FAQ
SteinAir Products
Tubing
Our pitot static tubing is Nylon. This is flexible and durable and will last decades. It is rated for both extreme heat and cold conditions.
Fittings
Our pitot static fittings are durable and long lasting. Inside the holes of the fittings are a ring of teeth which grip the tubing for a secure fit. These have been proven to be very effective and do not leak.
They have teeth You must get a flush cut when cutting the tubing or it can be prone to leaking. We recommend using a P-510 Cutting tool to get a straight cut.
Leaks
Most often the tubing is leaking at a connection point. The two biggest reasons there is leaking is because it is leaking around the threads of a fitting or the tubing was cut at an angle.
You must use teflon tape around the threads of the threaded fittings. Same as you would with the plumbing in your home. You must also get a flush cut when cutting the tubing or it can be prone to leaking. We recommend using a P-510 Cutting tool to get a straight cut.
Equipment
Deciding which systems and equipment fit your needs (and wants!)
Design
We design your panel with you. We will send you PDF revisions of your design until we reach an “approved design”.
Metal Fabrication / Paint / Engraving
- We will cut the panel and do all the metal fabrication – mount the rails, nutplates, rivets, etc.
- Then we will have the panel painted at our local auto body shop.
- Then the panel will be laser engraved per the latest “approved” design.
Wiring
- We will make wiring schematic for all of the avionics, switches, and circuit protection (going to or from the panel only).
- We will build up the harnesses and make all of the interconnections between instruments.
- We will provide flying lead for things like heated pitot, interior lighting, exterior lighting, servos, magnetometers, etc.
- All wires will be labeled and color-coded per the wiring diagram – which will also be provided with your panel.
Configuration and checkout procedures
- We will power up the system here on the bench at SteinAir.
- We will configure as much as possible between instruments but it will be the responsibility of the builder to add final configurations, such as aircraft specific settings and the manufacturer’s recommended settings. All of this information can be found in the manufacturer’s installation manuals.
- Once we are satisfied everything is working here on the bench we will take photographs and get our documentation together before wrapping everything together for shipping.
Final Invoice and Shipping
- We will put together the final bill for parts and labor. This is when we will take ALL your money ; )
- Then we will pack up the panel and equipment securely in a custom crate and send the panel with insurance via UPS 3 Day.
- You will be excited with anticipation for 3 days until the crate arrives.
- Open the crate and enjoy!
Garmin Questions
Dynon Products
How to enter Configuration Mode?
On the Dynon Skyview System. Press + Hold down the two soft keys on the right hand side of the screen for a few seconds. This will put the screen in configuration mode.