Brodhead Pietenpol Association

Original Posted By: VAHOWDY(at)aol.com
Subject: Pietenpol-List: 1/16" tail brace cablesNow that IS refreshing to hear from real, live flying examples using 1/16" tailbracingcables. And Mike P. as long as your cable swaging method is acceptable/proven nicopresssleevesor other then you're okay but if you're applying some unproven methods that mightbe your weak point or a point of dissimilar metal corrosion. Just a thought, nottryingto pee on anyone's campfire. (though that is more fun than walking back to thehouseand using the bathroom some nights.....)Mike C. ________________________________________________________________________________

Original Posted By: Michael Perez

Original Posted By: Michael Perez

Original Posted By: Michael Perez
SS cable wears out quicker than galvanized.Some time ago, I asked the very knowledgeable AI who was giving my plane its annual that year, if I should change out my cables. At the time, older 180s were having cable problems. He confirmed that I had galvanized and said to leave them, that it was only the stainless ones that had problems. The plane is now 55 years old and the cables are completely acceptable.Stick with the galvanized.David Paule ----- Original Message -----

Original Posted By: V Groah
Speaking of Nicopress Sleeves...Are there areas where people are using twofor an extra margin of safety?JackDSMBlizzard here going to -19 tonight. The ONLY thing this freaking weather isgood for is working on my Pietenpol in the warm family room. ________________________________________________________________________________

Original Posted By: fmetcalf(at)bellsouth.net
Thank you so very much for your help. We would not have been as far as we are without the help on all you Piet guys!!!Date: Thu=2C 7 Jan 2010 11:31:51 -0800

Original Posted By: fmetcalf(at)bellsouth.net