I am in the process of plumbing my pitot-static system. I'm using the instant tube fittings (AKA push-to-connect, one-touch, etc) like Stein sells. I have extensive experience with them in everything from dirty industrial environments to off road racing to clean room vacuum conditions, and I'm confident that they are a good choice for this application. I didn't buy them from Stein because I've accumulated enough in my stash (all of mine are from Legris) over the years that I could plumb several airplanes. I'm also using high-quality (Parker) nylon tubing.
I know Paul Dye likes them, and has posted about his use of them here with positive remarks. One of the reasons I considered them in the first place.
It's looking like I may get my contraption flying in 2012, and so I started wondering if a DAR will give me grief for using them. I've never seen them on a certified plane, but I haven't looked under the panels of any new certified airplanes lately.
Thoughts?
I know Paul Dye likes them, and has posted about his use of them here with positive remarks. One of the reasons I considered them in the first place.
It's looking like I may get my contraption flying in 2012, and so I started wondering if a DAR will give me grief for using them. I've never seen them on a certified plane, but I haven't looked under the panels of any new certified airplanes lately.
Thoughts?