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Pitot tube cover needed

Dugaru

Dugaru

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IMG_4859.jpegI hate to brag, but I seem to have an enormous pitot tube. See attached photo. I can’t seem to find a cover that fits — the longest one appears to be an 8 inch cover for a PC 12 or DA 42.

My current cover, after years of faithful service, has given up the ghost and my duct tape repair seems a bit hillbilly, Does anyone know where I can find a new cover that fits? Failing that, what’s my best option?

Thanks!
 
I thought your -9A had a certain swagger.

You could pick up some Gore-Tex material and stitch one yourself.
 
bjdecker said:
It looks a little bent :ROFLMAO:

See ASA version in 3/4" or 5/8" -- https://www.aircraftspruce.com/categories/pilot_supplies/ps/menus/ps/asa_pitot.html
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Thanks (except for that suspicious “bent” observation 🤣🤣) but I’m looking for a full cover so all the orifices are protected. Had a mud dauber get into the pitot tube on my old Warrior and, on the subject of the quality of my preflight inspection that day, let’s just say I was grateful my instructor had drilled me many times in landing without a working airspeed indicator. 😬
 
In lieu of finding a Magnum cover, could you take the existing one to an upholstery shop and just have them re-stitch the flag portion onto the cover portion? Cheap and easy.
 
D-Dubya said:
In lieu of finding a Magnum cover, could you take the existing one to an upholstery shop and just have them re-stitch the flag portion onto the cover portion? Cheap and easy.
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Thought of that but the fabric of the cover portion has basically unraveled/come completely apart. I think a homespun complete rebuild appears to be in order.
 
Just about any upholstery shop or seamstress can make a custom cover for you out of some strong fabric or vinyl. I had two made up for my airplane, just to have a spare. Both have a long "REMOVE BEFORE FLIGHT" banner on them. After 5yrs the 1st one is still going strong.
 
Dugaru said:
View attachment 63862I hate to brag, but I seem to have an enormous pitot tube. See attached photo. I can’t seem to find a cover that fits — the longest one appears to be an 8 inch cover for a PC 12 or DA 42.

My current cover, after years of faithful service, has given up the ghost and my duct tape repair seems a bit hillbilly, Does anyone know where I can find a new cover that fits? Failing that, what’s my best option?

Thanks!
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A tennis yellow ball, with a slit to push over the pitot tube, has worked for the last 12 years on our RV. I did add an orange ribbon to hang down from the tennis ball.
 
Dugaru said:
Too short I’m afraid!
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We just grabbed some inexpensive red vinyl from local craft store, traced it out and quickly sewed one up. Ours ripped after 12 years and this one already has 3 years on it. Buying the minimum quantity, I have enough material for another 2 or 3 covers.
 
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