AkzoNobel’s Direct-to-metal Paint System Wins AMS Approval

U.S.-based AkzoNobel Aerospace Coatings, a division of International Paints, has reported qualification of one of its base-coat products to the Aerospace Material Specification (AMS) standard, which governs the use of metals for aircraft manufacture and MRO.

AkzoNobel (Stand 1163) said it has qualified its direct-to-metal base-coat/clear-coat system to AMS 3095A. The product’s benefits to paint shops include providing one paint system for any type of commercial aircraft, reduced operational complexity and lower paint inventory costs. Airlines also benefit from reduced paint inventory costs.