Rob Housman wrote:
> ...
> In my case access to the ports is straightforward because I have cutouts in
> each wingtip for position lights and strobes so I only need remove the
> covers and lights to be able to reach (barely) the sensors. However, it is
> not likely that these inanimate objects will ever need to be reached from
> within. The pneumatic tubes are routed through the ribs in the same manner
> as the factory's pitot tubing, so neither can be replaced easily. I am
> trusting PVC tubing that is not exposed to sunlight to last forever.
I don't this AOA setup, so just musing, but I wonder about the
implications of clogging, and whether the ports could be cleaned out
effectively w/o removal. One could be careful with wax, but all it
takes is one skillful bird, thinking that topside port is a
dive-bombing target!
Regards,
Fred F.
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