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1. 03:18 AM - pitot/static connectors (David Joyce)
2. 04:13 AM - Re: pitot/static connectors (Brian Davies)
3. 09:03 AM - Re: Nose Wheel! (robertpeterfrost)
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Subject: | pitot/static connectors |
Since building my plane I have been very conscientious about replacing all
rubber hoses every 5 yrs, but sadly overlooked the 'O' rings on the quick
connectors for the pitot static lines at the wing root. These have gone rock
solid since last derigged and it looks as though I can only disconnect them
at the expense of destroying the connectors. I mention it for the benefit of
those whose connectors are nearly as old as mine and in the faint hope that
someone out there has found a solution to this problem.
Regards, David Joyce, G-XSDJ
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Subject: | pitot/static connectors |
Hi David,
They might have gone "sticky" rather than hard. As you have nothing to
lose, I would be tempted to spray some WD40 or similar into the connector to
see if it frees the O rings.
Regards
brian
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Since building my plane I have been very conscientious about replacing all
rubber hoses every 5 yrs, but sadly overlooked the 'O' rings on the quick
connectors for the pitot static lines at the wing root. These have gone rock
solid since last derigged and it looks as though I can only disconnect them
at the expense of destroying the connectors. I mention it for the benefit of
those whose connectors are nearly as old as mine and in the faint hope that
someone out there has found a solution to this problem.
Regards, David Joyce, G-XSDJ
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Hi All,
After tightening up the castle nut to 18lb we still had a problem so I took your
advise and purchased Fluorcarbon Nyogel 868H, stripped out the nose wheel and
found a small amount of grease had got on the shimmy plate (Nev Eyre was correct,
again!!), cleaned it all down and used the Nyogel, test flew the aircraft
and it works a treat!!
I purchased a 10 gram tube (NL1013) from Newgate Simms Ltd, Chester (01244 660771),
they were VERY helpful, cost 21.00 including Vat and delivery, a very worthwhile
purchase and highly recommended.
Regards
Robert
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