Return-Path: Received: from hil-img-9.compuserve.com ([149.174.177.139]) by truman.olsusa.com (Post.Office MTA v3.5.1 release 219 ID# 0-52269U2500L250S0V35) with ESMTP id com for ; Wed, 7 Apr 1999 10:43:20 -0400 Received: (from root@localhost) by hil-img-9.compuserve.com (8.8.6/8.8.6/2.18) id KAA25660 for lancair.list@olsusa.com; Wed, 7 Apr 1999 10:45:33 -0400 (EDT) Date: Wed, 7 Apr 1999 10:42:52 -0400 From: Lynda Frantz Subject: Tie down devices Sender: Lynda Frantz To: "INTERNET:lancair.list@olsusa.com" Message-ID: <199904071043_MC2-70E8-8F77@compuserve.com> Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1 Content-Disposition: inline X-Mailing-List: lancair.list@olsusa.com <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<--->>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> << Lancair Builders' Mail List >> <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<--->>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> >> I knew I forgot to do something. Last summer while parked on the ramp in Renton a looker tripped over the tie down chain and broke my nicely painted quick connect ring. Upon further investigartion I have concluded that these quick connect tie down devices are not designed for side loads which they would be subject to if the winds were to actually try and move my Lancair. If you look at the pin closely you will note that they are hollow and have several radial grooves which is where mine broke. I have since thrown away the pins, tapped the tubes the pins fit into, and now use a solid screw in eye bolt. I will add this SDR to the list which I should have done sooner. Incidently, we maintain the Service Difficulty List and make it available to everybody via the Lancair Network News, Marv's Mail List and is also posted on our web site at www.lancair.net. Your duty is to review the SB SDR list occasionally and please contribute to it as you experience service difficulties. This is a safety of flight issue and will help prevent folks from reinventing the wheel in flight. SDRs may be submitted via fax, E-mail, telephone or letter to LNN@Lancair.net, (612) 474-4154. We also monitor this site and occasionally pick up SDRs here as well but this is not quite as reliable. The SB/SDR listing contains over 6 years of SB and SDRs. Lots of good information on that list. Angle of Attack forever, Jim Frantz >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> LML homepage: http://www.olsusa.com/Users/Mkaye/maillist.html