Re: AC-680FLP Hydraulic line problems
Subject:    Re: AC-680FLP Hydraulic line problems
From:    Chris (cschuerm@cox.net)
Date:    Sun Nov 15 - 7:56 AM
Tylor Hall wrote:
> I am surprised to find out that the hydraulic lines in a aero 
> commander are aluminum.  I would have thought that 1000psi to 3000psi 
> lines would be steel or SS.

I think I just detected Old Bob cringe at the thought of adding a couple 
hundred pounds of weight to an airplane :-)
Stainless and carbon steel are both occasionally used, but aluminum is 
typical for light GA aircraft.   Converting a Commander to all stainless 
lines would add an enormous amount of weight.
chris


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