oelbrenner
I'm New Here
sorry if this is a newbie question, but was unable to find out much information on this topic.
The question is about keeping water out of internal hollow spaces
( wings, horizontal stab, vertical stab, ailerons etc )
Its seems to me water can easily get in via panel joints or edges of these structures.
Im starting an RV-10 build later this year, have purchased the assembly plans going thru them and keeping up with a few other builder logs and video logs out there.
I dont see anyone doing any sealing in these areas ( outside of the fuel tank for the obvious reasons )
I live in a moist climate (coastal Florida) where summer rain showers are intense.
I have come across this: http://www.eaa1000.av.org/technicl/corrosion/faysurf.htm
where it talks about fay sealing
Am I just over thinking this ?
Does anyone have issues with water intrusion into the internal cavities ?
My ( probably unfounded ) fear is heavy rain shower putting several pounds of water into an area that may cause a weight / balance issue while parked, or airflow driven rain entry while in flight.
The question is about keeping water out of internal hollow spaces
( wings, horizontal stab, vertical stab, ailerons etc )
Its seems to me water can easily get in via panel joints or edges of these structures.
Im starting an RV-10 build later this year, have purchased the assembly plans going thru them and keeping up with a few other builder logs and video logs out there.
I dont see anyone doing any sealing in these areas ( outside of the fuel tank for the obvious reasons )
I live in a moist climate (coastal Florida) where summer rain showers are intense.
I have come across this: http://www.eaa1000.av.org/technicl/corrosion/faysurf.htm
where it talks about fay sealing
Am I just over thinking this ?
Does anyone have issues with water intrusion into the internal cavities ?
My ( probably unfounded ) fear is heavy rain shower putting several pounds of water into an area that may cause a weight / balance issue while parked, or airflow driven rain entry while in flight.