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PITOT-STATIC PROBE - MAINTENANCE PRACTICES
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1. Removal/installation
A. Removal of the Pitot-Static Probe (856NA1 and 856NA2) (See Figure 201.)
CAUTION: THE PROCEDURES THAT FOLLOW ARE ONLY APPLICABLE TO REPLACING A
PITOT-STATIC PROBE DUE TO HEATER ELEMENT FAILURE.
IF THERE IS DAMAGE TO THE PROBE, THE SUPPORT STRUCTURE
ALIGNMENT COULD BE CHANGED. CONTACT LEARJET FIELD SERVICE
DEPARTMENT FOR DISPOSITION OF THE AIRCRAFT.
DO NOT POLISH, SAND, OR ABRASIVE CLEAN THE PITOT-STATIC PROBES.
POLISHING, SANDING, OR ABRASIVE CLEANING CHANGES THE PRECISION
CONTOUR OF THE PROBE AND ROUNDS THE CORNERS OF THE STATIC
PORTS.
(1) Disconnect electrical power from the aircraft. (Refer to 24-40-00.)
NOTE: The base mount of the Rosemount pitot-static probe has an eccentric nut which is
safety-wired to the base mount. Do not change the setting of this nut or realignment of
the pitot-static probe will be necessary.
(2) Disconnect the pitot and static tubes from the pitot-static probe. Seal all open tubes with plugs.
(3) Remove the screw that attaches the pitot-static probe electrical connector to the pitot-static probe.
(4) Disconnect the electrical connector.
(5) Remove the screws that attach the pitot-static probe to the aircraft.
(6) Remove the pitot-static probe.
(7) Remove the used sealant from the base mount. (Refer to 20-13-00.)
B. Installation of the Pitot-Static Probe (856NA1 and 856NA2) (See Figure 201.)
(1) Get the necessary tools and equipment.
NOTE: You can use equivalent alternatives for this item.
NAME PART NUMBER MANUFACTURER USE
Bonding Meter Refer to Chapter 20 of the Measure the electrical
Wiring Manual resistance
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CAUTION: MAKE SURE THAT THERE IS NO CONTAMINATION IN THE PITOT-STATIC LINES
AND FITTINGS AND THAT THE SEALANT DOES CAUSE CONTAMINATION IN
THE SYSTEM WHEN YOU INSTALL THE PITOT-STATIC PROBE.
(2) Apply a fillet seal to the surface of the base mount. (Refer to 20-10-00.)
(3) Set the pitot-static probe on the base mount.
(4) Connect the pitot and static lines to the pitot-static probe. Do not tighten.
(5) Tighten the pitot-static line fittings at the pitot-static probe.
(6) Connect the electrical connector to pitot-static probe.
(7) Connect electrical power to the aircraft. (Refer to 24-40-00.)
(8) Do the pitot system leakage checks. (Refer to 34-11-00.)
(9) Do the static system leakage checks. (Refer to 34-11-00.)
(10) Check the pitot-static probe for correct heating as follows:
(a) Set the battery switches and applicable PITOT HEAT switch on.
(b) Make sure that the pitot-static probe heats up.
(c) Set the battery switches and applicable PITOT HEAT switch to OFF.
(11) Install the equipment that was removed.
(12) Install the nose equipment access doors.
(13) On Aircraft certified and maintained for RVSM operations, do the pitot-static probe alignment
check (probes 856NA1 and 856NA2 only). (Refer to 34-11-00.)
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Figure 201
Pitot-Static Probe - Removal/Installation
Figure 201
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2. Inspection/Check
A. Check Heater Power Consumption
NOTE: If pitot-static probe does not heat correctly, check the power consumption of the heater
using the procedure that follows. The check must be performed in still air at room
temperature.
(1) Get the necessary tools and equipment.
NOTE: You can use equivalent alternatives for this item.
NAME PART NUMBER MANUFACTURER USE
Ammeter Commercially Available Test current draw of
pitot-static probe heater
(2) Connect an ammeter in the pitot-static probe heater circuit. (Refer to Chapter 20 of the Wiring
Manual for specified resistance values and resistance measuring procedures.)
(3) Set the battery switches and applicable PITOT HEAT switch on.
(4) After five minutes of operation, measure the amperage. The amperage must be 6.3 to 7.0 A.
(5) Set the battery switches and the applicable PITOT HEAT switch to OFF.
(6) Disconnect the ammeter and put the wiring back to normal. (Refer to Chapter 20 of the Wiring
Manual for specified resistance values and resistance measuring procedures.)
B. Check Pitot Tube Pressure Leakage (See Figure 202.)
NOTE: If the pitot pressure system has excessive leakage which cannot be attributed to leaky
fittings or equipment, check the pitot tube for leakage using the following procedure.
