Dear Steve,
We originally had the static probes made from aluminium, but found that it was
difficult to avoid a burr around the small hole where the drill breaks out. You
cannot have a chamfered edge as this will adversly affect the static reading
so conventional deburring would have to be done extremely carefully. This
relates
into higher cost. Doing a one-off wouldn't be a problem, of course.
We found that drilling the plastic probes left clean holes with good sharp
edges.
We are still using the same pitot static head on our demonstrator which has
several hundred hours on it and has had its fair share of manhandling. We are
aware that the pitot static is quite a vulnerable part, so we are careful with
the port wing. Perhaps the workshop environment is more likely to result
in damage than in the hangar, workshop or exhibition hall.
Regards
Andy
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-europa-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-europa-list-server@matronics.com]On Behalf Of Steve Hagar
Subject: RE: Europa-List: static port problems
Paul:
The easiest thing to do is to take your old one and measure it up to make a
drawing or sketch, and give to a machinest. It looks like a prime candidate
to be turned from a piece of 1/4" aluminum bar stock. Mine busted also and
that's what I'm planning on doing.
Steve
A143 Mesa, AZ
> [Original Message]
> From: Paul Boulet <possibletodo@YAHOO.COM>
> To: <europa-list@matronics.com>
> Date: 7/18/04 5:46:15 PM
> Subject: Europa-List: static port problems
>
>
> Hi All;
> I searched archives for text on static port problems and didn't find much
helpful stuff. Mine too broke off and I'm getting erroneous readings of
airspeed and altitude. I tried ordering another couple of them from the
Lakeland, Florida office but they told me they had no idea when they might
get them in.
>
> Does anyone have a good alternative or other ideas to get me back in the
air? This is very frustrating
>
> Paul Boulet, N914PB
> Malibu, CA
> Still need to fly the 40 hours off
>
>
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