Multiple choice

Which of the following erroneous readings is an attitude indicator that may indicate while deaccelarating?

  1. Pitch up attitude

  2. Pitch down attitude

  3. Turn towards right

  4. All of the above
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B Correct answer
Explanation

When an aircraft decelerates rapidly, the attitude indicator's gyro exhibits precession error, temporarily showing a false pitch-down indication. This occurs because the gyro mechanism responds to acceleration forces. The pilot must recognize this as an instrument error and cross-check with other instruments like the VSI and altimeter to maintain proper attitude.

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