All OEMs allow for time limits, or tolerances, on inspections to be extended for maintenance scheduling purposes. This is helpful when planning for maintenance events around a busy flight calendar.
Keeping the wool carpet in your aircraft looking and performing at its best, regular cleaning is necessary.
If water is allowed to penetrate the seal between carbon fiber and aluminum, it creates a battery-like environment and can becomes highly corrosive.
Many factors, such as storage conditions or the opening and resealing of the original container, can affect shelf life of de-icers.