Static Leaks

woxof

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Anybody seen this sort of an indication......

"Static system leaks, for example, can often be discovered by some simple tests. Does the VSI, airspeed or altimeter needle move when a door or window is closed or opened while on the ground with the engine not running? When you open the cabin heat valve or a window in flight, do any of the three instruments just mentioned move abruptly? Unusual temporary indications may indicate a leaking system component such as an alternate static port, leaking instrument glass or a broken or cracked moisture trap."
 
Seen it happen and agree.

While it requires an Instrument Repair Station to actually repair an instrument

there are quite a few techniques to identify the culprit.

Obviously this can save down time & $$.
 
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