Skybolt Al
Well Known Member
Just took a look at a 2004 RV-6A that is in the shop to have the wings re-painted. There is extensive corrosion around all the fuel tank screws (which are stainless). There is also corrosion in various other places in the wing skins. This plane has been hangared for 4-1/2 years! The workmanship and paint is beautiful.
In the marine industry they make extensive use of sacrificial zinc anodes to protect the aluminum parts from corrosion in the harsh saltwater environment.
Has anybody tried bolting on zinc anodes to aircraft? I would be bummed to see that kind of damage to my project after just 5 years.
In the marine industry they make extensive use of sacrificial zinc anodes to protect the aluminum parts from corrosion in the harsh saltwater environment.
Has anybody tried bolting on zinc anodes to aircraft? I would be bummed to see that kind of damage to my project after just 5 years.