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1. 05:23 AM - Re: Maule was Re: (Glenn Horne)
2. 08:29 AM - Re: Bad Fuel Lines! (Bruce Harrington)
3. 10:03 AM - Avid Flyer for sale (Dale Kister)
4. 11:57 AM - Re: Bad Fuel Lines! (AlbertaIV@aol.com)
5. 12:45 PM - Re: Bad Fuel Lines! (John Larsen)
6. 01:30 PM - Re: Arlington NW EAA Fly-in Photos Posted. (kitfoxpilot)
7. 02:59 PM - Re: Maule (Michel Verheughe)
8. 04:04 PM - insecticide in static system? (Stu Bryant)
9. 04:20 PM - Re: insecticide in static system? (Jeff Hays)
10. 06:12 PM - Re: Maule (Lowell Fitt)
11. 07:15 PM - Re: Bad Fuel Lines! (John E. King)
12. 09:02 PM - Re: Maule (flier)
13. 10:18 PM - Re: insecticide in static system? (jimshumaker)
14. 10:20 PM - Re: Maule (jimshumaker)
15. 11:00 PM - Re: Maule (kurt schrader)
16. 11:32 PM - Re: insecticide in static system? (kurt schrader)
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--> Kitfox-List message posted by: "Glenn Horne" <glennflys@rcn.com>
Thanks Jim.
Glenn
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-kitfox-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-kitfox-list-server@matronics.com]On Behalf Of jimshumaker
Subject: Re: Kitfox-List: Maule was RE:
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: "jimshumaker" <jimshumaker@sbcglobal.net>
Glenn
My invoice from Applied Industrial Technologies is for 2 GENE 32262-88
commercial ball bearings. Cost all of $4.20 each.
The bearings that come with the wheels are built with a ridge that will
prevent the wheel from running off the axle in the event of a bearing
failure. The GENE 32262-88 does not. That and the slightly narrower wheel
are the reason for the oversize washer. The washer does tend to capture the
grass and weeds from the off field landings.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Glenn Horne" <glennflys@rcn.com>
Subject: RE: Kitfox-List: Maule was RE:
> --> Kitfox-List message posted by: "Glenn Horne" <glennflys@rcn.com>
>
> Jim,
> Got a bearing number for the axel.
> Don't take the wheel off. Maybe you
> have the box around that the bearing came in.
> Glenn
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-kitfox-list-server@matronics.com
> [mailto:owner-kitfox-list-server@matronics.com]On Behalf Of jimshumaker
> To: kitfox-list@matronics.com
> Subject: Re: Kitfox-List: Maule was RE:
>
>
> --> Kitfox-List message posted by: "jimshumaker"
<jimshumaker@sbcglobal.net>
>
> Glenn
>
> The homebuilders wheel in Aircraft spruce is soft rubber. It took out all
> that taxi vibration on asphalt. I am very happy with it as it does what I
> wanted it to and it is smaller and lighter and works well off field and
> never have to worry about patching it.
>
> Jim Shumaker
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Glenn Horne" <glennflys@rcn.com>
> To: <kitfox-list@matronics.com>
> Subject: RE: Kitfox-List: Maule was RE:
>
>
> > --> Kitfox-List message posted by: "Glenn Horne" <glennflys@rcn.com>
> >
> > Jim,
> > I was just looking at that wheel, but couldn't
> > tell if it puma tic or a softer rubber. On my
> > Model II I have a solid (hard) rubber tail wheel.
> > Would like to change mine. How do you like yours?
> > Glenn Horne-Suffolk, Va
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: owner-kitfox-list-server@matronics.com
> > [mailto:owner-kitfox-list-server@matronics.com]On Behalf Of jimshumaker
> > To: kitfox-list@matronics.com
> > Subject: Re: Kitfox-List: Maule was RE:
> >
> >
> > --> Kitfox-List message posted by: "jimshumaker"
> <jimshumaker@sbcglobal.net>
> >
> > Aircraft Spruce 2003-2004 Page 217 P/N 06-03600.
> >
> > I changed bearings to fit the axle by puchasing from a local bearing
> house.
> > But then had to add oversize washers as safety stops. Could have done
it
> > just as well by using a piece of steel tubing to shim the space between
> > bearing and axle.
