The Theory, Significance and Prevention of Corrosion in Aircraft

The Theory, Significance and Prevention of Corrosion in Aircraft
Author: ADVISORY GROUP FOR AEROSPACE RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT PARIS (France)
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Total Pages: 162
Release: 1976
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The true annual cost of corrosion in NATO aircraft is appallingly large, in spite of the advanced state of knowledge in this field. Interruption and reduction of service, failure of mission, hazards to personnel because of operating failures are additional important factors when assessing corrosion impact. Yet, most premature corrosion damage and failures occur for reasons already well-known, and to a major degree could be prevented by proper and timely appreciation of the problem and threat, and by the use of known preventive methods. Clearly, greater visibility of the problems, expanded engineering education and better practical transfer of technology and knowledge are needed. This Lecture Series was structured with this situation in mind. It covers the signigicance, implications and economics of corrosions, and the threats and preventive measures for the product life cycle: design, material selection, construction, maintenance and repair, inspection and test. (Author).

Corrosion in Avionics and Associated Equipment: Cause, Effect and Prevention

Corrosion in Avionics and Associated Equipment: Cause, Effect and Prevention
Author: R. G. Bartlett
Publisher:
Total Pages: 9
Release: 1987
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This paper addresses, with examples, the cause, effect and prevention of corrosion as it relates to Canadian Forces aircraft. It deals particularly with aircraft operated in a marine environment and is based on the experience of the authors during previous service with the Department of National Defence and in their present employment in industry. The Canadian Forces corrosion prevention treatment program is also mentioned.

Aerospace Alloys

Aerospace Alloys
Author: Stefano Gialanella
Publisher: Springer Nature
Total Pages: 583
Release: 2019-10-30
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 3030244407

This book presents an up-to-date overview on the main classes of metallic materials currently used in aeronautical structures and propulsion engines and discusses other materials of potential interest for structural aerospace applications. The coverage encompasses light alloys such as aluminum-, magnesium-, and titanium-based alloys, including titanium aluminides; steels; superalloys; oxide dispersion strengthened alloys; refractory alloys; and related systems such as laminate composites. In each chapter, materials properties and relevant technological aspects, including processing, are presented. Individual chapters focus on coatings for gas turbine engines and hot corrosion of alloys and coatings. Readers will also find consideration of applications in aerospace-related fields. The book takes full account of the impact of energy saving and environmental issues on materials development, reflecting the major shifts that have occurred in the motivations guiding research efforts into the development of new materials systems. Aerospace Alloys will be a valuable reference for graduate students on materials science and engineering courses and will also provide useful information for engineers working in the aerospace, metallurgical, and energy production industries.

The Fatigue in Aircraft Corrosion Testing (FACT) Programme

The Fatigue in Aircraft Corrosion Testing (FACT) Programme
Author: R. J. H. Wanhill
Publisher:
Total Pages: 330
Release: 1989
Genre: Aeronautics
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In accordance with the mission of AGARD the Structures and Materials Panel (SMP) has always kept an open eye for the possibilities to sponsor collaborative programmes of research. AGARD is unique in its ability to realise the cooperation of laboratories in up to sixteen nations. In this way AGARD distinguishes itself from other international scientific and technical organisations. In the 1970s the SMP decided to embark on collaborative research activities in the area of fatigue. One of the first activities was the Corrosion Fatigue Cooperative Testing Programme (CFCTP), the recursor to the Fatigue in Aircraft Corrosion Testing (FACT) programme. Both programmes are described in this report. Failure by fatigue and degradation by corrosion continue to be major considerations in aircraft design. Environmental effects influence both initiation and propagation of fatigue cracks, and dynamic loading may cause more rapid deterioration of corrosion protection systems. Therefore the conjuoint action of dynamic loading and environmental attack, i.e. corrosion fatigue, requires special attention. Many corrosion fatigue tests have been done on aluminum alloys. However, few included critical structural details like joints, under realistic cyclic load histories and in service-like environments. Even fewer used practical corrosion protection systems. These aspects are specifically addressed bye the CFCTP and FACT programmes. The results provide a significant contribution to the understanding of aircraft corrosion fatigue and should encourage further investigation in this difficult and challenging area of aerospace technology.