T-6 Frame Mystery - does PARALRATOL mean anything?

[Harvard 4]

Hi, I've recently been fortunate enough to obtain a cockpit frame for one of our T-6s (thanks Steve, you're a gentleman!) and attached to the top plate of the roll-over structure is a small plate riveted on with the word PARALRATOL (or something similar - it's not easy to read). Does this mean anything to anyone?

To all those who have previously sent me a PM, please accept my apology for not having replied, but I do not seem to have a reply function on my PM facility.

Thanks

[Tim Savage]

I have seen these plates on other T-6 tubular sections that say PARAKETONE, a preservative they apparently sprayed on the inside to prevent corrosion....

[Harvard 4]

Thanks Tim, that may well be it. It's not at all clear on the stamping, but that would make sense.

[bdk]

http://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/c ... ckkey=7648

[barnbstormer]

Paralketone is/was very commonly found on both large and small seaplane installations, with the last 6 inches or so, of the painted seaplane struts dipped in it, as were many of the fuselage and deck, and spreader bar fittings. Especially on older sets/ conversions. It was VERY effective in preventing corosion

[Harvard 4]

Perfect, thanks all. That solves that (well, to me anyway) mystery!