Aviation Mechanic - General, Airframe, and Powerplant › I. General › Task G. Cleaning and Corrosion Control

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Aircraft cleaning procedures.

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Aviation Maintenance Technician Handbook - General p. 8-18
Chapter 8: Cleaning & Corrosion Control › Corrosion of Aluminum & Aluminum Alloys › Treatment of Unpainted Aluminum Surfaces
used: 1. Thoroughly clean the affected surfaces of all soil and grease residues prior to processing. Any general aircraft cleaning procedure may be used. 2. If residual paint film remains, strip the area to be treated. Procedures…
Aviation Maintenance Technician Handbook - General p. 8-19
Chapter 8: Cleaning & Corrosion Control › Corrosion of Magnesium Alloys › Treatment of Wrought Magnesium Sheet & Forgings
follows: 1. Clean and strip the paint from the area to be treated. Paint stripping procedures were discussed earlier in this chapter and are also addressed in FAA AC 43.13-1, Acceptable Methods, Techniques, and Practices— Aircraft Inspection and Repair…
Aviation Maintenance Technician Handbook - General p. 8-12
Chapter 8: Cleaning & Corrosion Control › Corrosion Prone Areas › Battery Compartments and Battery Vent Openings
included in the battery compartment inspection and maintenance procedure. If aircraft batteries with electrolytes, sulfuric acid, or potassium hydroxide are in use, their leakage will cause corrosion. Regular cleaning and neutralization of acid deposits minimizes corrosion from this cause. Consult…