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GEN-G General

Cleaning and Corrosion Control · FAA readings

Readings in the sources

12 short readings for GEN-G, a topic at a time: what the test asks, and the sections that cover it. Sign in to tick them off as you read.

  1. Mechanisms, the types by appearance, a list of prone areas K2–K4

    For the test: Corrosion theory and causation; types and effects; prone areas

    • FAA-H-8083-30B Ch. 8: Corrosion · Factors Affecting Corrosion · Forms of Corrosion · Types of Corrosion · Surface Corrosion · Pitting Corrosion · Intergranular Corrosion · Exfoliation Corrosion · Filiform Corrosion · Fretting Corrosion · Stress-Corrosion/Cracking · Corrosion Prone Areas

  2. Procedures for each type K5–K7

    For the test: Preventive maintenance; identification and inspection; removal and treatment

    • FAA-H-8083-30B Ch. 8: Corrosion Control · Corrosion Removal · Corrosion Limits · Corrosion of Aluminum & Aluminum Alloys · Corrosion of Ferrous Metals · Corrosion of Magnesium Alloys · Inspection

  3. Product types and use K8, K9, K13

    For the test: Corrosion-preventive compounds and their selection; conversion coatings

    • FAA-H-8083-30B Ch. 8: Chemical Surface Treatments · Chemical Surface Treatment and Inhibitors · Protective Paint Finishes

  4. The galvanic series K12

    For the test: Dissimilar metals and protective barriers

    • FAA-H-8083-30B Ch. 8: Galvanic Corrosion · Dissimilar Metal Corrosion · Dissimilar Metal Contacts · Protection of Dissimilar Metal Contacts

  5. Cleaning materials and methods K1, K10, K11

    For the test: Cleaning procedures; high-pressure application equipment; improper cleaner use on aluminum or composite

    • FAA-H-8083-30B Ch. 8: Aircraft Cleaning · Cleaning Materials · Cleaning Operations · Types of Cleaning Operations · Exterior Cleaning · Interior Cleaning · Powerplant Cleaning

  6. Cleaning materials by type and what each attacks S2

    For the test: Identify, select and use corrosion prevention and cleaning materials

    • FAA-H-8083-30B Ch. 8: Mechanical Cleaning Materials

  7. Named paint troubles, the materials, and system compatibility S4, S9, S12

    For the test: Inspect finishes and identify defects; identify finishing materials and thinners; determine what paint system may be used on a given aircraft

    • FAA-H-8083-31B Ch. 8: Common Paint Troubles · Blushing · Orange Peel · Sags & Runs · Pinholes · Fisheyes · Wrinkling · Finishing Materials · Thinners · Primers · Paint System Compatibility · Identification of Paint Finishes

  8. Protective finishes; transparent plastics and their care S6, S14

    For the test: Identify procedures to clean and protect plastics; identify types of protective finishes

    • FAA-H-8083-30B Ch. 8: Treatment of Anodized Surfaces
    • FAA-H-8083-31B Ch. 7: Transparent Plastics
    • FAA-H-8083-31B Ch. 8: Paint Finishes

  9. Coating systems K14–K16

    For the test: Protective materials; primers; topcoats

    • FAA-H-8083-30B Ch. 8: Paint Finishes · Metal Finishing · Treatment of Unpainted Aluminum Surfaces

  10. Preparation methods and conditions K17–K19

    For the test: Surface preparation; ambient effects; effects of poor preparation

    • FAA-H-8083-30B Ch. 8: Surface Preparation · Surface Cleaning and Paint Removal

  11. Defects and methods K21, K23

    For the test: Finish inspection; application techniques

    • FAA-H-8083-30B Ch. 8: Finishing · Finishes

  12. PPE and fire precautions K22

    For the test: Safety practices with finishing materials

    • FAA-H-8083-30B Ch. 8: Safety Solvent
    • FAA-H-8083-30B Ch. 1: Shop Safety · Safety Around Hazardous Materials · Fire Safety