Title 14 - Aeronautics and Space
Volume: 1Date: 2023-01-01Original Date: 2023-01-01Title: Section 25.1326 - Pitot heat indication systems.Context:
Title 14 - Aeronautics and Space. CHAPTER I - FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION, DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION. SUBCHAPTER C - AIRCRAFT. PART 25 - AIRWORTHINESS STANDARDS: TRANSPORT CATEGORY AIRPLANES. Subpart F - Equipment. - Instruments: Installation.
§ 25.1326
Pitot heat indication systems.
If a flight instrument pitot heating system is installed, an indication system must be provided to indicate to the flight crew when that pitot heating system is not operating. The indication system must comply with the following requirements:
(a) The indication provided must incorporate an amber light that is in clear view of a flight crewmember.
(b) The indication provided must be designed to alert the flight crew if either of the following conditions exist:
(1) The pitot heating system is switched “off”.
(2) The pitot heating system is switched “on” and any pitot tube heating element is inoperative.
[Amdt. 25–43, 43 FR 10339, Mar. 13, 1978]