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Loose drag wires

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sarpysam

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Guys: I’ve just about finished up the Phase one time on #932. Finally got around to doing the annual condition inspection. Found that the center bays’ drag wires (not anti drag)in each wing are loose. Originally, they were tensioned at 1/2” deflection at 25# of pull. What’s going on here? Apparently, the wing tips are migrating forward. I’m wondering if the tautness of the fabric pulled the wing. Any ideas here???

Sarpy Sam
 

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