Original Posted By: "FandS_Piet"
John Hofman and Chris Bobka visited Kevin earlier today and asked to have an update posted.Kevin is feeling well enough to complain about the food so he is scheduled to be discharged tomorrow.He will travel via Amtrak and be home within 24 hours.Shipping arrangements for FBG are in the works and she will arrive at her hangar soon.Greg Cardinal ________________________________________________________________________________Subject: Pietenpol-List: Tail wires and Turnbuckle
Pietenpol-List: Tail wires and Turnbuckle
Original Posted By: "Greg Cardinal"
Hey Guys, I am wondering if it is best or common practice to use 1x19 wire for the tailbracing. Thats what I want to use but it only seems to be available in 1/16thwhich doesnt give me a warm fuzzy feeling, and 1/8th which I think is too big.Im also worried about wrapping it around the thimble, if it is possible? Also turn buckle size. Long or short, or does it not matter? Are there any areaswhere the shorter turnbuckles dont allow for enough adjustment?Thanks--------Fred KimPittsburgh, PaRead this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... __________
Hey Guys, I am wondering if it is best or common practice to use 1x19 wire for the tailbracing. Thats what I want to use but it only seems to be available in 1/16thwhich doesnt give me a warm fuzzy feeling, and 1/8th which I think is too big.Im also worried about wrapping it around the thimble, if it is possible? Also turn buckle size. Long or short, or does it not matter? Are there any areaswhere the shorter turnbuckles dont allow for enough adjustment?Thanks--------Fred KimPittsburgh, PaRead this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... __________
Re: Pietenpol-List: Tail wires and Turnbuckle
Original Posted By: "FandS_Piet"
Hi Fred,You will have a hard time bending 1X19 cable around a thimble. You can use swaged fittings and eliminate the thimble and nicopress sleeve. Finding someone with proper swaging tools can be a problem.7X19 cable and nicopress fittings are common and acceptable.The tail bracing cables do their job in turbulent prop wash and they tend to vibrate. 1/16" cable wouldn't give me a warm fuzzy feeling either.Greg CardinalMinneapolis----- Original Message -----
Hi Fred,You will have a hard time bending 1X19 cable around a thimble. You can use swaged fittings and eliminate the thimble and nicopress sleeve. Finding someone with proper swaging tools can be a problem.7X19 cable and nicopress fittings are common and acceptable.The tail bracing cables do their job in turbulent prop wash and they tend to vibrate. 1/16" cable wouldn't give me a warm fuzzy feeling either.Greg CardinalMinneapolis----- Original Message -----
Re: Pietenpol-List: Tail wires and Turnbuckle
Original Posted By:> Greg Cardinal
Hi Greg,I believe the Last Original uses 1/16" cable. 1/16" is rated at 940lbs, ifyou figure 4 on each side, that seems allot tougher than the wood it isholding up(and down).Skip> [Original Message]
Hi Greg,I believe the Last Original uses 1/16" cable. 1/16" is rated at 940lbs, ifyou figure 4 on each side, that seems allot tougher than the wood it isholding up(and down).Skip> [Original Message]
Re: Pietenpol-List: Tail wires and Turnbuckle
Original Posted By: helspersew(at)aol.com
But Skip,That plane has only been flying with those 1/16" cables for 41 years so far. Howdo we know they will last?:)Bill C.Read this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... ___Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: Tail wires and Turnbuckle
But Skip,That plane has only been flying with those 1/16" cables for 41 years so far. Howdo we know they will last?:)Bill C.Read this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... ___Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: Tail wires and Turnbuckle
Re: Pietenpol-List: Tail wires and Turnbuckle
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> Re: Pietenpol-List: Tail wires and Turnbuckle
Original Posted By:> "FandS_Piet"
> Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: Tail wires and Turnbuckle>>> Hi Fred,>> You will have a hard time bending 1X19 cable around a thimble. You canuse > swaged fittings and eliminate the thimble and nicopress sleeve. Finding > someone with proper swaging tools can be a problem.>> 7X19 cable and nicopress fittings are common and acceptable.>> The tail bracing cables do their job in turbulent prop wash and they tendto > vibrate. 1/16" cable wouldn't give me a warm fuzzy feeling either.>> Greg Cardinal> Minneapolis>>> ----- Original Message -----
> Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: Tail wires and Turnbuckle>>> Hi Fred,>> You will have a hard time bending 1X19 cable around a thimble. You canuse > swaged fittings and eliminate the thimble and nicopress sleeve. Finding > someone with proper swaging tools can be a problem.>> 7X19 cable and nicopress fittings are common and acceptable.>> The tail bracing cables do their job in turbulent prop wash and they tendto > vibrate. 1/16" cable wouldn't give me a warm fuzzy feeling either.>> Greg Cardinal> Minneapolis>>> ----- Original Message -----