The aerospace industry has a wide range of material and product testing needs. As an ISO 17025-2017 and A2ERD-GEN-018 (2D4A4B) accredited lab, Micom caters to the aerospace industry for investigations, research and development, and receiving inspection test services such as:

Sealant and adhesive testing: A2ERD-GEN-018 2D / 4A / 4B, DAGER 006 2A, VAERD GEN-018-2A
Paint application and performance testing: A2ERD-GEN-018 5E, DAGER 006 5E, VAERD GEN-018-5E, BAERD GEN-018 5E
Corrosion testing: ASTM B117, ASTM G85, DAGER 006 5A, BAERD GEN-018 5A
Climatic chamber testing: Humidity, temperature cycling from -78°C to +150°C, 10–95% RH
UV radiation testing: ASTM G155, ASTM G154
Heat aging testing
Thermal shock testing: -78°C to +200°C
HASS/HALT testing
High- and low-temperature tensile and compression tests
Composite materials: DAGER 006 2A
In-laboratory product failure simulation
Reliability testing
Multi-point thermal mapping
Environmental Conditions and Test Procedures for Airborne Equipment: RTCA DO-160

Micom is proud to serve both local and international aerospace groups, as well as their supplier networks.

Capability Statement

Aerospace Industry: Aerospace Material and Product Testing

Independent Canadian laboratory supporting qualification of materials, components, airborne equipment and suppliers.

Company Profile

Independent third-party laboratory established in Quebec in 1999.
16,000 ft² testing facility in Baie-D’Urfé, near Montréal.
Standard and custom physical, mechanical, environmental and packaging testing.
Support for development, qualification, production control and failure investigation.

Value to the Aerospace Industry

ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation and aerospace approvals support traceable results.
Adhesives, sealants, coatings, corrosion, climatic and materials testing under one roof.
Support for R&D, receiving inspection and failure investigation.
Protocols aligned with airframer, integrator and supplier requirements.

Core Capabilities

Adhesives and Sealants

Shear, peel, tensile, cohesive strength and retention after thermal, climatic or humidity aging.

Paints and Coatings

Adhesion, abrasion, impact, hardness, colour, gloss and performance after accelerated exposure.

Corrosion and Protection

Salt fog and cyclic corrosion to ASTM B117, ASTM G85 and aerospace specifications.

Climatic and Thermal Shock

Temperature-humidity cycling, thermal mapping, heat, cold and thermal shock from -78°C to +200°C.

UV and Aging

Fluorescent UV and xenon-arc exposure to ASTM G154 and ASTM G155.

Materials and Reliability

Composites, polymers and assemblies; mechanical tests, HALT/HASS, failure simulation and RTCA DO-160.

Supported Applications and Products

Structures and Components

Composites, metallic parts, bonded assemblies and structural components.

Cabin and Interiors

Coatings, textiles, plastics, foams, adhesives and interior finishes.

Avionics and Enclosures

Airborne equipment, enclosures, modules, sensors and subassemblies.

Sealing and Bonding

Sealants, gaskets, tapes, adhesives and fastening systems.

Surface Protection

Paints, primers, anticorrosion treatments and multilayer systems.

Supply Chain

Receiving inspection, supplier qualification and lot comparison.

Standards, Methods and Technical Frameworks

Commonly Used Methods

A2ERD-GEN-018: Categories 2D, 4A, 4B and 5E.
DAGER 006, VAERD GEN-018 and BAERD GEN-018, as applicable.
RTCA DO-160 environmental testing of airborne equipment.
ASTM B117, G85, G154, G155 and related mechanical methods.
ASTM, ISO, SAE and customer/OEM specifications.

Support Throughout the Product Life Cycle

Research and development and prototype characterization.
Design validation and product qualification.
Compliance testing and certification documentation.
Incoming inspection and production control.
Reproduction of field failures and comparative analysis.
Custom protocols and combined test sequences.

Accreditations and Recognition

Quality Framework

Laboratory accredited to ISO/IEC 17025:2017 by A2LA.
Aerospace approvals for defined families of tests.
Traceability of equipment, samples, data and reports.
Confidential handling of projects and customer specifications.

Industry Recognitions

Results recognized or accepted, depending on the method, by Airbus, Bombardier Aerospace, De Havilland Canada and their supplier networks.
Note: The accreditation scope and applicability of each recognition must be confirmed for each method and program.

Why Choose Micom

A Qualification Partner, Not Just a Test Provider

A technical contact who translates requirements into a coherent test plan.
Multiple stresses evaluated under one roof.
Clear, defensible reports for engineering and quality teams.
An independent, flexible and solutions-oriented Canadian laboratory.

Aerospace

Sealant and adhesive testing: A2ERD-GEN-018 2D / 4A / 4B, DAGER 006 2A, VAERD GEN-018-2A
Paint application and performance testing: A2ERD-GEN-018 5E, DAGER 006 5E, VAERD GEN-018-5E, BAERD GEN-018 5E
Corrosion testing: ASTM B117, ASTM G85, DAGER 006 5A, BAERD GEN-018 5A
Climatic chamber testing: Humidity, temperature cycling from -78°C to +150°C, 10–95% RH
UV radiation testing: ASTM G155, ASTM G154
Heat aging testing
Thermal shock testing: -78°C to +200°C
HASS/HALT testing
High- and low-temperature tensile and compression tests
Composite materials: DAGER 006 2A
In-laboratory product failure simulation
Reliability testing
Multi-point thermal mapping
Environmental Conditions and Test Procedures for Airborne Equipment: RTCA DO-160