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United Instruments 8130 True Airspeed Indicator
This specific part number configuration designates a 3-1/8 inch panel-mounted mechanical airspeed indicator manufactured by United Instruments. It functions as a primary flight instrument that combines traditional Indicated Airspeed (IAS) measurement with a manual computing wheel to track True Airspeed (TAS). The B.552 sub-variant is optimized for high-performance piston and light twin-engine general aviation aircraft.
Description
This unit has been bench tested by an FAA certified repair station and it comes with an 8130 single release dated 06/03/2026.
Key Technical Capabilities
- On-the-Fly TAS Calculation: Features a dedicated manual knob on the lower bezel paired with a movable altitude-versus-temperature alignment window. By rotating the dial to match current outside air temperature (OAT) and pressure altitude, the inner scale reveals true airspeed without requiring external flight computers.
- Failsafe Mechanical Drive: Relies entirely on an internal copper-alloy aneroid diaphragm mechanism that calculates air pressure differentials. The instrument provides continuous, unthrottled airspeed readouts during complete electrical system failures.
- Dual-Unit Scale Optimization: Provides immediate reference across both nautical and statute speed increments, simplifying navigation across older sectional charts, legacy manuals, or modern GPS avionics configurations.
- Linear Needle Calibration: Engineered with internal linkages that translate non-linear pitot pressure curves into smooth, linear needle travel across the dial, minimizing visual scanning errors during rapid acceleration or deceleration phases.
Additional information
| Part Number | 8130 B-.552 |
|---|---|
| Serial Number | 159394 |
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