Volume 2 Flashcards

1
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what are the two types of publications

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Directive and nondirective

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what are directive publications

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publications that are necessary to meet the requirements of law, safety, security, or other areas where common direction and standardization benefit the airforce.

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what is a non-directive publication

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informational and suggest guidance that you can modify to fit the circumstances

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Do Air Force personnel have to comply with both types of publications?

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NO, just Directive

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5
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what are the three types of directive publications

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Instructions, Manuals, and Supplements

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What are the three types of Non-Directive publications

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Pamphlets, Handbooks, and Catalogs

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What are Instructional publications

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AFI’s, are orders of the Secretary of the Air Force

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What are Manual publications

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Air Force Manuals, which are extensions of the AFI’s

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9
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What are Supplemental publications

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they extend or add material to publications issued by higher headquarters or agencies

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10
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what is this to….

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T.O 1-1A-8

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11
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Operations and Maintenance (O&M) T.O’s cover what

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installation procedures, operation, troubleshooting, repairing, calibration, servicing or handling of AF military systems and end items

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12
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Detailed instructions on TCTOs are provided in TO

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00-5-15 and are AF TCTO Process

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13
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What is issued when serious injury to personnel or extensive damage or destruction of valuable property might occur because of hazardous safety conditions.

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Immediate action TCTO’s

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An IMMEDIATE ACTION TCTO looks like…

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IMMEDIATE ACTION is printed in red at top center of 1st page and Red X’s make a border around the page. grounds a/c til fixed

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15
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what TCTO is issued when potentially hazardous safety conditions could result in injury to personnel, damage to property, or unacceptable reductions in combat efficiency.

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Urgent Action tcto

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** ____ TCTOs Governing factors are equipment or procedural deficiencies of a material, mechanical, operational, or tactical nature, the uncorrected existence of which could create a hazard through prolonged usage, have a negative effect on operational efficiency, reduce tactical or support utility, or reduce operational life or general service utilization of systems or commodities.

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**Routine Action TCTO’s

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17
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In General Vehicle manuals; what does the Introduction contain

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the purpose, scope, arrangement, and use of GV manual, as well as abbreviations, terms, special tools, and a list of consumable items. as well as Definitions of warning, caution and notes.

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18
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In General Vehicle manuals; Section I gives an in-depth breakdown of

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each maintenance manual and a master listing of all maintenance TOs.

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19
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In General Vehicle manuals; Section IV you can learn..

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specific points on the A/C

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20
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In General Vehicle manuals; Section X contains

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references for a/c safe-for-maintenance and hazardous areas with reference TO figure numbers

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21
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What form is used to make changes to TO’s or to report any deficiency’s

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AFTO FORM 22

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22
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A Revision to a TO is usually done when the page reaches…

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80% or more of new changes

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23
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The portion of the text in TO’s affected by the changes is indicated by a…

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vertical line in the outer margins of the page.

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24
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Routine supplement changes are identified by the word_____ and are filed ____(where) and are in alphabetical order.

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“Supplement’ and are filed in the rear of the basic publication

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25
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Operational Supplements are the same as routine except the title page is printed with a ____ “OS”s and has operational supplement at the ___ and ___

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black border of OS’s…………..top and bottom of the page

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26
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Safety Supplements are identified by the title (first) page printed with a border of ___ “SS”s and with important information in ____.

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Red, and Red

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27
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What appears at the top and bottom of the title page on a Safety supplement page.

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SAFETY SUPPLEMENT

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28
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how are both the Safety and Operational supplements filed

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in reverse numerical sequence and placed in front of the basic TO.

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29
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When Safety and Operational supplements have the same date as each other, which one is filed in the front

A

Safety one is

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30
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what should you always pay attention to when reviewing TOs

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words such as warning, caution, and note

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31
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What is meant by the word “warning” within a TO

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means, a violation of the procedures associated with the warning could result in “Injury” or “Death”

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32
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The word “Caution” is entered before procedures in a TO. what does it mean

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the equipment involved may be damaged if those procedures are not observed

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33
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What does the word “Note” mean in a TO

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it adds emphasis to essential material that follows it.

