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WRITTEN BY

K. V. Danals
ENGINEERING

PROCESS SPECIFICATION
CLEANING OF PARTS AND MATERIALS

NUMBER

0170, Rev. G11

DATE

P M. Smith . (Signatures on file) L. Glaze A2752

12-02-08
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SCOPE

1.1. Scope - This specification applies to all Lockheed-designed components but does not take precedence over the requirements of the Engineering drawing or specific cleaning methods or cleanliness requirements specified by other LM Aero specifications or bulletins (e.g., LM Aero G646, Cleaning Plumbing and Structural Tubing, Hose, End Fittings and Related Components"). This specification establishes requirements, procedures, and materials for the surface cleaning and preparation for further processing of parts and provides quality assurance requirements. 1.2. Classifications - Cleaning methods covered by this specification shall be of the following categories, as specified: Solvent Cleaning Abrasive Cleaning Alkaline Cleaning Deoxidizing and Pickling Processes Passivation Processes Paint Stripping Processes Solder and Weld Flux Removal Special Cleaning Processes 1.3 Interpretation - Final interpretation of the intent of this specification is the sole right of Materials and Processes at Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company - Marietta (LM Aero - Marietta). 2. APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS

2.1. The following documents, of the issue contractually in effect, form part of this specification to the extent specified herein: SPECIFICATIONS Federal A-A-1722 A-A-55827 A-A-55820 A-A-55828 Grain, Abrasive (Soft Blasting) Chromium Trioxide, Technical Orthophosphoric (Phosphoric) Acid, Technical Sulfuric Acid, Technical

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A-A-59105 A-A-59107 A-A-59123 A-A-59563 P-C-535 P-D-680 O-I-501 O-S-598 TT-N-95 TT-X-916 Military MIL-S-322 MIL-S-851 MIL-C-11029 MIL-S-17726 MIL-A-24641 MIL-R-25134 MIL-C-25769 MIL-T-81533

Nitric Acid, Technical Toluene, Technical Sodium Dichromate, Dihydrate, Technical Sodium Carbonate, Anhydrous, Technical Cleaning Compound, Platers Electrocleaning, For Steel Dry Cleaning Solvent Inhibitor, Pickling, (For Use With Sulfuric Acid) Sodium Hydroxide, Technical Naphtha, Aliphatic Xylene (For Use In Organic Coatings)

Sodium Nitrate Steel Grit, Shot, And Cut Wire Shot, And Iron Grit And Shot-Blast Cleaning And Peening Citric Acid, Technical Sand, Sandblast Acid, Hydrofluoric; Technical Remover, Paint And Lacquer, Solvent Type Cleaning Compound, Aircraft Surface, Alkaline Waterbase Trichloroethane 1,1,1, (Methyl Chloroform) Inhibited, Vapor Degreasing

American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) ASTM D 329 ASTM D 740 ASTM D 770 ASTM D 1153 ASTM D 4080 ASTM D 4126 ASTM D 4376 ASTM E 1146 ASTM F 2111 Standard Specification for Acetone Standard Specification for Methyl Ethyl Ketone Standard Specification for Isopropyl Alcohol Standard Specification for Methyl Isobutyl Ketone Standard Specification for Trichloroethylene, Technical and VaporDegreasing Grade Standard Specification for Vapor-Degreasing Grade and General Solvent Grade 1,1,1-Trichloroethane Standard Specification for Vapor-Degreasing Grade Perchloro ethylene Standard Specification for Muriatic Acid (Technical Grade Hydro chloric Acid) Standard Practice for Measuring Intergranular Attack or End Grain Pitting on Metals Caused by Aircraft Chemical Processes

Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) SAE J1993 High-Carbon Cast-Steel Grit

