AX-O
Well Known Member
I don't want this to be a primer war I simply want to know if you primed the ribs and skins on your wings. If you did, would you do it again? Did you use something other than primer? My EAA TA (also aircraft mechanic) told me he likes to see clean alum when doing inspections vice primed. Primer hides corrosion very well. He also told me that primer does not protect the alum against moisture. That it is a misconception. Oh yeah, another question. Why would Van's instructions tell you to rivet the front and rear wing spars to the ribs (part previously primed) before drilling the wing skins to the ribs. Seems like after drilling and deburring the parts, another coat of primer would have to be applied to the holes.
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I forgot to mention that the TA has an amphibian aircraft and did not prime or protect the inside of his wings.
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I forgot to mention that the TA has an amphibian aircraft and did not prime or protect the inside of his wings.
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