In a message dated 2/11/01 12:41:47 PM Mountain Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
<< I'm thinking of replacing the steel incidence pin on
the main wing, along with pivot pin and incidence pin
on the stabalizer with carbon pins(NSP Edge). Does
anybody see any reason this would not be a good idea.
The large pivot pin in the tail was my main concern.
Its kind of heavy.
Thank
Erik Lotoszynski >>
Erik,
You can replace the stab rods with carbon fiber, but unless you increase
the diameter substantially, you will not have the same strength. You MIGHT
still have adequate strength, but you're taking your chances.
I wouldn't bother replacing the wing alignment pins with carbon. The
steel ones are much easier to remove if you ever need to (just heat them up
with a soldering iron) and the weight saved there would be insignificant.
One place you can save some weight is by replacing steel pushrods with
carbon. I do this on Emeralds that I build. The weight saved in the rods,
plus the reduction in noseweight is good for 2 ounces.
Good luck,
Lenny Keer
RMSA, Colorado
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