Brodhead Pietenpol Association

Original Posted By: "Graham Hansen"
Hi all, does any one have ideas on using Piano wire for tail braces in lieu of3/32 cable?I had planned on the cable, it would have to be more fatigue resistant,& easier to put around a thimble.Any history of the wire giving trouble in the long term?Thanks Graham Hewitt Piet builder from Perth West OZ________________________________________________________________________________

Original Posted By: "Graham Hansen"
Graham,I used 3/32" 7 x 19 stainless steel cable for my tail bracing and it has been entirely satisfactory for 765 hours of flying. The possibility for fatigue failure of a solid wire over time was a factor in choosing cable. Availability of the SS cable "at the right price" was another.Cheers,Graham Hansen (Pietenpol CF-AUN in Alberta, Canada)________________________________________________________________________________