2004 AIR FORCE CORROSION PROGRAM CONFERENCE 8 Mar 04

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2004 AIR FORCECORROSION PROGRAM CONFERENCE8 Mar
04
WING CORROSION MANAGER BRIEFING

• CMSgt David M. Pentecost
• AF Corrosion Program Manager
• AF Corrosion Prevention Control Office

DISTRIBUTION A. Approved for public release
distribution unlimited.
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Wing Corrosion Manager

• Responsibilities of AFCPCO
• AFCPCO Website Info
• Responsibilities of Wing Corrosion Manager
• Information for specific Work Centers

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ResponsibilitiesAFCPCO

• AFCPCO responsibilities
• Engineering Authority for 8 General Series TOs
• Evaluate new materials and process technologies
• Transition Corrosion Technologies to Users
• Conduct Command Surveys and take action items
• Support Corrosion Prevention Advisory Boards
• Support Corrosion Training
• Corrosion Control Facilities Reference Guide
• Host Annual AF Corrosion Conference
• Provide on-call technical support and guidance

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ResponsibilitiesAFCPCO

• Our tool to answer your questions and disseminate
  information

https//afcpco.robins.af.mil/
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ResponsibilitiesAFCPCO

• AFCPCO Website is a valuable information source
• Qualified Products Listings (QPL) and links
• Calla 602LF Information
• Landing Gear Sanding Message
• Non-Chrome Tie Coat Message
• Process for Corrosion Severity Measurement for
  new locations/recurring deployment locations
• Corrosion Control Reference Guide
• Corrosion Control Facilities Reference Guide
• Command Corrosion Survey Reports
• Much, much more
• Join the New Stuff E-Mail List

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ResponsibilitiesWing Corrosion Manager

• Duties/responsibilities vary across the Major
  Commands (MAJCOMs)
• Champion Wings Corrosion Program
• Assist Wing organizations to develop and maintain
  effective corrosion control programs
• Oversee development and implementation of Local
  Corrosion Control Training Programs
• Active participant in weapon system(s) CPAB
• Update Operating Instructions/supplements
• Visit HAZMART and shopsknow their business
• Effectiveness of Wings Corrosion Program depends
  on their level of commitment

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GENERAL PURPOSE CLEANERS

• These products are...

Unauthorized!
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Whats wrong with this cleaner?
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Authorized Spot Cleaners
Consider these AEROSOL CLEANERS
MIL-C-43616 6850-00-005-5305 T.O. 1-1-691 E-2,
para. e
MIL-PRF-87937 6850-01-461-0060 T.O. 1-1-691 E-2,
para. d
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Authorized Spot Cleaners

• Other MIL-PRF-87937 Spot Cleaners
• Type I   6850-01-461-0065
• 24 ounce bottle w/ spray trigger
• Type IV 6850-01-461-0070
• 24 ounce bottle w/o spray trigger 

• MIL-PRF-85570
• Type III (Abrasive Spot Cleaner)
  6850-01-232-9164
• 5 gal can
• Authorized, pending inclusion in T.O 1-1-691, for
  cleaning exhaust residue on Gloss A/C Only!!!

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Structural Maintenance

• Alodine use
• T.O. 1-1-8 (para. 3-34) added no-rinse process
  using MIL-C-81706
• Alodine 1132 Pen (T.O.1-1-8, para., 3-33.3)

8030-01-460-0246
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Structural Maintenance

• Plastic Media Blasting Booths
• Interim Op Supp 1-1-8S-1 to T.O. 1-1-8
• Forego PMB testing in small walk-in/cabinet type
  booths and purge media prior to testing interval
• Walk-in Booths
• Cover floor to protect media from concrete
  contamination
• Seal doors to prevent lose of media from booth

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Paint Facility

• HVLP (High Volume Low Pressure) Spray Equipment
• T.O. 1-1-8 para., 4-19
• Do not use air hose longer than 50
• Fluid hose from tank to gun no less than 3/8 ID
• Air Hose no less than 5/16 ID
• Contact CTIO for Spray Gun Optimization Tool

Wrong
1/4 hose/fittings
3/8 hose/fittings
Right
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Paint Facility

• HVLP Spray Equipment
• Paint Gun Washers

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Paint Facility

• HVLP Spray Equipment
• Paint Gun Washers
• HEPA Vacuum Sanders

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Paint Facility

• HVLP Spray Equipment
• Paint Gun Washers
• HEPA Vacuum Sanders
• Shelf Life

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Paint Facility

• HVLP Spray Equipment
• Paint Gun Washers
• HEPA Vacuum Sanders
• Shelf Life
• Non-chromated Tie Coat

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Paint Facility

• HVLP Spray Equipment
• Paint Gun Washers
• HEPA Vacuum Sanders
• Shelf Life
• Non-chromated Tie Coat
• Sempens/Rollers

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Paint Facility

• HVLP Spray Equipment
• Paint Gun Washers
• HEPA Vacuum Sanders
• Shelf Life
• Non-chromated Tie Coat
• Sempens/Rollers
• Touch-up kits

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Wash Rack

• Need more than one type/class of cleaners
• Aircraft have different soils
• Correct dilution ratio
• Manufacturers recommendation
• Hot water is a plus

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Wash Rack

• Need more than one type/class of cleaners
• Aircraft have different soils
• Correct dilution ratio
• Manufacturers recommendation
• Hot water
• Ensure correct materials are used
• - New wash pads in use

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Wash Rack

• Wash contracts
• Contractor reluctant to use MIL Spec cleaners
• Wrong dilutions
• Unauthorized cleaning supplies
• Equipment
• Contractor qualifications
• Wash scheduling

• See Aircraft Wash Contracts Observations and
  Lessons Learned on website

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Hydraulics/Pneudralics

• Aqueous Parts Washers (APWs)
• Landing Gear Components (including Wheels
  Brakes)
• Calla 296 and 602LF only!!!
• For all others (i.e. AGE, Vehicles, etc.)
• Products Qualified to MIL-C-29602

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Quality Assurance

• All inspectors complete QA Corrosion Course
• Inspect aircraft wash process
• Correct aircraft soap/dilution ratios
• Proper cleaning materials
• How wash is being performed
• Monitor over-due washes
• Determine reasons why
• Corrective actions

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AGE Maintenance

• Establish Corrosion Control Cycles in Local
  OI's/MOIs
• Touch-up Program
• Unauthorized topcoats/primers

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AGE Maintenance

• Establish Corrosion Control Cycles in Local
  OI's/MOIs
• Touch-up Program
• Unauthorized topcoats/primers
• Brush/roller
• Sempens
• CPCs
• 35-1-3 para., 2-80(a)
  MIL-C-85054B (Amlguard)
• RTVs- Corrosive / Non-corrosive

8030-01-347-0979
Mil-A-46106 / Mil-A-46146
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Environmental Management/HazMart

• Too lenient or too stringent--either way, its
  not good
• Ensure only T.O. authorized materials are issued
• A successful ESOHCAMP inspection has no bearing
  on successfully managing corrosion control
  program
• Beware of General Base Approved Materials Lists
• Visit HAZMART periodically

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Conclusion

• Responsibilities of AFCPCO
• AFCPCO Website Info
• Responsibilities of Wing Corrosion Manager
• Information for specific Work Centers

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Questions or Comments?
mark.foley

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