CHAPTER 1 - INTRODUCTION
Table 1-1. Outline of Volume III
Table 1-2. Related Navy Publications
Table 1-3. Related Air Force Publications
Table 1-3. Related Air Force Publications - Continued
Table 1-5. Other Related Publications
CHAPTER 2 - CLEANING AND LUBRICATION
Figure 2-1. Typical Avionic Cleaning Facility
Figure 2-2. Typical Track 8 Equipment Layout
MATERIALS AND SUPPORT EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS
Figure 2-3. Cleaning Track Diagram
Table 2-1. - Types of Contamination versus Cleaning Tracks
Table 2-2. Recommended Cleaning Process versus Type of Avionic Equipment
Table 2-3. Cleaning Track Legend
CLEANING TRACK
CLEANING TRACK - Continued
Figure 2-4. Portable Washer (CTM4)
CLEANING TRACK - Continued
CLEANING MATERIALS, EQUIPMENT, AND TECHNIQUES
Table 2-4. Avionic Cleaning Materials
Table 2-4. Avionic Cleaning Materials - Continued
Figure 2-5. Hazardous Chemical or Material Identification Label
Aqueous Ultrasonic Cleaner
Water Base Solvent Spray Booth
Cleaning Methods Selection Criteria
Table 2-5. Cleaning and Drying Restrictions
Hand Cleaning Methods
Cleaning and Removal of Silicone Lubricant
Surface Preparation
DRYING WITH FORCED AIR OVEN
LUBRICANTS
CHAPTER 3 - INSPECTION AND CORROSION PRONE AREAS
Table 3-1. Effects of Corrosion on Avionic Equipment
Figure 3-1. Corrosion Caused by Blown Capacitor Acid
GENERAL INSPECTION PROCEDURE
EVALUATION OF CORROSION DAMAGE
CORROSION REMOVAL MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT
Hand-Held Abrasive Tool
CHEMICAL CONVERSION COATINGS
PROTECTIVE COATINGS.
ENCAPSULANTS
Reverted Potting Compounds
Items to be Protected Against Varnish Application
Drying of Coated Equipment
SEALANTS FOR AVIONICS
REPAIR OF AVIONIC EQUIPMENT HOUSING, MOUNTING, AND STORAGE HARDWARE.
ENGINE COMPARTMENTS.
Cleaning and Neutralizing Procedures.
EXTERNAL POD MOUNTED EQUIPMENT
TERMINAL BOARDS, JUNCTION BOXES, RELAY BOXES, AND CIRCUIT BREAKER PANELS
METALLIC EQUIPMENT COVERS AND HOUSINGS
EQUIPMENT HINGES AND LATCHES
COCKPIT INDICATOR AND MOUNTING HARDWARE
Figure 6-1. Nonmetallic Sealant Removal Tool
Figure 6-2. Paint Line After Application of Primer and Topcoat
Figure 6-3. Removal of Release Film From Gasket
Figure 6-6. Typical Gel Squeeze-Out Around Perimeter of Antenna
Alternate Method for Flush or Dome Antenna Mounting
Temporary Radar Dish Antenna Protection.
Antenna Connectors
Long Wire/Direction Finder (DF) Sense Antenna Corrosion Prevention Procedures
Cleaning Versus Calibration
Support Equipment/General Purpose Test Equipment Covers and Housings
Operator and Instrument Panels
Internal Cleaning of Support Equipment
Internal Cleaning of ATE
Special Cleaning Procedures
Special Cleaning Procedures - Continued
Packaging, Handling and Storage
WAVEGUIDE FEED HORNS
RELAY AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
RELAY AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS - Continued
EDGE CONNECTORS AND MATING PLUGS.
WET - SLUG TANTALUM CAPACITORS
ALUMINUM ELECTROLYTIC CAPACITORS
Internal Corrosion Removal and Cleaning
Figure 6-7. Connector Sealing Procedures
WIRE HARNESSES AND CABLES
STATIC WICK DISCHARGERS
STATIC WICK DISCHARGERS - Continued
ELECTRICAL BONDING/GROUNDING CONNECTIONS
BONDING/GROUNDING SURFACE PREPARATION
Table 6-1. Hardware for Stud Bonding or Grounding to Flat Surface
Table 6-2. Hardware for Nut Plate Bonding or Grounding to Flat Surface
Table 6-3. Hardware for Bolt and Nut Bonding or Grounding to Flat Surface
Figure 6-12. Bonding Conduit to Structure
ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT SHOCK MOUNT BONDING PRESERVATION
FACTORS INFLUENCING EMI
Table 7-1. Military Aircraft Electromagnetic Threat Comparison
EMI SHIELDING.