> >
> > Jim Shumaker
> >
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "Jim Burke" <jeburke94je@direcway.com>
> > To: <kitfox-list@matronics.com>
> > Subject: Re: Kitfox-List: Maule was RE:
> >
> >
> > > --> Kitfox-List message posted by: Jim Burke
<jeburke94je@direcway.com>
> > >
> > > Jim, I would like to do the same. Can you give me some numbers for the
> > wheel
> > > and barring needed?
> > >
> > > Thanks,
> > >
> > >
> > > James E. Burke
> > > (N94JE)
> > > -------Original Message-------
> > >
> > > From: kitfox-list@matronics.com
> > > Date: 07/11/04 01:54:08
> > > To: kitfox-list@matronics.com
> > > Subject: Re: Kitfox-List: Maule was RE:
> > >
> > > --> Kitfox-List message posted by: "jimshumaker"
> > <jimshumaker@sbcglobal.net>
> > >
> > > Michel
> > >
> > > I changed my Maule hard wheel to an Aircraft Spruce sport builders
> wheel.
> > > Cost just $25 for the wheel and a few more dollars for the bearing and
> > > oversize washers. Very cheap and a much softer ride. It takes out
> that
> > > annoying pavement vibration. Works well off field also.
> > >
> > > Jim Shumaker
> > >
> > >
> > > ----- Original Message -----
> > > From: "Michel Verheughe" <michel@online.no>
> > > To: <kitfox-list@matronics.com>
> > > Subject: Re: Kitfox-List: Maule was RE:
> > >
> > >
> > > > --> Kitfox-List message posted by: Michel Verheughe
<michel@online.no>
> > > >
> > > > Lmar wrote:
> > > > > I found a great site for the Maule
> > > > >
> > > > > http://www.bowersflybaby.com/tech/Maule_Tailwheel.pdf
> > > >
> > > > Thanks Larry. This is a definitive "must keep." Incidentally, I am
> > > considering
> > > > changing my hard wheel for a pneumatic one. I fly mostly from
asphalt
> > and
> > > the
> > > > hard wheel is ... a bit hard. Checking Aircraft Spruce, I see that
> these
> > > wheels
> > > > are not that expensive. Maybe a good Christmas gift, who knows! :-)
> > > >
> > > > Cheers,
> > > > Michel
> > > >
> > > > do not archive
> > > >
> > > >
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
>
>
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| Subject: | Re: Bad Fuel Lines! |
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: "Bruce Harrington" <aerowood@mcsi.net>
Must be the local fuel. I put 800 hours on the MIL-H-6000 fuel lines in my
582ed IV-1200. Lines were still good when I sold it last year. That's a bit
less than 4000 gallons of gas!
bh
> Don Smyth did a test a while back on fuel lines, well I discovered that my
lines also were swelled up on the inside. If anyone has the MIL-H-6000 2/91
mine is 5/16, take it off!! I replaced mine with USCG approved fuel line which
is gas friendly. I discovered this problem due to a serious loss of rpm's after
take off. I also discovered that my fuel pump may have gone bad. OH, I have a
912S. I would post photo's of the fuel line, but I think Don Smyth has them
posted on Sport Flight if I'm right.
>
> Ray, N2BH
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| Subject: | Avid Flyer for sale |
0.7 FROM_ALL_NUMS From an address that is all numbers (non-phone)
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: "Dale Kister" <2@dalekister.com>
I have just decided to sell my Avid Flyer IV-D. Rotax 912UL
Grove landing gear
Panel mounted avionics
Extended speed wing
If interested, please click on this link for details and pictures.
http://dalekister.com/
E-mail: Avid@dalekister.com
Dale Kister
Avid mk 4/912UL, Kitfox 3/582
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| Subject: | Re: Bad Fuel Lines! |
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: AlbertaIV@aol.com
In a message dated 7/14/04 8:30:28 AM Pacific Daylight Time,
aerowood@mcsi.net writes:
>
> Must be the local fuel. I put 800 hours on the MIL-H-6000 fuel lines in my
> 582ed IV-1200. Lines were still good when I sold it last year. That's a
> bit
> less than 4000 gallons of gas!
