German Air Forces experiences with plastic media blasting and future requirements
Abstract
German Air Force (GAF) has been researching a method of paint removal for a couple of years to replace the chemical method still in use. This is to improve corrosion prevention, environmental protection and health care. With the support of German aerospace company MBB and the University of the Armed Forces in Munich GAF selected Plastic Media Blasting (PMB) as the most suitable method. Having a stripping facility for the entire aircraft at MBB Manching already in existence, GAF decided that the next step forward to gain more experiences is to establish a smaller 'stripping cabin' at an air force base. This cabin is suitable for stripping removable parts and components of aircraft and equipment with the max. size of a half dismantled TORNADO wing. With these gained experiences GAF will be in position to formulate the specific requirements for an entire on-base aircraft stripping plant which will be suitable for F-4's, TORNADO's and EFA's, too.
- Publication:
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In AGARD
- Pub Date:
- March 1993
- Bibcode:
- 1993esep.agarQ....S
- Keywords:
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- Aircraft Maintenance;
- Cleaning;
- Paints;
- Removal;
- Stripping;
- Abrasives;
- Corrosion Prevention;
- Environment Protection;
- F-4 Aircraft;
- Military Aircraft;
- Mrca Aircraft;
- Plastics;
- Wings;
- Engineering (General)