Pitot tube location adding inspection plate

[danlh]

It seems that most are installing their pitot tubes in the bay outboard of the aileron bellcrank. Has anyone considered going out 2 bays and adding an inspection plate that the Garmin installation kit could be used on. It seems like this would:
Allow installation per Garmin recommendation
Be less conflict with the tie down location
There is an access panel kit included with the wing kit for the stall warning. I was thinking this could be repurposed.
Thanks for any advice.
Thanks, Dan

 

[lr172]

It seems that most are installing their pitot tubes in the bay outboard of the aileron bellcrank. Has anyone considered going out 2 bays and adding an inspection plate that the Garmin installation kit could be used on. It seems like this would:
Allow installation per Garmin recommendation
Be less conflict with the tie down location
There is an access panel kit included with the wing kit for the stall warning. I was thinking this could be repurposed.
Thanks for any advice.
Thanks, Dan

I went one bay over on the 10. Easy enough to reach in there through the lightening holes.

 

[Vac]

I went one bay over on the 10. Easy enough to reach in there through the lightening holes.

Dan,

Larry's solution is a good one. As someone with multiple pitot tubes, the interference with the wing tie-down is a "thing" with the plans location on the -4 immediately adjacent to the bell crank. Before turning the airplane into an AOA test-bed, I used the original Van's bent tube, which I simply un-bolted if I had to tie down. Now I have to be uber cautious with the left wing and avoid having to tie down as much as possible (i.e., grab hangar space when cross-country). Consider going outboard vs inboard to mitigate any potential prop wash effect.

Cheers,

Vac

 

[Auburntsts]

Mine's installed at the location per the plans. Easy access through the existing access panel and it doesn't interfere with anything. My advice is don't overthink it.

 

[Watzlavick]

I overthought it and installed it more OB and more fwd. Even though Garmin finally said the spar location was acceptable, all their other guidance says fwd is better. Also I didn't want it anywhere near the the tie down. I saw a couple of certified airplanes that had it in this location. I just used the GAP 26 installation kit directly on the skin with a doubler without an access plate. I might regret that if it ever gets damaged but I'll leave it off until wing attach.



-Bob