SERVICE MANUAL & ICA
8750 AMPHIBIAN/SEAPLANE FLOATS ON CESSNA 208/208B
P/N 1005723 Doc. No. W8750-24-01
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Revision C
1.3 CORROSION (CONT.)
Cladding, plating, anodizing, painting, greasing
and waxing are all processes used to help
protect metal from corrosion; Wipaire uses all
these techniques during manufacture. But due
to the rugged way our floats are used and the
environment, these surface sealers become
abraded or wear away, leaving the metal
exposed.
Removal of corrosion is detailed more fully in
Chapter 9, but there are a few things an owner
can do to stop the spread of corrosion and
minimize the damage. Aside from the already
detailed cleaning and inspection procedures, an
anti-corrosion spray like Corrosion X, or its
equivalent, should be used liberally. Because it
has the ability to displace moisture and
contaminants, it can be used when the floats are
still wet or when they are dry.
Periodically, hardware should be covered with
waterproof grease. Especially in a salt water
environment, bolts should be removed at least
once a year and grease applied to the shafts,
bolt/screw heads, and nuts.
