[R-390] More chemicals from the dark side

[Francesco Ledda]

Simple green should no be used on airplanes or aluminum structures. It will corrode rivets etc. I may be used if heavily diluted and the surface is washed with water afterward. Corrosion is the biggest enemy of airplanes. I don't understand why anyone would want more corrosion. I also know from personal experience that not all A&P are the same.

Old timer pilot and aircraft owner... 

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On Feb 4, 2011, at 12:04, rbethman <rbethman at comcast.net> wrote:

> The "Flying Circus" here in Bealton, VA use Simple Green every day they 
> do their Aerobatic routines.
> 
> They use it on props, leading edges, and struts.  They use it to clean 
> all the bugs and bug entrails after all the low altitude routines.
> 
> They don't shower the entire aircraft with it.
> 
> They too have an A&P in the group that oversees their annuals and other 
> work that they are allowed to do.  There is also an FAA representative 
> on the field for every show.
> 
> It seems to be an issue of how mad one is about over use.
> 
> Bob - N0DGN
> 
> On 2/4/2011 12:38 PM, Cecil Acuff wrote:
>> It's not recommended here by the majority of General Aviation owners I 
>> frequent...
>> 
>> We have an A&P on the field and most of the owners do their own Annual 
>> inspections under his watchful eye before being signed off on by the 
>> certified Inspector.
>> 
>> Cecil 
> 
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