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Re: Al's Annual Inspection Thread 2015

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Originally Posted by Al Skierkiewicz View Post
So everyone, I am in contact with HQ now over this question. Give me a day or so to straighten this out.

James, while there is no pneumatic rule that this violates what you will have is essentially a device that moves on it's own without being enabled by the FMS. Potentially that could be a violation of R8.
Al,

I have thought about this and I would suggest that it is no different from a typical air cylinder in most regards. It will not change state unless (a) the compressor kicks on and charges air, which only happens when enabled; or (b) the venting valve is opened, in which case ANY air cylinder could move. The only functional difference I can come up with is compared to 'one-way' solenoid valves, that default to a given state when disabled or de-powered, in which case the 'always connected' air cylinder is safer, because it doesn't change rapidly or without explicit input (venting air pressure or charging air pressure).
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