blockage error—altimeter

blockage error—altimeter: An error in a pressure altimeter resulting from the static vent from which static pressure pickup is taken being blocked. In this case, the height indicated would remain constant even if the aircraft height is altered. An alternate static source is generally provided to cater for this contingency.

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