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NAVAIR 01-1A-509-2
TM 1-1500-344-23-2
15 April 2009
Figure 3-18. Typical Corrosion Around a
Relief Tube Vent
Figure 3-20. Spot Weld Corrosion
Figure 3-19. Spot Welded Skin Corrosion Mechanism
Corrosive agents travel
between skins, around
rivets and welds
Corrosion build-up
causes bulging of
outer skin
Spot Weld
Corrosive agents enter
at unsealed skin edges
Figure 3-21. Common Water Entrapment Areas