Besides water entering, freezing and jamming the controls I'd also be concerned with its effect on CG. If as much water collects in the tail cone as described recently on a Legacy the total aircraft CG may move sufficiently aft to adversely influence longitudinal static stability. I'd also be concerned that water accumulation (frozen or not) in a flight control surface could create a flutter problem.
Duane Allen <c177av8r@pacbell.net> wrote:
Following the prior discussion about LNC drain holes or lack thereof, you might want to take a look at this AD. I am not sure a Lancair can trap water in an area to be detrimental but just an FYI.
duane N39wg
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