While contemplating swapping the Europa pitot-static tube for a heated pitot
tube I was advised (by whom, I do not recall) that there could be a problem
with softening the surrounding epoxy-glass skin. I mention this, not
because I believe it to be a valid concern, but because it might be, and
others more knowledgeable than I might be prompted to comment. I abandoned
the idea simply because of the 10 amp current drain, and the fact that with
an alternate static port together with the GPS and AOA there was sufficient
backup in the event of a clogged pitot tube.
Best regards,
Rob Housman
A070
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Behalf Of n9zes@execpc.com
Subject: Re: Heated Pitot static tube
You should have no problems with juice, then! We will end up with the
40A alternator, also. The cowling has to be modified a bit to make it
fit, I believe, but with strobes, lights, etc, the stock alternator
and likely even the additon of one of the B&C alternators won't be
enough. I've also waffled back and forth on the electric gyro vs.
vacuum gyro issue, so with vacuum gyros, the belt drive alternator is
mandatory.
Chris
DJA727@aol.com wrote:
> I am using the 40 amp alternator. Yo do not have to be "hard IFR" to
have problems with pitot static icing. The heated probe is only used
for an emergency encounter with icing conditions. I plan to use this
airplane to maintain IFR proficiency and for those mild IFR
situations. For 99% of the time, the pitot heat will be off.
>
> Dave
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