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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 />

4.4.8.4 Installed gaskets shall meet mating edges or surfaces<br />

evenly, shall have no high spots and shall not protrude excessively.<br />

4.4.8.5 Replacement gasket materials shall be of equal or<br />

superior quality to the gasket replaced.<br />

4.4.9 Lenses and Optical Surfaces. Optical components<br />

shall be inspected on a frequent periodic basis for damage and<br />

deterioration. If degradation is sufficient to seriously affect the<br />

function (or appearance, if essential) of the component, repair<br />

or replacement shall be conducted. Repair or replacement shall<br />

be in accordance with best manufacturing practices, the equipment<br />

system specific maintenance manual, <strong>TO</strong> 31-1-75, and<br />

any other approved <strong>Air</strong> <strong>Force</strong> procedures and methods for the<br />

component under repair. Additional specific requirements are:<br />

4.4.9.1 Mirrors, ground glass, optical surfaces, etc. will be<br />

clean, firmly mounted and free from cracks, scratches or significant<br />

discoloration. Minor defects shall be permissible<br />

where they do not interfere with or degrade the normal function<br />

and operation of the associated equipment.<br />

4.4.9.2 Optical systems such as viewfinders, rangefinders,<br />

enlargers, projectors, viewers, etc. shall be aligned and<br />

adjusted in accordance with equipment manufacturer's specifications<br />

and the equipment system specific maintenance manual.<br />

4.4.9.3 Lens elements shall be fastened securely and accurately<br />

in their mounts.<br />

4.4.9.4 There shall be no evidence of foreign material on or<br />

between optical element surfaces (lenses, mirrors, etc.). All<br />

optical element surfaces shall be cleaned in accordance with<br />

original equipment manufacturer specifications and the equipment<br />

system specific maintenance manual.<br />

4.4.10.1 Paper labels shall be mounted in accordance with<br />

procedures in Chapter 2 of <strong>TO</strong> 31-1-75.<br />

4.4.10.2 Labels other than paper and decals shall be securely<br />

and firmly mounted using screws or rivets.<br />

4.5 DEGRADATION PREVENTION.<br />

4.5.1 Weather. All reasonable precautions shall be taken to<br />

protect equipment and materials from exposure to direct sunlight,<br />

humidity and/or temperature extremes, precipitation, or<br />

other hostile environmental conditions (e.g., corrosive atmospheres,<br />

dust, harsh chemicals, etc.). Protection shall include:<br />

avoidance of damaging environments when possible; use of<br />

approved protective coatings, sealants, enclosures, containers<br />

or shrouds; and frequent periodic inspections followed by<br />

immediate maintenance and remediation using procedures in<br />

the equipment system specific maintenance manuals, instructions<br />

found elsewhere in this manual, MIL-HDBK-454, <strong>TO</strong>s<br />

1-1-689-series, 1-1-691, 00-25-234, 31-1-69, 31-1-75, 35E4-<br />

1-162, and 00-25-108, and all specifications and drawings pertinent<br />

to maintenance on the equipment in question when damage<br />

or deterioration is detected.<br />

4.5.2 Damage. Frequent periodic inspections for damage<br />

shall be conducted and followed by immediate repair actions<br />

in accordance with all appropriate equipment system specific<br />

maintenance manuals, instructions found elsewhere in this<br />

manual, MIL-HDBK-454, <strong>TO</strong>s 1-1-689-series, 1-1-691, 00-<br />

25-234, 31-1-69, 31-1-75, 35E4-1-162, and 00-25-108, and all<br />

specifications and drawings pertinent to maintenance on the<br />

equipment in question.<br />

4.5.3 Normal Wear. Equipment shall be used in accordance<br />

with all appropriate operation and maintenance instructions to<br />

provide optimum performance and obtain maximum useful<br />

service life.<br />

4.4.10 Labels. Labels shall be inspected on a frequent periodic<br />

basis for damage and deterioration. Specific requirements<br />

are:<br />

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