TM 1-1510-225-10 2-117 Table 2-11. Standby Attitude Indicator Control / Functions T3NO. FUNCTION 1 Moveable sphere with line between colors to indicate the earth’s horizon. 2 Rotates with aircraft to provide measurement of angular displacement by the roll pointer. 3 Indicates vertical in any roll attitude. 4 Indicates earth's horizon relative to aircraft pitch attitude. 5 Rotated to adjust the miniature aircraft. 6 Measures pitch displacement of miniature aircraft. 7 Represents aircraft nose and wings. Indicates roll and pitch attitude relative to the horizon. Adjustable through pitch knob for varying pitch attitudes. c. Description F3OSA .The standby attitude reference system, Figure 2-40, is comprised of the attitude indicator located on the extreme left center of the pilot's instrument panel and a 28 Vdc emergency power supply. They provide a visual indication of the aircraft flight attitude. The attitude reference system is designed to provide a standby attitude indicator that is powered by a source independent of the aircraft electrical generating system. The system will provide reliable attitude information for at least 30 minutes after a total failure of the aircraft electrical system. The power supply contains sealed lead-acid batteries with a rating of 5.0 ampere hours. During normal operation, the aircraft 28 Vdc system supplies power to the indicator and power supply batteries. In the event aircraft electrical power fails, the standby power supply will take over the duties of powering the attitude indicator. The attitude indicator is a 28 Vdc powered electrically driven gyro and contains an inverter circuit board for converting the 28 Vdc input to 22 Vac 400 Hz for indicator operation. The power warning flag is rotated out of sight by a flag motor that allows the flag to appear if one or more phases of power are interrupted. The flag motor also allows the flag to appear if the PULL TO CAGE knob is in the caged position. The rotor speed and the mechanical erection system enables the indicator to provide a minimum of 9 minutes of useful attitude information after complete electrical power interruption. A three-position switch and a three legend annunciator unit located below the indicator provide system control, test and visual indication of the system status. The three position switch, placarded ON / OFF / TEST(normally OFF), provides control and test capabilities of the battery powered system. While in the normal OFF position, the annunciator, placarded AUX ARM, will be illuminated indicating the system batteries are being maintained in a charged condition and the system is in a standby (non-active) mode. In the TEST position, a check of the battery pack illuminates the AUX TEST annunciator. Placed in the ON position, it activates the Standby Horizon Indicator system and illuminates the AUX ONannunciator, provided the system circuit breaker is set. Table 2-12 describes the functions of the controls/indicators. d. Standby Attitude Indicator Controls, Indicators, and Functions. (1) Bank Angle Scale. Used in conjunction with bank angle pointer to indicate aircraft bank angle. (2) Bank Angle Index. Rotates with aircraft to provide measurement of angular displacement by roll pointer during maneuvers. (3) Bank Angle Pointer. The moveable bank angle pointer indicates aircraft bank angle by moving around a fixed bank angle scale. (4) Pitch Angle Scale. Aircraft pitch angle may be read under the symbolic miniature aircraft on a vertical pitch angle scale located on the attitude drum. (5) Horizon Line. The horizon line displays aircraft pitch and roll attitude with respect to the earth's horizon. (6) Caging and Pitch Trim Adjustment Knob. This knob, placarded PULL TO CAGE, is used to vertically adjust the symbolic miniature aircraft for changes in the aircraft's level flight pitch attitude and to cage the instrument.
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