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     1. 07:58 AM - Paint blisters above fuel tank  ()
 
 
 
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Time: 07:58:38 AM PST US
From: <mikepienaar09@gmail.com>
Subject: KIS-List: Paint blisters above fuel tank


It has been 20 years since I built the wings, 10 years since I painted them
and 8 years since I first put Avgas in. 

Recently the paint on the top surface on the right wing has started
blistering but only where the fuel tank is located. The blisters are 1/8 to
3/16 in size and +/- 1 inch apart. The blistering is more severe towards the
fuselage where the Avgas is in permanent contact with the top skin because
of the dihedral. When I cut the blisters open the paint has lifted from
below the primer and the bare fibreglass is visible. 

The paint used was Stewart Systems water based paint, they are not able to
suggest a cause.

I drained the tank and did a leak test and the tank has now held pressure
for 3 days.

I have always only had Avgas in it, I don't know if it is important but the
Avgas is old.

I have not gone down below the top layer of fibreglass to see if there is
any fuel inside the honeycomb.

Any suggestions on how to proceed would be appreciated.

Thanks

Mike


 

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