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34
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who is the point of contact for submitting an AFTO form 22

A

QA

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35
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Who is the approving official for AFTO form 22’s

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QA

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36
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***what TO do you use for preparing and submitting an AFTO form 22 or any deficiency report

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***TO 00-5-1 Air Force Technical Order System

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37
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what is Corrosion

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the electrochemical deterioration of a metal because of its chemical reaction with the surrounding environment.. Which returns them to their original state

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38
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Iron in the presence of moisture and air will return it to its natural state of…

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iron oxide or rust

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39
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what is the most common type of corrosion

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electrochemical corrosion

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40
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what is an Atom

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the smallest unit of an element, composed of protons, neutrons and electrons

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41
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An electric current occurs when ____ are forced to move through metal conductors

A

Electron

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42
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What is an Ion

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an atom that has gained or lost electrons an has acquired an electrical charge

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43
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if one electron is lost the ion has a ____ charge

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Positive

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44
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if one electron is gained the ion has a _____ charge

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negative

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45
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For the electrochemical corrosion process to occur, there must be four components, what are they

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anode, cathode, metal path (conductor), and electrolyte.

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46
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If you remove any one of the four components within electrochemical corrosion process, what will happen

A

the corrosion process will STOP

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47
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What is an ANODE

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it’s the metal that Corrodes.. most active also*the only component that deteriorates

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48
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what is a Cathode

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**Causes the Anode metal to corrode. more passive, stronger and draws electrons from the anode

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49
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what is the Metal Path (conductor)

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this is where the anodic metal and cathodic metal connect (TOUCH) and where the transfer of electrons occurs.

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50
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in what direction do the electrons flow

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from the Anode TO the cathode

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51
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What is the most important factor within corrosion and why

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the Electrolyte because it is the only condition that can be controlled….

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52
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what are some examples of Electrolytes

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acids, fresh/salt water, gases

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53
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where does all corrosion begin

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on the surface

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54
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if the film is tight (passive film) like on noble metals such as Ti, S.steel and platinum, the oxidized film will….do what to corrosion

A

it will stop the attack

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55
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***If the corroding metal (the ANODE) is “smaller” than the surface of the passive metal (the CATHODE) the corrosion attack will be….

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*Rapid and Severe the cathode will be able to take it over quickly because its already larger

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56
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***When the corroding metal (ANODE) is “larger” than the surface of the passive metal (CATHODE) the corrosion attack will be….

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***the rate of corrosion will be “Slow” and “Superficial”

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57
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what happens when you have a small aluminum rivet in a large Monel sheet of metal….

A

Heavy Corrosive Attack

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58
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Corrosion can occur on surfaces of metal that are less resistant and result in the formation of _____ & _____ corrosion

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pits and intergranular corrosion

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59
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Which metal corrode the easiest

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magnesium and aluminum (referred to as Anodic metals)

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60
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Passivity reduces the corrosion rate by

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(1. ) reducing the potential difference between the anode and the cathode.
(2. ) polarizing the Anode (3.) Polarizing the Cathode.

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61
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The strength of an Electrolyte is measured according to the potential of ____ scale

A

Hydrogen (Ph) scale

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62
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the ph scale for electrolytes runs from 0-14 and #___ is neutral

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7

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63
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In the electrolyte scale, #’s 0-6 indicate what

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increase in acidity… 0 being the worst (battery acid)

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64
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in the electrolyte scale, #’s 8-14 indicate what

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increase in Alkalinity….14 being the worst (Lye)

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65
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What are some other factors that affect corrosion…

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oxygen, temperature, time, biological organisms, and mechanical stresses

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66
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How does oxygen affect corrosion

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when it gets trapped between two faying surfaces

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67
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you should consult with TO______ for cleaning and corrosion prevention and control aerospace and non-aerospace equipment

A

TO 1-1-691

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68
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what is Uniform surface corrosion first seen as

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a general dulling of the surface

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69
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what can uniform surface corrosion be removed with

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chemical and mechanical methods

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70
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when does Galvanic corrosion occur

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when dissimilar metals are in contact with each other i the presence of an electrolyte, such as salt water.

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71
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How is galvanic corrosion usually recognized

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by the buildup of corrosion at the joint between the metals. such as where a rivet meets the metal surface

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72
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what is a common source of galvanic corrosion on aircraft

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Piano hinges, cus the hinge is made of aluminum where as the pin is made of steel.

73
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Pitting corrosion of aluminum or magnesium is first noticed as ____ or ___ powdery deposits that blotch the surface

A

white or gray

74
Q

Intergranular corrosion is ….

