...Richard C. Kinzie This paper focuses on corrosion maintenance on both commercial and military aircraft, which is based on finding and fixing the damage prior to its becoming a structural or safety concern. © Authors 2003 Corrosion prevention Aerospace corrosion The prediction...

... © MCB UP Limited 2002 --> Corrosion inhibitors Aerospace corrosion Keywords: Corrosion inhibitors, Aerospace corrosion Chemetall GmbH, Frankfurt/M, reports that it has acquired the aviation business of the Swedish DINOL AB:Hassleholm. The take-over includes...

... related technology. © Company 2000 Aerospace corrosion Corrosion prevention Aircraft Nondestructive testing The current industry practice is to rely on visual inspection, primarily from the exterior of the aircraft, to identify corroded areas. Excessive pillowing, broken fasteners...

... and F12 and ISO 7253. © Company 1999 Aerospace corrosion Corrosion monitoring Accelerated corrosion tests are essential for the development and qualification of new materials and coatings and surface treatments. However, the shortage of accurate corrosion tests that relate to actual...

... Limited 1999 Aerospace corrosion Corrosion monitoring Corrosion prevention Peening The effects of corrosion on metallic aircraft structures only really began to be appreciated in the 1970s when it became apparent that many transport aircraft would be flown well beyond their original...

... of aluminium alloys. © MCB UP Limited 1999 Aerospace corrosion Aluminium alloys Surface films In general, although the films are composed mainly of Al₂O₃, the outer regions of the film are often contaminated with low concentrations of species derived from the electrolyte...

... © MCB UP Limited 1999 --> Aircraft Aerospace corrosion Engines Safety The engine is a conventional twin spool modular turbofan (Figure 3a). The CCOC forms part of the K-Module; it is a circular case, approximately 41 inches in diameter and 10.5 inches long, that surrounds...

... samples of Pyrowear 675 Stainless alloy subjected to a humidity cabinet environment of 35oC (95oF)temperature and 95 per cent humidity have shown no signs of rusting after a 200-hr test. Fracture/dynamic load tests © MCB UP Limited 1999 --> Aerospace corrosion Bearings Corrosion...

... developed by Raychem Corporation. © MCB UP Limited 1999 Aerospace corrosion Antenna Corrosion prevention Gaskets Seals Of all the areas on an aircraft’s fuselage where corrosion is most likely to appear, the metallic surfaces around and underneath avionics antennas are among the most...