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01-06-2016, 11:17 AM
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RTV? Newbie Q
I'm bending the rudder on an RV8. Does this pass for RTV?
Thanks in advance.
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01-06-2016, 11:19 AM
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IMHO, yes.
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01-06-2016, 11:29 AM
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Thanks. It was too easy to get, making me suspicious that it must be the wrong stuff. 
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01-06-2016, 11:35 AM
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RTV stands for Room Temperature Vulcanization------referring to the process by which it cures, and not what the product actually consists of.
What does the verbiage in the plans call out for??
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Mike Starkey
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Flying as of 12/4/2010
Phase 1 done, 2/4/2011
Sold after 240+ wonderful hours of flight.
"Flying the airplane is more important than radioing your plight to a person on the ground incapable of understanding or doing anything about it."
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01-06-2016, 03:21 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Mike S
What does the verbiage in the plans call out for??
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". . .a dab of RTV or tank sealant. . . ."
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Stu F.
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01-06-2016, 03:30 PM
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I would use it.
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Mike Starkey
VAF 909
Rv-10, N210LM.
Flying as of 12/4/2010
Phase 1 done, 2/4/2011
Sold after 240+ wonderful hours of flight.
"Flying the airplane is more important than radioing your plight to a person on the ground incapable of understanding or doing anything about it."
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01-06-2016, 04:36 PM
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I always look for the "Sensor Safe" RTV.
The regular stuff has a strong vinegar smell. That smell is acetic acid which does not play nicely with aluminum.
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01-06-2016, 08:06 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Rick_A
I always look for the "Sensor Safe" RTV.
The regular stuff has a strong vinegar smell. That smell is acetic acid which does not play nicely with aluminum.
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Thanks, Rick.
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Stu F.
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01-06-2016, 08:22 PM
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Are you looking for the stuff that 'glues' the trailing edge? If so, I don't think this is it. This is silicone gasket material and won't provide any strength at all. I bought the same stuff but ended up not using it. I used the 2 part epoxy type version from Aircraft Spruce.
YMMV but I am happy how mine turned out.
Lars D.
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01-07-2016, 07:25 AM
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hmmmmm??I was afraid Ace Hardware was too easy. How about this?
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