Patent ID: 8507042
Filing Date: 2013-08-13
Classification: B05D,B64D

Abstract:
1. A method to mitigate electrical surface discharges, comprising: applying a first insulating primer to a metallic component; providing one or more electrostatically dissipative features to a carbon fiber reinforced plastic (CFRP) component adjacent the metallic component; and applying a second insulating primer discontinuously to the CFRP component to form at least one primed portion and at least one unprimed portion, the at least one primed portion being disposed adjacent the electrostatically dissipative features, wherein the insulating primer comprises a corrosion resistant finish to at least prevent galvanic corrosion of the metallic component; and wherein applying a second insulating primer discontinuously includes forming the at least one primed portion so that it extends at least approximately 1.75 inches from the metallic component.