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Tail Residue

 

by Victor Trombettas

 

 

Guys ... look at the "ribs" (don't know what else to call those things) inside the fin that run perpendicular to the fin surface. Notice how they appear sooted. Notice how the sooting increases and becomes all black underneath the black , crescent "chip" on the fin. What the hell is all that black soot? Why is it more intense just under the chip? Scroll down for more.

Picture 1

 

This is the lowest hinge point on the vert stab., where the rudder position cable would run. Jay has previously noted the sooting which Glenn has no clue what it is. Scroll down.

Picture 2

 

Now, compare this picture 3 with picture 1. It might be a lighting trick, but where are those "ribs"? Anyone have a clue what all that sooting is?

Picture 3

 

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