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WorksheetsThe Pitot-Static System: A Quick Review
Total questions: 12
Worksheet time: 7mins
Which of the following instruments interprets data from the pitot tube?
Pressure Altimeter
Airspeed Indicator
Vertical Speed Indicator
Directional Gyro (Heading Indicator)
Which of the following instruments interprets data from the static pressure port?
Artificial Horizon (Attitude Indicator)
Airspeed Indicator
Pressure Altimeter
Turn Coordinator (or Turn & Slip Indicator)
Vertical Speed Indicator
As altitude increases, static atmospheric pressure will __________?
Increase
Remain the Same
Decrease
Increase up to 20,000 Feet, then Decrease
This instrument uses a calibrated leak to measure climb/sink rate.
Vertical Speed Indicator
Engine Tachometer (RPM Gauge)
Airspeed Indicator
Pressure Altimeter
Which instrument uses aneroid wafers (set to an internal pressure of 29.92 inches of mercury) to measure altitude?
Airspeed Indicator
Heading Bug
Vertical Speed Indicator
Pressure Altimeter
An obstructed pitot tube will most profoundly affect which instrument?
(a)
Which instruments belong to the Pitot-Static System?
Engine Tachometer (RPM Gauge)
Vertical Speed Indicator
Airspeed Indicator
Heading Indicator (Directional Gyroscope)
Pressure Altimeter
If a pilot flies from an area of high pressure into an area of lower pressure without adjusting their altimeter, what will it indicate?
The altimeter will indicate higher than reality.
The altimeter is unaffected by changes in pressure and will indicate true.
The altimeter will malfunction and indicate a fault.
The altimeter will malfunction and default to a 20,000 feet indication.
The altimeter will indicate lower than reality.
Which of the following instruments do not belong to the Pitot-Static System?
Magnetic Compass
Pressure Altimeter
Vertical Speed Indicator
Airspeed Indicator
Artificial Horizon (Attitude Indicator)
True or False (?): The pressure altimeter in the Cessna 172 Skyhawk indicates the aircraft's current height above ground.
TRUE
FALSE
Which of the following is a possible symptom of an obstructed Pitot Tube and unobstructed drain hole?
The Airspeed Indicator may erroneously indicate a higher-than-normal airspeed in climbs.
The Altimeter may fail and erroneously indicate zero feet.
The Altimeter may fail and default to a 20,000 feet indication.
The Airspeed Indicator may erroneously indicate zero knots.
Which of the following is a possible symptom of an obstructed Pitot Tube and obstructed drain hole?
In level flight, the Airspeed Indicator may fail to register changes in airspeed and erroneously indicate the last true airspeed.
In climbs, the Airspeed Indicator may erroneously indicate an airspeed slower than normal.
In climbs, the Airspeed Indicator may erroneously indicate zero knots.
In descents, the Airspeed Indicator may erroneously indicate an airspeed faster than normal.
In descents, the Airspeed Indicator will fail and indicate a fault.
