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KnowledgeInspection of aircraft finishes.
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- Chapter 8: Cleaning & Corrosion Control › Preventive Maintenance
Preventive Maintenance Much has been done to improve the corrosion resistance of aircraft, such as improvements in materials, surface treatments, insulation, and modern protective finishes. All of these have been aimed at reducing the overall maintenance effort, as well ... personnel 7. Maintenance of the basic finish systems 8. Keeping drain holes free of obstructions 9. Daily draining of fuel cell sumps 10. Daily wipe down of exposed critical areas 11. Sealing of aircraft against water during foul weather…
- Chapter 8: Cleaning & Corrosion Control › Aircraft Cleaning
serious corroding effect on exposed metal parts of the aircraft and must be washed off immediately. There are many kinds of cleaning agents approved for use in cleaning aircraft. It is impractical to cover each of the various types ... cleaning agents since their use varies under different conditions, such as the type of material to be removed, the aircraft finish, and whether the cleaning is internal or external…
- Chapter 8: Cleaning & Corrosion Control › Corrosion Prone Areas › Battery Compartments and Battery Vent Openings
Battery Compartments and Battery Vent Openings Despite improvements in protective paint finishes and in methods of sealing and venting, battery compartments continue to be corrosion prone areas. Fumes from overheated electrolyte are difficult to contain and spread to adjacent cavities ... causing a rapid corrosive attack on all unprotected metal surfaces. Battery vent openings on the aircraft skin should be included in the battery compartment inspection and maintenance procedure. If aircraft batteries with electrolytes, sulfuric acid, or potassium hydroxide…