Title: Pitot Install
Working on the installation of the pitot/AOA tube - probably spent too much thinking time vs doing time on this but considered several options and researched others approaches. Had planned on putting on AN fittings to the pitot tubes, flaring the ends and using the push to connect fittings. Test fitting putting the AN connectors up the pitot mast proved challenging for space and also torqueing the fittings through an inspection port possibly in the future for maintenance were considerations. Also after talking to local A&P who does pitot/static testing, decided to try and simplify the connection with just rubber tubbing vs AN fittings. Did some wire crimping connectors for the first time for the power/ground/signal wires for the control box. Waiting on pitot connector tubing from Aircraft Spruce as next step to connect the nylon tubing to pitot tubes. Then will mount the controller box to the rib, put in some more standoffs and connect everything. There are decisions about cutting off the tubes (Garmin calls for leaving 8+ inches for heated one before moving to non-metal connections) and to run above or below the aileron tube that runs right above mast (used PVC pipe to simulate its placement). I decided to bend the tubes below the aileron control tube and towards the inspection port for hopefully easier maintenance in the future if needed.


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