Titanium Firewall

Partsandplanes · Post by **Partsandplanes** » Tue Nov 07, 2017 2:47 pm

Has anyone had any experience with putting in or building a titanium firewall? I have a 1980 M5-235C that I have down to the frame. Any ideas for a wish list of things to do?

Currently:
Rear float attach points
Grab Handles
Rear Stabilizer mounts
Lift Rings
Stainless cables
Replaced all wooden formers with metal, including stainless steel bottom bow
Considering replacing the firewall with a titanium sheet. Does anyone have any experience in doing this? Is it hard to work with?

Fully sandblasted and getting ready for two coats of epoxy, so i figured now is the time!.
Thanks!
David

Chris in Milwaukee · Post by **Chris in Milwaukee** » Tue Nov 07, 2017 6:27 pm

Popular question. A similar one came up in the Bearhawk group today.

Is there any benefit to the material? Aside from weight, I suppose. I can't imagine titanium sheet is cheap!

~Chris

VA Maule · Post by **VA Maule** » Tue Nov 07, 2017 8:09 pm

Current threads on the Vans Air Force about Titanium firewalls and lots of pictures too.

TomD · Post by **TomD** » Tue Nov 07, 2017 10:09 pm

Assuming you are going w/ Ceconite, anything to get the CG back some on the M5-235C on floats is a bonus.

TD

montana maule · Post by **montana maule** » Wed Nov 08, 2017 6:42 am

Add extended baggage area and swing up doors. I have pictures and 337's if interested.

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