Yes I know how its done, Ive done it many times myself. You have to remove the slotted screw on the face of the altimeter, slide the locking device to the left and then the baro select will pull out a little bit, like the crystal in a watch. Have fun doing that in the aircraft.NeverBlue wrote:You can adjust the baro scale through the front face of the altimeter...do a little research azimuth...I did it for years.
Bi-annual pitot static, cor. Check
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Re: Bi-annual pitot static, cor. Check
Re: Bi-annual pitot static, cor. Check
These fittings from SMC make connections easy. Push to connect, and can be unlocked and released by hand when needed.
http://www.smcusa.com/top-navigation/ca ... aspx/87053
http://www.smcusa.com/top-navigation/ca ... aspx/87053
Isn't all of that done from the front of the Altimeter? If so, it might depend on how the instrument is installed. If it's mounted behind the panel I guess you might not have access to the slotted screw. But if the opening for the baro adjust is large enough, or if the instrument is front-mounted, it should be possible. Just don't drop any tiny screws down into the cockpit...You have to remove the slotted screw on the face of the altimeter, slide the locking device to the left and then the baro select will pull out a little bit, like the crystal in a watch. Have fun doing that in the aircraft.
Re: Bi-annual pitot static, cor. Check
Yes...it can be difficult to do depending on how it's installed.
I know what azimuth meant now...but I used to do it all the time on aircraft that didn't have an overlay and had the hole cut properly ( and depending on the make of the instrument and design of the bezel)
It is kind of tricky though cause the lock always wants to slide back down to the left when you try to put the slotted screw back in...I used to use the knob to hold the lock while I put the screw back in.
Technically you need to have an instrument rating on your AMO to do that though...and an overhaul manual for the instrument you're doing it to cause there's nowhere else it tells you how or even if you can do it.
...but I won't tell
I know what azimuth meant now...but I used to do it all the time on aircraft that didn't have an overlay and had the hole cut properly ( and depending on the make of the instrument and design of the bezel)
It is kind of tricky though cause the lock always wants to slide back down to the left when you try to put the slotted screw back in...I used to use the knob to hold the lock while I put the screw back in.
Technically you need to have an instrument rating on your AMO to do that though...and an overhaul manual for the instrument you're doing it to cause there's nowhere else it tells you how or even if you can do it.
...but I won't tell
