ENSTROM 280FX OPERATOR’S MANUAL
7-13
Rev.
12
Report No. 28-AC-020
Dec 3/18
7-12. Flight Instruments
The standard flight instruments that are installed in the
280FX as basic equipment comply with the requirements
under visual flight rules for day or night operation. The
panel arrangement provides ease of visual observance and
includes space provisions for installation of additional
instruments to meet individual requirements.
1. Airspeed Indicator
The single-scale airspeed indicator is calibrated in MPH
and provides an indicated airspeed reading during
forward flight. Later production aircraft are equipped
with a dual-scale indicator (MPH/KNOTS). The pitot
tube, which provides the air pressure source, is located
below the cabin nose section. Static air pressure for
instrument operation is derived from two static vents
located on either side of the tail cone assembly. The
openings in the pitot tube and static vent ports must be
free of obstructions and clean at all times for proper
instrument operation.
2. Altimeter
The altimeter is a sensitive type that provides height
readings from 0 to 25,000 ft. The long hand, in a single
complete sweep of the dial, totals 1,000 ft, and the short
hand totals thousands of feet altitude. The instrument
is vented to the same static port vents as the airspeed
indicator.
3. Compass
A standard aircraft quality magnetic compass is
mounted to the center windshield post within easy sight
of pilot or co-pilot.
4. Outside Air Temperature Indicator
The OAT indicator provides ambient temperature
information, which, when utilized, will assist in
determining performance capabilities of the helicopter at
the existing climatic condition. OAT indication is shown
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