TO 1-1-700 - Robins Air Force Base
TO 1-1-700 - Robins Air Force Base
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7.5.6 Description of CPCs. A list of CPCs and their<br />
intended uses is summarized in Table 7-4.<br />
MIL-DTL-85054, MIL-PRF-63460, and MIL-PRF-<br />
81309 have been revised to eliminate ODCs. Some<br />
reformulated products now contain flammable solvents<br />
and/or propellants. Pay close attention to all<br />
CAUTION/WARNING labels on the product containers<br />
as well as in their MSDSs.<br />
7.5.6.1 MIL-PRF-81309; Corrosion Preventive Compound,<br />
Water Displacing, Ultra Thin Film and MIL-L-<br />
87177; Lubricants, Corrosion Preventive, Water Displacing,<br />
Synthetic. MIL-PRF-81309 and MIL-L-87177 materials<br />
are general purpose corrosion preventive compounds for use<br />
when a thin, water displacing CPC is needed. MIL-PRF-81309<br />
and MIL-L-87177 are for indoor protection and short term<br />
protection where surfaces can be re-coated when required.<br />
7.5.6.1.1 These materials are excellent water displacing<br />
compounds which provide an ultra thin soft film (0.5 mils/<br />
0.0005 inch or less). The MIL-PRF-81309 specification covers<br />
two types of materials and the MIL-L-87177 specification<br />
covers one grade of material that are useful for <strong>Air</strong> <strong>Force</strong><br />
purposes to provide temporary protection from corrosion<br />
while still being easily removable with solvent.<br />
7.5.6.1.2 They should not be used around liquid oxygen fittings.<br />
All of these CPCs may be applied by dipping, brushing,<br />
or spraying with a pump or aerosol sprayer.<br />
7.5.6.2 MIL-PRF-81309, Type II and MIL-L-87177,<br />
Grade B. These CPCs form a soft, thin film for general use<br />
on moving or sliding parts where some lubrication is needed,<br />
such as on hinges. These materials can be easily washed away<br />
by rain or wash procedures, so frequent reapplication may be<br />
required. They are useful in the protection of areas which cannot<br />
be properly drained or contain recesses that are particularly<br />
difficult to reach due to their excellent water displacing<br />
abilities.<br />
7.5.6.3 MIL-PRF-81309, Type III and MIL-L-87177,<br />
Grade B. These CPCs form an ultra thin, soft film that provides<br />
excellent water displacement and corrosion protection<br />
for the interior of electrical, avionics, and other electronic<br />
equipment and connectors. Although these CPC coatings are<br />
non-conductive, they will allow electrical contact because<br />
their very soft, thin film is easily moved aside by mechanical<br />
action or contact. These materials are the only CPCs allowed<br />
for the interior use on electrical and electronic equipment.<br />
7.5.6.4 MIL-DTL-85054 Corrosion Preventive Compound,<br />
Clear. MIL-DTL-85054 is a water displacing CPC<br />
which forms a clear, hard/dry, semi-flexible film. It is intended<br />
for use as a protective coating on bare metal areas where the<br />
paint system has been damaged or failed until touchup and/or<br />
repainting are practical. Because of its paint-like characteristics,<br />
it provides no lubrication and blocks electrical conductivity.<br />
NOTE<br />
• MIL-DTL-85054 can be applied by dipping,<br />
brushing, or spraying with a paint spray gun or an<br />
aerosol can; but it is primarily applied by spraying<br />
from aerosol cans. Invert the aerosol can after each<br />
use and spray to clear the spray tip (nozzle) of<br />
entrapped material.<br />
• If an aerosol can does not spray, invert and depress<br />
the spray tip several times to clear the delivery<br />
tube and spray tip (nozzle).<br />
• If the can still does not spray, remove and clean the<br />
plastic spray tip (nozzle) and then reinstall the<br />
spray tip (nozzle) and spray again to clear the delivery<br />
tube.<br />
• Dip application provides only a very thin coating<br />
and therefore much less corrosion protection.<br />
• Remove MIL-DTL-85054 if it is damaged due to<br />
abrasion, there are cracks in the coating, or if there<br />
is evidence of corrosion under the coating.<br />
• Since excessive MIL-DTL-85054 buildup is difficult<br />
to remove, especially after prolonged exposure<br />
to direct sunlight, remove previously applied coatings<br />
before reapplication. If the solvents recommended<br />
in Table 7-5 do not remove old films of<br />
MIL-DTL-85054 , spraying on fresh MIL-DTL-<br />
85054 to soften the film and wiping or rubbing<br />
while wet is often effective.<br />
7.5.6.5 MIL-PRF-16173 Corrosion Preventive Compound,<br />
Solvent Cutback, Cold Application. MIL-PRF-<br />
16173 covers five different grades of CPCs, four which can be<br />
applied by brushing or dipping. Grades 1, 2, and 4 do not<br />
displace water and must be applied to dried surfaces after joint<br />
areas have been treated with MIL-PRF-81309, Type II or III,<br />
MIL-L-87177, Grade B or MIL-PRF-16173, Grade 3 to penetrate<br />
into the joints.<br />
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