marianoberna
23rd Feb 2015, 19:21
I have always noticed, that on many old (think 30 yrs and more) a/c, some or all of the pressure based gauges (VSI, Altimeter, ASI, or Manifold Pressure), have this peculiar withish/fogged look, whereas other instruments look normal.
Never understood why! If i were to make a guess, i'd say that pressure changes over time volatilize lubricants inside the instrument case and they get deposited everywhere (including the inner side of the glass/plastic cover).
Anyone got any idea why this happens?
PS: i include an image that i found on the internet, very noticeable on the ASI and somewhat noticeable on the VSI but i have seen this on many airplanes personally.
https://c2.staticflickr.com/8/7184/6845522442_6151888d3a_z.jpg
Anyone got an idea why?
Never understood why! If i were to make a guess, i'd say that pressure changes over time volatilize lubricants inside the instrument case and they get deposited everywhere (including the inner side of the glass/plastic cover).
Anyone got any idea why this happens?
PS: i include an image that i found on the internet, very noticeable on the ASI and somewhat noticeable on the VSI but i have seen this on many airplanes personally.
https://c2.staticflickr.com/8/7184/6845522442_6151888d3a_z.jpg
Anyone got an idea why?