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n85ae
Joined: 14 Mar 2007
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 Posted: Mon May 05, 2008 12:48 pm Post subject: Snow Load on the top |
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I noticed the local 701 that sits forlornly with flat tires out on the ramp
at my airport has developed a slight dip in the top which is I suspect
from the heavy load of snow on it each year. So on my 801 with that
thought in mind I made some 20x50 mm .032 L's for the fueslage top.
Might be worth a passing thought if you plan to park your plane outside.
The std L's don't provide a lot of strength.
Jeff
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John75142
Joined: 05 Dec 2007
Posts: 56
Location: Kaufman, TX
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| Posted: Mon May 05, 2008 2:02 pm Post subject: Snow Load on the top |
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I have done the same on mine. I ran "L" angles straight down the center
top-bottom and diagonally on both sides to help with the oil canning. It
really does tighten up all the large areas of unsupported skin.
I suspect it also adds a small amount of structure to the whole airframe.
John (Scratch building 701)
Kaufman, Tx
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