Aerospace
MRO-Grade Cleaning for Aviation Components

Aerospace dry ice blasting delivers zero FOD (foreign object debris) cleaning for aircraft components, MRO facilities, and composite surfaces. Our process produces no secondary media contamination, leaves no residue, and is safe on composites, alloys, and precision-machined components — meeting the exacting standards of aviation maintenance.

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What we clean

Surfaces we've taken
down to honest metal.

Aircraft Component CleaningMRO Maintenance & OverhaulComposite Surface PreparationPaint Stripping Before Inspection

How it compares

→Unlike solvent washing, dry ice blasting leaves zero chemical residue on component surfaces — eliminating the risk of chemical contamination in fuel systems, hydraulic circuits, and bearing housings
→Unlike media blasting (shot, sand, walnut), dry ice produces no residual media that must be removed and tracked as a FOD risk within the aircraft structure
→Unlike pressure washing, the dry process creates no moisture ingress into avionics bays, control runs, or structural cavities where condensation causes corrosion
→Unlike ultrasonic cleaning (tank-based), dry ice blasting is suitable for large, fixed components and assemblies that cannot be submerged or transported to a cleaning facility

Method · in detail

№ 01: Zero FOD (foreign object debris) risk — dry ice sublimates to gas, leaving no residual media
№ 02: No secondary contamination — critical in environments where FOD causes engine and system damage
№ 03: Safe on carbon fibre composites, aluminium alloys, and titanium components
№ 04: Meets aviation maintenance quality standards as a non-abrasive cleaning method
№ 05: Components cleaned in-situ without removal, reducing disassembly and reassembly time

Aerospace cleaning work is undertaken in coordination with MRO quality systems and under the required maintenance documentation. We work to client-provided cleaning specifications and can provide photographic records for maintenance documentation. Our technicians are briefed on FOD awareness and control procedures before entering aircraft maintenance areas.

Common questions

Things people ask first.

Q · 01: Is dry ice blasting approved for use in aerospace maintenance?
Dry ice blasting is used by major aerospace MRO facilities and OEMs for component cleaning. It is not a classified maintenance task requiring a specific approval, but its use must be consistent with the applicable component maintenance manual (CMM) and maintenance organisation procedures. We recommend confirming acceptability with your quality department for specific applications.
Q · 02: Does dry ice blasting meet CAA or EASA maintenance standards?
Dry ice blasting is a cleaning method, not a maintenance task in itself — as such it does not require specific CAA or EASA certification. Its use in an approved maintenance environment must comply with the approved organisation's quality procedures and any applicable CMM requirements. We can provide technical documentation to support inclusion in your approved cleaning procedures.
Q · 03: Is it safe on carbon fibre composite components?
Yes. Dry ice blasting is non-abrasive and does not damage carbon fibre, glass fibre, or aramid (Kevlar) reinforced composite structures when applied at appropriate pressures. It is used specifically because it removes surface contamination without the fibre damage risk associated with mechanical or abrasive cleaning methods.
Q · 04: Can dry ice blasting remove thermal barrier coatings from engine components?
With sufficient pressure, dry ice blasting can remove thermal barrier coatings (TBCs) and thermal spray coatings. The process must be controlled carefully to avoid unintended coating removal from adjacent areas. For precision TBC removal tasks, we recommend a test protocol on representative samples before committing to production components.