Elevator Torque Tube Assm

simon · Post by **simon** » Sun Dec 31, 2006 5:53 pm

Hi all, I've got my elevator torque tubes out because they are rusted and need to be cleaned up and reprimed. (Used to be a seaplane) Anyway, my question is this. When I dissassembled them, there was electrical tape applied to the flanges where they meet the elevator skins. The parts manual does not depict this, but I was curious if anybody knows if this is a commonly accepted practice. Any help would be appreciated.

Thanks

doug8082a · Post by **doug8082a** » Mon Jan 01, 2007 3:13 am

Nope... that's not standard. Somebody, for some reason, put electrical tape there. I'd take a closer look and see if you can determine why. Chafing? Something loose? Covering holes to prevent water or bugs from entering? Other?

russfarris · Post by **russfarris** » Mon Jan 01, 2007 4:42 am

Other? Perhaps an attempt to stop dissimiliar corriosion (steel vs. aluminum.)

If so, not exactly approved...Russ Farris