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Static port location selection

Static port location selection

Static port location selection

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Could someone point me to an authoritative document that discusses the selection and validation of static port location for flush mounted ports.

My Google searches turn up plenty of home-builder forum discussions along the lines of "would it be ok to put my static port <<here>> because it makes the plumbing easy?", but nothing that I'd consider a reliable source.  

RE: Static port location selection

i'd imagine the most you'll find, maybe in an AC, maybe a text, is that you want the static ports in a location with smooth airflow, so you have a consistent relationship between local pressure and remote free-stream pressure.  you wouldn't want your readings affected by wake off an antenna, or separated flow.  

RE: Static port location selection

And if I am flying - please put it where I can see it during pre-flight and also where "crap" can't get into to it too easily.

RE: Static port location selection

and maybe check them for speed tape ( a la AeroPeru B757)

RE: Static port location selection

Haven't the certification rules tightened up due to the rvsm requirements?

RE: Static port location selection

Maybe look in an ARINC, RTCA or SAE specs, also maybe FAR Title 14 Part 25.

I know we do things like waviness checks before we send the FAA the RVSM paperwork.  I'm not first hand familiar with it though.

In theory, there is no difference between theory and practice; experience suggests that in practice, there is.

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