From: Fredmoreno@aol.com
Message-ID: <0.9de6462e.2574c3f1@aol.com>
Date: Tue, 30 Nov 1999 01:08:49 EST
Subject: Water in Static Lines
To: lancair.list@olsusa.com
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My recollection is that the static lines in our C-182 (one on either side of 
fuselage) are configured as follows: static port, 90 degree fitting up, a 
small plastic bottle about 1 inch diameter by 3 inches long with an exit port 
out the top, then the line goes up for several inches before making its way 
forward to the panel.  My earlier C-182 sat outside in the elements for 19 
years and I never had a problem with water in the static lines although the 
tail cone filled with water once (slosh slosh while wiggling rudder in 
preflight).  I think the bottles must help separate the water from air during 
cross winds, and lets the water subsequently drain out the static port. 

Fred
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