Return-Path: Received: from mail2.wwisp.com ([207.98.230.22]) by ns1.olsusa.com (Post.Office MTA v3.5.3 release 223 ID# 0-64832U3500L350S0V35) with ESMTP id com for ; Wed, 30 Aug 2000 06:28:12 -0400 Received: from svr (bh-p3-1-ppp43.wwisp.com [207.98.233.43]) by mail2.wwisp.com (8.9.3/8.9.0) with SMTP id FAA25158; Wed, 30 Aug 2000 05:34:47 -0500 (CDT) Message-ID: <000b01c0126d$ebdb0ab0$02649384@svr> From: "Merrill Smith" To: Cc: "lancair list" Subject: Re: Cowling Longevity Date: Wed, 30 Aug 2000 05:34:47 -0500 X-Mailing-List: lancair.list@olsusa.com Reply-To: lancair.list@olsusa.com Mime-Version: 1.0 <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<--->>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> << Lancair Builders' Mail List >> <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<--->>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> >> Rob, My IV-P has about 100 hours TT so it's a little early to make any statements about long term damage; however, I did notice some discoloration on the inside of the lower cowling on each side where the exhaust plumbing comes close to the cowling (I have the old style carbon fiber cowling). I got some insulating blanket from Aircraft Spruce and attached it to the discolored areas with high temp silicone sealer. It's been there for about 50 hours and seems to be satisfactory. Merrill Smith >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> LML website: http://www.olsusa.com/Users/Mkaye/maillist.html LML Builders' Bookstore: http://www.buildersbooks.com/lancair Please send your photos and drawings to marvkaye@olsusa.com. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>