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Aircraft Systems

What is primary flight display?

primary flight display The main instrument display showing attitude, speed, altitude, heading, and flight director information.

Source: ICAO Doc 9432, FAA PCG

How is “primary flight display” Used in Practice?

Primary Flight Display failed, reverting to backup instruments for attitude and navigation.

Certification Exam Relevance

ICAO Level 4ICAO Level 5ICAO Level 6EASA FCL.055

Who Needs to Know This Term?

  • Pilots
  • Air Traffic Controllers
  • Cabin Crew

Related Aviation English Terms

Primary Flight Displayengine instrument displayflight-director barsnavigation display

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What is primary flight display?

The main instrument display showing attitude, speed, altitude, heading, and flight director information.

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