> bh
>
I wouldn't touch this subject with a 10 foot pole
Don Smythe
DO NOT ARCHIVE
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| Subject: | Re: Bad Fuel Lines! |
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: John Larsen <jopatco@mindspring.com>
The same brand of gas may vary widely due to what ever additives the
local EPA people want blended in the gas. There are 26 different
combinations required in the counties and municipalities in and around
Chicago.
AlbertaIV@aol.com wrote:
>--> Kitfox-List message posted by: AlbertaIV@aol.com
>
>In a message dated 7/14/04 8:30:28 AM Pacific Daylight Time,
>aerowood@mcsi.net writes:
>
>
>
>
>>Must be the local fuel. I put 800 hours on the MIL-H-6000 fuel lines in my
>>582ed IV-1200. Lines were still good when I sold it last year. That's a
>>bit
>>less than 4000 gallons of gas!
>>bh
>>
>>
>>
>
>I wouldn't touch this subject with a 10 foot pole
>
>Don Smythe
>DO NOT ARCHIVE
>
>
>
>
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| Subject: | Re: Arlington NW EAA Fly-in Photos Posted. |
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: "kitfoxpilot" <kitfoxpilot@comcast.net>
I just checked the list of Award winners at Arlington. And noticed that
although John left on Saturday, he did win first place for workmanship. In
the custom built kits category. Congratulations John and Debra.
Scott Miller
S7
----- Original Message -----
From: "Don Pearsall" <donpearsall@comcast.net>
Subject: RE: Kitfox-List: Arlington NW EAA Fly-in Photos Posted.
> --> Kitfox-List message posted by: "Don Pearsall"
<donpearsall@comcast.net>
>
> Chicken! Saturday is the busiest day. Did you fly in, John?
> Don
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-kitfox-list-server@matronics.com
> [mailto:owner-kitfox-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of jdmcbean
> To: kitfox-list@matronics.com
> Subject: RE: Kitfox-List: Arlington NW EAA Fly-in Photos Posted.
>
> --> Kitfox-List message posted by: "jdmcbean" <jdmcbean@cableone.net>
>
> Sorry I missed ya... Left first thing Saturday morning.
>
> Blue Skies
> John & Debra McBean
> "The Sky is not the Limit... It's a Playground"
>
>
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--> Kitfox-List message posted by: Michel Verheughe <michel@online.no>
jimshumaker wrote:
> I changed my Maule hard wheel to an Aircraft Spruce sport builders wheel.
> Cost just $25 for the wheel and a few more dollars for the bearing and
> oversize washers. Very cheap and a much softer ride. It takes out that
> annoying pavement vibration. Works well off field also.
Thanks, Jim. My Maule wheel has quite a bit of wear and I wish to replace the
entire unit. I see that pricewise, the "Homebuilder Special" wheel and the
Maule is about the same. Any reason why I should prefer the ""Homebuilder
Special" one? Another thing: they talk about 45, 20 and 10 degrees spring angle
models. What do they mean and what should I get?
Thanks in advance,
Michel
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| Subject: | insecticide in static system? |
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: "Stu Bryant" <s.j.bryant@sbcglobal.net>
Hi, folks,
I'm a new member and will for the most part just be a lurker eavesdropping
on this board.
I'm a private pilot and wanna-be kitfox builder just waiting for my day to
come when I too will get to uncrate a big box and start my journey into
aircraft ownership. Good stuff, watching your posts.
I am curious and a bit concerned about the idea of using insecticide in the
static system. Tell me if I am right or wrong here: Bug spray is primarily
petroleum distillates, right? Is the tubing compatible with this long term,
or will it perhaps accelerate cracking and aging? (Is this metal, plastic,
or rubber tubing?) Will this possibly contaminate any instruments? How long
will it take to all evaporate out (fairly enclosed area, not the same as out
in the open) so as to not cause more instrument errors from liquid being
present? Just seems to me to be a big risk for what little benefit- few bug
sprays have any significant residual action despite what their label says.
