flight instrumentsFAA-published sample question (CAX, Aug 2021)
You are flying an aircraft equipped with an electronic flight display and the air data computer fails. What instrument is affected?
A
ADS-B in capability.
B
Airspeed indicator.✓ Correct Answer
C
Attitude indicator.
Explanation
The air data computer takes pitot, static and temperature inputs and drives the airspeed, altitude and vertical speed displays, so its failure affects the airspeed indicator. The attitude indicator is fed by the AHRS, which uses gyros and accelerometers, and ADS-B In is a separate receiver.
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