640308: Aircraft Corrosion - Technical Paper

Event: SAE World Congress & Exhibition

Authors

C. Bradley Ward

Abstract

Content: Air Force experience with aircraft corrosion problems is reviewed. Various problem areas are presented including: integral fuel tank corrosion, stress corrosion, exfoliation corrosion, and general corrosion. Experience with the use of “wet” fasteners and complete painting to minimize exfoliation corrosion is presented. Corrosion problems experienced with clad skins are also discussed.

Meta Tags

Topics: Munitions
Landing gear
Weapons systems
Wheel wells
Fuel lines
Materials
Interiors, Cabins, and Cockpits
Chassis
Transportation Systems
Steel
Design Engineering and Styling
Electric vehicles
Fuel economy
Underride guards

Details

Citation: Ward, C., "Aircraft Corrosion," SAE World Congress & Exhibition, Detroit, Michigan, United States, January 1, 1964, .

Additional Details

Publisher: SAE International

Published: 1/1/1964

Product Code: 640308

Content Type: Technical Paper

Language: English