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Figure 2-22
Airspeed Tape
2.3.2.2. Airspeed Tape and Bug
Airspeed is indicated by a moving airspeed tape against a fixed position airspeed
pointer, shown on the left-hand side of the Attitude Display (
Figure 2-22
). A numerical,
rolling drum readout indicating airspeed values to the closest one knot or mile per hour
is provided adjacent to the fixed pointer. Tick marks are provided on the airspeed tape
every 10 knots (or mph, if so configured). Airspeeds between 20 kts (23 mph) to 450 kts
(518 mph) are displayed. Outside of this range, the airspeed value is dashed.
Color speed bands are displayed on the indicated airspeed tape, corresponding to the
color arcs found on a mechanical airspeed indicator.
Color speed markers are also displayed on the indicated airspeed tape, corresponding
to the markers found on traditional airspeed indicators. All aircraft have a red line for
aircraft never-exceed speed (Vne). If the aircraft manufacturer has published an initial
flap extension speed, a white triangle will be presented on the airspeed tape at
this speed.
Textual Vspeed markers can also be shown on the airspeed tape (e.g., Vx, Vy, Va, etc.).
These are typically programmed at installation, and (if left unlocked during installation)
may also be adjusted by the pilot. Vspeed display can be enabled or disabled by the
pilot from Page 1 of the Menu (
see
Chapter 5
).