USNRET Posted February 8, 2015 Author Share Posted February 8, 2015 (edited) Our mission dictates that the aircraft are subjected to salt water mist accumulating due to low level flights. Even with fresh water fire hose rinses after every flight the corrosion damage is very costly. It is a constant battle.Just sitting on the ramp in our location subjects the airframe to salt mist. Your (and my) tax dollars at work. http://www.cbp.gov/newsroom/local-media-release/2014-12-19-000000/cbp-p-3-leads-12-million-cocaine-bust Edited February 8, 2015 by USNRET Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OO1 Posted February 8, 2015 Share Posted February 8, 2015 Our mission dictates that the aircraft are subjected to salt water mist accumulating due to low level flights. Even with fresh water fire hose rinses after every flight the corrosion damage is very costly. It is a constant battle. the exhaust nozzles must take a hell of a beating - The engine is ingesting all the oxygen that is ladden with salt water vapor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
USNRET Posted February 8, 2015 Author Share Posted February 8, 2015 (edited) Our mission dictates that the aircraft are subjected to salt water mist accumulating due to low level flights. Even with fresh water fire hose rinses after every flight the corrosion damage is very costly. It is a constant battle. the exhaust nozzles must take a hell of a beating - The engine is ingesting all the oxygen that is ladden with salt water vapor While turbine and compressor erosion is indeed a problem (we can install a spare engine in minimal time), airframe corrosion leads to most down time. Our artisans must fashion replacement parts from raw aluminum, heat treat and install; not a quick thing. I am always on the look out for licensed folk that are skilled at this. Edited February 8, 2015 by USNRET Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OO1 Posted February 8, 2015 Share Posted February 8, 2015 (edited) Our mission dictates that the aircraft are subjected to salt water mist accumulating due to low level flights. Even with fresh water fire hose rinses after every flight the corrosion damage is very costly. It is a constant battle. the exhaust nozzles must take a hell of a beating - The engine is ingesting all the oxygen that is ladden with salt water vapor While turbine and compressor erosion is indeed a problem (we can install a spare engine in minimal time), airframe corrosion leads to most down time. Our artisans must fashion replacement parts from raw aluminum, heat treat and install; not a quick thing. I am always on the look out for licensed folk that are skilled at this. good luck -the electrochemical attack is increased in a hot, moist climate ,areas hit : landing gear -wheel wells -water entrapment , engine frontal , cooling vents , battery -bildge -wing flaps , spoiler recesses , external -hinges Edited February 8, 2015 by Randyh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CECAA850 Posted February 10, 2015 Share Posted February 10, 2015 I've seen that on wheels before but never thought it was corrosion. Corrosion would be white and chalky. I've always thought it was chemical etching similar to acid rain. It could also be from wheel cleaning chemicals or just a bad bond on the clear coat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DizRotus Posted February 10, 2015 Share Posted February 10, 2015 I have always had good products and service from Discount Tire. I wouldn't buy tires or wheels anywhere else. I always buy road hazard cerifictes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iRONic Posted February 10, 2015 Share Posted February 10, 2015 at least you got the guy to basically take the wheels back, here in md they would have to cops escort you out and hand you a no trespassing order ask me how I know Ohman... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldtimer Posted February 10, 2015 Share Posted February 10, 2015 I have had good luck with them too, but only for tires. OEM wheels are my bag, baby. I have also bought tires from Tirerack.com with good results. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iRONic Posted February 10, 2015 Share Posted February 10, 2015 Frankly I don't like these but it is what it is. I was advised to go black due to our corrosion issues here. You'll come to like the new ones, Michael. A quick wash & rinse will keep em clean. A coat of car wax once or twice a year... I'm battling road salt up here but after 4+ feet of snow in the last three weeks my Town Faire Tire Avenue A608 18" wheels are taking a beating. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iRONic Posted February 10, 2015 Share Posted February 10, 2015 Our mission dictates that the aircraft are subjected to salt water mist accumulating due to low level flights. Even with fresh water fire hose rinses after every flight the corrosion damage is very costly. It is a constant battle. the exhaust nozzles must take a hell of a beating - The engine is ingesting all the oxygen that is ladden with salt water vapor While turbine and compressor erosion is indeed a problem (we can install a spare engine in minimal time), airframe corrosion leads to most down time. Our artisans must fashion replacement parts from raw aluminum, heat treat and install; not a quick thing. I am always on the look out for licensed folk that are skilled at this. Ahahahaha! Artisans... Ohman, Michael. The tinknockers I used to work with at PHI & Air Log would be chucking bucking bars at your head if you called them artisans to their face. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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