Safety wire

[Bill Britton]

What size of safety wire is most commonly used on homebuilt aircraft??? Can I get by with buying just one size or do I need several sizes??? Also, do the instructions tell me where to use safety wire or is this just up to my determination???

Thanks
Bill Britton
RV-10 Elevators/deburring tailcone parts

 

[kevinh]

What size of safety wire is most commonly used on homebuilt aircraft??? Can I get by with buying just one size or do I need several sizes???

.032" is the most common size a few places may need the smaller size .020"(?) (my CS prop governor) or larger .042"(?) for my prop studs.