X-Virus-Scanned: clean according to Sophos on Logan.com Return-Path: Sender: To: lml@lancaironline.net Date: Wed, 27 May 2009 16:29:12 -0400 Message-ID: X-Original-Return-Path: Received: from [64.12.143.99] (HELO imo-m11.mail.aol.com) by logan.com (CommuniGate Pro SMTP 5.2.14) with ESMTP id 3654669 for lml@lancaironline.net; Wed, 27 May 2009 09:56:17 -0400 Received-SPF: pass receiver=logan.com; client-ip=64.12.143.99; envelope-from=VTAILJEFF@aol.com Received: from imo-da01.mx.aol.com (imo-da01.mx.aol.com [205.188.169.199]) by imo-m11.mail.aol.com (v107.10) with ESMTP id RELAYIN3-44a1d464d3a2; Wed, 27 May 2009 09:55:25 -0400 Received: from VTAILJEFF@aol.com by imo-da01.mx.aol.com (mail_out_v40_r1.5.) id q.ce2.47459397 (37031) for ; Wed, 27 May 2009 09:55:21 -0400 (EDT) Received: from smtprly-ma03.mx.aol.com (smtprly-ma03.mx.aol.com [64.12.207.142]) by cia-db02.mx.aol.com (v123.4) with ESMTP id MAILCIADB021-5c5a4a1d464519d; Wed, 27 May 2009 09:55:21 -0400 Received: from webmail-dx14 (webmail-dx14.sim.aol.com [205.188.104.88]) by smtprly-ma03.mx.aol.com (v123.4) with ESMTP id MAILSMTPRLYMA038-5c5a4a1d464519d; Wed, 27 May 2009 09:55:17 -0400 References: X-Original-To: lml@lancaironline.net Subject: Re: [LML] Leading Edge Tape X-Original-Date: Wed, 27 May 2009 09:55:17 -0400 X-AOL-IP: 205.188.169.199 In-Reply-To: X-MB-Message-Source: WebUI MIME-Version: 1.0 From: vtailjeff@aol.com X-MB-Message-Type: User Content-Type: multipart/alternative; boundary="--------MB_8CBACE9E6DAC14F_10E4_5C54_webmail-dx14.sysops.aol.com" X-Mailer: AOL Webmail 42951-STANDARD Received: from 76.198.234.192 by webmail-dx14.sysops.aol.com (205.188.104.88) with HTTP (WebMailUI); Wed, 27 May 2009 09:55:17 -0400 X-Original-Message-Id: <8CBACE9E6B9607F-10E4-2DCE@webmail-dx14.sysops.aol.com> X-Spam-Flag:NO ----------MB_8CBACE9E6DAC14F_10E4_5C54_webmail-dx14.sysops.aol.com Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" Jim, The tape will likely trip the laminar flow and slow you down. Jeff -----Original Message----- From: Gigliotti, James M CTR USA To: lml@lancaironline.net Sent: Tue, 26 May 2009 3:22 pm Subject: [LML] Leading Edge Tape Hello all, In lieu of immediately painting my leading edges (again), I believe I'm looking for whatever the best solution is for leading edge tape as a temp fix. For those of you who are using the tape: what is working; are there any pitfalls in applying the tape; or any other words of wisdom? I repainted my leading edges about 6 months ago but what I used simply doesn't stand up to the rain I've been flying through. Also- I'm using the MT propeller with the rubber leading edge boot on the blades. That boot is also deteriorating/pitting with flying in inclement weather. I called an authorized MT repair facility. They told me I could fill in pits with black RTV sealant as an interim fix, rather than having the boots stripped off and reapplied, which would essentially require the entire propeller to be re-finished. Are any of you using any kind of tape on the propeller to give it some protection? Thanks for any help on the leading edge tape. I'll figure out my paint problems at a later date. Respectfully, Jim. LNC2, N91LS, 600hrs, Dothan AL KDHN -- For archives and unsub http://mail.lancaironline.net:81/lists/lml/List.html ----------MB_8CBACE9E6DAC14F_10E4_5C54_webmail-dx14.sysops.aol.com Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Type: text/html; charset="us-ascii" Jim,

The tape will likely trip the laminar flow and slow you down.

Jeff


-----Original Message-----
From: Gigliotti, James M CTR USA <james.gigliotti@us.army.mil>
To: lml@lancaironline.net
Sent: Tue, 26 May 2009 3:22 pm
Subject: [LML] Leading Edge Tape

Hello all,

In lieu of immediately painting my leading edges (again), I believe I'm
looking for whatever the best solution is for leading edge tape as a
temp fix.  For those of you who are using the tape: what is working; are
there any pitfalls in applying the tape; or any other words of wisdom? I
repainted my leading edges about 6 months ago but what I used simply
doesn't stand up to the rain I've been flying through.  

Also- I'm using the MT propeller with the rubber leading edge boot on
the blades.  That boot is also deteriorating/pitting with flying in
inclement weather.  I called an authorized MT repair facility.  They
told me I could fill in pits with black RTV sealant as an interim fix,
rather than having the boots stripped off and reapplied, which would
essentially require the entire propeller to be re-finished.  Are any of
you using any kind of tape on the propeller to give it some protection?

Thanks for any help on the leading edge tape.  I'll figure out my paint
problems at a later date.

Respectfully,

Jim.

LNC2, N91LS, 600hrs, Dothan AL KDHN


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