Hangar Flying => Hangar Flying => Topic started by: Gilbert DRIEUX on August 27, 2005, 04:07:49 PM
Title: Varieze speed break
Post by: Gilbert DRIEUX on August 27, 2005, 04:07:49 PM
What are the dimensions of the speed break spring ? -Wire diameter, -Spring diamenter, -Lenght (or nomber of spire)
Regards.
Title: Landing Brake Spring
Post by: Hangar14 on August 29, 2005, 11:14:32 AM
Gilbert: The part #is 01-27600 from Aircraft spruce. Tension 10". long.01-37500 tension 30". Hope this helps Chuck
Title: Varieze speed break
Post by: Gilbert DRIEUX on September 06, 2005, 06:34:10 AM
Thank you for thr input.
But I need the all dimensions, as I don't plan to order springs from France, and intend to buy here equivalent material, or to manufacture them by myself with appropriate caracteristics. (I'm now flying, and after moving, I lost the Speedbreak addendum drawing years ago, and those I instal are too soft. I'll appreciate avoiding lot of flyght tests to reach approximatively the operative value........).
Regards
Title: Varieze speed break
Post by: rglos on September 06, 2005, 10:27:52 AM
Hi again Gilbert
These springs are the following dimensions. Wire size .105 Inch Spring diameter .5625 Inch
That's about 2.66mm and 14.28mm respectively
Hope this gets you closer.
Rick
Title: Varieze speed break
Post by: Hangar14 on September 06, 2005, 10:40:14 AM
Hi Gilbert: I will have to unpack the parts to get you the info you need. I think I have new and old springs. Chuck
Title: Varieze speed break
Post by: Gilbert DRIEUX on September 06, 2005, 02:50:37 PM
Thaks to you both for those quick reponses.
And, how many spires ? According to diameters (wire & outer-spring), those springs are far stronger than those I install ! Sure, they cnn't work. Regards.
Title: Varieze speed break
Post by: Hangar14 on September 06, 2005, 07:14:14 PM
Hi Gilbert: I've got some more info on the springs. Aircraft Spruce P/N 01-27600,spries 157 wire dia.1.50mm spring O.D.8.85mm length 25.5 cm. I also checked the plans. Screen Door Spring .375x1/16 wire dia. Unstretch length approx. 10". It also says, Adjust the spring (LB-12) tension such that a 40lb pull at the trailing edge will kick the LB20 away from it's stop And automatically close the Brake. If it closes at less than 40lbs tighten LB12 tension. This adjust the brake so it will close itself above 95knts. to prevent overstress. Plans call for two springs. Hope this helps Chuck
Title: Speed break springs
Post by: Gilbert DRIEUX on September 14, 2005, 03:54:11 PM
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Adjust the spring (LB-12) tension such that a 40lb pull at the trailing edge will kick the LB20 away from it's stop
? 40 lb, or 4.0 lb ? I suppose it is 4.0 ........ Please confirm.
Thank you.
Title: Varieze speed break
Post by: Hangar14 on September 14, 2005, 08:16:50 PM
Hi Gilbert: The paper plans& the CD says 40lb. forty pounds. Chuck
Title: Varieze speed break
Post by: Gilbert DRIEUX on September 15, 2005, 01:56:19 AM
OK,
Thank you.
Job is planned for coming week-end. Paris weather forcast is rainy.......
Title: ken clunis idea
Post by: show car motors on September 23, 2005, 11:52:29 AM
i bought it too! gas strut replaces springs, no slamming back. u should join CSA, its in the news letters. easy install (no more springs/slamming) he gives part #'s. CSA $25 dollars per year
Title: Varieze speed break
Post by: Gilbert DRIEUX on September 27, 2005, 08:50:11 AM
What is the stretched lenght of springs at AirspeedBrake RETRACTED position? (Handle on armrest). Mine are 350 mm = 14". is that a common value ? (unstretched length is 10"). To "Show car motor" :
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gas strut replaces springs, no slamming back
Have you some data concerning this gas stut solution ?
I install one for canopy (as I fly Ez does). It work well. Regards to you all. Gilbert.
Title: Landing brake
Post by: Gilbert DRIEUX on November 01, 2005, 02:53:45 AM
All is Ok now. Automatic flip up at 85kts. (160 km/h)
May be I will change from springs to gas strut to avoid slamming. Winter time job....
I'll join CSA to get explanations and data; and furthermore a lot of friendly touches.
Regards.
Title: Varieze speed break
Post by: rutanfan on November 07, 2005, 12:24:47 PM
Gilbert. FYI. I installed a Berkut style electric speed brake similar to James Redmonds.
http://www.berkut13.com/spdbrake.htm
It's light, and in my opinion a simpler installation than the plans built.