Aerospace electronics assemblies, especially in military applications, are often repaired in the field, posing special challenges as the electronics industry incorporates lead-free materials.
The global transition to lead-free (LF) products is having a significant impact on the electronics industry in many areas, including aerospace. Even though the aerospace industry is specifically excluded from the mandates of the European Union's RoHS (restriction on hazardous substances) directive, the industry will still feel deleterious effects from the transition.