X-Virus-Scanned: clean according to Sophos on Logan.com Return-Path: Sender: To: lml@lancaironline.net Date: Fri, 23 Oct 2009 09:49:24 -0400 Message-ID: X-Original-Return-Path: Received: from web112608.mail.gq1.yahoo.com ([98.137.27.188] verified) by logan.com (CommuniGate Pro SMTP 5.2.16) with SMTP id 3896113 for lml@lancaironline.net; Thu, 22 Oct 2009 20:57:47 -0400 Received-SPF: neutral receiver=logan.com; client-ip=98.137.27.188; envelope-from=airmale@windstream.net Received: (qmail 55686 invoked by uid 60001); 23 Oct 2009 00:57:13 -0000 X-Original-Message-ID: <104244.55511.qm@web112608.mail.gq1.yahoo.com> X-YMail-OSG: 55HGh2kVM1kps.bAxQwk6q39bwoCi6wN8dWgSoAripFcEGrWT61fx1jQt4cBlJMqtZMeArQ0ilj7pYKTVlEy0BM4Ue4fMJyTxPQaJLvj7m_EMJdDYuMh.gChf2aEvDpY_ykk7FjnpBE8N2B3l2cv0KpwRefhd2IET01nPqhuFFjC1Qrp6_88VYqKM.eSSi6Fv5FtQKO_aoZaB1d6jLUxlmZAQINit31H7uhwrsDAuRPRrcFYNW35Yru47uHxgql1fEg18pmBEHJgazKJi7.ph0bN18KV5d2Y6i1poYL4TgDMMKVvTJ0T46s3Kg1CXG5q_RUfzaT3yxCiyv7HMJhg3iRwbuP3CmZPG.Kjp7FPzBX2tOcUdCeN6rwNRjBOoNf2qA-- Received: from [98.21.182.226] by web112608.mail.gq1.yahoo.com via HTTP; Thu, 22 Oct 2009 17:57:12 PDT X-RocketYMMF: airmale4 X-Mailer: YahooMailRC/182.10 YahooMailWebService/0.7.347.3 References: X-Original-Date: Thu, 22 Oct 2009 17:57:12 -0700 (PDT) From: J H Webb Subject: Leading Edge Tape X-Original-To: Lancair Mailing List In-Reply-To: MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: multipart/alternative; boundary="0-206769783-1256259432=:55511" --0-206769783-1256259432=:55511 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Michael, I used the tape that has been very successful in the Middle East to keep the rotor blades from eroding. It has worked very well and did not slow the airplane down. It was a little expensive but it has stopped rain erosion and I was experiancing what appeared to be static erosion and it stopped that too. It is 14 mils thick, made by 3M and comes in several widths. I ordered 3" wide tape. It has been on since 2004 and has only yellowed a little. 3" was too wide but it was easily cut 1/2 width which worked well. I put it on all leading edge surfaces inclyding engine cooling inlets. My cost was $285 plus shipping and I have lots left for additional applications. I bought it at Brown Tape in IND. 317 842 8273 (866 276 9682) John Brown is very knowledgeable and helpful. Jack Webb BSAE L360, LIV Former Chief Engineering Test Pilot for Major Manufacturer ________________________________ From: Michael D. Smith To: lml@lancaironline.net Sent: Wed, October 21, 2009 4:47:33 AM Subject: [LML] Leading Edge Tape I just had my leading edges repainted again after rain and probably insect and some ice abrasion. I now slow to 170 KIAS for rain. Has anyone used abrasion tape? Does it slow the plane down or have some down side? What brands are recommended? Thanks Michael Smith L4 900TT --0-206769783-1256259432=:55511 Content-Type: text/html; charset=us-ascii
Michael,

  I used the tape that has been very successful in the Middle East to keep the rotor blades from eroding. It has worked very well and did not slow the airplane down. It was a little expensive but it has stopped rain erosion and I was experiancing what appeared to be static erosion and it stopped that too. It is 14 mils thick, made by 3M and comes in several widths. I ordered 3" wide tape. It has been on since 2004 and has only yellowed a little. 3" was too wide but it was easily cut 1/2 width which worked well.
    I put it on all leading edge surfaces inclyding engine cooling inlets. My cost was $285 plus shipping and I have lots left for additional applications. I bought it at Brown Tape in IND. 317 842 8273 (866 276 9682) John Brown is very knowledgeable and helpful.

Jack Webb
BSAE
L360, LIV
Former Chief Engineering Test Pilot for Major Manufacturer

From: Michael D. Smith <mdpilot982@gmail.com>
To: lml@lancaironline.net
Sent: Wed, October 21, 2009 4:47:33 AM
Subject: [LML] Leading Edge Tape

I just had my leading edges repainted again after rain and probably insect and some ice abrasion.  I now slow to 170 KIAS for rain.  Has anyone used abrasion tape?  Does it slow the plane down or have some down side?  What brands are recommended?

 

Thanks

 

Michael Smith

L4 900TT

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