A

a selective attack along a metal’s grain boundaries

75
Q

what corrosion process is too severe to repair by the time it is detected and “must” be replaced

A

Intergranular corrosion

76
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What is Exfoliation corrosion the advanced form of

A

intergranular corrosion

77
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what is Filiform corrosion (worm like) caused by

A

the diffusion of oxygen and water through the coatings and is considered a special type of oxygen concentration cell.

78
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What is stress-cracking corrosion caused by

A

the simultaneous effects of tensile stress and a corrosive environment

79
Q

what is meant by a piece of metal being “annealed”

A

to be stress-relieved

80
Q

when a crack appears, it usually runs ____ to the granular structure of the metal.

A

Parallel

81
Q

A+B / 2 - C = _____ also, what formula is this?

A

Depth… it’s the pit depth gauge formula

82
Q

Explain how an optical micrometer takes measurments

A

1st is taken from highest point. 2nd is from lowest point, the difference between the two is the depth.

83
Q

Why are Engine frontal areas and air inlet ducts part of external surfaces subject to corrosion

A

the constant flow of moist air over these surfaces makes them prime targets of corrosion

84
Q

name some internal surfaces subjected to corrosion

A

electronic compartments, battery compartments, galleys, lavatories, water entrapment areas, bilge areas, flap and slat recesses, faying surfaces and crevices, wheel wells and landing gear.

85
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what is light corrosion identified as.. and how is it removed

A

discoloration on corrosion and pitting as deed as .001” maximum…. light sanding or minimal chem. treatment

86
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what does moderate corrosion look like…

how is it removed

A

blisters, scaling or flaking and pits as deep as .010”

..by extensive sanding or light chem. treatments

87
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what does severe corrosion look like…..

How is it removed

A

severe blistering, exfoliation, scaling, flaking and pitting deeper than .010” ….. Removed by extensive mechanical sanding or grinding.

88
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what should “Never” be used to remove corrosion from aluminum alloys and why

A

Carbon steel wool…. because it will embed in the aluminum alloy surface and cause “Galvanic Corrosion”

89
Q

When using wire brushes, never use one with bristle wire gauge above ____-inch because?

A

.010” severe gouging of the surface, leading to stress risers and fatigue cracking may occur

90
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After wire brushing, what must you do to the surface

A

polish the area with fine abrasive paper to remove and /or smooth out gouges and scratches

91
Q

***what is Powered Mechanical corrosion removal normally used for

A

***to remove heavy corrosion by wearing away the corrosion products

92
Q

When using a Pneumatic tool for corrosion removal, be sure to keep the sanding disc ____ at approximately a ___ degree angle so that only one side of the disc is in contact with the metal surface

A

Tilted….. 10 degree

93
Q

If the entire sanding disc surface is in contact with the surface, a ____ effect will occur.

A

Bucking

94
Q

Excessive pressure from a pneumatic sanding tool will cause

A

chattering effect

95
Q

when the sanding procedure is done do you lift the tool from the surface before or after it stops

A

before it stops

96
Q

when removing corrosion, you want to ensure all corrosion products are completely removed without causing additional damage to the structure.. HOW?

A

remove all corrosion visible through a 10x magnifying glass…. then remove an additional two mils (.0020 inch) to ensure that all deposits have been eliminated.

97
Q

Sheet metal ____-inch or thinner shall “NOT” be blasted

A

.0625”

98
Q

***After abrading and/or Deoxidizing the area….

A

rinse the surface thoroughly by flushing with fresh water, paying particular attention to fasteners and other areas where residues may become entrapped.

99
Q

DO NOT use chemical prepaint treatments on

A

high-strength steel parts… catastrophic failure may occur due to hydrogen embrittlement

100
Q

you should only use __, ___, ____containers for storing chemical prepaint treatments

A

plastic, rubber or stainless steel

101
Q

Water displacing compounds provide very thin coatings as thick as

A

1 mil… (.001”) a dollar bill is 5 mil

102
Q

How are CPC’s applied

A

by brushing, dipping or spraying

103
Q

what does low viscosity and high viscosity mean

A

Low = thinner…….. High = Thicker

104
Q

***When is the application method of brushing approproate

A

for applying thick materials, use in small areas, or where it is necessary to prevent material from getting on surrounding areas or nearby equipment.

