[Hallicrafters] off subject / soldering

[Robert Y]

Perhaps YOU did understand the intent of the original poster but I didn't quote your post,

Bob
KB1OKL

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Date: Mon, 2 Jan 2012 12:12:08 -0500
Subject: Re: [Hallicrafters] off subject / soldering

I pointed out that these cables have a lubricant impregnated in the, and 
especially in their core.
 
We DO understand that he is trying to attach the old to the new SIMPLY 
to pull it through.
 
1. These are stainless steel cables.
2. lubricated during manufacture.
3. Silver soldering the end of one to the end of the other simply butted 
up to each other will NOT work.
 
A. I am a pilot.
B. He's liable for ANY work done on the aircraft.
C. It is up in the air in regard to doing his own repairs.
D. If he does his own work, it is REQUIRED to be supervised by a 
certified and current A&P mechanic.
 
Someone that simply does his own "thing", IMHO, shouldn't be flying that 
aircraft.
 
Flying since 1992, and a whole bunch of it as aerobatic.
 
Bob - N0DGN
 
On 1/2/2012 12:50 AM, Robert Y wrote:
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> I'm not a pilot but the way I read his question is that he wants to replace his cable and pull the new one through by soldering it to the old one not repair the old one.
>
> Bob
> KB1OKL
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> Date: Sun, 1 Jan 2012 10:35:38 -0800
> Subject: Re: [Hallicrafters] Off-subject / soldering
>
> I agree with Bob's assessment.
>
> If you aren't a licensed A&P, you need to at least seek the advice of one.
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> Otherwise, you are likely to get yourself into very serious trouble in the air, likely with a lawyer, as well as with the FAA.
>
> This comes from one with avionics experience who had to work closely with the A&P folks on installations.
>
> Saving dollars is not worth the many risks.  If that cable should come apart in the air after being repaired, and foul something else in the process, oh well....
>
> And if that cable has lubricant in it, can you say "Cold Solder Joint"?
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> One NEVER relies on solder for a mechanical connection.  One gets the solid mechanical connection BEFORE soldering.
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> Also, many of the butt connectors out there today are not sturdy enough to be depended upon for this type connection.
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> 73
>
> Mike
> W4DSE