AMTE 218L

AIRCRAFT AND ENGINE INSTRUMENT SYSTEM SHOP

Name: ___________________________________ Section: ______________________

Instructor: _______________________________ Date: ________________________

ACTIVITY 3
GYROSCOPIC AND PRESSURE INSTRUMENT MOCK-UP
(ATTITUDE INDICATOR AND VERTICAL SPEED INDICATOR)

Many aircraft instruments rely on measuring the pressures of fluids such as air, fuel, and oil.
Pressures can be measured directly by applying the fluid's force to a movable bellows, or by
allowing the fluid to enter a transducer that converts the pressure energy directly into an
electrical signal. This signal is then used to drive an electrical or electronic display.

The attitude indicator, with its miniature aircraft and

horizon bar, displays a picture of the attitude of the aircraft.
The relationship of the miniature aircraft to the horizon bar
is the same as the relationship of the real aircraft to the
actual horizon. The instrument gives an instantaneous
indication of even the smallest changes in attitude.

The rate-of-climb
indicator, more
properly called a
vertical speed indicator
(VSI), helps a pilot
establish a rate of
climb or descent to allow arrival at a specified altitude at a
given time. The VSI also backs up other instruments, such
as the altimeter, by providing early indications of changes in
pitch. The vertical speed indicator contains a bellows, or
pressure capsule, which is connected to the static source and
vented to the inside of the instrument case through a
diffuser, which provides an accurately calibrated leak.

Source: JEPPESEN A&P TEXTBOOK CHAPTER 11

DIRECTION:
Follow the instructions for every step on the box and always wear your PPE during the whole
shop activity. Write the date and time on the box of each steps and mark check (✔) for each
material or equipment that you’re going to use for your shop activity, signed each step before
submitting your activity to your instructor.

*Note: There will be a DEMERIT or deduction of points for each time that you are not
following the instruction, procedures, steps, not wearing of safety equipment and improper
working procedure.

OBJECTIVES:
 To build an instrument mock-up (attitude indicator and vertical speed indicator)

 To familiarize how an instrument works

 To exercise proper wearing of P.P.E.’s during activities

Date & Student Instructor

PROCEDURE
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Step 1. Prepare the required P.P.E

(Mark ✔ the P.P.E needed for the activity)

 Gloves ______
 Goggles ______
 Apron ______

Step 2. Gather the tools and materials that will be used.

 PVC pipe
 Sheet metal
 Illustration board/Foam board
 Gauge glass
 Aviation snip
 Hacksaw
 File (Round file and Half-round file)
 Glue/ Adhesives
Step 3. Use a cylindrical pipe that will show internal
components and mechanisms of the aircraft
instruments.

Step 4. Gather pictures or illustrations to copy the

actual appearance of the instrument.

Step 5. You may use illustration board or sheet metal

for creating mini gyroscopes for the instruments. On
the other end of the gauge show the attitude or vertical
speed indicator gauge with a pointer.

Step 6. Conclusion
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Step 7. Housekeeping. Make sure your areas are clear
of any debris from the activity.
 ACTIVITY EVALUATION

Criteria Excellent Good Average Fair

1. Job completion 10 7 5 2

2. Ability to follow instructions 10 7 5 2

3. Time management 5 4 3 2

4. Knowledge demonstration 10 7 5 2

5. Creativity 10 7 5 2

6. Instructors discretion 5 4 3 2

TOTAL SCORE:

INSTRUCTOR’S SIGNATURE: