Describe an aircraft's pneumatic system.
Description should include the following:
- Gyroscopic instruments may be powered in different ways.
- In some aircraft, vacuum or pressure systems provide the power for the heading and attitude indicators, while the electrical system provides the power for the turn coordinator.
- Most aircraft have at least two sources of power to ensure at least one source of bank information is available if one power source fails.
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Process/Skill Questions:
- Why do most aircraft have at least two sources of power?