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Old December 31st 15, 04:21 PM posted to rec.aviation.soaring
Dan Daly[_2_]
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Default Anyone had a winch drum failure?

On Thursday, December 31, 2015 at 11:05:34 AM UTC-5, Bret Hess wrote:
We're making a new winch drum. The flanges on our drum bent out a little when moving from steel to Spectra line.

I'd like to know the dimensions and structure of any drums/flanges that have failed, or shown signs of failing, and with what length and type of line. Please pass this on to anyone who has details on that.

Bret