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What does a loss of suction (vacuum) cause in the cockpit?

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Loss of vacuum pressure causes the attitude indicator and heading indicator (gyroscopic instruments) to fail, as they are typically vacuum-driven in small aircraft.

PHAK Ch. 8 — Flight Instruments

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