[f-AA] Pitot static checks?

['Botijo G' via aeronca]

So……in a prewar chief with out a transponder and altimeter that is not connected to a static port (has a tiny hole on the back) ……does it need a pitot static check?

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['RALEIGH RASMUSSEN' via aeronca]

There’s no static system to leak check. Even if there were it doesn’t fly IFR. So no.

[Mark Peterson]

My first thought was that knowing how opening a window makes the altimeter jump a bit, that is going to be interesting on the ATC scopes! 

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From: 'RALEIGH RASMUSSEN' via aeronca <aer...@westmont.edu>
Sent: Thursday, September 18, 2025 9:12 AM
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Subject: Re: [f-AA] Pitot static checks?

 

[Richard Murray]

"with No Transponder"

There is no static system so no requirement to check.  

[Dion]

Short answer - with your set up and aircraft - NO.

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From: "'Botijo G' via aeronca" <aer...@westmont.edu>
To: "Aeronca" <aer...@westmont.edu>
Sent: Thursday, September 18, 2025 10:03:58 AM
Subject: [f-AA] Pitot static checks?

['Botijo G' via aeronca]

Well that is my believe but i have a guy that does those checks trying to convince me that it will need it

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On Sep 19, 2025, at 2:48 PM, Dion <dcc...@mediacombb.net> wrote:



['RALEIGH RASMUSSEN' via aeronca]

Have him read 14 CFR 91.411(a)(1) and then get back to you. There's no static system to test. The regulation doesn't require a pitot system test. Your altimeter isn't used in IFR flying.

On 09/19/2025 3:32 PM PDT 'Botijo G' via aeronca <aer...@westmont.edu> wrote:

 

 

Well that is my believe but i have a guy that does those checks trying to convince me that it will need it

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[Richard Murray]

Rafael I think your guy is looking for a payday 😜