cfiidon
Well Known Member
I decided today was the day to test for static leaks, if any. Covered the ports with tape and plugged in a tube with syringe into my alternate air port. BIG LEAK!
Didn't take long to track it down to a cracked port on my standby analog airspeed gauge. Rats!!! I can only imagine that I over torqued the NPT fitting in there. I'm going to try and seal it and test again after use. Otherwise... we'll see how much UMA wants for a repair. Worst case would be full price.
So... the primary reason for this post is for the next builder... "DON'T DO THAT!".
Don
Didn't take long to track it down to a cracked port on my standby analog airspeed gauge. Rats!!! I can only imagine that I over torqued the NPT fitting in there. I'm going to try and seal it and test again after use. Otherwise... we'll see how much UMA wants for a repair. Worst case would be full price.
So... the primary reason for this post is for the next builder... "DON'T DO THAT!".
Don