Aspen Avionics Evolution EFD 1000 C3 Pro PFD - Identifying and Handling Suspected Pitot And;Or Static System Failures

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CHAPTER 6 EXPANDED EMERGENCY AND ABNORMAL PROCEDURES
EFD1000 C3 Pro PFD Pilot’s Guide
6.1.1. Identifying and Handling Suspected Pitot and/or
Static System Failures
Blocked pitot and/or static system ports will compromise the PFD’s attitude solution
and soon cause it to Red-X (fail). Immediately begin ying by reference to backup
attitude sources. Therefore, the pilot must be especially vigilant about verifying proper
operation of the pitot and static systems both before and during ight.
It is important to check the pitot tube and static system ports, and to verify pitot heater
performance, as part of a thorough pre-ight inspection, especially when anticipating
ight in low IMC.
On takeo roll, it is good practice to note and call out “airspeeds alive” when the
airspeed indicators (both primary and backup) begin moving and to compare and call
out readings at a pre-determined airspeed close to, but before rotation speed (e.g.
“60 knots cross check”), consciously noting the performance on each takeo. If the
airspeed indicators do not come “alive” when they usually do or whenever there is a
signicant dierence between the primary and backup indicators and sucient runway
is remaining, aborting the takeo may be a prudent decision. Follow the Flight Manual
procedures for your aircraft.
When the static port is blocked on takeo, it is imperative to quickly recognize the
condition. Sometimes the airspeed indicator will show substantially less than normal and
the airspeed will reduce in the climb. The natural—but incorrect—response is to lower
the nose. In this situation, maintaining proper pitch attitude to climb is vital. The airspeed
will continue to reduce as you climb, and at about 1,000 feet AGL the PFD attitude and
heading indications will be Red-X due to the reduced airspeed indication. As soon as
you suspect a blocked static port, try switching to an alternate static source. Know the
location of the alternate static air control in your airplane and learn how it works.