Pitot System; Pitot Heat (Optiona L) - Beechcraft Musketeer Sport III A23-19 Pilot Operating Handbook

BEECHCRAFT Sport III
Musketeer A23-19, 19A
VENTILA T lON
Section VII
Systems Description
Fresh air for the cabin enters two grill type intakes im-
mediately forward of the windshield . The air is ducted to
two outlets, one on either side of the instrument panel.
The flow of air is controlled by t he rotation of these outlets .
EXHAUST VENT
An adjustable exhaust vent is located in the aft cabin for
flow-through ventilation .
PITOT AND STAliC SYSTEMS
PITOT SYSTEM
The pitot system provides a source of impact air for opera-
tion
ot
the airspeed indicator. The pitot mast is located on
the leading edge of the left wing.
PITOT HEA T (OPTIONAL)
The pitot mast is provided with an electric heating ele-
ment which is turned on and off with a switch on the
instrument panel. The switch should be ON when flying in
visible moisture. lt is not advisable to operate the pitot
heating element on the ground except for testing or for
shor < intervals of time to remove ice or snow.
NORMAL STAliC AIR SYSTEM
The normai static air system provides a source of static air
to the flight instruments through a flush static fitting on
each side of the
ąft
fuselage . A union located inside a
cover plate on the belly of the airplane provides a drain
point to remove moisture from the system.
October 1 979
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