I'm guilty! On the present and last project I did prime and paint my aluminum parts. In the past I have not and wonder if there is someone out there cursing me over corroded control horns, brackets, hinges, etc,. This is a reason to better the plans and not only finish treat your metal parts but also make them accessible for inspection and repair
> rocketdri...@optusnet.com.au> wrote: > >> Just a heads up really for anyone on the list flying an older KR2 ... I >> have >> a recently imported 30 yr old aircraft and had a condition report done on >> Friday. This is where a qualified aircraft engineer comes to have a look >> as >> part of the re registration process ..... >> He found three instances of exfoliation corrosion, two on the flap >> attachments at the base of the fuselage (one on each side) and one on the >> elevator trim horn. >>> Although I hadn't seen the flap attachment brackets, when It was pointed >> out >> to me, it was obvious, with the aluminium crush plate peeled open in >> layers, >> the layers pinched together by the bolts .......... >> >> >> -l >> >>
