Someone pointed out this article to me. During examination of an A300 rudder, some delaminating of the skins was discovered. It seems that hydraulic fluid seeping into the honeycomb core can cause “disbonding”.

 

http://www.ntsb.gov/Pressrel/2006/060324.htm

 

Our Lancairs have all the same ingredients as the Airbus (hydraulic fluid, honeycomb core, and composite skin). I wonder if this is something to be concerned about.

 

Adam Molny

Legacy #151

Wiring instrument panel now