TO 1-1-700 - Robins Air Force Base
TO 1-1-700 - Robins Air Force Base
TO 1-1-700 - Robins Air Force Base
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<strong>TO</strong> 1-1-<strong>700</strong><br />
destructiveness caused by surface wear of gaskets with disassembly/reassembly.<br />
Gaskets may deteriorate via attack by<br />
operational chemicals, corrosion, and wear. Therefore inspection<br />
should include the following:<br />
a. Check for corrosion products, pitting of the aluminum<br />
alloy surface, or bulges in the sealant due to corrosion<br />
beneath the gaskets.<br />
b. Check the bonding of the gasket to the structure to prevent<br />
moisture intrusion.<br />
c. Check for loss of electrical conductivity of the gasket or<br />
its electrical bond to the equipment.<br />
d. Check for wear and swelling of the gasket.<br />
e. Check for compression set of the seal.<br />
f. Check maintenance procedures are being followed (e.g.<br />
avoid solvents which can wash away conductive particles).<br />
g. Check for excessive bending and/or pulling of electrical<br />
cables and shields.<br />
8.9.2.2.2 Treatment. Corrective maintenance of EMI gaskets<br />
depends on the type of gasket involved, size of the damaged<br />
area, and degree/type of corrosion. EMI gaskets are<br />
usually of either metal or conductive elastomer construction.<br />
Finger stock, mesh, and spiral ribbon are examples of metal<br />
gaskets. Conductive elastomers consist of dispersions of conductive<br />
particles (spheres, irregular shapes, fibers) in elastomer<br />
matrices. Oriented wire gaskets have characteristics of<br />
both categories. Since each type of EMI gasket has its own<br />
specificities, each will require special corrosion treatment/<br />
repair. The following “generic” gasket repair procedure is outlined<br />
below for general guidance. Maintenance personnel<br />
should refer to the applicable equipment system specific technical<br />
manuals for more specific repair information.<br />
a. When corrosion is observed, disassemble only the<br />
affected area and remove the corrosion using the mildest<br />
available method.<br />
TT-I-735, ALCOHOL, ISOPROPYL 65<br />
MIL-PRF-81309, LUBRICANT, CORROSION PREVEN-<br />
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b. Carefully clean the area with TT-I-735 Isopropyl Alcohol.<br />
If replacement seals are available, install them in<br />
accordance with aircraft maintenance instructions or<br />
bulletins. If replacement seals are not available or do not<br />
exist, spray the contacting surfaces with a light coating<br />
of MIL-PRF-81309, Type III and then reassemble.<br />
c. Inspect repairs and areas known to be chronic problems<br />
often.<br />
8.9.3 ESD Sensitive Components. Very Large Scale Integration<br />
(VLSI) digital components are steadily increasing in<br />
functional power, speed, and system applications in military<br />
avionics. By making the VLSI devices small, less voltage is<br />
needed to operate circuitry and the noise immunity decreases.<br />
Many of these devices are highly susceptible to damage from<br />
the discharge of static electricity. Electrostatic discharge<br />
(ESD) affects many components such as transistors, resistors,<br />
integrated circuits and other types of semiconductor devices.<br />
A spark discharge resulting from the accumulation of electrostatic<br />
charges may not immediately destroy a device or cause<br />
it to become nonfunctional. The device can be permanently<br />
damaged, yet perform its intended function. Additional exposure<br />
to spark discharges or continued use of the device can<br />
further damage the item until failure occurs. This is known as<br />
a latent failure and can seriously affect a system's reliability. It<br />
is essential that everyone involved in the repair handling,<br />
transporting, and storing of electrostatic discharge sensitive<br />
(ESDS) items be concerned about ESD. All ESDS items<br />
should be packaged, shipped, and stored in ESD protective<br />
materials. Further information on the <strong>Air</strong> <strong>Force</strong> ESD program<br />
is contained in <strong>TO</strong> 00-25-234.<br />
8.9.3.1 Effects of Corrosion. Corrosion can degrade the<br />
electrical and mechanical properties of ESD protection systems.<br />
The exposure of ESD devices/ESD protection systems to<br />
various environmental conditions can significantly increase<br />
their susceptibility to damage from the discharge of static electricity.<br />
Under field service conditions, military electronics<br />
experience corrosion between metal surfaces such as electrical<br />
bonding/grounding connections. This problem is two-fold.<br />
First, corrosion between metal surfaces in electronics creates<br />
structural weaknesses that undermine its effectiveness to<br />
shield ESDS components from induced potentials. Second, the<br />
corrosive process creates nonconductive products that<br />
decrease the paths of conduction of static charge away from<br />
the device or assembly.<br />
8.9.3.2 Recommended Practices for Handling ESD Sensitive<br />
Components. ESD precautions are not limited to manufacturing<br />
or component repair personnel only. Anyone handling,<br />
processing, or using ESD devices must take<br />
precautionary steps. It would be futile for component repair<br />
personnel to take full precautions only to turn the repaired<br />
item over to technicians who ignore all precautions and inad-<br />
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