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Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company - Marietta (LM Aero - Marietta) STM32-301 STM32-302 STM32-303 STM32-304 STM32-306 STM32-307 STM32-402 STM50-001 STP90-001 STANDARDS Military MIL-STD-753 Industry American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) A967 OTHER Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company - Marietta (LM Aero - Marietta) ---3. REQUIREMENTS Engineering Materials and Approved Products (EMAP) Standard Specification for Chemical Passivation Treatment for Stainless Steel Parts Corrosion Resistant Steel Parts: Sampling Inspection and Testing for Surface Passivation Cleaner, Alkaline (Aluminum And Magnesium Alloys) Cleaner, Emulsion Etchant, Alkaline for Aluminum Alloys Cleaner, Alkaline (Non-Electrolytic) Aqueous Alkaline Degreaser Hand Cleaning Solvents, Low Vapor Pressure and Aqueous Com pounds Deoxidizer, Acid type (For Aluminum Alloys) Hazardous Materials, Controls and Approval Of Hazardous Materials Reduction

3.1. Parts shall be cleaned in accordance with the detail requirements of the items shown in Table I for the applicable material and condition and, in addition, shall be processed in accordance with the general requirements of Items 3.2 through 3.5.2, inclusive. Where more than one (1) process is indicated in Table I, either or both shall be used. Specific cleaning methods or requirements of other LM Aero specifications shall supersede the requirements of Table I. 3.1.1 When solution concentrations, times, temperatures, and other control factors, such as methods of application and sequence of operations, are not specified herein, these requirements and processes shall be such as to produce a finished part which meets the applicable requirements of the Engineering drawing and applicable specifications. In no instance shall the mechanical properties, structural integrity, corrosion resistance, or quality of the part receive a residual detrimental effect as a result of the cleaning processes. 3.1.2 Qualification of Facilities

3.1.2.1 Processing in accordance with the requirements of this specification shall be performed only by those processors approved by LM Aero Quality Assurance. 3.1.2.2 Prior to processing any parts or material to the requirements of this specification, the prospective processor shall submit to LM Aero Marietta Materials and Processes Engineering a detailed

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Process Control Document (PCD) for review and approval. The PCD shall demonstrate complete compliance with the requirements of this specification. 3.1.2.3 PCD approval does not relieve the supplier or its subcontractors from the responsibility of complying with all contractual technical requirements in effect at the time of issue of the contract or purchase order. 3.1.2.4 Once a processor has been approved, processing methods, equipment, and procedures shall not be changed without prior written approval by LM Aero Marietta Materials and Processes Engineering. Requests for review of changes shall include a revised PCD. 3.2. Surface Preparation and Cleaning for Further Processing

3.2.1. Heat Treatment Cleaning - Surfaces of all metallic materials shall be free of lubricants and other foreign matter likely to contaminate the material or furnace atmosphere, prior to annealing, solution heat treatment, precipitation heat treatment, aging, baking, and stress-relieving, except as otherwise specified herein. Traces of contamination, such as smudge marks or non-metallic materials on 400 series steels, precipitation hardening steels and titanium, not removed during normal cleaning, shall be removed by hand scrubbing and re-cleaning prior to heat treatment. Spot cleaning of these alloys with solvents or cleaners prior to heat treatment is prohibited. 3.2.2. Cleaning Prior to Plating, Painting, Chemical Film Application and Anodizing - The final cleaning and subsequent rinsing before application of any chemical protective treatment such as electro plating, anodizing, chemical film treatment; or before painting, etc., shall provide a surface which is chemic ally clean. A chemically clean surface shall be defined as a surface which is free of smut and is waterbreakfree" (see 6.6) and which contains no material detrimental to the process which is to be subsequently applied. Parts or assemblies, which cannot be cleaned in a tank, or which for other reasons must be cleaned by wiping with an organic solvent, need not meet the water-breakfree" requirement. After cleaning, the parts shall not be handled in any manner which will allow fingerprints, dirt, dust, and other foreign sub stances to contaminate the surface to be treated.