(1) Get the necessary tools and equipment.
NOTE: You can use equivalent alternatives for these items.
NAME PART NUMBER MANUFACTURER USE
Air Data Kit ADA60-945 Learjet Inc., Adapt pitot-static probe to
Wichita, KS. test equipment
Pitot-Static System Tester 1811HA-463 Barfield Instruments Test pitot system for leaks
Miami, FL.
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NAME PART NUMBER MANUFACTURER USE
Pitot-Static Test Adapter L50-612* Learjet Inc., Adapt pitot-static probe to
Kit Wichita, KS. test equipment
* PSS 50476-3-4-4 is replaced by PSS 61587-3-4-4.
(2) Remove the nose equipment access doors.
(3) Disconnect the pitot system plumbing from the pitot-static probe.
(4) Install the pitot-static test adapter on the applicable pitot-static probe.
(5) Bleed the pressure from the pitot probe.
(6) Connect the pitot-static tester to the pitot-static test adapter.
(7) Do the pitot system leakage check. (Refer to 34-11-00.)
(8) Remove the pitot-static tester and test adapter from the pitot-static probe. Make sure that the pitot
and static ports are clear.
(9) Install the nose equipment access doors.
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Figure 202
Pitot Probe Leakage Test Set-Up
Figure 202
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C. Pitot Probe Drain Hole Check
NOTE: Do the Pitot-Static Drain Hole Check in accordance with current inspection intervals
specified in Chapter 5.
The drain hole is located approximately 1.5 inches [3.8 cm] aft from the front of the probe
on the lower surface.
(1) Find the pitot drain hole on the pilot's pitot-static probe.
(2) Make sure that the drain hole is clear by use of a high intensity light shown through the hole while
you look through the pitot probe.
NOTE: A 0.029 to 0.032 inch [0.74 to 0.81 mm] diameter wire (brass or copper) can be put
into the drain hole to check for and/or remove any contamination. If contamination
exists, disconnect the pitot pressure line from the probe and back-flush the
contaminate out the probe's pitot opening with dry nitrogen.
(3) Find the pitot drain hole on the copilot's pitot-static probe.
NOTE: The drain hole is located approximately 1.5 inches [3.8 cm] aft from the front of the
probe on the lower surface.
(4) Make sure that the drain hole is clear by use of a high intensity light shown through the hole while
you look through the pitot probe.
(5) Find the pitot drain hole on the stand-by pitot-static probe.
NOTE: The drain hole is located approximately 1.5 inches [3.8 cm] aft from the front of the
probe on the lower surface.
(6) Make sure that the drain hole is clear by use of a high intensity light shown through the hole while
you look through the pitot probe.
D. Static Port and Pitot-Static Distortion Check (See Figure 203, Figure 204, Figure 205, Figure 206 and
Figure 207.)
NOTE: Do the static port and pitot-static distortion check in accordance with current inspection
intervals specified in Chapter 5.
The pitot-static probe must be replaced if the probe does not meet all the visual inspection
check limits.
(1) Do a visual inspection of the general probe condition:
(a) Visually inspect the unit for physical damage to its precision contoured surfaces.
(b) Inspect for unwanted material in the static ports, drain hole, and pitot opening.
(c) Check the head and strut sections of the unit for any bending or twisting that you can see.
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(2) Do the static port check as follows:
(a) Examine the static pressure ports to make sure that the edges are perpendicular to the
machined contour surface. Rounded or high static port edges must not be more than 0.003
inch [0.076 mm]. (See Figure 203.)
(b) Examine for scratches, nicks, or surface irregularities to a depth of more than 0.015 inch
[0.381 mm] which are less than 0.5 inch [12.7 mm] from the static port.
(c) Examine for defects that are more than 0.025 inch [0.635 mm] along the rest of the head, and
more than 0.125 inch [3.175 mm] on the pitot-static probe strut.
(3) Do the pitot-static probe tip check as follows:
(a) The leading edge lip of pitot opening must be sharp. The flatness of the lip must be between
0.015 and 0.025 in [0.381 and 0.635 mm]. (See Figure 204.)
1) With a 0.025 inch [0.635 mm] wire type feeler gage and 10X magnification, hold the feeler
gage next to the lip of the probe and make sure that the lip does not extend above the
edge of the gage.
(b) The lip edge must not be curled or flared out. (See Figure 205.)
NOTE: Slide a fingernail along the outer surface at the end of pitot-static barrel to find this
condition.
(c) Indentations on the lip must not be more than 0.030 inch [0.762 mm] from the usual tip
diameter. A dent at anywhere around the opening must not affect more than 20% of
circumference. (See Figure 206.)
