Story ID: 626
Skandia's Aero Armor Gets PMA
By: James Wynbrandt
Caption: Line of exterior protection products guard paint against contamination and erosion and can enhance performance of airborne weather radar.
Word Count: 212
Skandia has received FAA parts manufacturing approval (PMA) for its line of aircraft exterior erosion protection products sold under the Aero Armor brand. The approval signifies the paint protection films are manufactured to quality standards equal to the OEMs, making these the only such PMA’d exterior protection products, according to Illinois-based Skandia (Booth 5027). The products are designed to protect aircraft surfaces from contamination and erosion that impede airborne weather radar performance, exterior antennae performance, and degraded paint on leading edge surfaces from bugs and other debris. 

The Aero Armor Radome and Antennae line products are offered in pre-formed condition and available for most aircraft nose or radome surfaces, and the PMA approval defines a clear path to return the aircraft to service. Aero Armor Edge Tape, offered in a variety of widths, can be applied to aircraft leading-edge surfaces—including wheel pants, struts, wings, and tails—and will never discolor or fade.

Aero Armor is sold directly by Skandia to original equipment manufacturers, MROs, and paint completion centers, but will soon be available to purchase online through the company’s website.

Skandia also offers a range of seating foam products and cabin soundproofing materials, as well as cabin component and flammability testing services.