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Something Other Than Proseal?
I'm in the process of rebuilding an elevator for my RV9A. It's been a while since I've used proseal (for the stiffners and aft wedge), but it's awful pricey. Anyone use something cheaper that will serve as glue and bedding?
Terry, CFI RV9A N323TP |
sikaflex has been working for us with no cracks on rudder and elevator for about 60h of flight time...
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You can get a 3.5oz for $17, it should be enough:
https://shop.vansaircraft.com/cgi-bi...roduct=proseal |
Thanks Bill!
Somehow I was looking at $109.00 on the Van's site. Big miss on my part. Also checking out 3M 2216 (thanks, Larry)
Terry |
Hi Terry,
If I were doing it, I?d use Goop :cool: |
I would consider asking other builders close to your place for some that they may have left over. Out of date and refrigerated should be fine and it wouldn't surprise me if some local builders would have some and happy to share??
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Thanks Mel
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Terry |
Van's now recommends (and sells) the VHB tape for the wedge in section 5 (although kit instructions don't seem to have been updated to match). Won't help you with the stiffeners unfortunately.
I liked using the tape on my -10 rudder and elevators. If you go with the VHB tape, get it from Van's. DO NOT get it from Amazon. I tried that and it was heat damaged or old and did not work at all. |
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