Pitot heat element failed. Options?
Peter R. wrote:
Of course, it was the element itself that had failed, which apparently in
the Bonanza's case means a new pitot tube.
If you are going to observe the legalities, it sure does. I might or
might not know of several Bonanzas flying with rebuilt pitot tubes...
New pitot tubes are over US$1000, or at least that was the first quote I
received. Are there used aircraft parts, or boneyards, that might carry
these? If so, who are reputable groups here in the US?
Take any old copy of Trade-A-Plane, flip through it, and you will find
plenty. Just start calling around. You would be amazed how many odd
parts they will have.
Michael
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