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Hello Peter,
I agree with the advice that you've received from Scott and Bob. There is no structural problem mounting the heated pitot tube as per the plans. Forget about a heated static port, it's absoutely unnecessary. I have demonstrated sufficient personal stupidity to get myself into severe icing conditions in our 320. Several inches of ice on everything that faced forward, but nothing on the static ports. (fuselage static ports constructed per the plans).
Bill Harrelson
N5ZQ 320
N6ZQ IV
I am installing a heated pitot and static port on my 360 and asking myself whether the airframe can cope with the heat produced by these things. Both are drawing about 4A at 24 V each (after initial heating time) - and do not even think about touching them after 5 minutes of heating.
So my questions are:
1. Any experience out there with such heat (ca. 100W each) on the (glass) frame?
2. Any recommendations for mounting?
3. In case the heat is to much, I am thinking about putting them in serial, reducing the heat by ca. half - is the glass capable with this at least? - I will fly "only" VFR and install the probes for "in case".
Thanks in advance for your feedback,
Peter, lnc 360, 85%
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