SECTION 2 FLIGHT INSTRUMENTS
WARNING:
backup instruments.
Increased situational awareness is provided by replacing the traditional instrument on the panel with an easy-
to-scan Primary Flight Display (PFD) that features a large horizon, airspeed, attitude, altitude, vertical speed, and
course deviation information. In addition to the flight instruments, engine, navigation, communication, terrain,
traffic, and weather information are also presented on the PFD and explained in other sections of this Pilot' s
Guide.
The following flight instruments and supplemental flight data are displayed on the PFD:
• Airspeed Indicator, showing
– Indicated airspeed
– Airspeed awareness ranges
– Trend vector
• Attitude Indicator with slip/skid
indication
• Altimeter, showing
– Barometric setting
– Trend vector
– Reference altitude
• Radar Altimeter (optional)
The PFD also displays various alerts and annunciations.
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In the event that the airspeed, altitude, or heading indications become unusable, refer to the
• Vertical Deviation, Glideslope,
and Glidepath Indicators
• Vertical Speed Indicator (VSI)
• Vertical Navigation (VNV)
Indications
• Horizontal Situation Indicator,
showing
– Turn Rate Indicator
– Course Deviation Indicator
(CDI)
– Bearing pointers and
information windows
– Navigation source
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• Timer/References Window,
showing
– Generic timer
– Barometric Minimum Descent
Altitude (MDA)
• Transponder Mode, Code, and
Ident/Reply
• Outside Air Temperature (OAT)
• Wind data
• Eingine data, showing
– Power Situation Indicator (PSI)
– Dual Tachometer
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