14 CFR · Part 27
14 CFR § 27.1547
Magnetic direction indicator.
A placard meeting the requirements of this section must be installed on or near the magnetic direction indicator.
The placard must show the calibration of the instrument in level flight with the engines operating.
The placard must state whether the calibration was made with radio receivers on or off.
Each calibration reading must be in terms of magnetic heading in not more than 45 degree increments.
If a magnetic nonstabilized direction indicator can have a deviation of more than 10 degrees caused by the operation of electrical equipment, the placard must state which electrical loads, or combination of loads, would cause a deviation of more than 10 degrees when turned on.
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Advisory Circulars (1)
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Reflects the eCFR edition current as of September 29, 2026. Retrieved from ecfr.gov on October 16, 2026.
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