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Old 15th Apr 2013, 06:23
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Removing screws locked with pressurised cockpit sealant?

Good Morning/Evening.
I have and Aerocommander 685 twin that I am turning into a simulator. Due to requiring access between the inside of the cockpit and under floor, I need to open up the floor. Most of the centre panels are merely screwed to the floor framework, but as it's pressurised, everything was sealed with some sort of sealant. I have tried drilling out and using an easy out, but my drills keep breaking or blunting. I got so deparate that I went at the floor and used cutters to tear it up. Problem is I still have to seal it.
Is there any way of dissolving this compount, whatever it is, or removing the screws. Any thoughts? Thanks in advance for any replies.

Rob
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.
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