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Aircraft maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) solutions

  • Make aircraft completion easy

    Streamline the full MRO process with efficient and reliable aerospace solutions from 3M. From adhesives to abrasives and films, from tapes to safety products, 3M has a deep and extensive offering of solutions tailored specifically for the aerospace industry. 3M has been partnering with the aerospace industry since its earliest days. That means trusted quality from a single source you can count on.

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Aircraft MRO challenges and applications

  • Preventing and removal of corrosion is critical to ensuring the long-term viability of an aircraft. Rely on corrosion management solutions from 3M.

  • Make surfaces look better and last longer with 3M. Our category-leading solutions help protect and preserve surfaces on aircraft and in your facility.

  • Help preserve structural integrity for vulnerable surfaces. 3M offers a range solutions for erosion protection for MRO.

  • Achieve a clean and smooth surface to apply paint and decorative livery with our breadth of aircraft painting solutions.


Aircraft MRO solutions

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  • Abrasives

    3M is your partner for abrasive solutions. From corrosion removal to structural repair, borehole cleaning, metal stress relieving, paint preparation, coating removal and composite repair, abrasives play an important role in the heavy check process.

  • The amount of composites used in newly designed aircraft is increasing and repairing these materials is no small feat. That’s why 3M offers a variety of tapes, adhesives and abrasives designed for composite repair helping to ensure the strongest, longest lasting bond possible.

  • Sealing is critical for any heavy check service. 3M offers a variety of sealants that keep moisture out and prevent pressurization and fuel leaks. 3M also offers a series of tapes and adhesives that may be used as an alternative to fastening hardware.

    • Sealants

      At 3M, we provide a range of high-performance aerospace sealants that are lightweight and fast curing. Enabling streamlined production and reduced fuel consumption — the kind of savings that go straight to your bottom line.

      3M Adhesives, Sealants and Fillers for Aircraft MRO

    • Sealant removal

      Facilitate fuel tank repairs by removing existing sealants during heavy check maintenance with sealant removal products from 3M.

      3M Bristle Brushes and Discs for Aerospace


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Our aircraft solutions don’t stop at MRO

At 3M, commitment to the aerospace industry begins where the aircraft begins. To learn more about how 3M supports aircraft OEMs and Tier suppliers, visit the 3M Aerospace website.

Get answers to questions about 3M Aircraft MRO products

If you need help finding the right product for your project or have other questions about 3M solutions, get in touch with us.