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<strong>TO</strong> 1-1-<strong>700</strong><br />

CHAPTER 9<br />

INSPECTION<br />

9.1 PURPOSE.<br />

Frequent corrosion inspections are essential for an effective<br />

overall corrosion control program. Early detection, identification,<br />

and treatment minimizes the costs resulting from corrosion<br />

damage. Without regular systemic inspections, corrosion<br />

will seriously damage Communications, Electronics, and<br />

Meteorology (C-E-M) equipment and its protective shelters<br />

and radomes. This chapter describes the basic visual and Non-<br />

Destructive Inspection (NDI) procedures for detecting corrosion<br />

as well as some of the signs of corrosion damage.<br />

9.1.1 Responsibility. Corrosion detection is everyone's<br />

responsibility. Since corrosion can occur almost anywhere on<br />

C-E-M equipment, shelters, and radomes, all maintenance personnel<br />

must be able to identify and report corrosion problems.<br />

Personnel performing scheduled inspections shall be qualified<br />

in corrosion detection and shall have attended appropriate corrosion<br />

prevention and control courses established by AETC<br />

and the MAJCOM, and required by AFI 20-114.<br />

9.1.2 Frequency of Inspection. The frequency and extent<br />

of inspections are established by the C-E-M and Shelter/<br />

Radome System Program Director (SPD) and/or System Program<br />

Manager (SPM). However, during scheduled or unscheduled<br />

maintenance actions on this equipment and their<br />

components, the area involved as well as those within 36<br />

inches (18 inches on each side) of the repair or treatment area<br />

shall be visually inspected for corrosion. Additionally, inspections<br />

of areas particularly prone to corrosion, such as shelter<br />

skids and undercarriage, door hinges, lift rings, magnesium<br />

parts, etc. may be necessary. Corrosion prone areas are discussed<br />

in Chapter 10 of this manual.<br />

9.1.3 General Inspections. A general inspection of shelters,<br />

radomes, and C-E-M equipment is performed as follows:<br />

a. Clean area thoroughly per instructions in Chapter 8,<br />

Cleaning Procedures, of this manual.<br />

Prior to removing any access panel coated with epoxy<br />

primer, either with or without a polyurethane topcoat,<br />

score the coating system at the edges of the cover/<br />

panel with a sharp plastic tool to prevent fraying or<br />

peeling of the paint finish system when the panel is<br />

removed for the first time after the finish system is<br />

applied.<br />

b. If corrosion is suspected, examine the area with a 10X<br />

magnifying glass and flashlight. Pay particular attention<br />

to edges of skin panels, rivet heads, and other corrosion<br />

prone areas. If blisters, bubbles, or other coating irregularities<br />

are present, attempt to dislodge the paint scraping<br />

with a sharp plastic tool. If paint does not dislodge<br />

easily, the irregularity is probably a sag or run which is<br />

confined to the paint film itself and no further action is<br />

necessary. When corrosion is suspected but no irregularities<br />

are present, clean and dry the area per procedures<br />

in Chapter 8 of this manual, and apply a Strip 3M Co.<br />

part No. 250 (preferred) or A-A-883, Type II flat-back<br />

masking tape over the suspect area leaving a two inch<br />

length free at one end. Hand rub the tape for several<br />

strokes in order to assure good adhesion. Grip the free<br />

end of the tape and remove the tape with an abrupt<br />

lifting motion. Where paint is removed, inspect and<br />

determine the extent/degree of corrosion as described in<br />

Chapter 9 of this manual.<br />

c. Remove corrosion, clean, and treat the surface per procedures<br />

in Chapters 7 and 11 of this manual, and touchup<br />

the paint per procedures in <strong>TO</strong> 1-1-8.<br />

9.1.4 Detailed Inspections. A detailed inspection of C-E-<br />

M equipment, Shelters, and Radomes shall be performed if the<br />

corrosion damage found during a general inspection is suspected<br />

to be extensive or severe, and/or as specified in appropriate<br />

system specific CEM/Shelter/Radome equipment<br />

maintenance manuals. See Chapter 10 of this manual for information<br />

on common corrosion prone areas.<br />

9.2 INSPECTION METHODS.<br />

The most likely methods of inspection encountered on C-E-M<br />

equipment are discussed in this paragraph.<br />

9.2.1 Visual Inspection. Visual inspection is the most<br />

widely used method for the detection and evaluation of corrosion.<br />

It is very effective for detecting most types of corrosion<br />

if done carefully with a knowledge of where and for what to<br />

look. Read Chapter 3 before performing a corrosion inspection,<br />

paying particular attention to Table 3-1. The following<br />

tools can be used to find and evaluate the extent of corrosion<br />

damage: flashlight; 10X magnifying glass; plastic or nonmetallic<br />

scraper; and depth gage, pin micrometer type.<br />

9.2.1.1. First, conduct an overall general inspection to note<br />

obvious corrosion, corrosion products, or coating defects. Further<br />

examine damaged or deteriorated areas using a 10X magnifier<br />

and flashlight. Edges of panels, rivet heads, razor edge<br />

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