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Elevate impact protection

Mitigate the effects of impact with solutions from 3M.

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Aircraft MRO impact protection solutions

The aircraft you service can look better and last longer when protected by 3M products. Whether your aircraft needs long-term protection from erosion, foreign object debris (FOD) and chemical exposure or temporary flyaway protection during storage or downtime, you can count on 3M to deliver. Explore solutions for fuselage, belly protection and landing gear protection.

  • One black and one red roll of 3M™ Polyurethane Tape 8642 and 3M™ Polyurethane Tape 8641.

    Protect aircraft from damage caused by small FOD

    Virtually all aircraft, especially those operating from rough, unpaved landing strips, can incur significant and extremely expensive FOD damage to the fuselage, sponsons and other underside components as rock and grit projectiles are kicked up during takeoff and landing. How can 3M help?

    3M™ Polyurethane Tape 8642

    3M™ Polyurethane Tape 8641

    Note: Products to be used on civil aircraft are intended to be sold under an OEM specification or FAA PMA

  • 3M Surface Protective Tapes for Aircraft MRO.

    Extend the life of composite parts

    Enhance impact resistance for aircraft substrates and help extend the life of composite parts. Learn more about the full suite of tapes and repair paste to help you save money and reduce aircraft ground time.

    3M Surface Protective Tapes for Aircraft MRO

  • An airplane in the air with a lightning strike next to it.

    Protect against lightning. Shed weight.

    The industry is evolving. Everyone is racing to make airplanes lighter, faster, safer and more efficient. Every detail of your aircraft must be tuned to help accomplish these goals.

    Now you can help protect your planes from lightning strikes with a surface protection film from 3M that can significantly reduce weight.

    Up to 30% weight saving potential**

    3M™ Scotch-Weld™ Composite Surfacing and Lightning Protection Film AF 536

    Note: Products to be used on civil aircraft are intended to be sold under an OEM specification or FAA PMA


Resources

Please ensure products meet all applicable specifications, standards, and maintenance manual requirements for the platform being worked on and validate all aircraft approvals against current technical documentation.

*The Science of Aircraft Belly Protection

**New 3M conductor compared to existing conductor.


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.