Mailing List lml@lancaironline.net Message #30483
From: Gary Edwards <gary21sn@hotmail.com>
Sender: <marv@lancaironline.net>
Subject: Re: Tungsten
Date: Tue, 21 Jun 2005 09:02:18 -0400
To: <lml@lancaironline.net>
HI guys and gals...got a ? for those who have used tungsten for elevator weight.I am replacing the hinges on my 320 and noticed my elv .is no longer balenced as it was before first flight, counterweight arm is 1/8" high.was thinking of drilling out some lead and replacing with tungsten,how much heavyer is tungsten and were can I buy some.
Thanks a ton
Gene Martin
 
 
 
Lead - cast;  specific gravity:  11.35;     708 lbs/cubic foot
 
Lead - rolled; specific gravity:  11.39;    711 lbs/cf 
 
Tungsten;     specific gravity:  19.62;  1,224 lbs/cf
 
Those cake donuts (sinkers) we eat for breakfast feel like either one.
Gary Edwards
LNC2 N21SN   
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