• A pitot-static failure

• An engine failure

• A hydraulic system failure

What should a pilot do as a reaction if the pitot-static instruments fail?

• Fly at known pitch and power settings

• Decrease altitude immediately

• Land at the nearest airport

• Turn off all electronic devices