Abstract
Naval aircraft are exposed to carrosion by sea-water spray in an atmosphere always charged with salt droplets and polluted by fuel-oil combustion products. The elementary knowledge of corrosion that personnel receive in Service engineering training is supplemented by special courses in ‘Aircraft husbandry’ by the regular issue of a Corrosion handbook and by the distribution of portable kits for cleaning and on-the-spot maintenance. Standing Orders contain instructionsto ensure regular periodic inspection and the keeping of records.
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