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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 />

TIVE COMPOUND 46<br />

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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