Pollite Testing: FAA Salt/UV Test

UV and Salt Spray Testing

Pollite have tested all components on their frangible masts to ensure they do not deteriorate under intensive Ultra Violet rays and equally in environments where there is considerable salt in the atmosphere.

Solar Radiation Testing

Following FAA guidelines outlined in FAA AC 150/5345-45C Pollite have placed all non metallic components on our masts under intense and prolonged solar radiation to check for structural deterioration in the product. Test results have shown that despite concentrated exposure the component structures that form the Pollite mast did not deteriorate.

Salt Spray

The purpose of this test is to measure the structural performance of the Pollite mast when exposed to a corrosive salt laden environment. 48 hours of constant exposure followed by 48 hours of drying is advised by FAA AC 150/5345-45C 4.2.2 in order to identify any evidence of damage, rust, pitting or corrosion. On completion of this test the Pollite mast and base arrangement showed no sign of deterioration, complying fully with the FAA’s requirements in this area.