Hurricane Irene

by **Rick Ludwin** » Sun Aug 28, 2011 3:43 pm

I survived hurricane Irene tied up just outside Atlantic City. Only problem is the air intake on the top of the fuselage was filled with water when I checked this morning. I was able to siphon out most of the water but could not get the siphon hose all the way down. I suspect there may be more water forward of the intake. Any ideas on how to get to this water?

by **skipsouthernsky** » Sun Aug 28, 2011 4:23 pm

Dear Rick,

You might want to post which model Comanche you have. It makes a difference.

Sincerely,
Skip Dykema

by **N3322G** » Sun Aug 28, 2011 4:57 pm

Pathfinder shows his aircraft to be a 260C at N81 in New Jersey.

by **Rick Ludwin** » Sun Aug 28, 2011 6:57 pm

my bad.. PA 24 260. Thanks

by **skipsouthernsky** » Mon Aug 29, 2011 3:47 am

Dear Rick,

Sorry, I don't think I can help you with that one. I think the cabin air comes from an inlet on the dorsal fin for that model. I thought you might have had a scoop that is on the top of the fuselage just behind the baggage compartment. You will have to get a 260 guy to help with that or check by phone with a Comanche technical advisor listed in the Flyer.

Sincerely,
Skip Dykema

by **Ray B** » Tue Aug 30, 2011 4:50 am

There has to be a drain plugged up. Think about it, you couldn't fly in the rain if the air scoop didn't drain water and forced it into the cabin. Ray B

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