Figure 7-1. Basic EMI Shield
Figure 7-2. Classification of EMI Problems
PREVENTION, TREATMENT, AND CONTROL OF CORROSION ON EMI SHIELDING.
EMI SHIELDING CORROSION REPAIR AND TREATMENT
EMI PACKAGING REQUIREMENTS
CHAPTER 8 - ELECTROSTATIC DISCHARGE (ESD)
Figure 8-1. Triboelectric Series (Partial)
Figure 8-2. Graph of Human Body Generated Charge versus Activity
TYPES OF ESD FAILURES.
IDENTIFICATION OF ESD MATERIALS.
Figure 8-4. Examples of Typical Markings on ESD Sensitive Item Package
Table 8-4. ESD Sensitivity Categories
Figure 8-5. Dissipation of Static Charges
Figure 8-6. Typical ESD Protective Packaging Worksttion
ESD WORKSTATION SHOP PRACTICES.
CORROSION PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE AND CONTROL
ESD PROTECTIVE SYSTEMS CORROSION REPAIR AND TREATMENT
PRESERVATIVES
PRESERVATIVE MATERIALS
Table 9-1. Preservative Compounds for Avionic Equipment
PACKAGING, HANDLING, AND STORAGE.
PACKAGING AND STORAGE
DESICCANTS
EMERGENCY RECLAMATION TEAM
PRODUCTION PLANNING
ALTERNATE CLEANING METHODS.
REMOVING MIL-F-24385, AQUEOUS FILM FORMING FOAM (AFFF)
REMOVAL OF CARBON DIOXIDE (CO2), HFC-125, OR HALON FIRE EXTINGUISHING AGENTS
REMOVAL OF PROTEIN FOAM AND SODA ACID
EMERGENCY DRYING AND PRESERVATION
Vented Drying Oven (Bulb Type).
ORGANIZATIONAL/UNIT LEVEL EMERGENCY CLEANING PROCEDURES.
HERMETICALLY SEALED AVIONIC EQUIPMENT
MOUNTING RACKS AND SHOCK MOUNTS.
NONREMOVABLE AVIONIC EQUIPMENT
ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS AND RECEPTACLES
INTERMEDIATE LEVEL EMERGENCY CLEANING PROCEDURES.
INTERMEDIATE LEVEL EMERGENCY CLEANING PROCEDURES. - Continued
Table 1-1. Outline of Volume III
Table 1-2. Related Navy Publications
Table 1-3. Related Air Force Publications
Table 1-3. Related Air Force Publications - Continued
Table 1-5. Other Related Publications
CHAPTER 2 - CLEANING AND LUBRICATION
Figure 2-1. Typical Avionic Cleaning Facility
Figure 2-2. Typical Track 8 Equipment Layout
MATERIALS AND SUPPORT EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS
Figure 2-3. Cleaning Track Diagram
Table 2-1. - Types of Contamination versus Cleaning Tracks
Table 2-2. Recommended Cleaning Process versus Type of Avionic Equipment
Table 2-3. Cleaning Track Legend
CLEANING TRACK
CLEANING TRACK - Continued
Figure 2-4. Portable Washer (CTM4)
CLEANING TRACK - Continued
CLEANING MATERIALS, EQUIPMENT, AND TECHNIQUES
Table 2-4. Avionic Cleaning Materials
Table 2-4. Avionic Cleaning Materials - Continued
Figure 2-5. Hazardous Chemical or Material Identification Label
Aqueous Ultrasonic Cleaner
Water Base Solvent Spray Booth
Cleaning Methods Selection Criteria
Table 2-5. Cleaning and Drying Restrictions
Hand Cleaning Methods
Cleaning and Removal of Silicone Lubricant
Surface Preparation
DRYING WITH FORCED AIR OVEN
LUBRICANTS
CHAPTER 3 - INSPECTION AND CORROSION PRONE AREAS
Table 3-1. Effects of Corrosion on Avionic Equipment
Figure 3-1. Corrosion Caused by Blown Capacitor Acid
GENERAL INSPECTION PROCEDURE
EVALUATION OF CORROSION DAMAGE
CORROSION REMOVAL MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT
Hand-Held Abrasive Tool
CHEMICAL CONVERSION COATINGS
PROTECTIVE COATINGS.
ENCAPSULANTS
Reverted Potting Compounds
Items to be Protected Against Varnish Application
Drying of Coated Equipment
SEALANTS FOR AVIONICS
REPAIR OF AVIONIC EQUIPMENT HOUSING, MOUNTING, AND STORAGE HARDWARE.
ENGINE COMPARTMENTS.
Cleaning and Neutralizing Procedures.
