Float Planes and rust

[mhorowit]

I know that with a conventional gear, you look for rust at the tail,since that's where the water accumulates.

On a trike, the lowest point is near the landing gear.

On a floatplane, (assume fresh water) where does condensation accumulate? By any chance is is just about a foot behind the aft landing gear attach point? - Mike

[N96337]

Re: Float Planes and rust

When it's been on floats Mike, it can occur anywhere. That could be what you're seeing. I've also seen it on the forward spar of elevators, and always put some seaplane grommets there when recovering... think about it... when they leave the plane, they tie the yokes back, and those grommets on the trailing edge of the elevator don't do much good. I'll be curious to see what your mechanic and you find on this plane!
JH

[mhorowit]

Re: Float Planes and rust

I'll be curious to see what your mechanic and you find on this plane!
JH

Yup; but I'm set for the worst; should know something this week - Mike

[Dano"T"]

Re: Float Planes and rust

I for one, will put seaplane grommets on any plane I re-cover...even if it never sees floats. It just seems like a good idea.