Keeping an aircraft clean is an important aspect of its maintenance process. According to the FAA, “from an AMT’s viewpoint, it should be considered a regular part of aircraft maintenance.” While cleanliness does enhance the aircraft’s aesthetic appeal and inspires confidence in its quality, its primary importance lies in being the first line of defense against a major threat to the airframe: corrosion.   Implementing a comprehensive cleaning routine is a simple yet effective method to degreasing landing gear. Here’s

Few things are more unsightly than finding grease smeared across your aircraft’s wings, especially on the flaps and ailerons. Beyond looking bad, it can also cause long-term damage to the paint finish. But where does all that grease come from? And is it purely a cosmetic issue, or could there be more serious consequences lurking behind the grime? Finally, what steps can you take to keep your wings grease-free? Let’s explore this grimy subject of wing components cleaning and uncover

This article discusses the benefits and techniques of aircraft exterior dry washing and polishing while highlighting its advantages. It also covers the use of specialized cleaning products and procedures required to conduct aircraft dry wash.

The challenges persisting in the aviation industry, particularly the escalating costs of aviation fuel, have prompted numerous maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) service providers and airlines to seek enhanced operational efficiency and streamlined processes to mitigate fuel expenses. Amidst the endeavors to economize, certain strategies, such as taking into account the aerodynamics of an aircraft and incorporating regular aircraft exterior cleaning, have emerged as noteworthy contributors to these initiatives. In specific regions, jet fuel expenses have surged by a staggering

Selecting new cleaning agents for application in aviation maintenance, repair, and overhaul (Aviation MRO) establishments involves significant hazards due to the potential repercussions of an unwise selection. Such a choice could lead to substantial and costly consequences, affecting aircraft operability and safety over the long term, as well as posing risks to human health and the environment. Regulatory fines could also be imposed in cases of non-compliance. Once these challenges have been addressed, should the selected product prove ineffective in