SAE AS8016A

Annotation of standard text SAE AS8016A :

This AS covers Vertical Velocity Instruments which display the rate of change of pressure altitude of an aircraft, as follows:

Type A - Direct reading, self-contained, pressure actuated


Type B - Electrically or electronically operated, self-contained, pressure actuated


Type C - Electrically or electronically operated, input from a remote pressure sensor

SUBJECT TAXONOMY: Avionics, Aircraft instruments, Aircraft displays, Flight control systems, Flight management systems, Displays, Smoke detection, Instrument panels, Safety, Fire detection, Tests and Testing
SUBFILE: Aerospace
TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Aerospace Standard