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Subject: Re: [LML] Re: Sealant for hydraulic lines (LNC2)
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I see there are multiple comments to this effect, here's my response:

-- I guess I was too much of a noob to know that teflon tape is a no-no, =
but...
-- ... I *do* make it a point not to put the tape on the foremost 1-2 =
threads.

So far so good.

On May 23, 2012, at 3:25 PM, pete@leapfrogventures.com wrote:

I thought I read that Teflon tape is a no-no in any aviation related =
connection - something about fragments of tape getting into the system =
and clogging orifices.  I think it said only paste type sealants are =
allowed, and they need to be wiped off the first two threads to avoid =
getting lumps of paste in the system. =20

Pete


-----Original Message-----
From: Charles Brown [mailto:browncc1@verizon.net]=20
Sent: Wednesday, May 23, 2012 5:17 AM
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Subject: Re: [LML] Re: Sealant for hydraulic lines (LNC2)


I agree with Bruce.  My Legacy is put together with no sealer with the =
exception (probably unnecessary) of teflon tape on the pipethread =
fittings.  To my utter surprise, no joints or fittings have leaked =
despite multiple disassemblies and reassemblies -- except for the two =
that I had not tightened, one time.

I conclude (again to my surprise) that the flaring process, b-nuts, =
ferrules, and pipe threads are all pretty robust if even a noob like me =
can get it right the first time.

Charley Brown
Legacy #299
110 hours

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