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TABLE I - CLEANING PROCEDURES REMOVAL OF OIL, GREASE ETC. REMOVAL OF SCALE, OXIDE, ETC. (10) REMOVAL OF FLUXES (10) REMOVAL OF METALLIC CONTAMINATION TOOL OR DIE PICKUP ETC. 3.6.4.8.1 (1) 3.6.4.6 3.6.5 3.6.5 3.6.4.3 (5) CONDITIONING FOR PLTG, ANODIZING, CHEM FILM APPL, INSP , ETC. 3.6.3.2 (1) 3.6.4.1 (1) 3.6.4.6 CONDITIONING FOR RESISTANCE WELDING 3.6.4.1 (1) 3.6.2.1 3.6.4.6 3.6.2 3.6.5 3.6.2 3.6.5 3.6.4.3 (5) 3.6.2 (6) 3.6.4.5 3.6.2 3.6.5 3.6.2 3.6.5 3.6.2 3.6.4.2 3.6.5 (7) 3.6.4.3 (7) 3.6.2 3.6.5.1 3.6.2 3.6.4.3 3.6.5 3.6.2 3.6.4.3 (5) CONDITIONING FOR SOLDERING BRAZING, WELDING 3.6.4.1 (1) 3.6.4.6 (3) 3.6.2 3.6.5 3.6.2 3.6.5 3.6.4.3 (5) 3.6.2 (6) 3.6.4.5 3.6.2 3.6.5 3.6.2 3.6.5 3.6.2 3.6.4.2 3.6.2 3.6.4.2 3.6.2 3.6.5 (7) 3.6.4.3 (7) 3.6.2 3.6.5.1 3.6.2 3.6.4.3 3.6.5 3.6.2 3.6.4.3 (5) REMOVAL OF SHOT PEEN RESIDUE

MATERIAL

STRIPPING PAINT

PASSIVATION BRIGHT DIP

ALUMINUM COPPER & ALLOYS INCONEL INCO901, INCONEL X, INCO718 MAGNESIUM MONEL N-155 STEEL ALY ARMOR PLT LOW ALLOY STEEL UP TO 150 KSI LOW ALLOY STEEL 150 TO 240 KSI 4340 STEEL 260-280 KSI 300 SERIES STAINLESS A-286 400 SERIES CORROSION RESISTANT PRECIPITATION HARDENING SST 17-4PH, 177PH, PH15-7 Mo, AM350, AM355 19-9DL STAINLESS

3.6.1 3.6.3.1 (1) 3.6.1 3.6.3.4 3.6.1 3.6.3.4 3.6.1 3.6.3.4

3.6.4.1 (1) 3.6.4.6 (2) 3.6.2.2 3.6.4.3 3.6.2.2 3.6.8.4 3.6.8.5 3.6.4.2 (5) 3.6.4.3 (5) 3.6.2 (6) 3.6.4.5 3.6.4.3 3.6.4.3 3.6.2 3.6.2 3.6.4.2 3.6.2 3.6.4.2 3.6.2.2.1 3.6.2.2.3 3.6.2 3.6.4.3 (7)(11) 3.6.5 (7) 3.6.8.4 3.6.8.5 3.6.2 3.6.4.3 (12)(13) 3.6.8.5 3.6.2 3.6.4.3 (5) 3.6.8.4 3.6.8.5

3.6.7.1 3.6.7 3.6.2 3.6.5 3.6.7 3.6.2 3.6.5 3.6.7 3.6.7.4 3.6.5 3.6.7 3.6.5 3.6.7 3.6.7 3.6.7 3.6.2 3.6.3.4 3.6.5 (7)

3.6.3.2 (1) 3.6.4.1.8 3.6.4.8.1 (1) 3.6.5 -

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3.6.1 3.6.3.3 3.6.1 3.6.3.4 3.6.1 3.6.3.4 3.6.1 3.6.3.4 3.6.1 3.6.3.4 3.6.1 3.6.3.4 3.6.1 3.6.3.4 3.6.1 3.6.3.4

3.6.4.5 3.6.5 3.6.5 3.6.4.2 3.6.4.2 3.6.3.4 3.6.5 (7)

3.6.1.2 3.6.3.4 3.6.3.4 3.6.3.4 3.6.2 3.6.4.2 (9) -

3.6.5 3.6.5 3.6.3.4 3.6.3.4 3.6.3.4 3.6.5 (7)

