I painted those legs by UV-protected paint
(yes - paint is still there w/o any damages).
That was also and mostly for their appearance - now they almost
disappear when retracted.
When unpainted people may think they are made by that ugly, weak and
hollow tube for electric wires.
Raimo
OH-XRT 2007 #417
95,5 hrs 209 landings
----- Original Message -----
From: Erich Trombley
To: europa-list-digest@matronics.com
Sent: Thursday, October 30, 2008 12:18 AM
Subject: Europa-List: outrigger leg broke
I have been using a different material for my outriggers for the last
6 years without issue. I chose to go with MDS (molybdenum disulfide)
filled Nylon 6/6 material. The material is available on line from a
number or vendors; I purchased mine from McMaster Carr. The material is
very flexible, supposedly has good impact strength and is less subject
to UV degradation than other materials. I have yet to break a leg. You
might also try and scallop the back face of OR1 in attempt to reduce the
stress riser.
Erich Trombley
N28ET Classis Mono 914
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