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robert.rasmussen(at)navy.
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PostPosted: Mon Sep 12, 2011 5:50 am    Post subject: Main Longerons Reply with quote
So I lost the main longerons (don't ask) that came with the wings. Now it's time to bend/install them in the fuselage. Any problem with getting 3/4x3/4 AA6-125 aluminum from my local metal supply in Norfolk (cheap/easy), or do I need to get new ones shipped from Van's (expensive/hard)? Thanks.

Robert E. Rasmussen
N43AR Fuselage build

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PostPosted: Mon Sep 12, 2011 6:16 am    Post subject: Main Longerons Reply with quote
Robert,

There is definitely a difference in quality between what Van's supplies and what is available at most local suppliers. Also, this is such a MAJOR component for strength to the airframe, I wouldn't consider taking a chance. Call Van's and they can tell you particulars.

Sean
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From: "Robert CAPT N08961 Rasmussen, N7" <robert.rasmussen(at)navy.mil>
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Sent: Monday, September 12, 2011 7:47:42 AM
Subject: Main Longerons

So I lost the main longerons (don't ask) that came with the wings. Now it's time to bend/install them in the fuselage. Any problem with getting 3/4x3/4 AA6-125 aluminum from my local metal supply in Norfolk (cheap/easy), or do I need to get new ones shipped from Van's (expensive/hard)? Thanks.

Robert E. Rasmussen
N43AR Fuselage build

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PostPosted: Mon Sep 12, 2011 8:15 am    Post subject: Main Longerons Reply with quote
If you can authenticate the quality. grade and size of the local angle then
you are most fortunate you can purchase aircraft quality components locally.
I shudder to think how much of my build expense went to shipping and
handling.

Regards,
VinceH
Wheat fields of Eastern Washington State
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N8432 100 hrs

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PostPosted: Mon Sep 12, 2011 8:34 am    Post subject: Main Longerons Reply with quote
On Mon, 12 Sep 2011, Rasmussen, Robert CAPT N08961, N7 wrote:

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So I lost the main longerons (don't ask) that came with the wings. Now
it's time to bend/install them in the fuselage. Any problem with getting
3/4x3/4 AA6-125 aluminum from my local metal supply in Norfolk
(cheap/easy), or do I need to get new ones shipped from Van's
(expensive/hard)? Thanks.

I was able to find a local (Salt Lake City) source for 6061-T6 angle,
if you can verify that it is the right alloy and temper, you can measure
the dimensions easily yourself. I did find that they had a minimum
purchase, so I ended up with 32 feet of 3/4x3/4 for about the same price
as ordering 6 feet and having it shipped.

Brian Huffaker, DSWL (bifft(at)xmission.com)
RV-8A 80091 Engine stuff
1/4 Starduster II N23UT flying

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robert.rasmussen(at)navy.
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PostPosted: Tue Sep 13, 2011 8:03 am    Post subject: Main Longerons Reply with quote
Thanks for the input y'all. I'm lucky to have a couple of aviation/marine grade (ISO 9001-2000 / AS9100 approved) metal suppliers here in Norfolk. They've got what appears to be exactly the same 6061-T6 angle as Van's sells. Had to get 50' of it, but at that it still only cost $55. Way better/faster than $350 shipped from Oregon...
Robert

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