AHGUIDE
CAMO - Aircraft Painting The practical guide how to get things done! Why does the aircraft needs to be painted? The paint of the aircraft is not only for cosmetical and design purposes on the aircraft. That's what is mostly seen by the passengers and owners that the aircraft looks good! The other reason is to protect the aircraft from corrosion. After time the paint of the aircraft loses its quality due to several circumstances. It depends if the aircraft is hangared or outside. If the aircraft is operated in a hot and sandy environment or in a milder area. These are all facts playing together when to think about a new paint job. And by the end its also a decision of the owners interest to have a good looking plane.
What is the process? ` Once you found a paint facility, you have to
Corrosion can be a huge cost factor on older aircraft but not limited to. Repairs not approved by a Part 21 Organisation or according to SRM which appear during the removal of paint. Damage such as lightning strikes which were not seen with the paint applied.
"Please note this is a practical guide and for information only. Please refer to your company procedures and official documents."
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work together with a Maintenance Organisation due to various tasks that must be performed to prepare the aircraft before the paint job and finalize it afterward. It might be necessary to balance the flight controls if they are not hydraulic-powered. Also, several visual inspections and checks might be necessary. So make sure you plan your paint job together with the paint shop and your maintenance provider. Also, make sure all placards are available after the paint was applied. By the end, you need to do a new weight and balance and therefore a weighing of the aircraft is essential. You will find all information for the procedure within your Maintenance Manual and Structure Repair Manual.
