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davidjoyce(at)doctors.org
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Posted: Thu Dec 08, 2011 3:18 am Post subject: pitot/static connectors

Since building my plane I have been very conscientious about replacing all 

rubber hoses every 5 yrs, but sadly overlooked the 'O' rings on the quick 

connectors for the pitot static lines at the wing root. These have gone rock 

solid since last derigged and it looks as though I can only disconnect them 

at the expense of destroying the connectors. I mention it for the benefit of 

those whose connectors are nearly as old as mine and in the faint hope that 

someone out there has found a solution to this problem.

Regards, David Joyce, G-XSDJ

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brian.davies(at)clara.co.
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Posted: Thu Dec 08, 2011 4:13 am Post subject: pitot/static connectors

Hi David,



They might have gone "sticky" rather than hard.  As you have nothing to

lose, I would be tempted to spray some WD40 or similar into the connector to

see if it frees the O rings.



Regards



brian



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riddon(at)sent.com
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Posted: Fri Dec 09, 2011 12:07 am Post subject: pitot/static connectors

Hi David.



I don't have a solution for you but thanks for the heads up. Just checked mine and found that the O rings were perished. 



Richard Iddon  G-RIXS



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 Since building my plane I have been very conscientious about replacing all rubber hoses every 5 yrs, but sadly overlooked the 'O' rings on the quick connectors for the pitot static lines at the wing root. These have gone rock solid since last derigged and it looks as though I can only disconnect them at the expense of destroying the connectors. I mention it for the benefit of those whose connectors are nearly as old as mine and in the faint hope that someone out there has found a solution to this problem.

 Regards, David Joyce, G-XSDJ

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Posted: Fri Dec 09, 2011 4:58 am Post subject: Re: pitot/static connectors

Hi David,



We have found that you can purchase new o-rings in the plumbing section of a hardware store.  And an application of silicon grease helps keep them supple.



Jim & Heather

N241BW

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ptag.dev(at)tiscali.co.uk
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Posted: Fri Dec 09, 2011 1:46 pm Post subject: pitot/static connectors

Hi! All

Yes I had that issue about a couple of years ago

Regards

Bob Harrison G-PTAG



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connectors. I mention it for the benefit of those whose connectors are 

nearly as old as mine and in the faint hope that someone out there has 

found a solution to this problem.



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