From: ByronMFox@aol.com
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Date: Tue, 30 Oct 2001 15:58:44 EST
Subject: Sealing the LNC2
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With winter approaching, even a California winter, I'm grateful to Gordon 
Donald.  He's saved my marriage.  When it's cold, my wife's inordinately 
attractive backside is nearly frozen by the icy blast beneath the copilot's 
seat.

So, taking Gordon's advice, I bought a square foot of wet suit material from 
a local dive shop along with the contact cement recommended by the 
proprietor.  The holes for the aileron and flap tubes and the gear door 
actuator are now sealed perfectly. I test hopped the airplane without the 
seat in, and the area is virtually draft free.

Just a couple of process comments.  First, while the rubber is very flexible 
and does not bind the controls even slightly, I applied some silicone spray 
where the rubber meets the tubes.  This will lubricate without damaging the 
rubber.  Second, contact cement instantly adheres when treated surfaces 
touch.  So, I placed waxed paper between the cockpit closeout rib and the 
rubber while in the process of moving the rubber into the proper position.  
When alinged, I pulled the wax paper out and bonded the surfaces.  Easy!

Gordon, call me when you are next in San Francisco.  I owe you a dinner.

Byron Fox
LNC2
N3144C
Mill Valley, CA
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