If you don't wet the bug it probably could care less about the spray, at
least this has always been my observation. A pitot cover with flag will
protect the pitot tube, so why not a flagged pin of some sort to block the
static port? Or maybe a fine screen that will still allow it to breathe? If
you spray insecticide into the system and you kill one you've plugged it up
for sure. But to prevent them? Not that I've ever seen except mosquito
repellant for mosquitoes- sometimes. You guys are the ones keeping your
birds going, not me, so do what you think best. I just hope to provoke some
thought on the matter and satisfy my curiosity.
Regards,
Stu Bryant
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| Subject: | insecticide in static system? |
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: "Jeff Hays" <jeff.hays@aselia.com>
Stu -
I've been on the various Kitfox lists for a long time, my advice to a
new member of the list ... Read the posts, and use your own good sense.
You will see things on the list which range from absolutely great
advice, to other comments that are suspect at best.
Regards,
Jeff Hays
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-kitfox-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-kitfox-list-server@matronics.com]On Behalf Of Stu Bryant
Subject: Kitfox-List: insecticide in static system?
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: "Stu Bryant" <s.j.bryant@sbcglobal.net>
Hi, folks,
I'm a new member and will for the most part just be a lurker eavesdropping
on this board.
I'm a private pilot and wanna-be kitfox builder just waiting for my day to
come when I too will get to uncrate a big box and start my journey into
aircraft ownership. Good stuff, watching your posts.
I am curious and a bit concerned about the idea of using insecticide in the
static system. Tell me if I am right or wrong here: Bug spray is primarily
petroleum distillates, right? Is the tubing compatible with this long term,
or will it perhaps accelerate cracking and aging? (Is this metal, plastic,
or rubber tubing?) Will this possibly contaminate any instruments? How long
will it take to all evaporate out (fairly enclosed area, not the same as out
in the open) so as to not cause more instrument errors from liquid being
present? Just seems to me to be a big risk for what little benefit- few bug
sprays have any significant residual action despite what their label says.
If you don't wet the bug it probably could care less about the spray, at
least this has always been my observation. A pitot cover with flag will
protect the pitot tube, so why not a flagged pin of some sort to block the
static port? Or maybe a fine screen that will still allow it to breathe? If
you spray insecticide into the system and you kill one you've plugged it up
for sure. But to prevent them? Not that I've ever seen except mosquito
repellant for mosquitoes- sometimes. You guys are the ones keeping your
birds going, not me, so do what you think best. I just hope to provoke some
thought on the matter and satisfy my curiosity.
Regards,
Stu Bryant
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--> Kitfox-List message posted by: "Lowell Fitt" <lcfitt@inreach.com>
Michel, I changed out my Maule to the Home Builders Special. In fact I
have two Mauls now, One I use as a door stop. I like the new one and made
the switch after a recommendation from a friend. I like the ride and have
had no shimmy problems - in fact no problems at all in almost 200 hours.
Lowell
----- Original Message -----
From: "Michel Verheughe" <michel@online.no>
Subject: Re: Kitfox-List: Maule
> --> Kitfox-List message posted by: Michel Verheughe <michel@online.no>
>
> jimshumaker wrote:
> > I changed my Maule hard wheel to an Aircraft Spruce sport builders
wheel.
> > Cost just $25 for the wheel and a few more dollars for the bearing and
> > oversize washers. Very cheap and a much softer ride. It takes out
that
> > annoying pavement vibration. Works well off field also.
>
> Thanks, Jim. My Maule wheel has quite a bit of wear and I wish to replace
the
> entire unit. I see that pricewise, the "Homebuilder Special" wheel and the
> Maule is about the same. Any reason why I should prefer the ""Homebuilder
> Special" one? Another thing: they talk about 45, 20 and 10 degrees spring
angle
> models. What do they mean and what should I get?
>
> Thanks in advance,
>
> Michel
>
>
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| Subject: | Re: Bad Fuel Lines! |
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: "John E. King " <kingjohn@erols.com>
Ray,
Lets hope this finally fixes your problem. Between the mud daubers, the swollen
fuel line and the fuel pump, you should be good for go. How did you detect
the bad fuel pump?
