C-172 ???
02-28-2007, 03:57 PM
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the static port is used to operate your airspeed indicator, the altimeter, and the VSI. It allows the instruments to measure static (ambient) pressure. The static port is located in a position where the airflow is not disturbed, usually on the side of an airplane. Normally on a C172, at least the ones I have flown, it is located just aft of the cowling on the left side of the airplane.
02-28-2007, 04:30 PM
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That one is the static port for the autopilot system. I take it your 172 has a KAP-140 autopilot? It uses that static port for the altitude hold which is why you also adjust the pressure setting on the autopilot. If you're not already you should start doing all three altimeters every time you get a new pressure setting. The altimeter, GPS and autopilot.
That little lip results in the Otto not working so well after a good rain. It traps rain water in the system.
That little lip results in the Otto not working so well after a good rain. It traps rain water in the system.
02-28-2007, 06:36 PM
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Originally Posted by Duksrule
That isn't the one I am talking about. That one is on the front of the pilots side and has a flat round head. The one I am talking about is aft of the pilot's door and the head of it is sloped up.
02-28-2007, 06:43 PM
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Originally Posted by Pilotpip
That one is the static port for the autopilot system. I take it your 172 has a KAP-140 autopilot? It uses that static port for the altitude hold which is why you also adjust the pressure setting on the autopilot. If you're not already you should start doing all three altimeters every time you get a new pressure setting. The altimeter, GPS and autopilot.
That little lip results in the Otto not working so well after a good rain. It traps rain water in the system.
That little lip results in the Otto not working so well after a good rain. It traps rain water in the system.
02-28-2007, 08:11 PM
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Originally Posted by Duksrule
On the C-172 I train on there is a static port just aft of the pilots door on the outside.
2 questions
1 What is this for?
2 Why is the head of it sloped upward?
Thanks
2 questions
1 What is this for?
2 Why is the head of it sloped upward?
Thanks
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