REFLECTOR:Firewall penetrations (was Control Cables)

Pat Shea reflector@tvbf.org
Fri, 5 Mar 2004 12:25:58 -0800 (PST)


Hi Keith,

In terms of fireproofing, what are you planning on
doing w/ the duct openings on the lower firewall?

After Bill Huen's incident, I decided to also
firesleeve my + battery lead from the firewall to the
starter.

Pat

  
--- KeithHallsten <KeithHallsten@quiknet.com> wrote:
> I would suggest that we all consider maintaining the
> integrity of our firewalls where control cables,
> intrument wires, etc. pass through.  Here's a link
> to an outfit that has this problem handled. 
> http://www.epm-avcorp.com/tubeseal.html
> 
> I plan to use this general scheme for my aileron
> control cables (with firesleeve over the entire
> length within the engine compartment) as well as the
> throttle, mixture, prop and wiring penetrations
> (with just the short sealing firesleeve).
> 
> Keith Hallsten, XLFG


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