Users have a variety of options available for aerospace cleaning needs, including safer degreasing chemicals and modern wipe solutions. Another effective alternative to consider is the use of AMS3819 wipes or other presaturated wipes, depending on the application and cleaning requirements. However, not all wipes are the same, and depending on the application, you may be required to use an AMS-approved wipe.
The AMS3819 wipes specification is owned and administered by the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE). Originally issued in 1987 and updated to its latest revision (Rev D) in 2020, this approval governs woven and nonwoven absorbent cloths for cleaning primary and secondary structural surfaces on aircraft.
The latest revision, AMS3819D, strengthens material performance requirements to ensure consistent absorbency, tensile strength, and minimal fibre shedding. Products tested and certified as AMS3819D approved wipes provide added assurance of compliance for aerospace manufacturers, supporting safe and contamination-free cleaning of critical aircraft surfaces.
Buying AMS3819 wipes or a wipe product approved or tested to the AMS3819 specification assures the user that the product meets requirements covering surface contamination, and is safe to use on both general and critical aircraft surfaces.
Each AMS3819D approved wipe undergoes stringent qualification testing by accredited laboratories to confirm compliance with SAE standards. These evaluations include absorbency, tear resistance, and compatibility with common aerospace solvents. Continuous lot-release testing ensures ongoing product consistency and safety for critical aerospace cleaning applications.
