Warbird Information Exchange

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?

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Thanks

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....

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

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

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