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 />
5.27 METHOD 40 - WATER VAPOR PROOF PROTEC-<br />
TION.<br />
See AFPAM(I) 24-237, Chapter 4, for application procedures.<br />
5.27.1 Concept. This is a water vapor proof enclosure in<br />
which the items, with or without a preservative coating, are<br />
placed. The enclosure may be a rigid container or a water<br />
vapor proof barrier, depending on the method being developed.<br />
The sub-methods under Method 40 are:<br />
• Method 41 - Water vapor proof bag, sealed.<br />
• Method 42 - Container, water vapor proof bag, sealed,<br />
container.<br />
• Method 43 - Floating water vapor proof bag, sealed.<br />
• Method 44 - Rigid container (other than metal),<br />
sealed.<br />
• Method 45 - Rigid metal container, sealed.<br />
5.27.2 Intended Use. It is intended to afford protection to<br />
metallic and non-metallic items against deterioration caused<br />
by water or water vapor and by natural or industrial contaminates<br />
and pollutants.<br />
5.27.3 Critical Parts. When critical functioning metal surface<br />
parts and equipment require close tolerances, Method 40<br />
can be supplemented with contact preservatives.<br />
5.27.4 Usage Without Contact Preservation. This<br />
method was originally intended to prevent corrosion on metal<br />
parts, but can also be used without a contact preservative to<br />
keep fabric, paper, plastic, and other non-metallic items clean<br />
and dry during shipment and storage.<br />
5.28 METHOD 50 - WATER VAPOR PROOF PROTEC-<br />
TION WITH DESICCANT.<br />
See AFPAM(I) 24-237, Chapter 4, for application procedures.<br />
5.28.1 Concept. Items protected in accordance with this<br />
method shall be sealed in a water vapor proof enclosure with<br />
activated desiccant as required for the specific sub-method of<br />
this group. A humidity indicator should be use with the packs<br />
unless otherwise stated in the contract or order.<br />
5.28.2 Sub-Method Requirements. There are five submethods<br />
of this method which can be used. The following<br />
general requirements apply to all sub-methods:<br />
• Items shall be sealed in a water vapor proof enclosure<br />
with activated desiccant.<br />
• Unit packs shall include a humidity indicator.<br />
• Methods 50 labels will be applied to unit packs (see<br />
Figure 5-8).<br />
• Items shall be cushioned as required to mitigate shock,<br />
thereby preventing physical and functional damage to<br />
the item.<br />
• When bags are used, the sealed edge of the bag that<br />
would normally be opened for item inspection shall be<br />
of sufficient surface area to permit two subsequent<br />
resealing after item inspection, unless otherwise specified.<br />
5.28.3 Sub-Methods of Method 50. The five sub-methods<br />
of Method 50 are:<br />
• Method 51 - Water vapor proof bag, sealed.<br />
• Method 52 - Container, water vapor proof bag, sealed,<br />
container.<br />
• Method 53 - Floating water vapor proof bag, sealed.<br />
• Method 54 - Rigid Container (other than metal), sealed.<br />
• Method 55 - Rigid metal container, sealed.<br />
5.28.4 Intended Use. This method is used for items of a<br />
highly critical nature which require the highest degree of protection<br />
from damage by the effects of water vapor. It is applicable<br />
to mechanical or electrical items including assemblies<br />
with functional components which, because of their nature,<br />
cannot be treated with a preservative. This method is not used<br />
on any item where the withdrawal of moisture would cause<br />
damage to the item.<br />
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