Target Markets
Every Aerospace Fluid System
Is a Biofilm Risk.
With interchangeable probes from 1.8 mm to 6.0 mm (3.9 mm lead aerospace configuration), Aerodetex reaches the plumbing geometries that matter most across commercial aviation, space systems, and defense — detecting biofilm contamination that white-light borescopy cannot see.
Aircraft Maintenance, Repair & Overhaul
Commercial MRO
The Problem
Commercial aircraft galley potable water systems, drain lines, and avionics cooling channels are chronic biofilm environments. Standard white-light borescopy used in scheduled maintenance cannot detect biofilm. Contamination accumulates between inspection cycles without detection.
The Aerodetex Solution
Aerodetex provides the first UV fluorescence inspection protocol for aircraft fluid systems. 405 nm autofluorescence detects biofilm without dye. 365 nm FPI detects structural defects in the same pass. Probes from 3.9 mm to 6.0 mm cover all relevant aircraft plumbing diameters.
Probe Range
3.9–6.0 mm
Interchangeable probes — no additional hardware required
Target Systems
- Galley potable water tanks
- Drain mast lines
- Avionics cooling channels
- Hydraulic system inspection ports
Regulatory Anchors
- FAA AC 43.13 (Acceptable Methods, Techniques, and Practices)
- AS9100 Quality Management System
- ASTM E1417 Fluorescent Penetrant Inspection
Market context: $4.4B aviation borescope market by 2035 (CAGR 9.4%)
ECLSS, Life Support & Spacecraft Plumbing
NASA / Space Systems
The Problem
NASA NTRS 2024 confirms biofilm in 100% of inspected spacecraft water systems. ISS ECLSS potable water loops, wastewater processors, and condensate drains are active biofilm environments. Current inspection is visual-only. NASA is actively funding biofilm mitigation research but has no UV fluorescence inspection tool for these plumbing geometries.
The Aerodetex Solution
Aerodetex probes as small as 1.8 mm reach ECLSS micro-plumbing geometries inaccessible to standard borescopes. 405 nm autofluorescence detects biofilm in water processor channels, urine lines, and condensate drains without requiring dye application in a crewed environment.
Probe Range
1.8–3.9 mm
Interchangeable probes — no additional hardware required
Target Systems
- ECLSS potable water loops
- Wastewater processor channels
- Condensate drain lines
- Urine brine separator plumbing
Regulatory Anchors
- NASA PRC-6506 (Liquid Penetrant Inspection)
- NASA-STD-6016 (Materials and Processes)
- ASTM E1417 Fluorescent Penetrant Inspection
Market context: NASA ECLSS biofilm mitigation: active Marshall Space Flight Center program (2024)
Aircraft, Naval & Ground Systems
Defense / Military MRO
The Problem
Military aircraft hydraulic systems, fuel tanks, and potable water systems on naval vessels require depot-level maintenance inspection. Biofilm in hydraulic fluid systems contributes to microbially influenced corrosion (MIC) — a significant cost driver in military aviation maintenance. Standard inspection protocols do not include biofilm detection.
The Aerodetex Solution
Aerodetex provides an ASTM E1417-aligned inspection protocol for defense maintenance commands. The dual-wavelength system detects both structural defects (365 nm FPI) and biofilm contamination (405 nm) in hydraulic lines, fuel system channels, and potable water systems — in a single inspection pass.
Probe Range
3.9–6.0 mm
Interchangeable probes — no additional hardware required
Target Systems
- Aircraft hydraulic system lines
- Fuel tank inspection ports
- Naval vessel potable water systems
- Ground support equipment fluid systems
Regulatory Anchors
- MIL-SPEC inspection standards
- ASTM E1417 Fluorescent Penetrant Inspection
- AS9100 / AS9110 Quality Management
Market context: North American NDT market: $7.71B by 2030 (MarketsandMarkets 2025)
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