Static Port option in kit - drawings?

captain_john · Post by **captain_john** » Fri Dec 28, 2007 5:33 am

Hey! I just recalled why I didn't get anything in the fuse kit relative to the static line install. It is because I didn't spend the $19 on the optional static air kit from Van!

Soooo, I was wondering. Does anyone have a copy of the plans that come with the static kit? I am sure it is just as I am planning on doing it, but the plans would make good bathroom reading material!

Anyone got a copy they are willing to scan or photograph?

CJ

tmbg · Post by **tmbg** » Fri Dec 28, 2007 11:15 am

hmmm... looks like I DID pay the $19 for the static kit, but I have no clue what kinda static port they give me... probably nothing spectacular.

I really like the safeair static ports, and their line kits are pretty nice too. Maybe I wasted my $19

aparchment · Post by **aparchment** » Fri Dec 28, 2007 10:28 pm

Hey bud:

Even though you flew today while I had to work, I will check into it tomorrow for you and send you whatever I have.

I think that I read not so good things about the Safeair ports a while back on the "other" forum. It might be worth doing a quick search to see what is out there.

Antony

jim_geo · Post by **jim_geo** » Fri Dec 28, 2007 10:31 pm

I just want to see how people route the line foreward.

captain_john · Post by **captain_john** » Sat Dec 29, 2007 7:25 am

Thanks guys!

Jim, you want to run the line along the longeron like Chad did here:

...using clips kinda like Bret's, in this picture:

There is a DRAWING of the clip on the lower right hand side of some plan, but I forget which one it is. I am not in the shop right now. If you cannot find it, I will look it up for you.

We DO need to drill a 3/16" hole in the 705 bulkhead for the line to pass through. It goes up high and penetrates the 705-G angle bracket, so you will be removing some metal!

CJ

captain_john · Post by **captain_john** » Sat Dec 29, 2007 7:28 am

OH, and BTW...

I am using the Possum Works ports. They are essentially polished head, stainless steel 8/32's that have been drilled out with a 1/16" hole through the shank.

The tubing slides onto the shank and you doop (technical term) it up with ProSeal when all is said and done.

CJ

Bob Barrett · Post by **Bob Barrett** » Sat Dec 29, 2007 12:53 pm

Van's kits come with two rivets that you drill out, plastice tubing, and a tee. You put one rivet on each side of the fuselage and connect the tubing using the tee and route it along the longerons. I just drilled #40 holes in the llongerons and used some clear nylon tie wraps to secure the tubing. It was approved by the local DAR and of course I used hayco fasteners where I went through bulk heads. I don't have a working scanner so I can't e-mail it to you. You can probably duplicate the kit at your local autmotive parts store. I used RTV to cement the rivets to the rivets and tee. Good luck!

captain_john · Post by **captain_john** » Sat Dec 29, 2007 1:38 pm

Bob, yah... I dig the concept. I was just looking for something written from Van. I don't really have a reason why. Just my anal retentive nature, I s'pose.

I have the Possum Works Ports and I think I really like them over the empty pop rivet idea ala Van.

Thanks!

CJ

aparchment · Post by **aparchment** » Sun Dec 30, 2007 2:02 am

Check your mail John. I sent the instructions.

Antony

captain_john · Post by **captain_john** » Sun Dec 30, 2007 8:10 am

HA!

Cool!

I just installed them last night with Kevin!

I will upload some pics later.

I think they came out really nice!

CJ

aparchment · Post by **aparchment** » Sun Dec 30, 2007 10:20 pm

Hey, do you have a link for Possum Works?

captain_john · Post by **captain_john** » Sun Dec 30, 2007 11:18 pm

This is the guy:

http://websites.expercraft.com/n51pw/?q=workshop

CJ

captain_john · Post by **captain_john** » Sun Dec 30, 2007 11:20 pm

captain_john wrote:OH, and BTW...

I am using the Possum Works ports. They are essentially polished head, stainless steel 8/32's that have been drilled out with a 1/16" hole through the shank.

The tubing slides onto the shank and you doop (technical term) it up with ProSeal when all is said and done.

CJ

OH WAH, TANNA, SIAM! (say it 10 times to yourself)

They are 10/32's!!! Not 8's!

Thank you to all who didn't point this error out.

You are all so kind.

CJ

aparchment · Post by **aparchment** » Tue Jan 01, 2008 2:32 pm

I missed the 10/8 distinction and was focusing on "doop." What the heck is that? I assume a combination of goop and dob?

captain_john · Post by **captain_john** » Tue Jan 01, 2008 3:08 pm

Yup!

Datsa DOOP!

CJ

chappyd · Post by **chappyd** » Sun Jan 06, 2008 7:31 am

Sorry I didn't see this post earlier CJ, I couldv'e sent them to you. I went with Vans rivet/static ports. I think they'll be fine, can't get much lighter than an empty pop rivet, lol. I see where a lot of guys go with the fancy stuff, But I'm just building a VFR special

captain_john · Post by **captain_john** » Sun Jan 06, 2008 8:24 am

That's a cool name, VFR Special!

Chap, mebbe putting that on the tail?

Thanks anyways.

Say, Tim D. (from this BBS) flew up from LI, NY yesterday with a couple of other builders. Nice -6 he has! You gotta see it!

We are going to have some local project visits coming up. Perhaps one per month. If you would like to participate, shoot me an email. I am making an email list up with all the local builders and will coordinate the visits.

CJ

Wicked Stick · Post by **Wicked Stick** » Sun Jan 06, 2008 12:43 pm

Count me in CJ. I can pick up anyone wishing to fly into EWB if they wish to flyin and visit my project. (in my garage currently)

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Static Port option in kit - drawings?

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