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Split needles

A term used to describe the position of the two needles on the engine/rotor tachometer when the two needles are not superimposed.

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Split needles

Definitions

  • A term used to describe the position of the two needles on the engine/rotor tachometer when the two needles are not superimposed.
  • A term used to describe the position of the two needles on the engine/rotor tachometer when the two needles are not superim-posed.

References

  • Rotorcraft Flying Handbook, Federal Aviation Administration, 2000