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What
is Ceconite?
Ceconite is the name of a family of aircraft fabric covering
products, all based upon a very special polyester fabric that has
become a major industry standard.
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What's So Special About Ceconite?
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It's stronger than Grade A cotton or linen|
What's That About Shrinking? Unlike cotton or linen which were shrunk (tautened) by dope, Ceconite is precisely shrunk by heat, using a calibrated clothing iron. This lets you control the shrinking, giving you unmatched command of the covering process, producing predictably superior results every time. Because calibrated temperatures are important to the shrinking process, however, you shouldn't use a heat gun, which gives you no control. Is Ceconite Legal for My Airplane? Unless it's a real oddball, the answer is YES.
Ceconite is FAA approved for use on everything from a
Mooney Mite to a DC-3, plus every experimental you
can name. The Ceconite manual includes a complete list.
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What Cements Can I use with Ceconite? Ceconite New Super Seam is the only PMA'd cement used on the Ceconite STC. Do NOT try to use straight nitrate or butyrate dope to attach your Ceconite fabric. Very bad idea. What Coatings Can I Use? Randolph Aircraft Products NON-TAUTENING nitrate and butyrate dopes are the only aircraft-grade PMA'd dopes used on the Ceconite STC. Polyurethane coatings by Randolph and Air Tech may also be used with Ceconite. Be sure to follow their procedures precisely. |
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The
aircraft covering experts at Ceconite are available to answer
your questions. |