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  • pdf-icon Volume 16 - Corrosion Prone Areas
    Every aircraft mechanic and engineer knows some parts of their aircraft corrode more than others. Corrosion-prone areas on aircraft can be categorized as either external or internal
  • pdf-icon Volume 15 - Corrosion Removal Techniques
    There are many different corrosion removal techniques available to help eliminate corrosion, each tailored to a certain classification and extent of the damage. Once the type of damage has been determined, you can choose the proper removal technique, abrasive method, and treatment tools that fit your specific aircraft needs.
  • pdf-icon Volume 14 - 21st Century Solutions
    There are many different corrosion removal techniques available to help eliminate corrosion, each tailored to a certain classification and extent of the damage. Once the type of damage has been determined, you can choose the proper removal technique, abrasive method, and treatment tools that fit your specific aircraft needs.
  • pdf-icon Volume 13 - Types of Corrosion
    The different types of corrosion can be broken down according to the affected area and the time frame. Degradation of the metal can either occur over a large area (a situation called uniform corrosion) or over a small area (localized corrosion).
  • pdf-icon Volume 12 - Causes of Corrosion
    Corrosion, or the deterioration of a metal surface through oxidation, has always been one of the most harmful and expensive technical challenges within the aviation industry. Without taking the proper preventative measures and considering a variety of contributing factors, the corrosive process can render aircraft unusable within a few years.
  • pdf-icon Volume 11 - Corrosion Basics
    Metal is a key component of nearly everything in our lives. Metals serve a multitude of purposes and, in turn, come with many considerations in terms of maintenance and other technical challenges. Arguably, the most important and inevitable issue is corrosion.
  • pdf-icon Volume 10 - The Importance of Pre-Treatments, Primers, and Paints
    All metal surfaces deal with the threat of corrosion, a problem that can come from their environment, storage, cleaning, and climate, among other factors.
  • pdf-icon Volume 9 - GlobalJet Partnership
    Av-DEC and GLOBALJET Services Announce Partnership to Provide Aircraft Corrosion Theory, Identification, Treatment and Prevention Training Courses
  • pdf-icon Volume 8 - Online Training No. 2
    Av-DEC's Online Virtual Product Training incorporates everything you need to know about corrosion prevention and Av-DEC product installation.
  • pdf-icon Volume 7 - MRO TransAtlantic Conference
    Aircraft Corrosion Doesn't Stop for COVID-19. Corrosion is an on-going battle over the life-cycle of an aircraft.
  • pdf-icon Volume 6 - Connector Sealing.pdf
    Aircraft Connectors and Wire Harnesses supply data and signals to critical avionics and flight equipment, making it imperative to protect the functionality and reduce the chance of corrosion.
  • pdf-icon Volume 5 - Online Training
    Av-DEC is now offering virtual product training.
  • pdf-icon Volume 4 - Corrosion Conversation
    The Corrosion Conversation discusses various forms of corrosion, the basics on how the corrosion begins, and how to take preventative measures to ensure your aircraft will be protected for the long-haul.
  • pdf-icon Volume 3 - 2nd Qtr- Common Corrosion Areas
    Protect corrosion prone aircraft areas. No company knows and understands corrosion like Av-DEC does. We've been dedicated to revolutionizing corrosion control with Av-DEC HI-TAK Gaskets and Sealants for over 20 years.
  • pdf-icon Volume 2 - 1st Qtr- Fuel Access Panel Gaskets FAPG
    Protect your aircraft panels. Increase reliability, decrease scrap rate with Av-DEC Fuel Access Panel Gaskets.
  • pdf-icon Volume 1 - 1st Qtr - Thixoflex Black (TG3212)
    Are you using Av-DEC Polyurethane Antenna Gaskets? What if you could create an additional line of defense against corrosion?

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From a garage in Fort Worth, Texas, two engineers set their sights on the skies. Av-DEC® was founded in 1997 to work closely with commercial airlines to develop solutions for their worst corrosion problems - and the Av-DEC team has been dedicated to improving corrosion prevention ever since.

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