MC-21 and SJ-100 May Become 400 kg Heavier?: What Aircraft Painting Entails

The paint must be lightweight, heat-resistant, and UV-resistant

Painting an aircraft is not just a change of livery, but a full-fledged engineering and technological operation. The cost of the work depends on the type of aircraft, the complexity of the design, and the number of paint layers.

МС-21
МС-21

For example, painting a Boeing 747 costs up to 300 thousand dollars, and an Airbus A320 costs up to 100 thousand. The cost includes - washing off the old paint (if any), preparation and cleaning of the surface, priming, painting, applying the livery, drying, sealing and inspection.

Full painting adds an average of 250-400 kg to the weight of the aircraft. Therefore, some airlines partially sand the fuselage down to aluminum to reduce weight.

МС-21
МС-21

At the same time, the paint must be lightweight, heat-resistant and resistant to ultraviolet radiation. The whole procedure takes 5-14 days, on average one aircraft takes 200-500 liters of paint.

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