Byerly Aviation of Peoria, Illinois (Brandon and Drake) performed Pitot/Static certification tests on G3x & G5, and GTX 45R Transponder Test. Pitot and Static systems confirmed leak free, but discovered T connector behind panel was "blocked" (proved by connecting before and after T, with performance as expected). Don't know how this could happen - perhaps a tube was pushed in too far, closing off other tubes. But re-assembled and worked perfectly. Received certification stickers for Airframe logbook, and ticket showing altimeter was within 20 ft all the way to 18,000 ft altitude ( believe 186 ft error would pass at 18K feet). Transponder passed too. Thanks Brandon for your patience and persistence to diagnose/solve the Static system issue!
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| Brandon getting equipment set up |
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| Test underway w/ Drake connecting equipment at Static port on Aft Fuse |