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Originally Posted by MarkR
Been happening for over 50 years in PNG, not unusual. This won’t result in a write off as it’s very different to the Fokker.
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Have you got more examples ?
Both are aluminum, whats the difference ?
The reaction of Aluminum & Mercury produces Aluminum amalgam.
Due to the reactivity of aluminium amalgam, restrictions are placed on the use and handling of mercury in proximity with aluminium. In particular, large amounts of mercury are not allowed aboard aircraft under most circumstances because of the risk of it forming amalgam with exposed aluminium parts in the aircraft.
Even the transportation and packaging of mercury-containing thermometers and barometers is severely restricted. Accidental mercury spills in aircraft do sometimes result in insurance write-offs.