Gap 26 heated Pitot installed ( 3 hrs )
Trimmed 3/16" OD alum tubes to 8 1/4" on GAP 26 heated Pitot (Garmin instructions note min 8" to avoid excessive heat conducted into plastic fittings/tubing). Removed Pitot mast from bottom LH Wing. Lined up holes in Pitot to drill clearance holes for 6-32 SS flathead screws. Then countersunk, and shortened screws to 5/16". Re-installed mast, then slid Pitot into place. Connected AOA (blue) and Pitot (white) air lines using the
newly released fittings purchased from Stein ( sku P-518 feature 3/16" one end, 1/4" other end). Sweet! Connected 14ga pwr wire, added gnd wire (also 14ga) to pairs of wires per Garmin instructions. Wiring not yet bundled or protected, nor is gnd bolt tightened. Overall, a lot of work, but pleased with results including the flush screws mounting Pitot.
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| trimmed to just 8.25". Test fit push on fitting. |
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Removed mast from Wing. At first I forgot the extra plate
is there to accommodate dimples in wing skin
when mounted from inside. |
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| Ready to insert |
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| Countersunk holes for mounting screws. |
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top view, inside. NOTE: wires and tubing not
yet bundled or protected. Gnd bolt is loose. |
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View from adjacent bay with aileron bellcrank. NOTE: wires
and tubing not yet bundled or protected. Gnd bolt is loose. |
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| not a great pic...but with screws installed |
