Aircraft Service Manual
Jabiru Aircraft
Pty Ltd
JTM001-1
J120, J160, J170, J200/J400, J230/J430, J250/J450 Variants
REVISION
1
Dated: Nov 2011
Issued By: SW
Page: 196 of 233
Figure 174
– Static Probe System Assembly
15.5.2 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.
