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Does anyone have details about the Galvanic Interaction between Aluminum and carbon fiber in a wet environment?

Today the US FAA identified a problem on Boeing 787 planes related to corrosion on the plumbing used in the Lavatories.

It specifically mentioned in was caused by Galvanic interaction in a wet environment between Aluminum and carbon fibers.

I was surprised that such an interaction would happen between these two materials.

Peter Brooks

Palm Bay FL  

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  • It`s  common enough problem to warrant inclusion of glass fibre isolation plies in most AL-CFC component interfaces so considering what goes on it a lavatory during a flight its not surprising there is corrosion problems.

    My old payloads lead at Boeing used to say the worst corrosion areas in the aircraft were the galleys and the toilets!.. urine and food & drink. Carbon can be very detrimental to the AL if not properly protected.

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  • It`s  common enough problem to warrant inclusion of glass fibre isolation plies in most AL-CFC component interfaces so considering what goes on it a lavatory during a flight its not surprising there is corrosion problems.

    My old payloads lead at Boeing used to say the worst corrosion areas in the aircraft were the galleys and the toilets!.. urine and food & drink. Carbon can be very detrimental to the AL if not properly protected.

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