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8.36.
PITOT STATIC TESTER INSTALLATION/REMOVAL – continued
(5) Connect vacuum line (6) from pitot and static
systems tester (7) to adapter (1). Use pitot
and static systems tester.
WARNING
Do not touch pitot tube when pitot
tube heater is on. Touching a hot pitot
tube will cause serious burns. In case
of burns get medical help.
b. Install pitot fixture (8) on helicopter pitot tube
(9).
(1) Install fixture (8) and tighten thumb screw
(10).
(2) Connect pressure line (11) from tester (7) to
fixture (8).
8.36.4. Testing
a. Perform pitot static test (TM 1-1500-204-23). If
leaks are found, repair transitions, splices, or
swagelok fittings as necessary.
(1) Repair pitot static system transitions (para
8.38).
(2) Repair pitot static system tubing splices
(para 8.39).
(3) Repair pitot static system swagelok fittings
(para 8.40).
8.36.5. Removal
a. Remove fixture (8) from pitot tube (9).
(1) Disconnect pressure line (11) from fixture (8).
(2) Remove fixture (8) from pitot tube (9).
(a) Loosen thumb screw (10).
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