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Horiz stab brace wire attach tab material

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Cashflyer's question reminds me of question around the Skybolt brace wire tabs, and the material.

Skybolt plans show 4130.

Could these be made out of stainless steel (301 or 304)?

I haven't done the strength calcs yet, but is there some other reason not to use stainless? Is this done on other planes?

Below is a picture shamelessly taken off Al Rice's web page pictures of Yellow Bird.

Ward

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