105
Q

when is the dipping method of cpc application appropriate

A

for smaller disassembled parts

106
Q

After each use of an aerosol can, ____ the can and spray until the spray tip (nozzle) is clear of entrapped material

A

invert

107
Q

When using CPC’s Never apply them in the interior of

A

fuel tanks, cells, engines, or engine fuel systems…. could cause fouling of fuel systems

108
Q

CPC’s are not compatible for use where temperatures may exceed

A

800deg. F

109
Q

What is the purpose of an Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS)

A

identifies the hazards of specific chemicals

110
Q

Who is required to ensure MSDS’s are easily accessible on each shift

A

Shop chiefs

111
Q

The final step in Hazardous Waste identification is to determine if the waste is characteristic….. There are Four HW characteristics.. name them

A

Ignitability, Corrositivity, Reactivity, Toxicity

112
Q

What AFPAM lists all the specific requirements that must be met for a storage facility?

A

AFPAM 32-7043 Hazardous Waste Management Guide

113
Q

Every shop that generates HW has either a ____ or an ____ point

A

Satellite accumulation point (SAP) or Accumulation point (AP)

114
Q

At an AP, an ___ volume of HW may be accumulated up to ___ day(s)

A

unlimited …. for 90 days

115
Q

The SAP is ___ ____ by time, but is limited to volume, usually ____ _____

A

Not Limited… 55 gallons

116
Q

all HW containers must be inspected at least ____

A

weekly

117
Q

Do not over fill HW containers. you should fill them to ___

A

90% capacity

118
Q

you should use a ___ wrench to open a closed head drum

A

Bung wrench

119
Q

HW should be turned in before the end of the

A

allowed accumulation time limit

120
Q

who do you turn HW in to

A

DRMO

121
Q

what for do you need for issue/turn in request of HW

A

AF Form 2005

122
Q

what is DD form 1348-1

A

DoD single line item requisition system document for HW

123
Q

What lays out all the requirements for fit testing, individual responsibilities, and how to care for respirators

A

AFOSH STD 48-137

124
Q

Respirators should be cleaned…

A

at the end of each day

125
Q

for general cleaning purposes, compressed air should be limited to less than ____

A

30psi

126
Q

you should never use compressed air to clean off

A

benches, floors, work areas, a/c interior, clothing, or exposed skin

127
Q

what TO would you use to locate the approved types of chemical removers used for each organic finish system

A

TO 1-1-8

128
Q

All approved chemicals will be identified on a current___

A

QPL

129
Q

All chemical removers have a shelf life of ___ ____ from the date of manufacture unless otherwise specified

A

six months

130
Q

Chemical removers should be stored at temperature(s) of

A

40-100 deg.

131
Q

What is TO 1-1-8 used for

A

Application & Removal of Organic Coatings

132
Q

A pneumatic drill motor fitted with a medium grade “Scotch Brite” ___ ____ surface conditioning disc can be used to remove topcoats from ___, ___, ____, ____ composite surfaces

A

aluminum oxide……fiberglass, aramid fiber, graphite or boron fiber

133
Q

the free-standing Plastic media booth is often referred to as

A

the glove box

134
Q

what types of PMB are authorized for use on aerospace structures

A

Types I, II, V, and VII

135
Q

PMB Type ____ is not authorized for use on A/c and is not listed in TO 1-1-8

A

Type VI

136
Q

PMB shall not be used on metal structures having a thickness less than ___-inch

A

.016” inch

137
Q

When using PMB on composite surfaces… be sure to remove only the

A

Paint. once you see the primer it is referred to as the “flag”

138
Q

what does HVLP on a paint gun stand for

A

High Volume Low Pressure

139
Q

With HVLP guns, how close should you hold them from the workpiece being sprayed

A

6-10 inches

140
Q

what can excessive amount of air pressure in a spray gun cause… and too little pressure can cause

A

a split spray pattern and a heavy centered spray pattern

141
Q

what type of coating should always be performed when applying multiple coats of paint

A

cross-coating

142
Q

are you allowed to immerse an entire sprat gun in cleaning solvents

A

no

143
Q

what are the four main areas requiring lubrication

A

the air valve packing, the fluid needle packing, the fluid needle spring and the fluid needle.

