I think that nobody at Cessna believed we would still be flying the cheap and cheerful Cessna 150, 60 years (Sept 12 this year) after the first flight. Why corrosion treat an aircraft that was viewed to a certain extent as disposable and incur the additional cost?
The Reims built aircraft were mainly destined for the European market with higher levels of industrial pollution, more likelyhood of operating in a maritime environment and in areas with generally poorer weather. Good reasons for internal treatment. If only they had sealed the external seams as well.
Earler I said I would hesitate to buy an older non Reims Cessna. I think that it would be more than hesitation. I would look at Reims aircraft first and only if I couldn't find what I wanted would I look elsewhere.
Last edited by ericferret; 23rd Jul 2017 at 11:07.