TheFrisco Posted February 8, 2020 Report Share Posted February 8, 2020 Had a bit of a rainstorm yesterday and came down to the plane today with a huge puddle on the right side, behind the seat, underneath the netting. Any insights how to prevent that? Did I mention that I had the spare handheld radio laying there which now seems dead Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Baker Posted February 9, 2020 Report Share Posted February 9, 2020 There is a pretty big opening for the flap connection on the side of the fuselage that can let water in. Not much you can do besides keeping it in a hangar when it rains. The next best step is complete aircraft covers. Also make sure all your drain holes are open.  Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ibjet Posted February 9, 2020 Report Share Posted February 9, 2020 OMG, I was going to say you have to hangar that baby, but I see you are in Hawaii. That would cost "a pretty penny"! My CT was apparently tied down outside quite a stretch. As a result the swivel bearing in the tail of the airplane froze up (rusted). Drove me crazy trying to find out what was causing my stabilator to be bindy. Well, I assume your wing roots have gap seal tape? The mechanic that I used when I bought my airplane did not put it on and so I finally did. Anyway, if it does not have the gap seal tape, that's a must for you. I can look up where I bought it if you need to buy. That's gotta be a beautiful place to fly! ET Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Baker Posted February 9, 2020 Report Share Posted February 9, 2020 The tape will help, but not solve the issue. The big hole for the flaps is right under where the tape stops on the top of the wing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandpiper Posted February 9, 2020 Report Share Posted February 9, 2020 CT's gotta be hangared. They melt in the rain! Get the aircraft covers and ream out all your drain holes. If there isn't one at this low spot then coordinate with FD to put one there. CT's aren't the only leakers. All my Cessnas leaked. My Lake Amphibian seemed especially bad because the tight hull kept the water in. After any rain I could expect copious quantities to come out each of the drains. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frfly172 Posted February 11, 2020 Report Share Posted February 11, 2020 I have full covers for my Xl2 which is also a composite. They work great never any water problems. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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