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1. 07:48 AM - Re: 601xl whant to fit a 650 ruder (Gig Giacona)
2. 06:55 PM - Re: Tool sharing -- aircraft cable tension meter (deglass1)
3. 08:47 PM - Re: Re: Tool sharing -- aircraft cable tension meter (ZodieRocket)
4. 10:22 PM - Re: Re: Tool sharing -- aircraft cable tension meter (Leo Gates)
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| Subject: | Re: 601xl whant to fit a 650 ruder |
>From some other posts it looks like the answer is yes. But it isn't just the Rudder
the mounting brackets will have to be modified as well.
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W.R. "Gig" Giacona
601XL Under Construction
See my progress at www.peoamerica.net/N601WR
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| Subject: | Re: Tool sharing -- aircraft cable tension meter |
Zenith builders-
With Chris Heintz's letter and this thread of interest on the 601 list, I have
been told by my patent attorney that it's OK to talk about this: For a year in
my spare time after completing a 601 fuselage as part of a team build, I've
been developing and preparing to patent a device to allow in-line setting, adjusting,
and easy visual inspection of the tension in cables. The patent covers
aircraft and other applications. It takes the permanent place of one turnbuckle
in any of the 3 axes, serving that tightening function during installation.
It's in testing now for ultimate strength, and will be shopped around soon.
Based on the CNC production prototypes, I expect it will cost $60-80 each.
The prototype in the attached photo (on its control simulator for test and evaluation)
has a nominal setting of 30 lb as shown. It hits a hard stop in the event
of a 10% dynamic overload that prohibits flutter, and will maintain at least
some cable tension in the event of a component slip of up to an inch that
can immediately be detected at visual inspection since the device is in-line all
the time.
I would appreciate the interest feedback from this small but dedicated group, on
both the technical aspects and price points. The aircraft cable version is
such a small niche that I'm not sure it's worth chasing.
Regards to all -
David Glass
(fuselage builder, N253DG/601XL/3300A, in airframe integration now)
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David Glass
Forest, VA
Zodiac XL - N253DG reserved
On the gear, ready for tail and cables 12/06
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http://forums.matronics.com//files/tensiometer_on_test_stand_964.jpg
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| Subject: | Re: Tool sharing -- aircraft cable tension meter |
Please send me a picture
Mark Townsend
Can-Zac Aviation Ltd.
president@can-zacaviation.com
www.can-zacaviation.com
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-zenith601-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-zenith601-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of deglass1
Sent: Monday, August 11, 2008 9:55 PM
Subject: Zenith601-List: Re: Tool sharing -- aircraft cable tension
meter
Zenith builders-
With Chris Heintz's letter and this thread of interest on the 601 list,
I have been told by my patent attorney that it's OK to talk about this:
For a year in my spare time after completing a 601 fuselage as part of a
team build, I've been developing and preparing to patent a device to
allow in-line setting, adjusting, and easy visual inspection of the
tension in cables. The patent covers aircraft and other applications.
It takes the permanent place of one turnbuckle in any of the 3 axes,
serving that tightening function during installation. It's in testing
now for ultimate strength, and will be shopped around soon. Based on
the CNC production prototypes, I expect it will cost $60-80 each.
The prototype in the attached photo (on its control simulator for test
and evaluation) has a nominal setting of 30 lb as shown. It hits a hard
stop in the event of a 10% dynamic overload that prohibits flutter, and
will maintain at least some cable tension in the event of a component
slip of up to an inch that can immediately be detected at visual
inspection since the device is in-line all the time.
I would appreciate the interest feedback from this small but dedicated
group, on both the technical aspects and price points. The aircraft
cable version is such a small niche that I'm not sure it's worth
chasing.
Regards to all -
David Glass
(fuselage builder, N253DG/601XL/3300A, in airframe integration now)
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David Glass
Forest, VA
Zodiac XL - N253DG reserved
On the gear, ready for tail and cables 12/06
Read this topic online here:
http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=198056#198056
Attachments:
http://forums.matronics.com//files/pair__aircraft_version_with_hardware_
_179.jpg
http://forums.matronics.com//files/tensiometer_on_test_stand_964.jpg
Checked by AVG - http://www.avg.com
8/11/2008 5:50 AM
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| Subject: | Re: Tool sharing -- aircraft cable tension meter |
David, On my HDS the cable tensioners are made up of two pieces of
aluminum angle, a bolt, a flat washer,
a nylon insert self locking nut and some safety wire. This is the Chris
Heintz design. My DAR thought they
were way cool and too bad you can't do that on a certified aircraft. My
cables and tensioners are visible
with the seat backs pulled forward. You can reach them to give them a
good "twang".
I would not buy yours. But, then I'm a cheapskate.
--
Leo Gates
N601Z - CH601HDS TDO
Rotax 912UL
deglass1 wrote:
>
> Zenith builders-
> With Chris Heintz's letter and this thread of interest on the 601 list, I have
been told by my patent attorney that it's OK to talk about this: For a year
in my spare time after completing a 601 fuselage as part of a team build, I've
been developing and preparing to patent a device to allow in-line setting, adjusting,
and easy visual inspection of the tension in cables. T
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