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A typical pitot-static system failure caused by a blocked pitot tube and clear drain hole would affect which instruments?
A blocked pitot tube, with the drain hole clear, affects only the airspeed indicator. The altimeter and vertical speed indicator rely on the static port alone,
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Question: A typical pitot-static system failure caused by a blocked pitot tube and clear drain hole would affect which instruments?
Answer options: ✅ Airspeed indicator only.
- Altimeter and vertical speed indicator.
- All three: airspeed indicator, altimeter, and vertical speed indicator.
- Attitude indicator and turn coordinator.
Correct answer: Airspeed indicator only.
Explanation: A blocked pitot tube, with the drain hole clear, affects only the airspeed indicator. The altimeter and vertical speed indicator rely on the static port alone, which would remain functional.
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