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.  Pete


-----Original Message-----
From: Charles Brown [mailto:browncc1@verizon.net] Sent: Wednesday, May 23, 2012 5:17 AM
To: lml@lancaironline.net
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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