In a message dated 5/20/2003 7:35:54 AM Pacific Standard Time,
TELEDYNMCS@aol.com writes:
>
> I've noticed in the past couple of weeks that my factory pre-skinned
> ailerons, stab, rudder, antiservo tabs and flaps have become sticky to the
> touch. We've been getting a fair amount of rain of late and the relative
> humidity has been fairly high (60%-70%) for several weeks. Is this
> something
> to be concerned about? Anybody know what is causing the stickiness? The
> parts
> have been stored in a temperature controlled environment going no lower
> than
> about 55F and no higher than 75F. Handling them for fitting flaps,
> ailerons,
> stab, etc., has resulted in fingerprints showing up on the surfaces. What's
> a
> good way to clean them up before finish?
>
>
I would call Europa and speak to Neville about this. He gave me a very good
briefing on how to prep the surfaces prior to filling. It amounted to a
detergent scrubbing and then careful handling after that - to not touch with
human hands. As a general note, during my construction of the airplane,
calling Europa on items such as this was invaluable. They were very helpful
in many stages of my construction. Andy and Neville were well worth the call
to the UK in the wee hours of the morning. I highly recommend it!
Dave
A227
Mini U2
52 hours flight time
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