3.6.6 3.6.6 3.6.6 3.6.6 3.6.6 3.6.6

3.6.5 (8)(7)

3.6.1 3.6.3.4 3.6.1 3.6.3.4

3.6.7 3.6.2 3.6.5 3.6.7

3.6.5.1 3.6.5

3.6.5.1 -

3.6.5.1 3.6.5 3.6.4.3 (5)

3.6.6 3.6.6

3.6.5.1 3.6.5 3.6.4.3 (5) See 3.6.5.1

3.6.1 3.6.3.4

3.6.2 3.6.4.3 (14) 3.6.8.4 3.6.8.5

3.6.2 3.6.5 3.6.7

3.6.5

3.6.5 3.6.2 3.6.4.3 (14)

3.6.5 3.6.2 3.6.4.3 (14)

3.6.6

3.6.5 (8) 3.5.4.3 (14) See 3.6.5.1

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TABLE I - CLEANING PROCEDURES (CONTINUED) REMOVAL OF OIL, GREASE ETC. REMOVAL OF SCALE, OXIDE, ETC. (10) REMOVAL OF FLUXES (10) REMOVAL OF METALLIC CONTAMINATION TOOL OR DIE PICKUP ETC. 3.6.5.1.2 3.6.4.4 (9) CONDITIONING FOR PLTG, ANODIZING, CHEM FILM APPL, INSP , ETC. 3.6.3.4 3.6.4.7 3.6.4.4 (9) CONDITIONING FOR RESISTANCE WELDING 3.6.2 3.6.4.7 3.6.2.1.2 3.6.4.4 (9) CONDITIONING FOR SOLDERING BRAZING, WELDING 3.6.4.7 3.6.4.4 (9) REMOVAL OF SHOT PEEN RESIDUE

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STRIPPING PAINT

PASSIVATION BRIGHT DIP

URANIUM BERYLLIUM TI (CP) IT 6Al-4V ELECTRICAL (ANSI M-6 AND M-9) PLASTICS, TRANSPARENT POLYETHYLENE (TUBING) PLASTICS, THERMOSET NOTES (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8) (9) (10) (11) (12) (13) (14)

3.6.1 3.6.3.4 3.6.1 3.6.3.4 3.6.1 3.6.3.4 3.6.1.2 3.6.8.1 3.6.8.2 3.6.8.3

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Assemblies with faying surfaces, and assemblies with cadmium plated plate nuts attached shall be solvent cleaned or emulsion cleaned only per Item 3.6.1 Anneal scale only. Copper wire for electrical components shall be mechanically cleaned only; for soldering (Item 3.6.2.1). If copper tubing contains stainless steel fittings, acid clean per Item 3.6.4.2. Immerse, other than solution annealed material, not longer than 5-10 minutes. (This time is cumulative and shall not be exceeded as a result of more than one cleaning cycle.) Alternate: For cast materials, sandblasting shall be followed by Item 3.6.4.5.4, then 3.6.3.3. If fusion welded, all 300 series steels except 321 and 347 must be solution heat treated before acid cleaning. Passivate not required on stainless sheet if the only operation in addition to vapor degreasing is cutting of edges such as shearing, sawing, drilling, and deburring. Immerse parts not longer than 60 seconds. Do not pickle or acid clean brazed or soldered corrosion resistant or heat resistant steel or non-copper bearing nickel alloy, except per Item 3.6.7.1. Do not acid clean 303S and 303SE; clean per Item 3.6.2. Do not acid clean 400 series if tempered at 1075-1125_F prior to heat treating; clean per Item 3.6.2. Castings shall be limited to 30 seconds per immersion; loosened scale and smut shall be removed between immersions. Immersion time shall be limited to 5-10 minutes for material stress relieved below 1800_F. (This time is cumulative and shall not be exceeded as a result of more than one cleaning cycle.) Immersion time is limited to 30 minutes for material stress relieved above 1800_F.

