Brace wires for a Vagabond

[tnowak]

At some stage I think I will replace my tailplane brace wires with new stainless steel wires.

Was there something published (some time ago) about use of streamlined wires and the possibility of them cracking?

I will probably go for normal round wires but wondered if streamlined was still an option?
TonyN

[d.grimm]

Round wires are best in my opinion. No worries about one breaking.
I’ve replaced all the ends and hardware, never seen the need to replace the round wires.
Dave

[Glen Geller]

In case you had not seen this before, this is the AD addressing the tail brace wires.
http://rgl.faa.gov/Regulatory_and_Gu...5?OpenDocument


Cheers,
GG

[tnowak]

Thanks for the info. I have quite a bit of pitting on my bracing wires which I don't like.
More of my monthly pay cheque (check?) going to Univair very soon.......
TonyN

[Wag-builder]

Here is a set on ebay.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/piper-pa-22...:-Pf:0&vxp=mtr

[tnowak]

Thanks - making some enquiries..
TonyN

[JVader]

Thanks - making some enquiries..
TonyN

im planning on using these on my aircraft.. cant justify the money of the univair set

http://www.javronaviation.com/Tail-Brace-Wire-Set/

[tnowak]

That is very interesting and I have never heard of Javron Aviation before.
Would their components be "approved"?
Also, I wonder if stainless steel is used insteda of ordinary?
TonyN

[Stephen]

Anything I purchased from them was experimental. Some might call it owner built.

[Steve Pierce]

Yes, Experimental parts. They had a rash of tail brace wire clevis' breaking recently. When investigated there were marks on the parts from the forming dies and this is where they failed.

http://www.supercub.org/forum/showth...)-part-failure