Specifications

DCS
[P-51D Mustang]
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COCKPIT
pressure of 70-80 PSI. The Red Lines indicate a minimum permissible pressure of 50 PSI and a
maximum permissible pressure of 90 PSI.
FUEL PRESSURE GAUGE. The Fuel Pressure Gauge is located on the bottom right side of the
Engine Gauge. The gauge indicates fuel pressure in pounds per square inch (PSI) and is graduated
from 0 to 25 PSI. The gauge is scaled to 1 PSI. The green range indicates normal operating pressure
of 12 - 16 PSI. The Red Lines indicate a minimum permissible pressure of 12 PSI and a maximum
permissible pressure of 19 PSI.
Miscellaneous Instruments
Miscellaneous instruments include the Remote Indicator Compass, Clock, Oxygen Flow Indicator,
Oxygen Pressure Gauge, Hydraulic Pressure Gauge, Fuel Gauges, Ammeter, and Accelerometer.
Remote Indicator Compass
The Remote Indicator Compass on the P-51D replaces the conventional magnetic compass of
previous aircraft, although some models also include a conventional standby magnetic compass as a
backup. The remote compass unit is installed in the left wing and transmits its readings electrically to
the indicator on the instrument panel. This type of compass doesn’t float around and fluctuate when
the aircraft is maneuvered. This provides all of the advantages of the directional gyro without the
processions. However, the directional gyro is provided as a backup should the electrical system fail.
The Remote Indicator Compass consists of a stationary compass rose, a current magnetic heading
arrow, and a desired magnetic heading arrow. The knob of the instrument is used to adjust (turn)
the desired magnetic heading arrow to a desired heading.
Figure 51: Remote Indicator Compass
Clock
The clock is installed in the upper left section of the instrument panel. The winding knob is used to
set the time. To operate the knob, pull the knob out with a left mouse button click and roll the
Desired Magnetic
Heading
Current Magnetic
Heading
Desired Magnetic
Heading knob