Keeping your aircraft clean is an important part of being a responsible aircraft owner. Whether you need a quick rinse or a detailed deep clean or accessory cleaning, there are countless products on the market. Finding the right product for you shouldn’t be a pain, but since some cleaning chemicals can have an adverse effect on your aircraft, it’s good to know which products to avoid. Here are five products that should never be used on your aircraft:
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Corrosion is an all-too-common result of electrochemical reactions between materials and substances in their environment. It is the gradual destruction of the metal by way of a chemical reaction with the environment. Metal corrosion is incredibly damaging to your aircraft, in particular, the engine. A keen eye during a thorough inspection can help spot areas of rust and corrosion that commonly go unnoticed. In certain cases, a complete overhaul is the only way these areas get noticed.
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Homeowners face various challenges in choosing their desired cleaning agents. The fact that there are hundreds of chemicals on the market complicates decision making. People often choose their cleaner based on cost, health and environmental impacts, brands, and effectiveness. However, using the wrong chemical or combination of chemicals can impede safety standards. With all of this in mind, it’s easy to imagine how tough choosing the right products to clean an aircraft can be.
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As the cold weather seems to only get colder, it’s important for pilots and aircraft maintenance crews to remember one thing: a frozen plane is a plane that doesn’t fly. Aviation is based on the principles of aerodynamics; air flows over and under the wings and lifts the aircraft up. However, the airfoil is a finicky thing, the slightest change to the airfoil means that not enough lift is created, and the aircraft is no longer flying. So, when it’s below freezing and it only takes a matter of minutes for snow and ice to build up, the only thing that pilots and aircraft maintenance personnel can turn to is chemical de-icing.
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One of the best ways to make sure that your aircraft is in tiptop shape is thorough maintenance. Aircraft maintenance involves not only checking the status of mechanical and electrical components but also cleaning and corrosion control. These important maintenance tasks are vital to the longevity of the aircraft. As if corrosion is left untreated, it can develop into a problem that renders the aircraft inoperable and major safety risk.
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