TO 1-1-700 - Robins Air Force Base

TO 1-1-700
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Chapter Page Chapter Page
LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS.........................................x
LIST OF TABLES........................................................xi
FOREWORD............................................................. xiii
SAFETY SUMMARY.............................................. xvii
1 INTRODUCTION ..................................................... 1-1
1.1 Corrosion Control Program..................... 1-1
1.1.1 Training................................................... 1-1
1.1.2 Maintenance ............................................ 1-1
1.2 Safety ...................................................... 1-1
1.2.1 Responsibility of Supervisors ................. 1-1
1.2.2 Materials Handling.................................. 1-1
1.3 Materials.................................................. 1-2
2 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS................................ 2-1
2.1 General .................................................... 2-1
2.1.1 Specification Numbers............................ 2-1
2.1.2 Material Substitutions ............................. 2-1
2.2 Nonspecific General Requirements ........ 2-1
2.2.1 Workmanship .......................................... 2-1
2.2.2 Overall Cleanliness and Cleaning ........... 2-1
2.2.3 Soldering ................................................. 2-2
2.2.4 Riveting................................................... 2-3
2.2.5 Welding................................................... 2-4
2.2.6 Wiring and Cabling (Wire and
Cable Runs)......................................... 2-4
2.2.7 Grounding ............................................... 2-4
2.3 Specific General Requirements............... 2-4
2.3.1 Fixed Capacitors ..................................... 2-4
2.3.2 Variable Capacitors................................. 2-4
2.3.3 Controls................................................... 2-4
2.3.4 Dials and Pointers ................................... 2-5
2.3.5 Frameworks, Cabinets, and
Mechanical Assemblies ...................... 2-5
2.3.6 Finishes ................................................... 2-5
2.3.7 Gaskets .................................................... 2-5
2.3.8 Hardware................................................. 2-6
2.3.9 Keys and Switches .................................. 2-6
2.3.10 Mounting of Parts.................................... 2-6
2.3.11 Mechanical Parts ..................................... 2-6
2.3.12 Plastic, Glass, and Ceramic Parts............ 2-6
2.3.13 Rubber Parts............................................ 2-6
2.3.14 Resistors.................................................. 2-6
2.3.15 Spring Assemblies................................... 2-6
2.3.16 Sockets and Plug-In Devices................... 2-7
2.3.17 Fuses and Fuse Holders........................... 2-7
2.3.18 Panel Lamps............................................ 2-7
2.3.19 Shock Mounts ......................................... 2-7
2.3.20 Safety Interlock Switches........................ 2-7
2.3.21 Vibrators.................................................. 2-7
2.3.22 Motors, Generators, Blowers,
and Fans .............................................. 2-7
2.3.23 Waveguide Assemblies........................... 2-7
2.3.24 Protection for Spare Connectors
and/or Receptacles .............................. 2-8
2.3.25 Moisture and Fungus Proofing................ 2-8
3 CORROSION THEORY........................................... 3-1
3.1 Purpose.................................................... 3-1
3.2 Definition of Corrosion........................... 3-1
3.3 Chemical Definitions .............................. 3-1
3.3.1 Atom........................................................ 3-1
3.3.2 Electron ................................................... 3-1
3.3.3 Ions.......................................................... 3-1
3.3.4 Electrolyte ............................................... 3-1
3.4 Theory of Corrosion................................ 3-1
3.5 Development of Corrosion...................... 3-3
3.6 Factors Influencing Corrosion ................ 3-3
3.6.1 Type of Metal.......................................... 3-3
3.6.2 Dissimilar Metal Coupling (Galvanic
Corrosion) ........................................... 3-4
3.6.3 Anode and Cathode Surface Area........... 3-4
3.6.4 Temperature ............................................ 3-4
3.6.5 Heat Treatment and Grain Direction....... 3-4
3.6.6 Electrolytes.............................................. 3-5
3.6.7 Oxygen.................................................... 3-5
3.6.8 Electrolyte Concentration ....................... 3-5
3.6.9 Biological Organisms.............................. 3-5
3.6.10 Time ........................................................ 3-5
3.7 Types of Corrosion.................................. 3-5
3.7.1 Uniform Surface Corrosion..................... 3-5
3.7.2 Galvanic Corrosion ................................. 3-5
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