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Old 30th October 2009 | 09:12
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saurabh sharma
 
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Compressebility error

Compressebility error always causes air speed indicator to over read at a TAS of 300 knots or above. This is because at such high speed air is brought to rest at pitot tube and is compressed . Due to which total pressure which is measured by pitot tube increases and thus causing air speed indicator to over read.

Hope this clears your doubt
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