REFLECTOR:Firewall penetrations (was Control Cables)

Jim Agnew reflector@tvbf.org
Fri, 5 Mar 2004 13:37:15 -0800 (PST)


Pat,

A far better and safer way is to place the starter solenoid
up front next to the master solenoid and then your starter
+ cable is dead and much safer except during starting.

Jim

--- Pat Shea <xl340hp@yahoo.com> wrote:
> 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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James F. Agnew
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Tampa, FL
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