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Tyeing down near the sea.
I used to keep my C172 in a Hangar on a relatively dry region. Now I
had to move and the airport closest to home is near the sea and there is no hangar space available. There are a few things that concern me: How to best protect the plane against corrosion considering the circustances? I have already sprayed the plane with corrosionX. How often should I wash and wax the plane. I have been sugested three times a week which I believe is too much. Another thing that concerns me is high winds. On the months of July to December tropical storms might come to the area. How high winds would be dangerous to keep the plane outside? Please let me know your comments. Thanks, victor |
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"Victor" wrote:
How to best protect the plane against corrosion considering the circustances? I have already sprayed the plane with corrosionX. My airplane is tied down under a shelter about a mile from Mobile Bay. I have it treated with CorrosionX at each annual, twice as often as the mfr. recommends. I spot treat parts that don't get covered by the CorrosionX treatments (prop governor linkage & spring, cylinder studs, for example) with STS Proshield. It's a constant battle. How often should I wash and wax the plane. I have been sugested three times a week which I believe is too much. It probably *isn't* too much, but it probably isn't reasonable to expect yourself to keep up such a rigorous schedule. I try to wash mine at least once a month. The CorrosionX working out of the seams and rivets is a pain to get off. Another thing that concerns me is high winds. On the months of July to December tropical storms might come to the area. How high winds would be dangerous to keep the plane outside? If hurricane force winds (74 mph) are likely, I move my airplane to someplace out of the way of the storm. Anything less than that should be okay if the ties are secure and TIGHT. -- Dan C172RG at BFM (remove pants to reply by email) |
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If your plane is in an area where a TROPICAL STORM (with a name!!) is
coming.. you should move it indoors or move it INLAND. Do NOT leave it outside for a real TROPICAL STORM Dave Victor wrote: I used to keep my C172 in a Hangar on a relatively dry region. Now I had to move and the airport closest to home is near the sea and there is no hangar space available. There are a few things that concern me: How to best protect the plane against corrosion considering the circustances? I have already sprayed the plane with corrosionX. How often should I wash and wax the plane. I have been sugested three times a week which I believe is too much. Another thing that concerns me is high winds. On the months of July to December tropical storms might come to the area. How high winds would be dangerous to keep the plane outside? Please let me know your comments. Thanks, victor |
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