Bob,
The safety wire locking system is used extensively on aircraft because
of the high vibration problems that are experienced. I expect this is
also true of O/D units as well, since they are coupled to drive
(propeller) shafts which tend to have more than usual vibrations.
Joe Curry
Bob wrote:
>
> Anybody know why the adaptor plate bolts have wire ties instead of
> lockwashers?? I'm getting ready to use lockwashers instead of ties.
>
> I've noticed many little areas of LBC's that use little bend tabs
> instead of lockwashers. Why I don't know. If someone can give me a
> really good answer....I'm all ears! Bob Mc 8-/
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