I deviated slightly from the factory plans on the installation of the static air system for the pitot, AOA and static air plumbing and locations. The factory location for the static port is near the naca ducts just aft of the firewall. Several pilots have found this location to provide inaccurate data which impacts results in higher airspeed.
I ran new lines from SteinAir for each of the port locations.
Blue - Pitot
Red - AOA
Clear - Static
AOA and Pitot lines fitted to the bulkhead adapters
I also installed bulkhead unions so that I wouldn't have any leaks from fittings that came apart due to vibration
I used Y-fittings shown in grey, I later replaced the green tubes with clear lines for the static system to keep things straight.
Hoses connected to the Garmin GSU 25 and tubes for the G5 were set aside until the panel could be fully installed.
I opted to run my static line to the tail of the airplane where static pressures are more consistent.
This is a similar location on many Van aircraft and have several slings built by Evan and others have found this to be a better location.
The pitot static lines must be self draining to prevent water entering the system and causing problems down the road.
I used a T-fitting to allow for self drainage and maintenance down the road.
Fittings installed and riveted to the skins.
Another view of the right side static port
