Corrosion Preventative Compounds (CPCs) Effect on Aircraft Electrical Wiring Components

Abstract

Corrosion continues to be a widespread and costly issue in the aircraft industry. With the use of Corrosion Preventative Compounds (CPCs) being effective on aircraft structures, the Air Force and NAVAIR have mandated that CPCs be applied to all areas of the aircraft for corrosion protection. Citing that most corrosion problems on electrical and electronic equipment are caused by moisture intrusion, the mandates include the application of CPCs on the exterior and interfaces of electrical connectors and on other wiring components. Many original equipment manufacturers have expressed concerns regarding the use of CPCs on electrical systems, and minimal testing has been performed to determine the effects of CPCs with respect to degradation of the Electrical Wiring Interconnect System (EWIS), the transfer of electrical signals, increased contamination, and routine maintenance actions.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Aug 01, 2011
Accession Number
ADA599456

Entities

People

  • Heydy Andolz
  • Jim Meiner
  • Joe Kurek

Organizations

  • RTX

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Biomedical
  • Space
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aging (Materials)
  • Aircraft Industry
  • Aircrafts
  • Composite Materials
  • Corrosion
  • Corrosion Inhibition
  • Electronic Equipment
  • Fluoropolymers
  • High Temperature
  • Material Degradation Processes
  • Materials
  • Materials Testing
  • Measurement
  • Salt Spray Tests
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Test Equipment
  • Test Methods

Readers

  • Aerospace Engineering
  • Materials Science and Engineering.
  • Systems Analysis and Design

Technology Areas

  • Microelectronics