CF wing tube for AirWild 29% extra?
06-03-2007, 07:03 AM
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RE: CF wing tube for AirWild 29% extra?
Thanks guys, I went to TBM site and found the wing spar tubes. I took my digital calipers out and measured the stock tube and it reads .989". TBM advertises the closest one they have is 1.0". Am I going to be able to make this tube work?
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06-04-2007, 11:50 AM
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RE: CF wing tube for AirWild 29% extra?
Call TBM and ask them to measure a few tubes. They might have some that are slightly undersized.
From TBM:
IMPORTANT NOTE ON SIZING: Most wing tubes fit well, though wing tubes vary in size as do the sleeves in airplanes. The difference between a tight fit and a loose fit is very little, about 0.005". The tubes are manufactured slightly undersized so they will fit into sleeves which are properly sized. If you can accurately measure the tube you have and can tell us precisely the size you need, we can find one that will match the closest. If you receive a tube which is too small or too large, you can adjust the size yourself by sanding the large tube or using CA or paint to enlarge a small tube. Or you can return it and ask for a tube which is larger or smaller than the one being returned. We will do our best to get the best tube for your application.
From TBM:
IMPORTANT NOTE ON SIZING: Most wing tubes fit well, though wing tubes vary in size as do the sleeves in airplanes. The difference between a tight fit and a loose fit is very little, about 0.005". The tubes are manufactured slightly undersized so they will fit into sleeves which are properly sized. If you can accurately measure the tube you have and can tell us precisely the size you need, we can find one that will match the closest. If you receive a tube which is too small or too large, you can adjust the size yourself by sanding the large tube or using CA or paint to enlarge a small tube. Or you can return it and ask for a tube which is larger or smaller than the one being returned. We will do our best to get the best tube for your application.
