After watching so many posts about the use of various kinds of aluminum, I
want to put my 2 cents in. I am not an aeronautical engineer or anywhere close
to it however it seems to me that no part that is subject to stress of any
kind, shear, tinsel, etc should be made out of anything other that the best
quality steel. In this category are wing attach fittings, flight control
hinges and all other parts in the flight control system, engine mount and
certain parts of the landing gear. Of course this would add unwanted weight
but it would make a lot safer finished aircraft.
(Special note to flamers, do your damdest, I have a thick skin)
Bob Stone, Harker Heights, Tx
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