The purpose of this information report is to summarize and document data regarding possible alternatives to the use of cadmium plating on hardware typical of the aerospace hose and fitting industry. To document and provide access to information obtained by an industry survey.
The objective of this work was to develop a relatively simple screening or bench test, or a combination of such tests, which would evaluate aircraft greases in respect to corrosion protection under the operating conditions described above.
Certain techniques involved in determining the dirt or abrasive content of aircraft greases are considered inadequate. It is desirable to develop a method of analysis which will definitely identify the quantity, size, and degree of abrasiveness of foreign substances in lubricating greases.