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A blocked static port on a non-pressurized aircraft will cause the altimeter to:
A
Continue to read correctly
B
Under-read continuously
C
Over-read continuously
D
Freeze at the altitude where the blockage occurred
D
Freeze at the altitude where the blockage occurred✓ Correct Answer
Explanation
With a blocked static port, the static pressure in the instrument case remains constant and the altimeter reading does not change with altitude.
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