![]() It is best to also use a bender for 3003, but adjustments can often be bent by hand if you don’t need to bend it too much. It is not so hard to bend as to be a problem in most cases, but it will always require the use of a tubing bender. Stronger 5052 tubing comes in straight sticks, so straightening it is not an issue, but it is more difficult to bend. On the other hand, 3003 tubing is easier to bend. Tubing straighteners are available to purchase or you can make your own, but that just becomes one more task or expense to absorb into your project budget and schedule. Depending on how picky you are, this is a minor task or a real nuisance. Another disadvantage of 3003 tubing is that it comes in rolls and must be straightened. It is not recommended for hydraulic systems due to its fairly low strength and working pressure. It can also be used for vacuum lines, but this is obviously not popular these days since almost no one is building a new plane with a vacuum system. Versatube (3003) is less expensive and will work for fuel and vent lines in most applications. ![]() There are two types of aluminum tubing available for our use: the more flexible 3003-0 (what Aircraft Spruce calls Versatube) and the stronger 5052-0 alloy. ![]() It is very important to check for cracks in the newly made flare. The AN819 sleeve and AN818 nut are installed and ready to use. Here is a well-made flare in 3/8-inch 5052 tubing. ![]()
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