Pitot-static system

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A pitot-static system is an avionics component which directs impact pressure from a Pitot tube and static air pressure into the appropriate flight instruments. The system allows a pilot to know an aircraft's airspeed, Mach number, altitude, and altitude trend.

Pitot - static related disasters

• 06 February 1996 - Birgenair flight 301 crashes shortly after takeoff due to the static ports being blocked and thus causing the system to provide incorrect altitude and airspeed data

• 02 October 1996 - AeroPeru Flight 603 crashes because of the exact same problem with Birgenair 301

 

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