AS 350 D, B, BA, B1, and B2

Initial Pilot Ground School

Chapter 11
Pitot Static System
and Instruments
 Pitot Static System
Measures Measures Measures
The Pitot - Static Dynamic Static Pressure
System consists of: Pressure Pressure Difference

• Pitot head

• Airspeed Indicator

• Altimeter

• Vertical Speed Indicator

• Static Ports

11.2
 Pitot Static Components

Airspeed
Indicator VSI

Union w/
calibrated
orifice
Pitot head
with water
trap Altimeter

Static
Drain (for condensation) Pressure
Ports

11.2
Pitot Head • Mounted on the
left of the aircraft
centerline where
airflow
disturbance is the
least.
• Aligned with the
airflow
streamlines
deviated by the
nose.
 Pitot Heating

• Electrical resistance heating to prevent ice formation

• Resistor power requirement: 35-55 W

PITOT

11.3
 HYD GEN M.G.B.T. BAT
M.G.B.P.
HORN F.FILT FUEL BAT.T

DOORS ENG PITOT

CHIP
FIRE
CHIP CHIP ENG.P FUEL P
TGB MGB

Pitot heating system not energized

Check the push button (ON).

Monitor airspeed indicator.

How is the Pitot Heat activated?

Push on the pushbutton switch located

on the center console.
At what temperature must the
pitot heat be used?

At all temperatures.
Where are the Static Ports located?

Underneath the helicopter on the belly

panel.
End of Chapter 11
Pitot Static System
and Instruments