Thread transferred May 2018
Outdoor Storage - J4002 years 8 months ago#40
· Ryan Mollaun · Topic Author · Offline · Posts: 5 · |
I am lucky enough to now own a J400 and it has been hangered in the past, however I wish to now keep it tied down on the tarmac (on the coast). I will have tail covers + wing covers + main fuselage covers + prop cover. So really just undercarriage + tail boom + engine cowling open to the elements. My LAME mentioned that the issue currently is water getting into the ailerons (albeit small volume) and over time penetrating into the fibreglass as I am waiting on the wing covers. In Jabiru's experience with composites, do you see any safety issues / degrigation in leaving it outside if I have these covers (other than some additional maintenance with higher needs to replace nuts/bolts on exposed areas). Some say it is a false economy saving on hangerage due the increased maintenance. I tend to disagree, but would be nice to get another opinion. |
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Outdoor Storage - J4002 years 8 months ago#41
· Doug Smith · · Offline · Posts: 287 · |
Hi Ryan, |
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Outdoor Storage - J4002 years 8 months ago#43
· Ryan Mollaun · Topic Author · Offline · Posts: 5 · |
Thanks so much Doug - some really good points which I'll be acting on 🙂 |
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Outdoor Storage - J4002 years 8 months ago#45
· Doug Smith · · Offline · Posts: 287 · |
No problem! |
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