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01-27-2021, 01:18 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2019
Location: Toronto, Ontario
Posts: 32
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Cleaveland Static Port Installation
Some builders use Tank Sealant to mount the static ports and Cleaveland suggests you use RTV Silicon. Any reasons why to use one and not the other?
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01-27-2021, 01:27 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2018
Location: 50-50 Wichita KS & Scottsdale AZ
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one consideration for silicone is that if you have a woopsie and get it where you don't want, you'll have a heck of a time cleaning that area well enough to get paint to stick to it.
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01-27-2021, 01:33 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2020
Location: Fresno
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Funny this should come up the day after I "tested" the bonding strength of proseal on the ports.
Proseal was awesome to use on the trailing edges of the rudder and the elevators.
However, I tried installing the Cleveland static ports two days ago. I thoroughly scuffed the aluminum on the skins and on the flange of the ports. Then cleaned with acetone. I then applied a coating of proseal to both surfaces and installed with pressure holding everything in place.
After 24 hours I put some lateral force on the ports and was surprised at how easily they came loose.
I am thinking that I will use another adhesive...maybe RTV silicone or an epoxy.
Open to suggestions.
Andy
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01-27-2021, 01:56 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: Sacramento, CA
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They both stick really good and I have not had any issues with RTV that has been used for 10+ years. If you have proseal handy, by all means and if you don't RTV works great.
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01-27-2021, 02:06 PM
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Join Date: May 2018
Location: Oviedo, FL
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some folks have used JB Weld to attach the Cleaveland static ports, and so did I.
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01-27-2021, 02:25 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Bellevue, NE
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If you use ProSeal, it will take longer to fully cure than RTV. Works great, but it does need to fully cure. Upside is that it’s paintable and won’t contaminate a surface like RTV will.
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01-27-2021, 03:15 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: Sacramento, CA
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Quote:
Originally Posted by bcondrey
If you use ProSeal, it will take longer to fully cure than RTV. Works great, but it does need to fully cure. Upside is that it’s paintable and won’t contaminate a surface like RTV will.
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Anybody is planting on painting the inside portion of this area? But if you are, then be careful using RTV.
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01-27-2021, 05:48 PM
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Join Date: May 2013
Location: Sherman, CT
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I'm using the Dynon static ports which I flush riveted in place. Don't know how the Cleavland ports are designed, but the Dynon ports have a fairly large flange.
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01-27-2021, 06:23 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2020
Location: Fresno
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When people mention the RTV adhesive is that the black RTV adhesive silicone. If so, I have some and will likely try it tonight.
Report on its success pending!
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AND in flight training every chance available.
Flying a Grumman AA-5
Thanks to a COVID forced shutdown--re-evaluated and completing a 40 yr dream of flying and building.
Nearing completion of tail cone. Feathers mounted and dialed in. Starting the specialty of fiberglass.
Passed the written. Check ride soon.
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01-27-2021, 06:35 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: Estes Park, CO
Posts: 4,200
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Safe Air hybrid
I used the Vans rivet outside and SafeAir inside. Proseal and rivets in the flange through the side skin. They won't be moving.
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I cannot be, nor will I be, held responsible if you try to do the same things I do and it does not work and/or causes you loss, injury, or even death in the process.
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