--
John King
Warrenton, VA
KITFOXPILOT@att.net wrote:
>--> Kitfox-List message posted by: KITFOXPILOT@att.net
>
>Don Smyth did a test a while back on fuel lines, well I discovered that my lines
also were swelled up on the inside. If anyone has the MIL-H-6000 2/91 mine
is 5/16, take it off!! I replaced mine with USCG approved fuel line which is
gas friendly. I discovered this problem due to a serious loss of rpm's after
take off. I also discovered that my fuel pump may have gone bad. OH, I have
a 912S. I would post photo's of the fuel line, but I think Don Smyth has them
posted on Sport Flight if I'm right.
>
>Ray, N2BH
>
>
>
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--> Kitfox-List message posted by: "flier" <FLIER@sbcglobal.net>
Hey Lowell,
Did you do just the tire or the whole assembly? I
like the sound of a smoother ride but I hate to
replace the whole tailwheel if I could do just the
tire...
Regards,
Ted
--- Original Message ---
From: "Lowell Fitt" <lcfitt@inreach.com>
Subject: Re: Kitfox-List: Maule
>--> Kitfox-List message posted by: "Lowell Fitt"
<lcfitt@inreach.com>
>
>Michel, I changed out my Maule to the Home Builders
Special. In fact I
>have two Mauls now, One I use as a door stop. I
like the new one and made
>the switch after a recommendation from a friend. I
like the ride and have
>had no shimmy problems - in fact no problems at all
in almost 200 hours.
>
>Lowell
>
>----- Original Message -----
>From: "Michel Verheughe" <michel@online.no>
>To: <kitfox-list@matronics.com>
>Subject: Re: Kitfox-List: Maule
>
>
>> --> Kitfox-List message posted by: Michel
Verheughe <michel@online.no>
>>
>> jimshumaker wrote:
>> > I changed my Maule hard wheel to an Aircraft
Spruce sport builders
>wheel.
>> > Cost just $25 for the wheel and a few more
dollars for the bearing and
>> > oversize washers. Very cheap and a much softer
ride. It takes out
>that
>> > annoying pavement vibration. Works well off
field also.
>>
>> Thanks, Jim. My Maule wheel has quite a bit of
wear and I wish to replace
>the
>> entire unit. I see that pricewise,
the "Homebuilder Special" wheel and the
>> Maule is about the same. Any reason why I should
prefer the ""Homebuilder
>> Special" one? Another thing: they talk about 45,
20 and 10 degrees spring
>angle
>> models. What do they mean and what should I get?
>>
>> Thanks in advance,
>>
>> Michel
>>
>>
>
>
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| Subject: | Re: insecticide in static system? |
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: "jimshumaker" <jimshumaker@sbcglobal.net>
Good points Stu.
.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Stu Bryant" <s.j.bryant@sbcglobal.net>
Subject: Kitfox-List: insecticide in static system?
> --> Kitfox-List message posted by: "Stu Bryant" <s.j.bryant@sbcglobal.net>
>
> Hi, folks,
> I'm a new member and will for the most part just be a lurker eavesdropping
> on this board.
> I'm a private pilot and wanna-be kitfox builder just waiting for my day to
> come when I too will get to uncrate a big box and start my journey into
> aircraft ownership. Good stuff, watching your posts.
>
> I am curious and a bit concerned about the idea of using insecticide in
the
> static system. Tell me if I am right or wrong here: Bug spray is primarily
> petroleum distillates, right? Is the tubing compatible with this long
term,
> or will it perhaps accelerate cracking and aging? (Is this metal, plastic,
> or rubber tubing?) Will this possibly contaminate any instruments? How
long
> will it take to all evaporate out (fairly enclosed area, not the same as
out
> in the open) so as to not cause more instrument errors from liquid being
> present? Just seems to me to be a big risk for what little benefit- few
bug
> sprays have any significant residual action despite what their label says.
> If you don't wet the bug it probably could care less about the spray, at
> least this has always been my observation. A pitot cover with flag will
> protect the pitot tube, so why not a flagged pin of some sort to block the
> static port? Or maybe a fine screen that will still allow it to breathe?
If
> you spray insecticide into the system and you kill one you've plugged it
up
> for sure. But to prevent them? Not that I've ever seen except mosquito
> repellant for mosquitoes- sometimes. You guys are the ones keeping your
> birds going, not me, so do what you think best. I just hope to provoke
some
> thought on the matter and satisfy my curiosity.
