What was found
DURING THE TAXI OUT FOR TAKEOFF, THE CREW NOTED A PITOT FAIL WARNING MESSAGE. THE AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO THE GATE. OUTSTATION MAINTENANCE INSPECTED AND APPROVED THE AIRCRAFT FOR A FERRY FLIGHT TO DCA TO ACCOMPLISH REPAIR. THE FERRY FLIGHT TOOK PLACE WITHOUT ANY PROBLEMS. IN DCA THE NR 1 PITOT TUBE WAS REPLACED, IN ACCORDANCE WITH DORNIER MAINTENANCE MANUAL 34-11-04. OPERATIONAL CHECKS WERE COMPLETED AND THE AIRCRAFT WAS RETURNED TO SERVICE.