Commercial aircraft service environments

Corrosion problems on commercial aircraft are the result of combinations of factors whose causes can be found in the basic design, manufacturing, and operations of the aircraft. Some of these factors are summarized in Table 1 (manufacturer), and Table 2 (operator and service environment). These present unique problems to the manufacturer who must make the best design, materials, and process choices that are compatible with structural requirements and the economics of building and operating an airplane. In order to achieve these ends, corrosion testing must help establish requirements for structural materials and compatible finish systems, as well as a host of manufacturing aids, interior materials, and operational maintenance fluids that will... 

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