>
> Regards,
> Stu Bryant
>
>
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--> Kitfox-List message posted by: "jimshumaker" <jimshumaker@sbcglobal.net>
Michel
I have no experiance with the complete unit.
I believe that the 45 20 and 10 is the angle that is bent into the tail
spring to which the tailwheel attaches.
Jim Shumaker
----- Original Message -----
From: "Michel Verheughe" <michel@online.no>
Subject: Re: Kitfox-List: Maule
> --> Kitfox-List message posted by: Michel Verheughe <michel@online.no>
>
> jimshumaker wrote:
> > I changed my Maule hard wheel to an Aircraft Spruce sport builders
wheel.
> > Cost just $25 for the wheel and a few more dollars for the bearing and
> > oversize washers. Very cheap and a much softer ride. It takes out
that
> > annoying pavement vibration. Works well off field also.
>
> Thanks, Jim. My Maule wheel has quite a bit of wear and I wish to replace
the
> entire unit. I see that pricewise, the "Homebuilder Special" wheel and the
> Maule is about the same. Any reason why I should prefer the ""Homebuilder
> Special" one? Another thing: they talk about 45, 20 and 10 degrees spring
angle
> models. What do they mean and what should I get?
>
> Thanks in advance,
>
> Michel
>
>
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--> Kitfox-List message posted by: kurt schrader <smokey_bear_40220@yahoo.com>
Michel,
I think Jim is right. They are probably the angles
the different springs can make to set the proper tail
wheel caster angle, given the different fuselage
mounts and tailwheel units the springs attach too.
As to how to decide which you need, I can only guess.
Maybe looking at the angle of the spring mounting
surface the tailwheel attaches to as compared to the
surface of the mount that attaches to the fuselage
would be the angle. I suppose it is measured with the
weight off the tail wheel since different tail weights
would give different bends when loaded. Of course you
need to have the new tailwheel to figure that mount
surface angle. Best guess from here. Maybe someone
has already done this and knows what fits your model?
Kurt S.
--- jimshumaker <jimshumaker@sbcglobal.net> wrote:
>
> Michel
>
> I have no experiance with the complete unit.
> I believe that the 45 20 and 10 is the angle that is
> bent into the tail
> spring to which the tailwheel attaches.
>
> Jim Shumaker
> ............................
Michel wrote:
> > Another thing: they talk about 45,
> > 20 and 10 degrees spring angle
> > models. What do they mean and what should I get?
> >
> > Thanks in advance,
> >
> > Michel
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--> Kitfox-List message posted by: kurt schrader <smokey_bear_40220@yahoo.com>
Welcome Stu,
Since it was my off handed comment about the bug
spray, I should fill in the idea a little better.
This was from someone's post a year or two ago about
keeping bugs out of the pitot tube (not static system)
in a buggy environment. I forget who to credit, but I
think the idea went something like this:
At each annual, remove the pitot tube and inspect.
Spray a little bug spray thru the (Aluminum) tube and
let dry. Replace the pitot tube.
Since I read that "Shell No Pest Strips" - those
curly, sticky, yellow things you hang up - will leave
their chemicals in your blood up to a year after they
are removed, just from breathing them, I considered
bug killing chemicals to be long lasting.
If you spray a bug, they first try to scurry away,
then die. They don't seem to like the chemicals and I
doubt that they will scurry into where they are
present, even in little bits, so the bug killer in the
pitot tube sounded feasable to me.
The KitFox pitot tube is just standard aluminum tubing
with a 90 degree bend in it. Easily replaced if for
any reason you don't like it. Since you remove it
first, no spray goes anywhere else in the plane. All
lines and instruments are safe.
I actually have the little flipper covers on my pitot
and tank vents, so I haven't tried the bug spray idea
myself. But I am concerned. These days there are
little spiders in many little areas of my plane. My
flipper covers don't seal that well. More like
letting the little bug house doors open a bit?
Maybe the origional poster would comment again?
Kurt S.
--- Stu Bryant <s.j.bryant@sbcglobal.net> wrote:
>
> Hi, folks,
> I'm a new member and will for the most part just be
> a lurker eavesdropping on this board.......
>
> I am curious and a bit concerned about the idea of
> using insecticide in the static system.........
>
> Regards,
> Stu Bryant
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