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 />
of 20 to 25 seconds in a No. 2 Zahn cup (reference <strong>TO</strong> 1-1-8)<br />
with a 20% to 30% by volume addition of a 50% by volume<br />
mixture of MEK conforming to ASTM D 740 and Toluene<br />
conforming to A-A-59107 and stirring for 2 minutes with an<br />
air driven agitator at 70 rpm.<br />
12.6 SEALANT APPLICATION PROCEDURES.<br />
SAE AMS 3166, SOLVENT, WIPING 71<br />
A-A59281, SOLVENT, CLEANING 72<br />
MIL-A-46106, ADHESIVE/SEALANT, SILICONE RTV,<br />
CORROSIVE 18<br />
MIL-A-46146, ADHESIVE/SEALANT, SILICONE RTV,<br />
NON-CORROSIVE, GROUP I/II/III, TYPE I OR<br />
GROUP I, TYPE II 19<br />
SAE AMS-3276 (MIL-S-83430), SEALING COMPOUND,<br />
INTEGRAL FUEL TANK 59<br />
When cleaning an area prior to applying a sealant,<br />
apply a small amount of solvent to a clean cloth, wipe<br />
the surface, and follow by wiping with a clean, dry<br />
cloth. Immediately after use, place used rags into an<br />
appropriate HAZMAT container, and then dispose of<br />
per local directives. This minimizes exposure of personnel<br />
to and release of solvent vapors into the environment.<br />
• No RTV sealant which produces acetic acid such<br />
as those conforming to MIL-A-46106 shall be used<br />
on <strong>Air</strong> <strong>Force</strong> equipment unless required by the<br />
equipment specific repair manual. No RTV sealant<br />
shall be used in areas where exposure to fuels and<br />
oils will be encountered. If RTV sealants are required<br />
by the equipment specific repair manual,<br />
ensure that the sealant conforms to MIL-A-46146,<br />
Adhesives/Sealants, Silicone, RTV, Non-corrosive<br />
(for use on sensitive metals and equipment), and/or<br />
is listed in <strong>TO</strong> 1-1-691, Appendix A, as being a<br />
non-corrosive RTV silicone sealant.<br />
• Do not use SAE AMS 3267 (MIL-S-8784) sealant<br />
in high temperature areas or for permanent structural<br />
installations. These sealants have no high<br />
temperature resistance and very low peel strength.<br />
Some typical uses of SAE AMS 3267 (MIL-S-<br />
8784) sealants include sealing floor panels and<br />
plates and fuel tank inspection plates.<br />
12.6.1 Cleaning. If the surfaces have been contaminated<br />
following corrosion removal and surface treatment per instructions<br />
in Chapters 8 and 11 of this manual; clean the area with a<br />
clean CCC-C-440, Type I or II, Class 2 cheesecloth; an AMS<br />
3819A, Class 2, Grade A cleaning cloth; or a CCC-C-46, Type<br />
I, Grade 7 non-woven cleaning cloth saturated with either<br />
A-A-59281, Type I or SAE AMS 3166 solvent. Begin at the<br />
top of the area to be sealed and work downward. Dry the<br />
surfaces immediately with a clean cloth. Do not allow solvent<br />
to evaporate from the surface because it will allow some or all<br />
of the oil, dirt, etc. to redeposit, making it impossible to<br />
remove with a dry cloth. Use a stiff bristle brush to clean<br />
around bolts, rivets, etc. Always use clean cloth as each new<br />
area is cleaned.<br />
NOTE<br />
• Always pour solvent on the cloth to avoid contaminating<br />
the solvent supply. Reclaimed solvents or<br />
soiled cleaning cloths shall not be used. After surface<br />
treatment, do not contaminate areas to be<br />
sealed with soiled hands or tools.<br />
• See Appendixes A and B in <strong>TO</strong> 1-1-691 for procurement<br />
information on materials used for cleaning<br />
and masking.<br />
12.6.2 Masking. To prevent sealant from contacting adjacent<br />
areas during application and smoothing out operations,<br />
the surrounding area not being sealed can be masked off with<br />
AMS-T-21595, Type I masking tape (see Figure 12-8). In<br />
cases where the tape is likely to remain in place for more than<br />
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