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Passivation req'd after reaming a bushing? If so....
Wil...Thank you! Sounds like we *may* be not too far off...with some checking to do on the bushing OD corrosion protection. Key notes: -The bushing is 17-4PH CRES, and comes fully passivated prior to install. -The bolt is A286 CRES, passivated. -The bolt is installed with lubricant, but not a...- M.E.
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- Forum: Aircraft engineering
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Passivation req'd after reaming a bushing? If so....
Good tips....carbide tipped reamer will at least risk mitigate... The bolts are currently passivated A286, no silver plating...they do get installed with lube, but not the dry-film type. I know that A286 sometimes gets silver plated for high temp applications where you need some...- M.E.
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- Forum: Aircraft engineering
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Passivation req'd after reaming a bushing? If so....
Hi all, Got a frustrating problem that seems like it should be pretty straightforward but I can't find the "definite" answers I'm looking for. Background: Commercial aerospace application, exterior crown area of the aircraft, with indirect (i.e. covered but not sealed) exposure to surrounding...- M.E.
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