Av-DEC - Aviation Devices & Electronic Components

06/10/2026

🛠️ Corrosion 101: What You Need to Know 🛠️

From aircraft seat tracks to structural components, corrosion is one of the most persistent threats to metal integrity — and safety.

🔎 What is it?
Corrosion is the slow breakdown of metal caused by chemical reactions like oxidation and galvanic corrosion. Left unchecked, it can lead to equipment failure, costly repairs, and even safety risks.

⚡ Key Drivers of Corrosion:
• Dissimilar metal contact
• Environmental exposure (moisture, chemicals)
• Poor material selection or lack of protective sealants

Metals further apart on the galvanic scale are more likely to corrode when in contact — so design choices matter!

The good news: With the right knowledge and preventive measures, you can fight back against corrosion.

Want help selecting corrosion prevention solutions tailored to your application?
📩 Connect with an Av-DEC representative today to find the right corrosion-prevention products for your application: https://www.avdec.com/contact-us?form=1

06/08/2026

Application Spotlight: HI-TAK® Gasket and Self-Leveling® Green for Girt Bar Sealing

Reduce corrosion on your girt bar attachment with Av-DEC's HI-TAK® gasket and Self-Leveling® Green sealant by creating a moisture-proof seal. The HI-TAK gasket is easily installed using the “Apply and Fly™” technology. For extra protection, replace your current sealant with Av-DEC Self-Leveling Green on the pan drain fastener.

Click here to learn more: https://zcu.io/AX41

06/05/2026

Product Spotlight: HI-TAK® TufSeal®

Av-DEC® HI-TAK® TufSeal® is a single-sided Polyurethane Rolled Sealant (PRS®) built to tackle tough, uneven surfaces with confidence. Designed for durability and moisture protection, TufSeal® features a PTFE backing that boosts abrasion resistance and simplifies floor panel placement and removal.

• No special tools needed
• Easy to apply and remove
• Works across a wide range of aircraft structures

🔥 Also available in a flame-retardant version that passes 12-second vertical burn tests

Click here to learn more: https://zcu.io/UiYb

06/03/2026

Application Spotlight: Dual Wrap™ Connector Sealing for Flap Skew Sensors

Protect your Flap Skew Sensors like a pro with Av-DEC’s Dual Wrap™ Connector Sealing Solution (Base Kit PN AD28500) and Self-Leveling® Green!

Designed to safeguard critical mated connectors, this 3-step system delivers superior environmental sealing to help prevent water ingress and corrosion.

The Dual Wrap™ Connector Sealing Solution (Base Kit PN AD28500) includes:
• StretchSeal® Wrap around the mated connector for a snug, protective layer
• Self-fusing tape wraps it all up—locking in protection against moisture and contaminants

• ADD Self-Leveling® Green injected into wire gaps and connector base for complete cavity coverage

🔧 Easy to install.
🌧️ Built to withstand harsh environments.
🛫 Trusted for aircraft connector protection.

Click here to learn more: https://www.avdec.com/products/sealing-systems/dual-wrap-connector

06/01/2026

05/29/2026

Did you know? Av-DEC product packaging now features QR codes!

Simply scan with your smartphone to instantly access product-specific installation instructions. It’s a faster, easier way to get the information you need—right when you need it—so you can maximize performance and ensure proper application every time.

Learn more: https://zcu.io/PKbv

05/27/2026

Av-DEC’s Flame-Retardant HI-TAK® Polyurethane Rolled Sealants (PRS®) pass the 12-second Vertical Bunsen Burner Test per 14 CFR Part 25, Appendix F, Part 1 (a)(1)(II) and the 15-second Horizontal Bunsen Burner Test per 14 CFR Part 25, Appendix F, Part 1 (a)(1)(IV) & (V). The 12-second vertical flammability test is one of the more stringent forms of flammability testing conducted on cabin and cargo materials.

Each lot of Av-DEC Flame-Retardant sealant is tested using the vertical Bunsen burner method and the results are approved by an FAA Designated Engineering Representative.

Single-Sided PRS: HT3000FR
Double-Sided PRS: HT3935-7FR

Click here to learn more: https://zcu.io/VwIQ

05/25/2026

This Memorial Day, we pause to remember and honor the courageous men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country.

Let us reflect, give thanks, and carry their legacy forward. ❤️🤍💙

-DEC

05/22/2026

🔧✈️ Happy Aviation Maintenance Technician Day!

Today we celebrate the skilled technicians who keep aircraft safe, reliable, and ready for flight—the unsung heroes behind every takeoff and landing.

This day honors Charles Edward Taylor, the genius behind the engine that powered the Wright Brothers First Flight and set the standard for aviation maintenance.

We’re also proud to recognize Sean Long, who started as a technician and is now Av-DEC’s first Field Engineer—training customers and supporting teams with his hands-on expertise.

From corrosion prevention to advanced sealing solutions, we’re honored to support the critical work you do every day. 🛠️