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Corrosion is a fickle thing. Some planes seem to go forever with little or no corrosion, and others have been junked years ago with runaway cancer. A dry climate or storage is best. A plane that sits over wet grass or in a wet area or around salt water for very long, soon gets the telltale white powder on bare aluminium parts. There are several types of anti-corrosion treatments. Some are a spray-in type of oil. These shold be repeated every few years. Cleaning and painting with zinc chromate works very well to keep things corrosion free. The cost depends on how extensive the treatment and who does it. You can do it yourself with a pressure sprayer and something like LPS-3 anti-corrosion oil. You must remember that most Ercoupes are in the fifty-five year old range, older than many of the owners. Ercoupes are most likely no more prone to corrosion than other vintage planes. Still, the ugly spectre of corrosion can be there and it's very important to keep it under control. In steep turns or turbulent air, the questions of the plane rotting away can become an unsettling thing on the mind. These planes are fun and tough, but must be checked over once in a while. Then you can go out and play fighter pilot with confidence. Jon Page 415-C #2675 --------------------------------- to unsubscribe send mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] ____________________________________________________________ T O P I C A -- Learn More. Surf Less. Newsletters, Tips and Discussions on Topics You Choose. http://www.topica.com/partner/tag01
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