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Battery Spill corrosion

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Martin Stolle

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Hey there,

I'm Martin (from Germany) and new to this forum. I just visited an Arrow that I'm considering for purchase. Was wondering whether you could share your thoughts on two points:

1. The bird had a battery acid issue. Looks like the acid "attatcked" the outer skin of the fuselage bottom plank. My opinion is that once the spill was stopped and the skin conserved, corrosion should be stopped as well. I know it's not "nicely" repaired, but can anybody "technically" convince me why he would run away from this lady? (see figures 1 plus 3)

2. Inside the fuselage, there are these brackets and rivetted planks and brackets (marked in the photo). Something tells me this is not original - am I wrong here. Maybe those of you who no the bird better than me could comment on that. (see figure 2)


Many thanks in advance from Corona-plagued Munich,

Martin
 

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