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With an old airplane, one thing I'd be worried about is Kapton wiring[1]. A lot of these older planes were wired with a type of orange insulator that breaks dow
by ashleyn 5y ago
With an old airplane, one thing I'd be worried about is Kapton wiring[1]. A lot of these older planes were wired with a type of orange insulator that breaks down very easily over time and under mechanical stresses. A handful of planes went down because of it; Bruce would still need to think about the fire risk and should consider replacing the wiring if he hasn't already.
[1]: https://www.interconnect-wiring.com/blog/disadvantages-kapton-insulated-wire/ https://www.interconnect-wiring.com/blog/disadvantages-kapto...
- WalterBright 5y agoHe'd have to rewire it anyway. Airplanes are not wired up with 110VAC.
- kragen 5y agoProbably not a worry if the plane is stationary except during earthquakes.