Larry Fransson
November 3rd 03, 03:33 AM
On 2003-11-02 18:36:10 -0800, (null) said:
> > Part of the preflight checklist for my Warrior is to open up the pitot
> > and static drains beside the pilot seat to let out any moisture that
> > might have accumulated in the system, for what that's worth. I always
> > do it, and I've never seen any come out.
>
> Test question: What is the maximum engine rpm permitted to perform this?
> (The Turbo Arrow IV manual provides a limitation)
Are you maybe thinking of the manifold pressure drain? There is a limit on that one. The pitot and static drains don't really relate to the engine.
> > Part of the preflight checklist for my Warrior is to open up the pitot
> > and static drains beside the pilot seat to let out any moisture that
> > might have accumulated in the system, for what that's worth. I always
> > do it, and I've never seen any come out.
>
> Test question: What is the maximum engine rpm permitted to perform this?
> (The Turbo Arrow IV manual provides a limitation)
Are you maybe thinking of the manifold pressure drain? There is a limit on that one. The pitot and static drains don't really relate to the engine.