---------------------------------------------------------- RV-List Digest Archive --- Total Messages Posted Fri 06/21/13: 1 ---------------------------------------------------------- Today's Message Index: ---------------------- 1. 01:01 AM - Re: Pitot test (Shirley Harding) ________________________________ Message 1 _____________________________________ Time: 01:01:21 AM PST US From: "Shirley Harding" Subject: RV-List: RE: Pitot test -----Original Message----- From: owner-rv-list-server@matronics.com [mailto:owner-rv-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of RV-List Digest Server Sent: Friday, 21 June 2013 3:02 PM Subject: RV-List Digest: 3 Msgs - 06/20/13 * ================================================= Online Versions of Today's List Digest Archive ================================================= Today's complete RV-List Digest can also be found in either of the two Web Links listed below. The .html file includes the Digest formatted in HTML for viewing with a web browser and features Hyperlinked Indexes and Message Navigation. The .txt file includes the plain ASCII version of the RV-List Digest and can be viewed with a generic text editor such as Notepad or with a web browser. HTML Version: http://www.matronics.com/digest/digestview.php?Style=82701&View=html&Chapter 13-06-20&Archive=RV Text Version: http://www.matronics.com/digest/digestview.php?Style=82701&View=txt&Chapter 2013-06-20&Archive=RV See FAA AC43.13 -1B CHG1 Page 12-21 This gives acceptable data for the leak rate: Static system, apply a vacuum equivalent to 1000'and hold for 1 min, max leak 100'. Pitot system, apply pressure to 150 kts hold for 1 min, max 10 kts leak. Shirley Harding RV6 flying RV12 under construction ________________________________ Message 1 _____________________________________ Time: 04:07:27 PM PST US Subject: RV-List: pitot test From: thomas sargent Does any one know an acceptable leak rate for the Pitot system? Mine is pretty bad right now. If I pressurize the pitot so that airspeed shows about 130kts, it leaks down about 7 or 8 kts/minute. What is an acceptable leak rate in terms of kts/minute (or should I say minutes/kt)? I should say this is not an IFR plane. Thanks, -- Tom Sargent ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Other Matronics Email List Services ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Post A New Message rv-list@matronics.com UN/SUBSCRIBE http://www.matronics.com/subscription List FAQ http://www.matronics.com/FAQ/RV-List.htm Web Forum Interface To Lists http://forums.matronics.com Matronics List Wiki http://wiki.matronics.com Full Archive Search Engine http://www.matronics.com/search 7-Day List Browse http://www.matronics.com/browse/rv-list Browse Digests http://www.matronics.com/digest/rv-list Browse Other Lists http://www.matronics.com/browse Live Online Chat! http://www.matronics.com/chat Archive Downloading http://www.matronics.com/archives Photo Share http://www.matronics.com/photoshare Other Email Lists http://www.matronics.com/emaillists Contributions http://www.matronics.com/contribution ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- These Email List Services are sponsored solely by Matronics and through the generous Contributions of its members.