2.2 Guidelines for PMAs that are not part of the structural strength elements
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2.2 Guidelines for PMAs that are not part of the structural strength elements

  2.2.1 It is suggested that hot dip galvanizing should be employed as the primary means for corrosion protection for these PMAs. The galvanized items should be subsequently coated according to the coating manufacturer’s recommendation.

  2.2.2 Where protective coating is applied as the sole means of corrosion protection for these items, the Performance standard for protective coatings for void spaces (resolution MSC.244(83)), should be applied to the extent possible. In such case, the protective coating should at least comply with the requirements for the coating system (epoxy-based system) and total NDFT (200 μm) of that standard.

Parent topic: 2 Permanent means of access in void spaces
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