METHOD OF AND APPARATUS FOR REMOVING A METALLIC EROSION SHIELD FROM ATTACHMENT TO A HELICOPTER ROTOR BLADE

摘要

A method of removing a metallic erosion shield secured by a layer of non-metallic adhesive to a leading edge structure of a helicopter rotor blade comprising the step of providing an electric field between the metallic component and an electrode, in the presence of an electrolyte between the metallic component and the electrode whereby the erosion shield is removed by an electrochemical process.