PART I-DESCRIPTIVE
available at the wheel brakes, the operation by-passing
the differential relay valve and reducing valve. The
pressure at each wheel will not in this case be shown on
the triple pressure gauge. Use of this control enables full
reheat power to be used without brakes slipping.
(d) If the hydraulic system has failed, the pressure in the
wheel brakes accumulator as shown on the triple pressure
gauge will be sufficient for landing but will leave little in
hand for subsequent taxying. When pressure falls to
below 1,750 lb./sq. in. no further braking will be avail-
able, since the accumulator is then empty of hydraulic
fluid.
30. Flight instruments
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A.L.4 (a) The turn and slip indicator is operated by D.C. whenever electrical
Para. 30(a) supply is available. If electrical supply is lacking the word OFF
Page 34 appears in the face of the instrument. When Mod. 599 is embodied
a TURN & SLIP NORMAL-EMERG switch on the instrument
panel provides a separate emergency d.c. supply when set to
EMERG.
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(b) The Mk.4 artificial horizon is operated by A.C. (see
para. 16(b)). A power failure indicator shows the word
OFF when electrical supply is lacking. If the fast
erection button (51) is used before flight to erect the
horizon it must not be kept depressed after satisfactory
erection is achieved. In flight the button should only be
used in unaccelerated level flight.
(c) The Mk.4F compass is also operated by A.C. (see para.
16(b)).
(d) The accelerometer indicates all normal accelerations
imposed on the aircraft by means of three concentrically
mounted pointers. One pointer indicates instantaneous
G, the other two register the maximum positive and
negative G readings respectively until re-set.
(e) The heater element in the pressure head is controlled by
switch (37) on the port side of the instrument panel. 34
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