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Old 10-25-2002, 08:00 PM   #149
MaggieL
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Quote:
Originally posted by Undertoad

It's also used in civilian aircraft...
Gee...not in mine, I hope.

I suppose it's used for ballast and counterweights. I know there's a "bobweight" on the stabilator on "my" Cardinal (ownership shared with nine other pilots). I think that's made of lead or steel, though.
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