[Wing] Stainless Fasteners (advertisement)

Bob_Cutting at toyota.ca Bob_Cutting at toyota.ca
Mon Dec 5 08:16:24 PST 2005


Its interesting that they should say that Stainless is" maintenance free"  
Stainless fastenings when used with dissimilar materials, particularly 
Aluminium ( keep them away from Magnesium)  will promote galvanic action, 
particularly  near the ocean.   I have been using Stainless for many years 
on many different aircraft,  I like the appearance, but Corrosion has been 
a problem,  even with carefull installation and using a inhibitor 
(LPS3/ACF50/T9)   If you are contemplating using stainless fastenings, 
then at least be aware they are NOT foolproof . 


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