NOTE: Small inward dents on the lip which do not change the roundness of the pitot
opening are permitted.
It is possible that lip indentations that are more than these tolerances can be
repaired. Send the units to Rosemount, Inc. for possible repair.
(d) The leading edge can have small nicks or chips. (See Figure 207.) There must not be more
than one nick with a depth of between 0.025 and 0.035 inch [0.635 and 0.889 mm] or a nick
with a depth of more than 0.035 inch [0.889 mm].
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Figure 203
Inspection Criteria for Static Ports
Figure 204
Figure 203
Pitot-Static Probe Lip Flatness
Figure 204
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Figure 205
Pitot-Static Probe Lip Outward Flare
Figure 206
Figure 205
Indentation of Pitot-Static Probe Opening
Figure 206
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Figure 207
Nicks in Pitot-Static Probe Tip
Figure 207
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3. Adjustment/Test
A. Pitot-Static Probe Alignment Check (LESFT 3518B) (See Figure 208.)
NOTE: Do the pitot-static probe alignment check in accordance with current inspection intervals
specified in Chapter 5.
(1) Get the necessary tools and equipment.
NOTE: You can use equivalent alternatives for these items.
NAME PART NUMBER MANUFACTURER USE
Digital Inclinometer Commercially Available Measure pitch and roll
angles
Pitot-Static Tool Kit TN623626 Learjet Inc., Measure pitot-static probe
Wichita, KS. alignment
(2) Level the aircraft. (Refer to 08-20-00.)
(3) Clean the mating surfaces of the probe barrel tool and the left inclinometer plate attachment.
(Refer to 20-12-00.)
CAUTION: DO NOT APPLY TOO MUCH TORQUE WHEN YOU ATTACH THE LEFT
INCLINOMETER PLATE ATTACHMENT. TOO MUCH TORQUE CAN CAUSE THE
PROBE TO BEND.
(4) Attach the left inclinometer plate attachment to the probe barrel tool using a 3/16-inch allen
wrench.
NOTE: Reference the text alignment information on the templates to make sure of proper
placement on the probe barrel tool.
(5) Make sure that the upper, middle and lower contour templates are attached properly to the body of
the probe barrel tool.
NOTE: Once the guide on the aft side of the probe bumps against the vane of the probe,
finger tighten the clamps using the four knobs.
(6) Carefully slide the probe barrel tool forward to aft onto the pilot’s pitot-static probe. Make sure that
the guide is flush against the vane of the pitot-static probe.
(7) Set the inclinometer on the left inclinometer plate attachment along the scribe line that runs fore
and aft. Make sure that the probe is level within ±0.5 degree pitch.
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(8) Set the inclinometer on the left inclinometer plate attachment along the scribe line that runs
inboard and outboard. Make sure that probe is level within ±1.5 degree roll.
CAUTION: BE CAREFUL WHEN YOU REMOVE THE TOOL FROM THE PITOT-STATIC
PROBE. GENTLY SLIDE THE TOOL TO PREVENT DAMAGE TO THE AIRCRAFT
SKIN.
(9) Remove the probe barrel tool from the pitot-static probe.
(10) Install the probe barrel tool on the copilot’s pitot-static probe.
NOTE: The probe barrel tool will be inverted compared to its installation on the pilot’s
pitot-static probe.
Reference the text alignment information on the templates to make sure of proper
placement on the probe barrel tool.
CAUTION: DO NOT APPLY TOO MUCH TORQUE WHEN YOU ATTACH THE RH
INCLINOMETER ATTACHMENT. TOO MUCH TORQUE CAN CAUSE THE PROBE
TO BEND.
(11) Attach the right inclinometer plate attachment to the probe barrel tool using a 3/16-inch allen
wrench. Do not apply too much torque when attaching the right inclinometer plate attachment to
avoid bends to the probe.
(12) Set the inclinometer on the right inclinometer plate attachment along the scribe line that runs fore
and aft. Make sure that the probe is level within ±0.5 degree pitch.
(13) Set the inclinometer on the right inclinometer plate attachment along the scribe line that runs
inboard and outboard. Make sure that the probe is level within ±1.5 degree roll.
CAUTION: BE CAREFUL WHEN YOU REMOVE THE TOOL FROM THE PITOT-STATIC
PROBE. GENTLY SLIDE THE TOOL TO PREVENT DAMAGE TO THE AIRCRAFT
SKIN.
(14) Remove the probe barrel tool from the pitot-static probe.
(15) Remove the aircraft from the jacks. (Refer to 07-00-01.)
(16) Inspect the pitot-static probes. Carefully examine the static holes along the barrel of the probe.
Make sure that there is no debris or obstructions in the holes.
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Figure 208
Pitot-Static Probe - Adjustment/Check
Figure 208
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