Next item on my list is addressing the VSI on the 140 panel. It's MVFR and descending about 100fpm
Any recommendations?
VSI overhaul recommendation
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Re: VSI overhaul recommendation
I’ve had good service from Rudy’s.
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There should be an adjustment screw to stop the decent, probably hidden by the panel.
Looks like it's in a fog; dry it out?
Looks like it's in a fog; dry it out?
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Thanks for the adjustment tip John.
It looked that way since I owned it; approaching a month.
If I could access the back side of the glass it should be easy to clean/dry but I am guessing the instrument is sealed... I suppose I could try a hair dryer.
It looked that way since I owned it; approaching a month.
If I could access the back side of the glass it should be easy to clean/dry but I am guessing the instrument is sealed... I suppose I could try a hair dryer.
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I don't think it's sealed; I think the case is connected to the static system. (IIRC, that's the glass to break when your static system ices over in IFR conditions.)
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I used Aircraft Quality Instruments for my overhauls of the AS and ALT. Good service, but as John has suggested I think I would try and dry it out first. Maybe you have or could borrow someones food dehydrator and the make the adjustment with the screw John has indicated.
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I've had good luck buying used VSIs on ebay. Before you take your current one out, take the one you bought with you on a flight with the port on the back open to check it out.
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John, Blaine, Ray. Excellent suggestions.
Thanks for all the help and recommendations.
Thanks for all the help and recommendations.
Rick
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