Basics
Electrical Temperature Measuring Indication
The use of electricity in measuring temperature is very common in aviation. The following measuring and indication systems…
July 26, 2021 · Boomi NathanBasics
Basics
Temperature Measuring Instruments
The temperature of numerous items must be known for an aircraft to be operated properly. Engine oil, carburetor…
July 26, 2021 · Boomi NathanBasics
Stall Warning and Angle of Attack (AOA) Indicators
An aircraft’s angle of attack (AOA) is the angle formed between the wing cord centerline and the relative…
July 26, 2021 · Boomi NathanBasics
Accelerometers
An accelerometer is an instrument that measures acceleration. It is used to monitor the forces acting upon an…
July 26, 2021 · Boomi NathanBasics
Synchroscope
The synchroscope is an instrument that indicates whether two or more rotating devices, such as engines, are synchronized.…
July 26, 2021 · Boomi NathanBasics
Electric Tachometers
It is not practical to use a mechanical linkage between the engine and the rpm indicator on aircraft…
July 26, 2021 · Boomi NathanBasics
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 Nathan