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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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Airspeeds- Selecting a Replacement Indicator

tgh-admin — Tue, 12 Jan 2016 22:10:41 +0000

Airspeeds – Selecting a Replacement Indicator Typically, you can replace any airspeed indicator with another manufacturer’s indicator of the same type and range. However, there are some considerations, which should be taken into account. Aerosonic and Kollsman indicators often have a longer case than other manufacturers, this could cause an installation problem in some … Continue reading Airspeeds- Selecting a Replacement Indicator

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Airspeeds- Frequently Asked Questions

tgh-admin — Thu, 31 Dec 2015 22:26:42 +0000

Airspeeds – Frequently Asked Questions What would cause my airspeed indicator to be stuck at zero all the time? A common cause of this is a problem with the Pitot source. If the line from the Pitot tube has disconnected, then pressure will not be applied to the instrument. If the Pitot tube is … Continue reading Airspeeds- Frequently Asked Questions

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Airspeeds – Get to Know the Operation and Manufactures

tgh-admin — Tue, 29 Dec 2015 19:06:56 +0000

Airspeeds – Get to Know the Operation and Manufactures How it works Pitot pressure is forced into the diaphragm causing it to expand like a balloon. Static pressure is contained within the indicator case and surrounding the diaphragm. As the static pressure changes it, will either cause the diaphragm to compress, as the aircraft … Continue reading Airspeeds – Get to Know the Operation and Manufactures

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Airspeeds- Basic Principle of Operation

tgh-admin — Wed, 23 Dec 2015 20:48:33 +0000

Airspeeds- Basic Principle of Operation Main Components The major components of an air speed indicator are: Case Diaphragm Dial Pointer Mechanical Linkage Hair Spring Jewels and Pivots Case A standard air speed indicator for general aviation comes in a 31/8 inch diameter case. This is a standard size for most general aviation indicators. It … Continue reading Airspeeds- Basic Principle of Operation

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Understanding Your Airspeed

tgh-admin — Thu, 17 Dec 2015 17:15:15 +0000

Understanding Your Airspeed General Information In its purest form, an air speed indicator is simply a differential pressure gauge. This means that it is displaying the difference between two different pressure sources that are being simultaneously applied. In the case of airspeed, the two pressures are Pitot Pressure and Static Pressure. Pitot Pressure is … Continue reading Understanding Your Airspeed

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Airspeed Indicators – Product Familiarization

tgh-admin — Tue, 15 Dec 2015 22:17:56 +0000

Airspeed Indicators – Product Familiarization General Information The Air Speed indicator provides the basic function of indicating to the pilot the current speed of his aircraft. The indicator is normally a 31/8” size dial face with a single pointer. Location of this indicator is typically in the top row of instruments on the left … Continue reading Airspeed Indicators – Product Familiarization

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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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