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Re: Europa-List: Possible pitot static pressure problem

Subject: Re: Europa-List: Possible pitot static pressure problem
From: Alan Burrill <alanb@dpy01.co.uk>
Date: Sun, 24 Dec 2017 04:10:46

If you disconnect the Static line from both and leave to open air, on the ground
of course, then at least eliminates a common blockage. 

Water in the lines?

Or could simple be a need to adjust the zero on the VSI and a faulty encoder on
the transponder. 

Alan

Sent from my iPhone

> On 24 Dec 2017, at 04:05, William Bliss <william@wbliss.co.uk> wrote:
> 
> 
> Hi All
> 
> Maybe someone can help with these two problems - are they connected?:
> 
> 1. My VSI has started reading 100ft descent/min - even when I am parked on the
ground. When it reads zero in flight I am actually climbing.
> 
> 2. My Transponder (old Narco unit) has started indicating about 2000ft higher
than I actually am.
> 
> I think both occured at about the same time.
> 
> I am about to fit a new Trig transponder and so will check the visible pipes
for condition etc. Does this combination ring any bells?
> 
> Happy Christmas and New Year
> 
> William Bliss G-WUFF
> 
> 
> 
> 



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