CAMO - Aircraft Painting - The practical guide how to get things done!

Why does the aircraft needs to be painted?

What is the process? `

Once you found a paint facility, you have to 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.

Possible Findings!

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.