AIR5541A Recommended Actions When Disinfectants, De-icers, and Cleaners Come in Contact with Landing Gear Structure
Stabilized
10/03/2012
- Features
- Issuing Committee
- Content
- This SAE Aerospace Information Report (AIR) advises that some of the chemicals being used to disinfect, de-ice, and clean airplanes can cause corrosion and/or degradation of landing gear components. Landing gear equipment includes shock struts, braces, actuators, wheels, brakes, tires, and electrical components. Some of the chemicals that have been recognized as potentially injurious are identified and recommendations for mitigating damage are presented.
- Content
- This document has been declared "Stabilized" by SAE A-5B, Gears, Struts and Couplings Committee and will no longer be subjected to periodic reviews for currency. Users are responsible for verifying references and continued suitability of technical requirements. Newer technology may exist.
- Pages
- 15
- Citation
- SAE International Information Report, Recommended Actions When Disinfectants, De-icers, and Cleaners Come in Contact with Landing Gear Structure, SAE Standard AIR5541A, Stabilized October 2012, Issued April 2006, https://doi.org/10.4271/AIR5541A.