Thread: Tube wing spars
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Old March 18th 08, 12:34 AM posted to rec.aviation.homebuilt
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Default Tube wing spars

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Actually I'm interested also to know if any other designs besides BD
aircraft utilize wing spars that are made of aluminum tube.

So if you know of any I'd like to know what they are.


The tubular spar is not the most efficient means of carrying load -- the
I-section (or box section) is best. It all has to do with the
distibution of load-carrying material.

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