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jesse(at)itecusa.org
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 Posted: Wed Mar 29, 2006 8:01 am Post subject: Pitot Line |
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Is there any reason not to use plastic line in the wing for the pitot? The book says to use aluminum, but it is still joined to plastic at the wing root anyway. Plastic would be much easier to work with.
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Jesse Saint
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pitts_pilot(at)bellsouth.
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| Posted: Wed Mar 29, 2006 12:59 pm Post subject: Pitot Line |
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Jesse Saint wrote:
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Is there any reason not to use plastic line in the wing for the pitot? The book says to use aluminum, but it is still joined to plastic at the wing root anyway. Plastic would be much easier to work with.
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Well, almost all plastics (and some rubbers) will become brittle and crack with age and vibration. Having plastic lines on the wingtips and wing root where they are easily accessible would be OK (IMHO) but trying to fish a new plastic line throught the wing might be a challenge. Just an observation.
Linn
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Thanks and do not archive!
Jesse Saint
I-TEC, Inc.
jesse(at)itecusa.org (jesse(at)itecusa.org)
www.itecusa.org
I'm in Ecuador right now and should be back in the country by the end of May. You may call me at 352-505-1899 and leave a message that I can check from down here. Any I-TEC questions can be directed to the I-TEC office at 352-465-4545.
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flysrv10(at)gmail.com
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| Posted: Wed Mar 29, 2006 2:58 pm Post subject: Pitot Line |
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If you use plastic, you will still need to come up with a flared
fitting at the pitot tube. You will have come up with a trasition
from aluminum to plastic at the wing root if you use aluminum exept it
is done easier with a slip-over tubing. I really cannot see the
advantage of using plastic in the wing.
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On 3/29/06, Jesse Saint <jesse(at)itecusa.org> wrote:
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Is there any reason not to use plastic line in the wing for the pitot? The
book says to use aluminum, but it is still joined to plastic at the wing
root anyway. Plastic would be much easier to work with.
Thanks and do not archive!
Jesse Saint
I-TEC, Inc.
jesse(at)itecusa.org
www.itecusa.org
I'm in Ecuador right now and should be back in the country by the end of
May. You may call me at 352-505-1899 and leave a message that I can check
from down here. Any I-TEC questions can be directed to the I-TEC office at
352-465-4545.
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rene(at)felker.com
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| Posted: Wed Mar 29, 2006 4:04 pm Post subject: Pitot Line |
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I was looking at using plastic in the wing also. I am not using Vans pitot
and want a maintenance loop on my Gertz pitot. Using plastic would limit is
to one connection point at the pitot. I think I can just use a slip on
connection at the pitot also.
Still thinking but almost to the point of having to decide.
Rene' Felker
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flysrv10(at)gmail.com
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| Posted: Wed Mar 29, 2006 4:47 pm Post subject: Pitot Line |
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I still think that aluminum is a better choice.
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On 3/29/06, Rene Felker <rene(at)felker.com> wrote:
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I was looking at using plastic in the wing also. I am not using Vans pitot
and want a maintenance loop on my Gertz pitot. Using plastic would limit is
to one connection point at the pitot. I think I can just use a slip on
connection at the pitot also.
Still thinking but almost to the point of having to decide.
Rene' Felker
40322
Fuslage/Finish Kit
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10flyer(at)verizon.net
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| Posted: Wed Mar 29, 2006 9:25 pm Post subject: Pitot Line |
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I used the plastic line as well, but don't forget to transition to aluminum
for the last 12-18 inches or so at the pitot tube end if using a heated tube
to allow the heat to dissapate before reaching the plastic. I connected the
plastic to the aluminum with a short (3 in) piece of rubber hose and
clamps, recommended by another builder. Very easy install, no leaks during
the pitot static check. Mark (40016)50hrs.
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wvu(at)ameritel.net
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| Posted: Wed Mar 29, 2006 10:16 pm Post subject: Pitot Line |
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You can reach your hand (or at least my hand) through the access doors and touch every part of every rib in the wings. I don't think fishing a new line through is a problem.
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