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1. Calibration techniques
2. Probes or vanes not being heated
3. The type of indicator itself
4. Flap setting
5. Wing contamination
in
a
Figure 5-9. A conceptual representation of an AOA indicator. It is important to become familiar with the equipment installed
specific airplane.
Installation of AOA indicators not required by type certification in GA airplanes has been streamlined by the FAA. The FAA
non-required
established policy in February 2014 pertaining to AOA systems and how they may be installed as a minor alteration,
depending upon their installation requirements and operational utilization, and the procedures to follow for certification of these
installations. For updated information on this, please reference the FAA website at www.faa.gov.
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