wirejock
Well Known Member
I searched and found one thread on priming or not priming the stainless firewall. Not much help.
Given it's function and the possibility of intense heat from a fire, priming seems like a bad idea.
What about the aluminum braces, gussets, etc riveted to the inboard side? If it's hot enough to cook primer on the cockpit side of the firewall, the primer on the braces would be just as susceptible to smoking. I'm thinking none of it should be primed but they are dissimilar metals. What to do?
What about the sealant for the holes. What product is used that won't cook and poison the pilot before he can land. Maybe I'm over thinking it.
Comments appreciated.
Given it's function and the possibility of intense heat from a fire, priming seems like a bad idea.
What about the aluminum braces, gussets, etc riveted to the inboard side? If it's hot enough to cook primer on the cockpit side of the firewall, the primer on the braces would be just as susceptible to smoking. I'm thinking none of it should be primed but they are dissimilar metals. What to do?
What about the sealant for the holes. What product is used that won't cook and poison the pilot before he can land. Maybe I'm over thinking it.
Comments appreciated.