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dreel(at)cox.net
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Posted: Mon Sep 04, 2006 5:49 am Post subject: Forward Baggage Compartment Temperatures

Yesterday I measured a 110 degree Fahrenheit temperature close to the

firewall in the forward baggage compartment of my RV8A.  The method was to

tape the wire lead of the outdoor sensor of an indoor/outdoor digital

thermometer to the firewall so that the sensor was held close but not

actually in contact with the firewall.  Upon return from a half hour flight,

I just opened the baggage compartment door and read the temperature about 5

minutes after landing.  I also know that plastic bubble wrap which was in

contact with the firewall did not melt and that although you can touch the

firewall, it feels pretty hot.  Outside air temp was 75 degrees F.



Does anyone else have any information on the temperatures likely to be

experienced by baggage stowed in this area?



Dave Reel - RV8A

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martin(at)gbonline.com
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Posted: Tue Sep 05, 2006 5:29 pm Post subject: Forward Baggage Compartment Temperatures

Dave,

Suggest you consider insulating the firewall with 3M Vibration Dampinng Tape 

or equivalent.  This will provide a fire barrier and also reduce temps to 

normal cabin temps.  This is a standard insulation for aircraft and is 

readily available.

Dick Martin

RV8 N233M

the fast one

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