Progress in Implementing Non-Cr6+ Surface Finishes for U.S. Navy and Marine Corps Aircraft

Abstract

Summary: Top level strategy in place to systematically address Cr6+ in metal finishing (and painting). Alternatives partially implemented by FRCs, fleet and OEMs based on business cases: incremental transition planned to continue, each user/location has different drivers due to mix of local/state/federal regulations and laws. Heavy focus on spray applied products and coatings removed during maintenance due to higher exposure risks from mists and dusts. R&D ongoing and focused on improved coatings: Improved corrosion properties for all, Additional Class N, Type II primers, 1-hr re-coat for high solids primers.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Aug 01, 2012
Accession Number
ADA599862

Entities

People

  • Craig Matzdorf

Organizations

  • Naval Air Systems Command

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Energy and Power Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aerial Warfare
  • Aircrafts
  • Alloys
  • Aluminum
  • Aluminum Alloys
  • Chemistry
  • Chromium
  • Chromium Compounds
  • Coatings
  • Engineering
  • Marine Corps
  • Marine Corps Aircraft
  • Materials
  • Materials Engineering
  • Materials Science
  • Metals
  • Organic Coatings

Readers

  • Defense Acquisition Program Management
  • Maritime Combat Support and Expeditionary Logistics.
  • Surface Coatings Technology.