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What is the primary indicator of a pitot tube blockage (ice) during an IFR climb?
A blocked pitot tube (but clear static port) will cause the airspeed indicator to behave like an altimeter – showing increasing airspeed in a climb and decreasi
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Question: What is the primary indicator of a pitot tube blockage (ice) during an IFR climb?
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- The altimeter will show a rapid decrease in altitude. ✅ The airspeed indicator will become stuck or indicate zero.
- The vertical speed indicator will show a continuous maximum descent.
- The attitude indicator will tumble.
Correct answer: The airspeed indicator will become stuck or indicate zero.
Explanation: A blocked pitot tube (but clear static port) will cause the airspeed indicator to behave like an altimeter – showing increasing airspeed in a climb and decreasing airspeed in a descent. If fully blocked, it could become stuck.
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