ACS · PA.IX.C.K2b

Vacuum/pressure and associated flight instrument malfunctions

b. Vacuum/pressure and associated flight instrument malfunctions

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Area: PA.IX

Task: PA.IX.C

Element: Vacuum/pressure and associated flight instrument malfunctions

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medium

While cruising on a clear VFR cross-country flight, you notice the attitude indicator precessing erratically and tumbling, followed shortly by the heading indicator doing the same. The vacuum gauge now reads zero. What is the BEST course of action?

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If the vacuum system fails during flight, the pilot should recognize that the

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Airman Knowledge Testing Supplement

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FAA-Aligned Knowledge Test FAQ

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Private Pilot Airplane ACS

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Vacuum/pressure and associated flight instrument malfunctions