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Is there a "proper" tape for protecting the leading edge ? Reason I ask, is
talking to some boy`s that work on WRC rally car`s a lot, They use a thick transparent about 3inch wide tape to protect bit`s, They call it helicopter tape and said that`s what it`s original design was for ? Tim Rocky p.s. did you ever use the trick of SaranWrap on the leading edges and you can just peel off a layer at the end of the day for a clean edge? Have not tried it on rotor. |
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I've tried a bunch of stuff on my MR to keep salt from building up on it.
The only thing that seems to work is coating the leading edge with Corrosion X HD, but you have to do it pretty frequently. My Jet Ranger used to have a heavy teflon tape on the leading edge, but Maintenance removed it for some reason that has yet to be explained to me. 3M makes a leading edge abrasion tape (for planes). I think you can find it at Aircraft Spruce. I have it on one of my airplanes and it works nicely at protecting but its a tad harder to clean than a painted surface and you have to avoid using degreasers on it. Bart "Tim" h wrote in message ... Is there a "proper" tape for protecting the leading edge ? Reason I ask, is talking to some boy`s that work on WRC rally car`s a lot, They use a thick transparent about 3inch wide tape to protect bit`s, They call it helicopter tape and said that`s what it`s original design was for ? Tim Rocky p.s. did you ever use the trick of SaranWrap on the leading edges and you can just peel off a layer at the end of the day for a clean edge? Have not tried it on rotor. |
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Actually there is a "proper " tape and it's been used mostly for erosion
control by various militarys including or own, I can look up the P/N if there's a need, don't know all the aircraft it has been on though. "B4RT" wrote in message ... I've tried a bunch of stuff on my MR to keep salt from building up on it. The only thing that seems to work is coating the leading edge with Corrosion X HD, but you have to do it pretty frequently. My Jet Ranger used to have a heavy teflon tape on the leading edge, but Maintenance removed it for some reason that has yet to be explained to me. 3M makes a leading edge abrasion tape (for planes). I think you can find it at Aircraft Spruce. I have it on one of my airplanes and it works nicely at protecting but its a tad harder to clean than a painted surface and you have to avoid using degreasers on it. Bart "Tim" h wrote in message ... Is there a "proper" tape for protecting the leading edge ? Reason I ask, is talking to some boy`s that work on WRC rally car`s a lot, They use a thick transparent about 3inch wide tape to protect bit`s, They call it helicopter tape and said that`s what it`s original design was for ? Tim Rocky p.s. did you ever use the trick of SaranWrap on the leading edges and you can just peel off a layer at the end of the day for a clean edge? Have not tried it on rotor. |
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Frank
I'd like to see it. Will ask our shop if they use it on any of the ag machines. The sandy soil here in spud country is really tough on blades. I imagine not as bad as Iraq though! Company has several WASP's and I took a look last week. Look nice and sound like performers. My engine is due this winter if it lasts the season..... Another 12 hr in the cockpit yesterday and probably 8 today to get caught up. Cheers Rocky |
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OK, I'll dig up a MFG and P/N, maybe there's an approval for the 47 series,
if not you would have to get an approval for the mod, should be easy, just tell the DER what you would like to do n why, cite your research (documented uses) write a procedure for application of tape, balance, interchangeability maybe continues maintenance and stand back, DER does the number crunching and forwards it to the FAA. wrote in message oups.com... Frank I'd like to see it. Will ask our shop if they use it on any of the ag machines. The sandy soil here in spud country is really tough on blades. I imagine not as bad as Iraq though! Company has several WASP's and I took a look last week. Look nice and sound like performers. My engine is due this winter if it lasts the season..... Another 12 hr in the cockpit yesterday and probably 8 today to get caught up. Cheers Rocky |
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Well, old guys like me learn to pace ourselves. I don't crank it around
in the turns like I used to, I don't press it or take any chances that make my heart go thump thump thump. I tell myself frequently to focus on the job and try not to let my attention wander off to the the next field, or maintenance things, or....? Its hard to do and takes discipline. You are flying close enough to nearly everything you can imagine and can't afford any mental lapses lest you hit something. I get really fatigued after getting up at 0430, and frequently not to bed until 2100 or later. I have to make myself eat at night to keep my battery charged. But, thats why I make the money I do in such a short time. I've covered over 6600 acres this month so far and that will; easily double or perhaps even triple by end of month. We'll get maybe a couple days off with weather or when we get caught up on the schedule. Like I said earlier, its not a job for everyone. Rocky |
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Good friend of mine lives over in El Cajones and has pics and video of
me working up in the San Joaquin years ago. I'm sure he share them with you...being pilots and all! Check his web - aerobaticBox.com and see his friends page. got a pic I think of me flying an AgCat? Can't recall. Anyway, drop him an email for contacts. Rocky |
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Be careful with the tape, if it starts coming off life can get
interesting - if you think dirty blades are bad, you haven't seen anything yet. Just keep an eye on it & replace it before it starts wearing through the leading edge. I've used it on Bell 47's & Hiller 12's - can't tell you if it was "approved", but it definitely saves wear & tear on the blade. You'll want to have the exact same length on both blades in the exact same location, or you'll be rebalancing... On Wed, 13 Jul 2005 00:01:07 GMT, "Franklin Newton" wrote: Actually there is a "proper " tape and it's been used mostly for erosion control by various militarys including or own, I can look up the P/N if there's a need, don't know all the aircraft it has been on though. |
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We went for sushi one evening there in El Cajones and he tried some.
Also introduced him to chivas regal and Drambuie. He and I have flown together several times including time in a Stearman and a Hiller 12E. It was his wedding that my wife and I went to over in MXL in May just before I came up here to fly. He is a great guy and loves to fly aerobatics. Rocky |
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The OTHER Kevin in San Diego wrote:
I prefer 18 year old Glenmorangie single malt and fish tacos And people think I'm weird because every so often I like to buy a quart (litre) of cream and drink it. Scotch whiskey and fish tacos - Sorry Kevin but it makes my stomach do flip flops just thinking about it. |
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