Thanks. Just Curious, hope it is a non issue but future inspections are
definitly important.
Troy Maynor
N120EU Monowheel Classic
Left to finish:
Paint,interior,engine install, wiring.
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-europa-list-server@matronics.com
> [mailto:owner-europa-list-server@matronics.com]On Behalf Of p-a.austin
> Sent: Thursday, January 08, 2004 5:13 AM
> To: europa-list@matronics.com
> Subject: Europa-List: Re: Pitch push rod Electrolysis.
>
>
> Troy,
> Removed the push rod containment lower bulkhead, disconnected the
> push rod,
> and slid the rod out through the wheel well, obviously no landing gear in
> situ.
>
> Peter
> Classic #198
> Filling-Sanding-Filling - Sanding - adnauseam
>
>
> > Peter,
> > How were you able to get the pitch push rod out of the plane?
> >
> > Troy Maynor
> > N120EU Monowheel Classic
> > Left to finish:
> > Paint,interior,engine install, wiring.
> >
> > > "Electrolysis"
> > >
> > > Because of it I had to replace my Pitch Push Rod:-
> > >
> > > During assembly of the Rod End Fittings (Steel) to the Push Rod
> > > (Aluminium)
> > > I made the mistake of liberally coating the inside of the Push
> > > Rod tube with
> > > a water based metal primer paint, I did not allow it to dry before
> > > assembling and riveting the end fittings in place, thinking this would
> > > really seal it up, it did!!
> > > Within 18 months corrosion was evident on the outside of the tube.
> > Upon removal and cutting open with a hacksaw found severe internal
> > > corrosion from electrolytical action due to the fact that the
> paint had
> never dried.
>
> Peter.
>
>
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