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Capabilities on Augusta Aircraft

tgh-admin — Wed, 10 Apr 2019 15:00:37 +0000

TGH Aviation offers aircraft component repair on the following Augusta Models. Below is a list of the most commonly requested repairs and does not eliminate capabilities on other instruments used in this make of aircraft. If you need an instrument repaired that is not listed below, please call our Sales Department at 1 (800) 843-4976.

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Capabilities on Airbus Aircraft

tgh-admin — Wed, 10 Apr 2019 15:00:33 +0000

TGH Aviation offers aircraft component repair on the following Convair Models. Below is a list of the most commonly requested repairs and does not eliminate capabilities on other instruments used in this make of aircraft. If you need an instrument repaired that is not listed below, please call our Sales Department at 1 (800) 843-4976.

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Capabilities on Challenger Aircraft

tgh-admin — Thu, 07 Mar 2019 16:00:52 +0000

TGH Aviation offers aircraft component repair on the following Challenger Models. Below is a list of the most commonly requested repairs and does not eliminate capabilities on other instruments used in this make of aircraft. If you need an instrument repaired that is not listed below, please call our Sales Department at 1 (800) 843-4976.

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TGH Aviation Celebrates 60 Year Anniversary

tgh-admin — Thu, 06 Apr 2017 20:51:08 +0000

TGH Aviation Celebrates 60 Year Anniversary Auburn, CA, March 30th, 2017 TGH Aviation, one of the most trusted and respected Part 145 Repair Stations in the industry, this year celebrates its 60th anniversary. TGH Aviation takes pride in its humble beginnings and appreciates the loyalty and dedication of both customers and employees throughout the past … Continue reading TGH Aviation Celebrates 60 Year Anniversary

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Pitot Static System…Airspeed Calculation

tgh-admin — Tue, 19 Jul 2016 23:14:22 +0000

Pitot Static System…Airspeed Calculation A. Airspeed Calculation: Airspeed is calculated as a function of the difference between Pitot Pressure and Static Pressure as follows: Calculated or Indicated airspeed is indicated airspeed corrected for instrument errors, position error (due to incorrect pressure at the static port) and installation errors. Calibrated airspeed values less than the … Continue reading Pitot Static System…Airspeed Calculation

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Pitot Static System…. Inside & Out

tgh-admin — Thu, 26 May 2016 20:15:30 +0000

Pitot Static System ….Inside & Out A. Pitot Pressure: Pronounced: PEE-TOE, it is a French word Pitot pressure is the measurement of the air forced into the Pitot Tube by the movement of the aircraft through the air. Pitot tubes are mounted on the aircraft facing forward so that air is forced into them. … Continue reading Pitot Static System…. Inside & Out

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Frequently Asked Altimeter Questions

tgh-admin — Fri, 04 Dec 2015 23:05:17 +0000

Frequently Asked Altimeter Questions The pointers on my altimeter are very jumpy and stick sometimes. What is wrong? The altimeter is exposed to the outside atmosphere. This includes all of the dirt and dust present in that atmosphere. Dirt and dust will get into the gears and cause them to stick and bind, the … Continue reading Frequently Asked Altimeter Questions

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How to Read a 3 Pointer Altimeter

tgh-admin — Tue, 01 Dec 2015 23:40:25 +0000

How to Read a 3 Pointer Altimeter A three-pointer altimeter, as its name implies, has three different pointers on the front dial. They are the 100-foot pointer, the 1000-foot pointer, and the 10,000-foot pointer. The medium length pointer is the 100-foot pointer, the shortest pointer is the 1000-foot pointer, and the longest pointer is the 10,000-foot … Continue reading How to Read a 3 Pointer Altimeter

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Getting to know your Kollsman Window and Barber Pole

tgh-admin — Wed, 25 Nov 2015 22:43:07 +0000

Getting to know your Kollsman Window and Barber Pole Reading the Kollsman Window ( Barometric Reading) The Kollsman window is located at the 3 o’clock position on the altimeter dial. This window allows access to read a sub-dial, which contains the barometric readings. The arrowhead indice located precisely at the 3 o’clock position on the … Continue reading Getting to know your Kollsman Window and Barber Pole

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All About Altimeters

tgh-admin — Thu, 29 Oct 2015 21:15:59 +0000

All About Altimeters General Information The altimeter provides the basic function of indicating to the pilot the altitude of the aircraft above mean (average) sea level (MSL). The indicator is normally a 31/8” size dial face with multiple pointers or a combination of pointers and counter drum. Location of this indicator is typically in … Continue reading All About Altimeters

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