Hinged pitot tube protector will open automatically in take off at speed of about 40 MPH and close automatically at end of landing roll. Fits pitot tube with 1/4" O.D. |
I bought this for my tank cap vent tubes to keep dirt dobbers from clogging it. So far so good!!!
PITOT TUBE PROTECTOR 1/4" O.D.
Great product ,
PITOT TUBE PROTECTOR 1/4" O.D.
Simple but effective product.
PITOT TUBE PROTECTOR 1/4" O.D.
Great product
PITOT TUBE PROTECTOR 1/4" O.D.
Great pitot tube protectors and wonderful service.
PITOT TUBE PROTECTOR 1/4" O.D.
Just what was needed.. now I cant forget to cover my petot tube... Perfect fit Thanks Aircraft Spruce for Always coming through....
A tad expensive, but works great and does just as it should!
Very easy installation, and works exactly as expected. Installation takes maybe 2 minutes.
Nice product but it’s too big to fit the pitot tube on my Champ
I havent finished building my Sonex yet, but I did fit it to the 1/4 pitot tube and it works fine. I cant see any problems with it at all, you have to make sure to adjust it to the right distance from the front of the pitot for it to operate correctly. Cheers.
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Yes, that is part of normal operation. When its closed the gap will be small like the first image on this page. Then, when you are in motion and the wind hits the circular part near the hinge, it opens so the pitot system will operate (second image shows open). The opening and closing of the device happens inside of the nut area of the protector, not by the hinged part contacting the opening. It is difficult to explain but makes sense once you use the device.
The Pitot Tube Protectors are made from aluminum.
Fits pitot tube with 1/4" O.D.