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MRO Laboratory

Strategic partner of reference in Europe.


Experts in the analysis of both products in service (hydraulic and engine oils, aviation fuels, antifreeze and water) and in the quality control of thermally sprayed coatings using plasma for the repair of engine parts.

Our accreditations and certifications, together with the most advanced analysis technology, make CANAGROSA a strategic partner in MRO laboratory activities.

Thermal spray coatings

Laboratory specialised in quality control of thermal spraying techniques, both ceramic and metallic, with NADCAP MTL accreditation.


  • Interface contamination
  • Cracks and delamination
  • Porosity
  • Unfused materials
  • Oxides
  • Tensile strength
  • Macro and micro hardness
  • Adhesion and thickness
  • IR-FTIR
  • MES

Fluids

The analysis and control of hydraulic fluids, engines lubricating oils, fuels, antifreeze and water, is of capital importance in the aeronautical industry, both in FAL and flight line as well as in after-sales and maintenance services.

CANAGROSA has an area of the laboratory specialised in quality controls and tests necessary to ensure the suitability of the state of the fluids and their pipelines.


  • Microbiology
  • Potability
  • Density and viscosity
  • Flash point
  • Copper corrosion
  • Sulphur and hydrogen content
  • Rubber content
  • Net heat of combustion
  • Water separation
  • Metal content
  • Particulate count
  • Total number of acids
  • Sediment
  • Flash point
  • Viscosity and density
  • Electrical conductivity
  • Chloride content
  • Refractive index
  • Density and viscosity
  • Flash point
  • Rubber content
  • Water content
  • Spectrometric analysis - SOAP
  • Total acid index
  • Metal particles - Chip detector
  • Filter analysis - Clogg
  • pH
  • IR-FTIR
  • SEM

On site tests

CANAGROSA has a large fleet of mobile units for sampling at the client's premises and a complete mobile laboratory equipped to cover the widest range of on site services.

The mobile laboratory is specially designed to act at the client's facilities, offering an exclusive service in situations that require a quick response and quality analysis: certification tests and/or tuning of facilities, flight line tests or aircraft in AOG situations.

  • SAMPLING on flight line and client facilities.

  • AIRCRAFT TESTS: Paints / Sealants / Hydraulic fluids, fuels and engine oils.

  • HARDNESS TESTS on elementals and assemblies.

  • REPAIRS with chemical conversion film, plating and repassivation.

Our certificates and accreditations

The excellence and quality of the services provided by Canagrosa are guaranteed by the most demanding certifications and accreditations in the industrial sector, as well as by the specific approvals of the major aeronautical companies.

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