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Brian Robe
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Aircraft covering

Post by Brian Robe » Fri Jul 04, 2014 9:08 pm

Hello fellow LAAers.
I am rebuilding a 1942 Taylorcraft L2 and have got to the covering stage for the wings.
The last time I covered some wings was in the 1990's when I did a Luscombe pair. I covered those with medium weight Ceconite. I did not particularly like working with the seam sealer glue and was wondering if there are less toxic ways of covering wings. They will be finished in aluminium dope.
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Ian Law
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Re: Aircraft covering

Post by Ian Law » Sat Jul 05, 2014 9:38 am

Is Oratex likely to be acceptable? Claimed to be user friendly and low toxicity. They do a silver finish that might be OK.

I'm hoping to be able to use Oratex to save time and weight - but not money, judging by the price list.

Best of luck!

Ian

Ian Melville
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Re: Aircraft covering

Post by Ian Melville » Sun Jul 06, 2014 9:18 am

Have you looked at Stewart Systems? They have an STC for the Taylorcraft L2.

I have been getting my Stewart Systems primer through Airworld UK if you need a UK supplier
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