ASTM F1110

ASTM F1110 – Standard Test Method for Sandwich Corrosion Test

Description:

Significance and Use

5.1 The data generated by this test method shall be used to determine whether aircraft structural aluminum alloys are liable to be corroded or damaged by application of the test material during routine maintenance operations.

5.2 Interpretation of the sandwich corrosion test results is based on a comparison of the appearance of faying surfaces of three sets of coupons. One set of test coupons is exposed with reagent water only in the faying surfaces, to establish the baseline (controls) against which the panels exposed to the test material are compared. Disregard corrosion at cut edges of the test coupons.

5.3 The relative corrosion severity rating system is provided in order to allow a numerical classification of the test results and to eliminate the necessity for elaborate weight loss measurements. Pitting corrosion, which is rated 4—extensive (severe) corrosion, may involve only a negligible weight loss.

5.4 Relative corrosion severity rating system:

Appearance/Corrosion:

0—No visible corrosion and no discoloration present

1—Very slight corrosion or very slight discoloration, and/or up to 5 % of areaA corroded

2—Discoloration and/or up to 10 % of areaA corroded

3—Discoloration and/or up to 25 % of areaA corroded

4—Discoloration and/or more than 25 % of areaA corroded, and/or pitting   present

(A)”Area” refers to area under the filter paper, or if no filter paper is used, the area where the test material was applied.

Scope

1.1 This test method defines the procedure for evaluating the corrosivity of aircraft maintenance chemicals, when present between faying surfaces (sandwich) of aluminum alloys commonly used for aircraft structures. This test method is intended to be used in the qualification and approval of compounds employed in aircraft maintenance operations.

1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for information.