[ao.frog]

Hi.

We're about to connect pitot and static lines to the AFS-4500, and to do that, we need two straight connectors.
In Vans static kit, there are only angled connectors and we can't use them.

Therefore: does any of you know the correct type so I can place an order with Spruce for example?

Here's a pic of the holes in the 4500:





Thanks.

 

[AltonD]

http://steinair.com/store.cfm?tlcatid=43 from stein

or

http://www.averytools.com/products.asp?dept=25 from avery.

These are what you want to use on all of your pitot-static connections.

 

[Larco]

Hi All, I would suggest if using the safeair type connectors that you get the cutter for the line as well. It is very important to cut the line straight, almost impossible with a razor blade. The cutter is very inexpensive from Stein. Larry

 

[AltonD]

Hi All, I would suggest if using the safeair type connectors that you get the cutter for the line as well. It is very important to cut the line straight, almost impossible with a razor blade. The cutter is very inexpensive from Stein. Larry

I second this. Yes, you can do it with a razor knife, but for a few bucks, you can make a quick cut without any effort. (added words to meet minimum),

 

[ao.frog]

Thanks...

... for the replies guys, but it wasn't quite what I had in mind. On my first -7, we used a connector looking like this:

http://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/hapages/04-00832.php

We also used a piece of the clear plastic tubing which came with the static kit from Vans.
We put one end of the clear plastic tube on the outside of the static line and put the other end of the clear plastic tube on the outside of the connector.

That kind of connection is more flexible than letting the static line go directly into the 4500.

The big question is what kind of treads in the AFS-4500? 3/8 inch or 1/4 inch maybe?

Thanks again.

 

[Walt]

1/4" tube with 1/8" pipe thread is standard

 

[ao.frog]

Just so I don't misunderstand: does this mean that none of the two fittings from ACS is correct?


http://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/hapages/04-00832.php

Walt: I guess there schould be a "1" instead of the "!" in your post?

Thanks.

 

[Brantel]

Just so I don't misunderstand: does this mean that none of the two fittings from ACS is correct?


http://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/hapages/04-00832.php

Walt: I guess there schould be a "1" instead of the "!" in your post?

Thanks.

The female fitting on the avionics are 1/8" NPT Pipe threads. Those listed in ACS are too big to fit.

 

[SteinAir]

If you're gonna use a barb fitting there is no reason to order them online and pay for shipping, they can usually be had at the aviation department in any Ace Hardware (look under the refrigerator ice maker/plumbing area), Home Depot or the like...usually less than paying for the fitting AND the shipping!

Just my 2 cents as usual, and as others have said make sure you get the right threads... 1/8" pipe thread is the norm...

Cheers,
Stein

 

[ao.frog]

Thanks guys.

I'll look around here and see what I can find.
The problem is that most thing over here are in metric, so I think at the end, I've to order from the US anyway.

Seems like the connections from Stein Air is the best sollution.