Basics
Electric Tachometers
It is not practical to use a mechanical linkage between the engine and the rpm indicator on aircraft…
July 26, 2021 · Boomi NathanAuthor: Boomi Nathan
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Basics
Mechanical Tachometers
Mechanical tachometer indicating systems are found on small, single-engine light aircraft in which a short distance exists between…
July 26, 2021 · Boomi NathanBasics
Mechanical Movement Indicators
There are many instruments on an aircraft that indicate the mechanical motion of a component, or even the…
July 26, 2021 · Boomi NathanBasics
Remote Indicating Fuel and Oil Pressure Gauges
Fuel and oil pressure indications can be conveniently obtained through the use of synchro systems. As stated previously,…
July 26, 2021 · Boomi NathanBasics
AC Synchro Systems
Aircraft with alternating current (AC) electrical power systems make use of autosyn or magnasysn synchro remote indicating systems.…
July 26, 2021 · Boomi NathanBasics
DC Selsyn Systems
On aircraft with direct current (DC) electrical systems, the DC selsyn system is widely used. As mentioned, the…
July 26, 2021 · Boomi NathanBasics
Synchro-Type Remote-Indicating Instruments
A synchro system is an electric system used for transmitting information from one point to another. The word…
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Remote Sensing and Indication
It is often impractical or impossible to utilize direct reading gauges for information needed to be conveyed in…
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Airspeed Indicators
The airspeed indicator is another primary flight instrument that is also a differential pressure gauge. Ram air pressure…
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Vertical Speed Indicator
An analog vertical speed indicator (VSI) may also be referred to as a vertical velocity indicator (VVI), or…
July 26, 2021 · Boomi Nathan