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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 />

• When high strength steels (typically 180 KSI and<br />

above), some high strength aluminum, and some<br />

stainless steels are exposed to acid paint removers,<br />

plating solutions, other acidic materials (cleaners,<br />

etc.), and even some alkaline materials, a cathodic<br />

reaction on the metal surface produces hydrogen.<br />

The hydrogen diffuses into the bulk metal, accumulating<br />

at grain boundaries and weakens the<br />

structure.<br />

• If the part is under load or contains residual manufacturing<br />

stresses, sudden catastrophic failure<br />

known as hydrogen embrittlement occurs when the<br />

part can no longer sustain the internal and/or applied<br />

stresses.<br />

• Hydrogen embrittlement has been known to occur<br />

in parts stressed to only 15% of the nominal tensile<br />

strength of the metal.<br />

5.4.1 Alkaline Cleaners. Many alkaline cleaners are not<br />

authorized for cleaning of <strong>Air</strong> <strong>Force</strong> equipment because they<br />

are incompatible with the polyimide insulation on the electrical<br />

wiring used on a great deal of military equipment. Cleaning<br />

compounds conforming to MIL-PRF-87937 and MIL-<br />

PRF-85570 and that are listed on the QPL for each specification<br />

have been tested and proven compatible with polyimide<br />

insulation.<br />

5.4.2 MIL-PRF-87937. Types I and IV and MIL-PRF-<br />

85570, Types I and II. Types I and IV of MIL-PRF-87937<br />

and Types I and II of MIL-PRF-85570 all contain detergents<br />

and foaming agents and work the same way as any detergent<br />

solution. Type I cleaners of both specifications contain solvents<br />

and are more effective for removal of heavy oils and<br />

greases such as wire rope lubricant, but they cannot be used in<br />

poorly ventilated areas due to their solvent content.<br />

5.4.3 MIL-PRF-87937. Type IV and MIL-PRF-85570,<br />

Type II. Types IV of MIL-PRF-87937 and Type II of MIL-<br />

PRF-85570 are all good general cleaners for removal of dirt,<br />

grime, light oils, and hydraulic fluid; and they contain no solvents.<br />

5.5 SOLVENTS.<br />

Cleaning solvents dissolve oily and greasy soils so that they<br />

can be easily wiped away or absorbed on a cloth. However,<br />

solvents differ significantly in their cleaning ability, toxicity,<br />

evaporation rate, effect on paint, and flammability. A-A-<br />

59601, Type II, MIL-PRF-32295, Type II, and/or MIL-PRF-<br />

680, Type II are the most common cleaning solvents used due<br />

to their low toxicity, minimal effect on paint, and relative<br />

safety. Other solvents such as alcohols, ketones, chlorinated<br />

solvents, and naphtha, are specialized materials restricted for<br />

use, as recommended in Table 3-2 of <strong>TO</strong> 1-1-691.<br />

NOTE<br />

• Solvent cleaning operations are becoming more<br />

and more limited due to environmental regulations.<br />

Determine local requirements regarding limitations<br />

on type and volume used and disposal from your<br />

work center supervisor, safety officer, and/or bioenvironmental<br />

engineer.<br />

• A-A-59601 Dry Cleaning and Degreasing Solvent<br />

PD680, MIL-PRF-32295, Type II and MIL-PRF-<br />

680 Degreasing Solvent, replace the old P-D-680<br />

Dry Cleaning and Degreasing Solvent. MIL-PRF-<br />

680 has been reformulated to reduce hazardous air<br />

pollutants by reducing the aromatic content of the<br />

solvent, while A-A-59601 is identical to P-D-680.<br />

5.6 ITEM CLEANING REQUIREMENTS.<br />

When preserving items for shipment or storage, clean and dry<br />

all items by any suitable process that does not harm the item<br />

before applying preservation techniques. Basic cleaning<br />

requirements are listed in MIL-STD-2073-1. In addition, consult<br />

<strong>TO</strong>s 1-1-689-series and 1-1-691 for further information on<br />

cleaning.<br />

NOTE<br />

Complex items will not be disassembled without prior<br />

authorization and/or technical instructions.<br />

5.6.1 Cleaning Materials Knowledge. Cleaning requires<br />

knowledge of the materials and methods needed to remove<br />

corrosive contaminants and fluids that tend to retain contaminants.<br />

The selection of a cleaning process depends on the characteristics<br />

of the item, the nature of the contaminants,<br />

availability of cleaning materials and equipment, and the<br />

safety hazards involved.<br />

5.7 CONTAINER CLEANING REQUIREMENTS.<br />

Not only must the item(s) be free from contaminants but the<br />

shipping or storage container much also be clean, dry and free<br />

from corrosion and damage producing contaminants.<br />

5.7.1 Shipping Container Protection. Shipping containers<br />

require special attention due to their requirement to protect<br />

items packed or stored in them from the elements. If left open<br />

and in the elements, they may cause more damage to the parts<br />

than providing protection for items packed in them with the<br />

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