
May 23rd 08, 05:55 AM
posted to rec.aviation.piloting,rec.aviation.student
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I give up, after many, many years!
"Ken S. Tucker" wrote in
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On May 21, 7:21 am, wrote:
On May 20, 11:43 pm, "Ken S. Tucker" wrote:
On May 20, 6:26 pm, wrote:
Compass fluid is a petroleum product and is flammable. Its
MSDS
says it's odorless mineral spirits, which would make it similar
to household paint thinner:
http://www.setonresourcecenter.com/m...4/wcd00445.htm
Anti-freeze. (glycol)
Ken
Glycol is a "slight to moderate fire hazard," unlike
petroleum products. It is not the same as paint thinner or compass
fluid or anywhere near the same. It's a form of
alcohol.http://www.jtbaker.com/msds/englishhtml/e5125.htm
Dan
First, does your preflight check list require you ascertain
your mag-comp as functional, and if so, why?
Because if it wasn't he might accidentally end up in your neighborhood.
Bertie
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