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From the day that a metal is created, it is
trying to return to its natural state.
by Jennifer Wilberschied
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8 JUNE/JULY 2021
ike any metal object, an aircraft is
characteristically prone to corrosion.
Much time is spent to delay
it, but inevitably, nature will prevail.
The development of decomposition
depends on the age of the aircraft,
what type of environment it is
exposed to, how often it is cleaned
and if it spends time in a hangar.
Simply put, corrosion is metal returning
to its natural state. Corrosion is nothing more than rust
of metal parts. However, aluminum does not produce the
reddish color most think of as rust, rather, it first shows as
a whitish dulling of the surface, then progresses to more
severe pitting and eventual destruction of the metal.
Left untreated, deterioration can make an aircraft
unairworthy in just a few years, so it is important to keep
on top of preventative maintenance and if corrosion still
appears, to get it under control quickly. Otherwise, you'll
be grounded - fast.
Manufacturer Recommendations
Anna Hayes, lead materials and processes (M&P) engineer
for Piper says that since the issuance of CAR 3.296 back in
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