From: ByronMFox@aol.com
Message-ID: <71.160b4ed.25fb0e0e@aol.com>
Date: Fri, 10 Mar 2000 21:48:46 EST
Subject: LNC2 Tiedowns
To: lancair.list@olsusa.com
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When my LNC2 was built, the intended tiedown rings were attached to 
springloaded clevis pins that are no longer manufactured. Unfortunately, a 
set of these pins did not come with the aircraft when I purchased it.

I've been told by Vern that to fix the problem the tubes imbedded in the 
wings and tail intended to receive the clevis pins should be tapped to 
receive bolts of similar size.  Has any one of you done this?  What is the 
proper bolt size?  Because the outside edges of the tubes have been faired 
into the adjoining surface and painted, it's impossible for me to see how 
thick the tubes are.  Obviously, I don't want to chew through or drastically 
weaken the tubes with too large a tap. What cautionary notes would you add? 
Clearly, I would prefer never to leave the plane in the open, but that is not 
always an option.

Thanks,

Byron Fox
N3144C

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