EXTERNAL POD MOUNTED EQUIPMENT
TERMINAL BOARDS, JUNCTION BOXES, RELAY BOXES, AND CIRCUIT BREAKER PANELS
METALLIC EQUIPMENT COVERS AND HOUSINGS
EQUIPMENT HINGES AND LATCHES
COCKPIT INDICATOR AND MOUNTING HARDWARE
Figure 6-1. Nonmetallic Sealant Removal Tool
Figure 6-2. Paint Line After Application of Primer and Topcoat
Figure 6-3. Removal of Release Film From Gasket
Figure 6-6. Typical Gel Squeeze-Out Around Perimeter of Antenna
Alternate Method for Flush or Dome Antenna Mounting
Temporary Radar Dish Antenna Protection.
Antenna Connectors
Long Wire/Direction Finder (DF) Sense Antenna Corrosion Prevention Procedures
Cleaning Versus Calibration
Support Equipment/General Purpose Test Equipment Covers and Housings
Operator and Instrument Panels
Internal Cleaning of Support Equipment
Internal Cleaning of ATE
Special Cleaning Procedures
Special Cleaning Procedures - Continued
Packaging, Handling and Storage
WAVEGUIDE FEED HORNS
RELAY AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
RELAY AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS - Continued
EDGE CONNECTORS AND MATING PLUGS.
WET - SLUG TANTALUM CAPACITORS
ALUMINUM ELECTROLYTIC CAPACITORS
Internal Corrosion Removal and Cleaning
Figure 6-7. Connector Sealing Procedures
WIRE HARNESSES AND CABLES
STATIC WICK DISCHARGERS
STATIC WICK DISCHARGERS - Continued
ELECTRICAL BONDING/GROUNDING CONNECTIONS
BONDING/GROUNDING SURFACE PREPARATION
Table 6-1. Hardware for Stud Bonding or Grounding to Flat Surface
Table 6-2. Hardware for Nut Plate Bonding or Grounding to Flat Surface
Table 6-3. Hardware for Bolt and Nut Bonding or Grounding to Flat Surface
Figure 6-12. Bonding Conduit to Structure
ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT SHOCK MOUNT BONDING PRESERVATION
FACTORS INFLUENCING EMI
Table 7-1. Military Aircraft Electromagnetic Threat Comparison
EMI SHIELDING.
Figure 7-1. Basic EMI Shield
Figure 7-2. Classification of EMI Problems
PREVENTION, TREATMENT, AND CONTROL OF CORROSION ON EMI SHIELDING.
EMI SHIELDING CORROSION REPAIR AND TREATMENT
EMI PACKAGING REQUIREMENTS
CHAPTER 8 - ELECTROSTATIC DISCHARGE (ESD)
Figure 8-1. Triboelectric Series (Partial)
Figure 8-2. Graph of Human Body Generated Charge versus Activity
TYPES OF ESD FAILURES.
IDENTIFICATION OF ESD MATERIALS.
Figure 8-4. Examples of Typical Markings on ESD Sensitive Item Package
Table 8-4. ESD Sensitivity Categories
Figure 8-5. Dissipation of Static Charges
Figure 8-6. Typical ESD Protective Packaging Worksttion
ESD WORKSTATION SHOP PRACTICES.
CORROSION PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE AND CONTROL
ESD PROTECTIVE SYSTEMS CORROSION REPAIR AND TREATMENT
PRESERVATIVES
PRESERVATIVE MATERIALS
Table 9-1. Preservative Compounds for Avionic Equipment
PACKAGING, HANDLING, AND STORAGE.
PACKAGING AND STORAGE
DESICCANTS
EMERGENCY RECLAMATION TEAM
PRODUCTION PLANNING
ALTERNATE CLEANING METHODS.
REMOVING MIL-F-24385, AQUEOUS FILM FORMING FOAM (AFFF)
REMOVAL OF CARBON DIOXIDE (CO2), HFC-125, OR HALON FIRE EXTINGUISHING AGENTS
REMOVAL OF PROTEIN FOAM AND SODA ACID
EMERGENCY DRYING AND PRESERVATION
Vented Drying Oven (Bulb Type).
ORGANIZATIONAL/UNIT LEVEL EMERGENCY CLEANING PROCEDURES.
HERMETICALLY SEALED AVIONIC EQUIPMENT
MOUNTING RACKS AND SHOCK MOUNTS.
NONREMOVABLE AVIONIC EQUIPMENT
ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS AND RECEPTACLES
INTERMEDIATE LEVEL EMERGENCY CLEANING PROCEDURES.
INTERMEDIATE LEVEL EMERGENCY CLEANING PROCEDURES. - Continued