LPS 3 at a glance
Where to buy
Designation
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Designation | LPS 3 |
| Class | Chemicals |
| Type | rust inhibitor |
Data from the guide
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Product | LPS 3 Premier Rust Inhibitor |
| Type (as sold) | Soft waxy self-healing film |
| Specification stated | MIL-PRF-16173E Grade 2 Class 1 (distributor) |
| Source of the claim | Distributor listing; LPS data sheet |
Distributor listings and maker pages, not the full data sheets. Claims such as two years of protection are the makers' and are not independent test data.
Notes from the guide
- Distributor listings. We did not read the full maker data sheets for these products.
- Maker claims such as two years of protection are the makers' own.
- Compatibility with sealants and rubber is not covered; use the AMM.
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Sources
- FAA AC 43.13-1B CHG 1, Chapter 6 (corrosion control, safety precautions, finishes) — Pars. 6-90 (safety precautions), 6-134 to 6-136 (finish, conversion coat, 48 hour rule, fasteners), section 4 (corrosion preventive maintenance, MIL-C-16173 Grade 4); par. 5-63 (cleaner types).
- Lear Chemical ACF-50 13 oz (distributor listing) — Flash point, specific gravity, viscosity and VOC as listed by the distributor.
- ACF-50 Corrosion Preventative (distributor listing) — Listing states it meets MIL-C-81309E.
- Corrosion Technologies, CorrosionX Aviation (product page) — Qualification listed as MIL-PRF-81309H Type II and Type IV.
- LPS 3 Premier Rust Inhibitor (product page) — Distributor states MIL-PRF-16173E Grade 2 Class 1.
- ITW Pro Brands, LPS 3 Premier Rust Inhibitor technical data sheet — Self-healing soft waxy film; protection claim for up to 2 years indoors.
- Boeshield T-9 (manufacturer site) — Boeing-developed solvent-and-wax rust protection.
Educational reference only. not approved data. Always consult the applicable SRM, AMM, or AC 43.13-1B and your certifying authority.