On 23-Mar-18 I had occasion to fly through rain for the first time. I appreciated the free "plane wash" as the smudges on my windscreen faded away into the sky. Thankfully, back on 16-Jan-17, when I installed the rear window, I sealed the joint between the rear F-14126 Window and F-01475 Aft Fuse Top Skin.
But, twenty minutes following the rain, I had the plane back in the hangar. I found that water had worked its way in-between the rear window and the roll over structure. I decided to seal that area with siliconized latex caulking (which dries clear and is paint-friendly). This is the same material I used to seal my antennas, as recommended by the EAA.
After the water evaporated (a quick process here in Colorado), I masked the area with tape.But, twenty minutes following the rain, I had the plane back in the hangar. I found that water had worked its way in-between the rear window and the roll over structure. I decided to seal that area with siliconized latex caulking (which dries clear and is paint-friendly). This is the same material I used to seal my antennas, as recommended by the EAA.
Then deposited the caulking.
After smoothing it down with my finger, I pulled the tape then left the canopy open over night.
The next day, it was clear and did not interfere with the canopy when closed.
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