144
Q

After each cleaning of a spray gun what should you do

A

be sure to lubricate the four main points

145
Q

***Prior to use, what should you do with a sem-pen

A

*** Allow the pen to come to room temperature

146
Q

How long should you shake a sempen to activate it

A

60seconds… (30-60sec)

147
Q

does the brush cap have to stay in place when shaking a sempen

A

yes

148
Q

defective spray pattern heavy center… cause and remedy

A

low pressure, nozzle tip too large… pressure too high on pressure feed gun………… adjust fan, pressure, replace nozzle

149
Q

defective spray. split pattern, cause and remedy…

A

Air and fluid feeds not properly balanced…….. adjust both until it is resolved

150
Q

defective spray, sags and runs… cause and remedy

A

dirty air cap, got too close while spraying,….. clean and be better

151
Q

Polyurethane coatings have what characteristics

A

superior toughness, outdoor durability and good chemical resistance

152
Q

What types of coatings does polyurethane come in

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Type I - intended for use on aerospace weapons systems

Type II - use on ground support equip. and is NOT to be used on a/c due to low flexibility

153
Q

what are the two types and two classes of Polyurethane rain erosion that are intended for protection of exterior laminated plastic parts of high-speed A/c and missiles from rain erosion while in flight

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Type I - elect. nonconductive rain erosion resistant coat.
Type II - antistatic rain erosion resistant coating
Class A - not dependent on moisture or humidity for cure
Class B - is dependent on them ^

154
Q

What class(s) and type(s) of polyurethane rain erosion coatings discharge and dissipate static electricity to prevent radio and radar interference

A

Class A & B, and…. Type II

155
Q

what two types of Walkway coatings are there

A

Type I - Smooth coating

Type II - A rough material containing grit (textured paint)

156
Q

***Where would you find type I Walkway coatings

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***Used along leading edges of slow a/c flying under 250mph

157
Q

where would you find type II Walkway coatings

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on various surfaces where maximum nonslip qualities are desired

158
Q

Where would you find lightweight nonslip deck coverings on a/c

A

stairs, cargo floors and ramps (non-skid)

159
Q

**what is Volatile organic compound compliant epoxy primer

A

a two-component, lead-free, “water-reducible” corrosion-inhibiting epoxy primer formulated to meet most environmental pollution regulations.

160
Q

Polyurethane primer is a good substitute for ___, because of its ___ ____,

A

Epoxy primer and High flexibility

161
Q

Where would you use Polyurethane epoxy primer

A

in areas of high impact such as leading edge slats and the entire exterior surface on large, flexible cargo and bomber a/c

162
Q

what are the two methods of wiping down a surface for paint applications

A

solvent wipe-down and tackragging

163
Q

*** A solvent wipe-down must be done….

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*****prior to the application of any primer or topcoat if the surface becomes contaminated after chemical treatment after scuff sanding operations, or if the coating needs reactivation.

164
Q

When performing a solvent wipe-down, what type of rags should be used……..only use a cloth to clean an area of..

A

clean cotton or cotton synthetic cloth

..10 square feet

165
Q

** What is Tackragging

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**another form of wipe-down; is typically used AFTER an applied primer has cured

166
Q

When Tackragging what do you use

A

a cloth qualified to CID A-A-2522, Grade A, Color 1. very lightly spray with the finishing material being applied to the surface and then gently wipe the part being painted

167
Q

what are the first steps in preparing coating materials

A

check the shelf-life date and allow the materials to come to room temp

168
Q

what is “Viscosity”

A

a measure of a liquids resistance to flow. (slow or fast)

169
Q

How do you measure viscosity

A

using a #2 Zahn cup or the NO. 4 Ford

170
Q

what is the #4 Ford used for

A

high-solid coatings

171
Q

what temp should it be when applying rain erosion coating

A

60 deg

172
Q

*** Where do you locate the National Star insignia on A/c

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*** on the upper left wing, lower right wing, and both sides of the fuselage

173
Q

the standard markings for AF a/c are ….

A

National star insignia, USAF, U.S. AIR FORCE, serial number, a/c radio call numbers and American flag

174
Q

Where would you locate the USAF markings on a/c

A

on lower left and upper right wings. Same height as the star

175
Q

The use of the American Flag on A/c will be restricted and approved only by

A

HQ USAF

176
Q

Is routine or occasional overseas flights of a/c, assignment of a/c to foreign soil or intra-theater travel of overseas-based a/c a sufficient reason to use the American flag marking

A

NO

177
Q

** Servicing, ground handling and hazard warning signs on A/c. What does the “External Electrical Connections” Symbol look like

A

An E with the bottom line being shorter.

178
Q

where would you locate the Paint facility/finishing identification block on an A/c and what does it look like

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approximately 2 1/2” - 4” to the right side fuselage on the underside, even with the leading edge of the horizontal stabilizer or wing…. It will also be a contrasting color or black box

179
Q

What type of information does the Paint facility/finishing identification block contain.

A

name of painting activity, date of completion, and specification of coatings used.l