STRUCTURAL REPAIR MANUAL

PROTECTIVE TREATMENT

1. General
A. This section is about the surface protection which is given to the airÈ
craft structure. The protective treatments prevent corrosion and a damage
by agressive fluids and provide erosion protection to metallic strucÈ
tures. Composite structures have a surface treatment to protect them
against the effects of lightning strike, ultra violet rays and erosion.
B. General information and the specific procedures of the necessary protecÈ
tive treatments during a repair are given in Paragraph 3. and in the
relevant Chapters as given below:

PROTECTIVE TREATMENT GENERAL INFORMATION/PROCEÈ

DURE
PRETREATMENT (ELECTROCHEMICAL, CHEMIÈ Chapter 51-22-00 Chapter 51-21-11
CAL) Chapter 51-23-11
Chapter 51-75-12
PAINT COATINGS (PRIMER, TOP COATS) Chapter 51-23-00 Chapter 51-23-11
Chapter 51-75-00
Chapter 51-75-12
SPECIAL COATINGS (LAQUERS, CORROSION Chapter 51-23-00 Chapter 51-23-12
PREVENTIVE COMPOUND) Chapter 51-75-12
Cross References
Table 1
C. The type of the surface protection of the components is related to:
- the material,
- the function,
- the location.
D. When a repair requires the removal of the original surface protection,
the correct surface protection must be applied after the repair is comÈ
pleted (Refer to Chapter 51-23-11).
2. Protective Treatment Areas
A. All external areas have a surface protection. The following areas are
exceptions:
- Leading edges of slats and engine inlet cowl,
- external surfaces of the pylon made of corrosion resistant materials
(stainless steel/titanium),
- scuff plates on passenger and cargo doors,
- APU exhaust,
- equipment components, for example angles of an attached sensor, static
port areas,

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- Cabin Pressurization Control System Outflow Valve (Zone 172).

B. The internal area of an aircraft is divided into three main zones. Each
zone has a different surface protection. These zones are devided as folÈ
lows:
- Zone A: Areas in contact with air and water,
- Zone B: Areas in contact with fuel (including pipes),
- Zone C: Areas where corrosion can be expected because of:
- Contact with hydraulic fluids, lubricants and/or waste water,
- high condensation,
- difficult access, and/or with high risk of accidental damage.
Figures 1 and 2 show these zones in general detail.
3. Types of Surface Protection
A. The protection build-up is not the same in all areas of the aircraft
structure. Some components are manufactured from corrosion-resistant mateÈ
rial and require no surface protection. There are three important groups
of protective treatment:
- Pretreatment,
- paint coatings,
- special coatings.
B. The pretreatment of materials increases corrosion-resistant properties and
gives a good surface for the adhesion of paint coatings. The chemically
or electrochemically applied films passivate the surface and prevent corÈ
rosion. Primer paint is applied to all general structure to protect
against corrosion. A polyurethane top coat is applied to protect against
chemical or mechanical damage. Corrosion-preventive compound and water-reÈ
pellent protective coating (rust inhibitor) are applied to those aircraft
structures that are more likely to be effected by corrosion (Refer to
Chapter 51-22-00 and Chapter 51-23-12

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Protective Treatment Zones - Fuselage and Stabilizers

Figure 1

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Protective Treatment Zones - Wings

Figure 2

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