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Boeing 757 B2: Air Data and Standby Instruments (ATA 34)Type training questions & answers

Air data computers, pitot-static and probe heat, Mach/airspeed and altimeters, altitude alert and standby instruments.

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  1. 1.How many pitot probes does the airplane have?

    • A.Three, including a standby probe
    • B.Two, one on each side
    • C.Four, two on each side
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    Correct answer: C. Four, two on each side

    The pitot probes are at station 210. They are electrically heated and interchangeable because of their mounting bracket.

  2. 2.Are the static ports heated?

    • A.Only in flight
    • B.No, never
    • C.Yes, at all times
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    Correct answer: B. No, never

    The flush static ports are not heated. Each port is cross-connected with a port on the other side to balance sideslip effects.

  3. 3.Which static ports supply the integrated standby flight display (ISFD)?

    • A.The elevator feel static ports
    • B.The alternate static ports
    • C.The primary static ports
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    Correct answer: B. The alternate static ports

    The alternate ports are at station 535. Pitot pressure for the ISFD comes from the auxiliary (alternate) pitot probe.

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