Return-Path: Received: from smtp3.gateway.net ([208.230.117.247]) by truman.olsusa.com (Post.Office MTA v3.5.1 release 219 ID# 0-52269U2500L250S0V35) with ESMTP id com for ; Tue, 28 Sep 1999 00:58:13 -0400 Received: from oemcomputer (1Cust217.tnt1.coeur-dalene.id.da.uu.net [208.254.107.217]) by smtp3.gateway.net (8.9.3/8.9.3) with SMTP id BAA11609 for ; Tue, 28 Sep 1999 01:01:30 -0400 (EDT) Message-ID: <002301bf096e$c9dfc080$d96bfed0@oemcomputer> Reply-To: "dfs" From: "dfs" To: "Lancair List" Subject: LNC2 hydraulic hoses Date: Mon, 27 Sep 1999 22:02:50 -0700 X-Mailing-List: lancair.list@olsusa.com Mime-Version: 1.0 <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<--->>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> << Lancair Builders' Mail List >> <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<--->>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> >> Per Angier's comment about using flex hydro hoses instead of Al hard lines: Properly installed and protected aluminum (or any hard lines) should not need replacement - ever! On the other hand, if you don't protect them against deterioration due to vibration and corrosion, all bets are off. Installed correctly though, they should last virtually forever. I've flown quite a lot in a friend's 1955 C-180 and most of the hard lines in it are original and doing just fine, thank you! Aluminum is light, strong, ductile and easy to form, and should last the life of your Lancair. A good wipe-down with LPS-3 (I think it is, the greaseless lube, anyway) will provide lasting protection against corrosion and proper placement of Adels or equivalent, will control vibration problems. I think we experimental builders have to guard against over-kill, it almost always adds unnecessary weight. Dan Schaefer >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> LML website: http://www.olsusa.com/Users/Mkaye/maillist.html