Textron Cessna C172S PIM, Pilot Operating Handbook

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SECTION 7 CESSNA
AIRPLANE AND SYSTEM DESCRIPTION MODEL 172S NAV III
GFC 700 AFCS
U.S.
FLIGHT INSTRUMENTS
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AIRSPEED INDICATOR
The G1000 vertical tape airspeed indicator is shown along the upper
left side of the PFD. The airspeed indication data is provided by the air
data computer unit. Colored bands are provided to indicate the
maximum speed, high cruise speed caution range, normal operating
range, full wing flap operating range and low airspeed awareness band.
Calculated true airspeed is displayed in a window at the bottom edge of
the airspeed tape.
The standby (pneumatic) airspeed indicator is found on the lower
center instrument panel. Colored arcs are provided to indicate the
maximum speed, high cruise speed caution range, normal operating
range, full wing flap operating range and low airspeed awareness band.
ALTIMETER
The primary altitude indicator (altimeter) is found along the right side of
the attitude indicator on the PFD. The altitude indication data is
provided by the air data computer unit. The local barometric pressure is
set using the BARO knob on the GDU displays.
A cyan selectable altitude reference pointer, bug, is displayed on the
altimeter tape and is set using the ALT SEL knob on the GDU displays.
The altitude bug set-point is shown in a window at the top edge of the
altimeter.
The standby (aneroid) sensitive altimeter is found on the lower center
instrument panel.
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