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Thanks Jeff,

I have easy access to 2024. Have to go 300 miles further for 6061. Should I go get that or settle for 2024?

Brad

I am finishing a set of 1800 amphibs from MAM.
I was curious to know if anyone remembers if the side skins are 2024 or 6061. Looks like 6061. I can only find one stamp, it is on one of the bay dividers and it says 2024. I have easy access to 2024. Just looking for some help.

Brad

Thanks Rob, Wayne and Ken, I think I got what I needed to move forward.

Again, this is a priceless resource. Thanks Fairbanks Miike. That's an Alaskan for ya.

Brad

Rob, Are you saying that I can cut a hole from the outside, insert and rivet the pitot in place. Then route the lines down the strut? Is there a place between the wing and the strut where the lines are exposed and require a fareing to cover? Do you know if 1/4" lines are large enough? Thanks.......B...

Is the Dinon pitot tube a good choice? Thinking of mounting near wing strut, and routing lines through the leading edge of wing. I think I want to use the Dinon in my instrument panel when I get there. If there are other good suggestions on brands and styles. I want to close my wing up soon and need...

Jerry,

Does look like corrosion to me. When you refer to priming, is that before pre paint priming or some other priming. Do I try to remove now or wait until I'm ready to paint.

Thanks for the pipe tip

Brad

Was removing protective film from wing skin and small areas were difficult to get off. There seems to a white and grey discoloration on the skin. I easily sanded it off where it slides under the tank skin, but I sure don't want to do that anywhere else. MEK wouldn't touch it. This has been siting ar...