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26.56 Gyroscopic Instruments

26.56.2 Describe a typical aircraft vacuum (suction system).

26.56.4 Distinguish between suction pump, venturi, and positive pressure systems.

26.56.6 Describe the inherent properties of a spinning gyroscope rotor.

26.56.8 Explain what is meant by the term gimbal.

26.56.10 List the types of gyroscope.

26.56.12 Explain the principle of operation of a turn indicator.

26.56.14 Distinguish between a turn indicator (TI) and a turn co-ordinator (TC).

26.56.16 Describe the errors which a turn indicator is subject to.

26.56.18 Explain the principle of operation of the balance ball.

26.56.20 Interpret various TI and TC indications.

26.56.22 Explain the serviceability checks for the TI/TC.

26.56.24 Explain the principle of operation of a direction indicator/heading indicator (DI/HI).

26.56.26 Explain the following errors which the DI/HI is subject to;