This whole discussion plays back into why my brother (test pilot
with a major airframe mfgr) thinks that corrosion played a role in
the FLT 587 crash.  No evidence other that the fact that carbon
structures can cause corrosion in aluminum or steel adjacent

structures

if not engineered properly and maintained properly.

Bill Freeman
Long EZ builder & pilot
BSME, MSME
EAA Technical Counselor

Hmmmm - that throws more light on the subject for me
Thanks Bill !
George (down under)

Bill,
While were on the subject, I've heard that Titanium has it's own set of
problems in different environments.
Can't for the life of me think what this might be - any suggestions in
relation to engine parts ?
George (down under)

 
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