Extra 260 .50 Wing Tube Needed
03-24-2008, 02:24 PM
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Extra 260 .50 Wing Tube Needed
I am in desperate need of a wingtube for my 53" extra 260 the aluminum metal tube.
I tried calling several times today so i could pay for it, i even sent a fax
edward
I tried calling several times today so i could pay for it, i even sent a fax
edward
03-24-2008, 03:18 PM
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RE: Extra 260 .50 Wing Tube Needed
One other note:
If you have the existing tube, or even a piece of it, measure the diameter.
You can then purchase an equivalent ( or maybe even stronger tube ) from many sources.
You want something identical in diameter, but it could be the same size in length or slightly longer.
You can always cut a slightly longer tube with a hacksaw.
If you can measure it, and post the dimensions, I'll help you look for a replacement.
If you have the existing tube, or even a piece of it, measure the diameter.
You can then purchase an equivalent ( or maybe even stronger tube ) from many sources.
You want something identical in diameter, but it could be the same size in length or slightly longer.
You can always cut a slightly longer tube with a hacksaw.
If you can measure it, and post the dimensions, I'll help you look for a replacement.
03-24-2008, 04:32 PM
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RE: Extra 260 .50 Wing Tube Needed
thankyou, you have been more helpful tha np's customer service, they finally answered and i had to explain to him several time before he understood me, he they are out of stock on it
the outside diameter is 9/16 and length atleast 2 1/2 feet i was trying to fix the bend in the tube and i made it worse,
.5625 inches
the outside diameter is 9/16 and length atleast 2 1/2 feet i was trying to fix the bend in the tube and i made it worse,
.5625 inches
03-24-2008, 04:59 PM
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RE: Extra 260 .50 Wing Tube Needed
Found it.
K&S has "cut to length" ( you request how long you want it ) hollow alluminum tubing...
See: http://www.ksmetals.com/Cuttolength/chart.asp#RAT
[link=http://www.ksmetals.com/Cuttolength/chart.asp#RAT]Click me as an alternative.[/link]
Scroll down to the Aluminum tubing sizes.
They have what you need.
K&S has "cut to length" ( you request how long you want it ) hollow alluminum tubing...
See: http://www.ksmetals.com/Cuttolength/chart.asp#RAT
[link=http://www.ksmetals.com/Cuttolength/chart.asp#RAT]Click me as an alternative.[/link]
Scroll down to the Aluminum tubing sizes.
They have what you need.
03-24-2008, 07:46 PM
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RE: Extra 260 .50 Wing Tube Needed
wow thankyou!!
well looks like the issue is settled, John of Nitrotaff pm'ed me that hell b shipping it first class uspd tomorrow, loooks like im gonna get to fly my extra this weekend
well looks like the issue is settled, John of Nitrotaff pm'ed me that hell b shipping it first class uspd tomorrow, loooks like im gonna get to fly my extra this weekend
03-25-2008, 09:30 AM
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RE: Extra 260 .50 Wing Tube Needed
i have thought about it, but they dont give any warning signs, other than a snap...... ill just take it easy on the aerobatics, i think it got bent when i did a violent blender on high rates
03-25-2008, 07:09 PM
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RE: Extra 260 .50 Wing Tube Needed
Actually Stang's idea can still be used.
The aluminum tube is hollow.
If you wanted to you could insert a CF tube within the aluminum one, that way you would get the best of both worlds.
A CF tube is pretty light so this would not load down the plane.
The aluminum tube is hollow.
If you wanted to you could insert a CF tube within the aluminum one, that way you would get the best of both worlds.
A CF tube is pretty light so this would not load down the plane.
