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Aircraft Service Manual
Jabiru Aircraft
Pty Ltd
JTM001-1
J120, J160, J170, J200/J400, J230/J430, J250/J450 Variants
REVISION
1
Dated: Nov 2011
Issued By: SW
Page: 201 of 233
15.5.10
TROUBLE SHOOTING
– VERTICAL SPEED INDICATOR
Table 18
– Trouble Shooting – Vertical Speed Indicator
Trouble
Probable Cause
Remedy
Instrument fails to
operate
Static line plugged
Check line for obstructions. Blow
out lines.
Static line broken
Check line for damage,
connections for security. Repair
or replace damaged line, tighten
connections.
Incorrect indication
Partially plugged static line
Check line for obstructions. Blow
out lines
Ruptured diaphragm
Substitute known-good indicator
and check reading. Replace
instrument
Pointer off zero
Reset pointer to zero
Pointer oscillates
Partially plugged static line
Check line for obstructions. Blow
out lines
Leak in static line
Test lines and connections for
leaks. Repair or replace
damaged lines, tighten
connections.
Leak in instrument case
Substitute known-good indicator
and check reading. Replace
instrument.
Hand vibrates
Excessive vibration
Check shock mounts. Replace
defective shock mounts.
Defective diaphragm
Substitute known-good indicator
and check for vibration. Replace
instrument.