rjcthree
Well Known Member
Hi everybody, I'm hoping to confirm what I've already decided.
I just unwrapped the 96" AT6-049x1.20 tubing used for aileron pushrods inside the wing. One tube is dented but not bent. The dent is greater than the wall thickness. Back when I was an engineer (as in before I became managment and had my lobotomy) the rule of thumb for thin-wall tubing was if the dent/distortion/damage was > wall thickness, it was scrap, especially if it was used in compression (pushrod, truss member).
I was going to replace it.
I don't think I'm overreacting.
What do you think?
Rick 90432
I just unwrapped the 96" AT6-049x1.20 tubing used for aileron pushrods inside the wing. One tube is dented but not bent. The dent is greater than the wall thickness. Back when I was an engineer (as in before I became managment and had my lobotomy) the rule of thumb for thin-wall tubing was if the dent/distortion/damage was > wall thickness, it was scrap, especially if it was used in compression (pushrod, truss member).
I was going to replace it.
I don't think I'm overreacting.
What do you think?
Rick 90432