General · Lesson 8 of 40
Cleaning and Corrosion Control
How corrosion starts, the forms it takes and where it hides; preventive maintenance and corrosion preventive compounds; removal and treatment by metal; protective coatings; safe cleaning; and refinishing, from surface preparation to marks, placards and control surface balance.
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- Explain the four conditions for electrochemical corrosion and how galvanic differences speed it up
- Recognize the main forms of corrosion and the areas of an aircraft most prone to them
- Describe corrosion removal, blending and treatment for steel, aluminum, magnesium and titanium
- Choose suitable cleaners, protective coatings and corrosion preventive compounds, and avoid harmful ones
- Describe refinishing steps, common paint defects, safety precautions, and what must be checked or restored afterward