RE: Pietenpol-List: Re: Stabilizer wires and fittings (aircraft q
Posted: Mon Feb 11, 2002 11:56 am
Original Posted By: Fisherman Caye [mailto:cayecaulker(at)justice.com]
Don't count on skinny rods like that to help any in compression. They'lljust bend. 10-32 is also a good deal larger (heavier) than 1/16 or 3/32cable, though the turnbuckles may make up for any weight savings.One thing I have seen, on an Air Camper (but Grega) that's been flying foryears, is to use turnbuckles only on the bottom and accept a slight bow inthe stabilizer when they're tightened. I wouldn't do it myself, but I can'targue with the longevity of the plane it's on.Gene-----Original Message-----
Don't count on skinny rods like that to help any in compression. They'lljust bend. 10-32 is also a good deal larger (heavier) than 1/16 or 3/32cable, though the turnbuckles may make up for any weight savings.One thing I have seen, on an Air Camper (but Grega) that's been flying foryears, is to use turnbuckles only on the bottom and accept a slight bow inthe stabilizer when they're tightened. I wouldn't do it myself, but I can'targue with the longevity of the plane it's on.Gene-----Original Message-----