Analysis of the NAVAIRDEVCEN Self-Priming Topcoat on Graphite/Epoxy Composites

Abstract

The standard coating system for Navy aircraft consists of an epoxy- polymade primer (MIL-P-2337) under a polyurethane topcoat (MIL-C-83286). In September of 1986, the Naval Air Development Center developed a self-priming (single coating) to replace the standard Navy aircraft coating system. Equivalent or superior paint properties were achieved with potential material and labor savings. This self-priming topcoat was developed for use on aluminum- skinned aircraft. Since the amount of polymeric composite components used on naval aircraft is rapidly increasing, the current effort was undertaken to determine the compatibility of the self-priming topcoat with graphite/epoxy composite substrates. Self-priming topcoat Graphite/epoxy.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Aug 15, 1988
Accession Number
ADA205961

Entities

People

  • Anthony T. Eng

Organizations

  • Naval Air Warfare Center Warminster

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aircrafts
  • Aluminum
  • Coatings
  • Composite Materials
  • Corrosion
  • Dioxides
  • Environmental Exposure
  • Epoxy Composites
  • Graphitic Materials
  • Materials
  • Naval Air Stations
  • Naval Aviation
  • Navy
  • Navy Aircraft
  • Standards
  • Titanium
  • Titanium Dioxide

Fields of Study

  • Materials science

Readers

  • Reinforced Composite Materials
  • Software Engineering
  • Surface Coatings Technology.