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Old January 10th 18, 03:19 PM posted to rec.aviation.soaring
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Default Lubricant for spar pins

On Saturday, January 6, 2018 at 11:44:13 PM UTC-5, Jonathan St. Cloud wrote:
Did a search of RAS and all the threads were quite old, so I thought I would ask what lubricant do you use when assembling your glider? I have noticed that the lube that comes with Schleicher gliders seems to have more friction and lube. Of course there is the old standby of white lithium, but any new ideas?



i know a very well respected pilot with a good reputation for maintenance who uses plain old vaseline. both because it works, and because it washes out of clothes. no more grease rings on your thigh.