On Sat, 10 Jun 2006 19:52:06 -0400, Michael Horowitz
wrote:

FYI - I talked with an IA on the splitting of tube to reduce its
diameter. He said nothing doing on a certificated aircraft. - Mike


splitting the original tube I can understand, but splitting the insert
tube, especially if it is welded up again. huh?

the trouble in repair work is that if the guy has little appreciation
of structural engineering and the actual forces the part will see in
service quite often you will see a lapse into a position of comfort
that may only be held because it has never been tested.

very frustrating.

maybe try a grab bag of tube scraps from Aircraft Spruce to see
whether you get a useable piece.

Stealth Pilot