REFLECTOR: Re: Reflector Digest, Vol 13, Issue 63-Suprise in my duct

[Chuck Harbert]

I wouldn't be worried about water, but I've gotten oil and hydraulic fluid 
in my ducts, and I believe these (and gasoline) will damage the foam core. 
Just too be safe, seal the drain hole.

Chuck H

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> Date: Mon, 20 Jun 2005 10:43:18 -0700 (PDT)
> From: Juanita Londenberg <i.fly.too at sbcglobal.net>
> Subject: RE: REFLECTOR: Suprise in my duct
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> I don't know what your fuselage is made out of, but
> our's has a layer of foam in between the layers of
> fiberglass.  I'm thinking water (or other liquid)
> could soak into the foam and eventually separate from
> the fiberglass??????????
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