23.1326—Pitot heat indication systems.

If a flight instrument pitot heating system is installed to meet the requirements specified in § 23.1323(d), 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 flightcrew member.

(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.

Code of Federal Regulations

[Doc. No. 27806, 61 FR 5169, Feb. 9, 1996]

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23.1326—Pitot heat indication systems.

Code of Federal Regulations