..... Seems like this
> info should be included in the manual for us first time builders.
I agree, this has already led to one incident!
>
> And, the same reference specifies that zinc plated sleeves are required
with
> stainless cable while copper sleeves should be used with carbon steel
cables.
> Is this important?
Every document I have seen referencing Nicopress sleeves agrees with you
comment above so I would stick to it.
>
> Also, one of my project advisors has suggested using two Nicopress sleeves
> instead of one on all cable ends in the rudder system, based on failures
> reported in amateur built aircraft. His position is that it is cheap
> insurance from both a cost and weight standpoint. Comments?
There is a professional Nicopress installer who lives a couple of km from me.
His policy is to -always- install two sleeves even when using thin cable.
>
> In another area, the DAR who will do the final inspection on completion
> visited recently for an informal in-process inspection. He was generally
> impressed with the quality of the kit but suggested two changes for safety
> reasons. First, he said that any bolt subject to rotation in use should not
> use self-locking nuts
This would then include several on the flap arms would it not. I have seen
reference to safetying any nuts subject to rotation before. Any comments.
Tony
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