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PITOT-STATIC SYSTEM – DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
34-10 PITOT-STATIC SYSTEM
DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
The figure shows a schematic of the Pitot/static system with the connections to the instruments and
Air Data Computer.
Static line is connected with the GDC 74A, standby altimeter and standby airspeed indicator.
The Pitot line is connected to GDC 74A unit and to the standby airspeed indicator.
The VFR Night configuration presents:
HEAT Pitot, in case of ice formation on Pitot
Alternate static port:, that is an alternative air inlet for the static system. It is located in the
cabin, on the instrument panel LH side (Refer to Figure 2.).
Static and total pressure
drainage point
Standby airspeed indicator
Alternate static port (**)
(*) Only if G500 is installed
(**) Only in ‘VFR Night’ configuration