Painted OAT Probe

[markejackson02]

What's the best way to remove a coat of paint from the OAT probe?  

Does anyone have a picture of what it should look like in the unpainted state?  Don't want to liberally apply MEK to what turns out to be a plastic seal or anything....

 

[ArtVandelay]

There is an all natural paint removal product, forget the name, has Orange in the name.

[Hank]

Mine looks to be about 1/4" diameter steel post ~1/2" long. The thermocouple must be inside.

[N201MKTurbo]

Sand the paint off and see if you hit metal, if so use paint stripper, if not, keep sanding.

[carusoam]

What year is Marke's J?

My '94 O has a small TC probe that is more of a bump under the wing about 1/8" (maybe?) half sphere.  It is a light brown color, not the usual chrome looking cylinder.

Best regards,

-a-

[N201MKTurbo]

I have a stock OAT probe (the little bump) if someone needs one.

[markejackson02]

13 hours ago, carusoam said:

What year is Marke's J?

My '94 O has a small TC probe that is more of a bump under the wing about 1/8" (maybe?) half sphere.  It is a light brown color, not the usual chrome looking cylinder.

Best regards,

-a-

1977 M20J.  Gonna try starting with a scotchbrite pad and then 800 grit sandpaper.  If that doesn't work, will try the citrus based paint remover.  Van's people report good results with it.

 

[N201MKTurbo]

http://www.usplastic.com/knowledgebase/article.aspx?contentkey=950

It looks like D-Limonene will attack most of the plastics used in our airplanes. I would be careful with it.