Skybolt Al
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The plans don't call for a hole and bushing thru bulkhead 705 (seatback support) for the static line. How do you route the line if it doesn't pass thru under the longeron?
Thanks.
Thanks.
I ran mine down to the floor below the push/pull rod, through snap bushings in the empenage bulkheads near the floor. Then through the center tunnel between the seats. I have two pass through holes through the spar carry through directly below the fuel valve that allow the static line and wiring for lights, etc. to run along the center section up to the firewall then up from there to the back of the panel.
Interesting you bring this up. I just got my new Kit Planes magazine in the mail yesterday. I open it up and there is an article by Stein (I really like reading your stuff Stein!) about static lines. And what does he talk about but moisture in the lines. He mentioned the RV's do not generally have problems with this because the port is the low point in the system. I read that, then had to read it again. What? Mine isn't that way. Did I do something different than what is called for? So here I am this morning reading the forums (man, I need to send Doug my overdue payment right now) and you guys are talking about exactly what I was thinking about.I would recommend a drain if you do this. You are going to create a definite low spot where water will accumulate. Aircraft Spruce sells a great little bulb-type thing that can be used for catching and then draining water.
As stated earlier above, I am so glad for Skybolt Al's posting of this thread. It is extremely timely for my build. Since I did not follow Van's routing I am going to go back and reroute my lines to avoid this issue.had a big problem with water and had my lines under the seats. Installed the water seperator from Spruce and it helped a little. Moved my lines under the longeron and it fixed the problem.
water seperator from Spruce and it helped a little. Moved my lines under the longeron and it fixed the problem.
I would recommend a drain if you do this. You are going to create a definite low spot where water will accumulate. Aircraft Spruce sells a great little bulb-type thing
After this thread opened I ordered this pitot/static sump from Spruce. Unless I am wrong this is the part Jamie is referring to.I looked in Spruce and could not find the drain. Could you provide the part number?
I have mine running under the floor down the middle. No water issues in 4 years but the plane is hangered all the time (except at OSH) and I fly very little through the rain. Still will add the drain as I think it is a good idea.