Piper J3
Well Known Member
I went out to the airplane yesterday to begin condition inspection. Weather was warm with rain in northern Ohio. I opened the hanger door and it looked like a rain forest. Airplane was soaking wet from condensation. I hate it when this happens and it seems to be more often with climate warming…
I can only imagine what is going on behind the scenes…. Inside of wings, fuselage, and stabilizes are most likely drenched with water. Engine I’m sure is soaked, but crankcase is closed to ventilation, so probably OK. What really bothers me the most is the instruments. Dual Dynon EFIS, transponder, comm radio, ADS-B transceiver, two iPads, intercom, ELT…. All soaking wet inside from condensation.
Then overnight, the temp dropped to freezing. I’m trying to put this episode out of my mind and will wait until spring to bring airplane back to life…
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I can only imagine what is going on behind the scenes…. Inside of wings, fuselage, and stabilizes are most likely drenched with water. Engine I’m sure is soaked, but crankcase is closed to ventilation, so probably OK. What really bothers me the most is the instruments. Dual Dynon EFIS, transponder, comm radio, ADS-B transceiver, two iPads, intercom, ELT…. All soaking wet inside from condensation.
Then overnight, the temp dropped to freezing. I’m trying to put this episode out of my mind and will wait until spring to bring airplane back to life…
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