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 />
nance manual and/or the item specifications and<br />
drawings.<br />
6.3 MOISTURE AND FUNGUS RESISTANT VARNISH<br />
TREATMENT OF GROUND COMMUNICATIONS,<br />
ELECTRONIC, METEOROLOGICAL (C-E-M) AND<br />
ASSOCIATED ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT.<br />
6.3.1 Retreatment Criteria. Equipment shall be examined<br />
and retreated if its condition can be classified under one of the<br />
following criteria:<br />
6.3.1.1 The equipment shows evidence of any type of deterioration<br />
whether previously treated or not.<br />
6.3.1.2 During the process of repair, the equipment has been<br />
subjected to abrasion by sanding or blasting of any nature.<br />
6.3.1.3 The presence of white powdery oxide deposits on<br />
aluminum alloy or cadmium-plated parts that interfere with<br />
proper operation of the equipment thus requiring some disassembly<br />
or overhaul.<br />
NOTE<br />
The presence of these deposits in itself will not constitute<br />
reason for disassembly or overhaul unless they<br />
specifically interfere with proper operation of the<br />
equipment.<br />
Open air, glove box, and walk-in booth operations<br />
will be evaluated by the safety officer and the bioenvironmental<br />
engineer to ensure personnel safety.<br />
• The use of sand, carborundum, aluminum oxide, or<br />
steel grit should be avoided since abrasive material<br />
of this type may enter moving parts and cause jamming<br />
or excessive wear. Any conductive types of<br />
these materials remaining in equipment may also<br />
impair its electrical operation.<br />
• When plastic media is used, use only MIL-P-<br />
85891, Type V as all other types are too hard and<br />
can damage the substrate.<br />
NOTE<br />
A-A-1722, Type II black walnut shells are available<br />
through <strong>Air</strong> <strong>Force</strong> supply in a 50 lb. Bag under NSN<br />
5650-00-050-1094, and MIL-P-85891, Type V plastic<br />
media is available through <strong>Air</strong> <strong>Force</strong> supply in a 250<br />
lb. bag under NSN 5650-01-327-8461.<br />
6.3.2.1 Varnish Treatment Removal. Remove old existing<br />
varnish by abrasive blasting with abrasive material such as<br />
ground black walnut shells conforming to A-A-1722, Type II<br />
or plastic media conforming to MIL-P-85891, Type V per procedures<br />
in Chapter 2 of <strong>TO</strong> 1-1-8 for process guidelines.<br />
MIL-DTL-81706 (ALODINE), COATING, CHEMICAL<br />
CONVERSION 23<br />
6.3.1.4 The presence of white powdery oxide deposits on<br />
aluminum alloy or cadmium-plated parts that do not interfere<br />
with proper operation of the equipment requires only brushing<br />
off accessible oxide deposits with a non-metallic (nonabrasive)<br />
stiff bristle brush and treatment of affected surfaces with<br />
MIL-DTL-81706 (MIL-DTL-5541), Class 1A, Form VI,<br />
Method D solution (Touch-N-Prep/TNP pen method) per Section<br />
II of Chapter 5 in <strong>TO</strong> 1-1-691.<br />
6.3.2 Cleaning.<br />
MIL-P-85891, GRAIN, ABRASIVE 36<br />
Use of compressed air for cleaning can create airborne<br />
particles which may enter the eyes and cause<br />
serious injury. Effective chip guarding including eye<br />
protection is required.<br />
Excessive air pressures or a concentrated blast stream<br />
can damage insulation and delicate electronic parts.<br />
This will be avoided during the cleaning process. <strong>Air</strong><br />
pressure for cleaning shall be limited to a pressure of<br />
30 PSI at the nozzle. The nozzle diameter shall be 1/4<br />
inch minimum.<br />
6.3.2.2 Final Cleaning and Debris Removal. Remove all<br />
loose dirt, dust, abrasive debris, and any grease or oil as follows:<br />
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