Wire type question

[rjcthree]

Ok, this may be stupid, or just ignorant . . .

But I'm considering wire types. I have a ready, wide supply of wire meeting or exceeding SAE J1128 (c-l PE, 125 Deg C cont rating) and I'm wondering . . .why not? I know the abuse it takes, that it's self-extinguishing, no known arc tracking issues, blah, blah.

Or am I being cheap at the risk of life and limb? Oh, and will the FAA freak?

Rick 90432

[SteinAir]

Originally Posted by rjcthree

.....Or am I being cheap at the risk of life and limb?
Rick 90432

Yes!

Cost of wire in the finished price of the plane will likely be less than 1% of the plane.

Cheers,
Stein

[rjcthree]

Wow - no vested interest in that answer! LOL. Rick

[robertahegy]

The thinner AC grade wire will be lighter than typical wire and will add less weight and bulk. The finer stranding will less likely break from vibration.

Roberta