Just in time...
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Just in time...
It’s down to the rivet, but not into it:
No evidence of scouring on the disc:
Miles
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— Thomas Browne
“I envy no man that knows more than myself, but pity them that know less.”
— Thomas Browne
Re: Just in time...
I like to use Rapco brand friction-pads because they have a wear-indicator designed into them which can be seen on preflight inspections. (0.100 Inch Minimum)
And just to comment on disc inspections,... everyone should also place a straight-edge across the disc from outer-circumference to outer-circumference to make certain the disc has not warped or "coned" more than 0.015. (of course, the minimum thickness should also be checked....typically 0.205 In) Those numbers are for the typical "Cleveland" conversion kit under STC SA13GL, PN: 199-46. Check which brakes are actually installed on your airplane to be certain.
And just to comment on disc inspections,... everyone should also place a straight-edge across the disc from outer-circumference to outer-circumference to make certain the disc has not warped or "coned" more than 0.015. (of course, the minimum thickness should also be checked....typically 0.205 In) Those numbers are for the typical "Cleveland" conversion kit under STC SA13GL, PN: 199-46. Check which brakes are actually installed on your airplane to be certain.
'53 B-model N146YS SN:25713
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50th Anniversary of Flight Model. Winner-Best Original 170B, 100th Anniversary of Flight Convention.
An originality nut (mostly) for the right reasons.