Aircraft Technical Manual
Jabiru Aircraft
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J120, J160, J170, J200/J400, J230/J430, J250/J450 Variants
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Dated: 29th October 2014
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Figure 188
– Static Probe System Assembly (all J-Series)
11.5.2 Pitot-Static Water Traps
A water trap is incorporated into both the pitot and the static systems for Jabiru Aircraft. This may
take the form of the trap assembly shown below or of a “low point” where the tube is deliberately
positioned in a “U-shape” with a connector at the lowest point in the U. Water collects at this point
and can be drained by disassembling the fitting or by undoing the connection.
The water trap for the static system is located inside the ventral fin (the faring under the tail which
covers the trim mechanism).
The water trap for the pitot system is located inside the fairing at the lower end of the wing strut.
Both traps should be inspected and, if necessary, drained during scheduled maintenance. In
addition, if the aircraft is parked, flown or otherwise exposed to rain or moisture, the water traps
should be checked and, if necessary, drained.
