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 />
11.13.1.2.3.1 Application of MIL-DTL-81706 (MIL-C-<br />
81706), Class 1A Solutions for Corrosion Removal. The<br />
procedures for application of these materials for corrosion<br />
removal are the same as those cited in Section II of Chapter 5<br />
in <strong>TO</strong> 1-1-691 for the standard chemical chromate conversion<br />
coating solutions, except as follows:<br />
a. The small area requiring corrosion removal and surface<br />
treatment can be cleaned with the chemical chromate<br />
conversion coating solution instead of cleaning with<br />
cleaning solutions, rinsing, and drying before application<br />
of the solution. Thoroughly wet or flood the area<br />
being worked with the solution and keep it wet with<br />
solution until all phases of the process are completed<br />
and the final film is formed to prevent streaking and/or<br />
powdering on the surface. Lightly abrade the surface<br />
while wet with the solution using a A-A-58054, Type I,<br />
Grade C Abrasive Mat.<br />
b. If the solution turns green, continue to abrade the entire<br />
area until it is completely cleaned, and then wipe all<br />
dirty solution from the surface with a sponge. This<br />
should leave a bright, shiny surface. If dark spots or<br />
lines are seen in the area, this indicates the presence of<br />
residual spots of moderate to severe corrosion.<br />
c. Reapply the solution and vigorously agitate the wetted<br />
area with an abrasive mat as before. If the corrosion is<br />
not completely removed after this second application of<br />
solution, remove the remaining corrosion using an<br />
appropriate mechanical method in this chapter.<br />
MIL-DTL-81706 (ALODINE), COATING, CHEMICAL<br />
CONVERSION 23<br />
d. After corrosion removal is complete and the dirty solution<br />
is removed, reapply MIL-DTL-81706, Class 1A to<br />
form a MIL-DTL-5541, Class 1A film on the surface<br />
and allow the film to form in accordance with procedures<br />
in Section II of Chapter 5 in <strong>TO</strong> 1-1-691.<br />
11.13.2 Magnesium Alloys. The following paragraphs outline<br />
chemical corrosion removal procedures for the removal of<br />
corrosion from magnesium alloy parts. Table 11-4 provides<br />
procedures for the removal of specific types of corrosion.<br />
NOTE<br />
Removable parts can be treated more effectively by<br />
applying one of the electro-deposition conversion<br />
coatings, such as Type IV or VII of SAE AMS-M-<br />
3171 (MIL-M-3171) after corrosion removal instead<br />
of the brush on Type VI coating specified for coating<br />
repair after corrosion removal from small areas discussed<br />
here.<br />
11.13.2.1 Preparation. Before starting chemical removal of<br />
corrosion products remove paint from the area per <strong>TO</strong> 1-1-8<br />
and clean all grease, oil, and other contamination from surfaces<br />
to be worked in accordance with Chapter 7 of this manual.<br />
If practical, use one of the procedures for cleaning<br />
magnesium alloys by immersion, spray, or vapor blast<br />
included in SAE AMS-M-3171 (MIL-M-3171).<br />
A-A-55827, CHROMIUM TRIOXIDE 2<br />
Do not allow rags, brushes, abrasive mats, or any<br />
other item soaked with A-A-55827 chromic acid or<br />
the chromic acid pickle solution prepared with it to<br />
come in contact with any organic solvent (MEK, acetone,<br />
paint thinner, A-A-59601/MIL-PRF-680 dry<br />
cleaning solvent, etc.) or fire will result.<br />
Do not allow excessive amounts of anions such as<br />
chlorides, sulfates, or fluorides to build up in the solution;<br />
they tend to coat or etch the metal surface<br />
rather than removing corrosion products. Do not reuse<br />
old solutions; prepare fresh solutions for each<br />
separate removal operation.<br />
11.13.2.2 Chemical Corrosion Removal Materials for<br />
Magnesium Alloys. Chromic acid pickle solution which is a<br />
mixture of A-A-55827, Chromium Trioxide, in water may be<br />
used to remove surface oxidation and light corrosion from<br />
magnesium alloy surfaces. The procedure for application and<br />
use of chrome pickle solution, a mixture of A-A-55827 Chromium<br />
Trioxide in water, can be found in Chapter 5 of <strong>TO</strong> 1-1-<br />
691.<br />
NOTE<br />
Chromic acid pickle is not adequate for removal of<br />
deep pitting, heavy corrosion, sand or other blast media<br />
residue, or the effects of blasting which will require<br />
use of one of the mechanical methods described<br />
in this chapter. If properly used, this chemical method<br />
removes much less metal causing much less reduction<br />
of sectional thickness than mechanical methods,<br />
but it shall not be used on parts containing copper or<br />
steel inserts unless they are completely masked off.<br />
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