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3.3.

Post-Process Cleaning

3.3.1. Removal of Heat Treat Scale - Heat treat oxides and scale shall be removed after heat treatment, as specified herein, prior to subsequent processing or assembly except as follows: (a) (b) Prior to forming. Prior to stress relieving or baking.

3.3.1.1. Specific heat treat scale removal requirements as outlined in applicable heat treating specifications shall take precedence over requirements outlined herein. 3.3.2. Removal of Welding, Brazing, Soldering Fluxes, and Scale - Removal of fluxes and welding scales shall be accomplished as soon as possible after joining, except as noted below to insure a clean surface for subsequent processing and maximum corrosion resistance. Inert gas-shielded arc welded parts do not require chemical or abrasive cleaning after welding, provided weld is free of flux and scale. 3.3.3. Removal of Soft Metal and Other Metal Contamination - All parts formed on soft metal dies, or otherwise similarly contaminated by soft metal pickup, shall be cleaned as outlined herein to remove the contaminants prior to subsequent processing or assembly. Soft metals used as lubricants (such as copper or lead) on wire shall be removed after all straightening, forming, or coiling operations to provide a clean surface for subsequent processing or assembly. Foreign metal residues remaining on steel and aluminum from operations such as shot peening, forming, etc., shall be removed as specified herein, prior to subsequent processing or assembly. 3.4. Post Cleaning Operations

3.4.1. Rinsing Requirements - All parts treated with acid or alkaline materials at any time during processing shall be given a thorough clean water immersion or spray rinse after each such treatment in order to avoid contamination of parts and processing solutions. An acidulated rinse may be used in lieu of the water spray or immersion rinse where specifically required or allowed by other LM Aero specifications. The rinse shall contain no materials that would be detrimental to the surface of the cleaned or processed parts. 3.4.2. Drying Requirements - Parts processed in accordance with the requirements of this specification must be dried completely at the completion of the final rinse following such operations as plating, chemical film application, etc. Parts shall also be dried if it is necessary to stop an operation in a sequence for a period of time which will cause the parts to remain wet, corrode or otherwise be detrimental to the part. 3.4.2.1. Drying Process - After the final cold rinse, the parts shall be immersed in hot water between 140_F and boiling in order to heat parts to facilitate drying. Parts shall immediately be dried with clean filtered compressed air, or in a clean hot air atmosphere operated at a maximum of 200_F for a period of time no longer than necessary to remove all traces of moisture from the parts. In the absence of facilities for hot water rinsing, ambient water may be used provided that all other requirements are fulfilled as specified herein. The hot water rinse or ambient water used directly prior to use of hot or compressed air shall not contain any material or sludges that would be detrimental to the process. 3.5. Process Controls

3.5.1. Steel parts hardened to 180,000 psi and above ultimate tensile strength shall not be stressed or flexed during any acid cleaning or plating operations. 3.5.2. Immersion treatment of parts or assemblies which can entrap processing solutions or rinse waters during normal processing is permitted only where specifically required herein, or by the Engineering drawing or other LM Aero specification. Such parts or assemblies shall be immersed for 3 to 5 minutes in a water rinse solution prior to immersion in a processing solution. After final processing, items shall be thoroughly rinsed and force dried with clean compressed air or in a clean hot air atmosphere operated at a maximum of 200_F for a period of time no longer than necessary to remove all traces of moisture.
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Approved Processing, Media and Materials Solvent Cleaning

3.6.1.1. Vapor Degreasing - Titanium and its alloys shall not be vapor degreased using halogenated solvents except for titanium plumbing lines or tubing which are not subject to welding or temperatures in excess of 450_F. Vapor degreasing shall be accomplished using ASTM D 4080, Trichloroethylene (EMAP G31.19); ASTM D 4376, Perchloroethylene (EMAP G41.142); MIL-T-81533, Trichloroethane (EMAP G41.15); or a Halogenated Hydrocarbon solvent (EMAP G41.149) suitably inhibited to prevent attack on aluminum alloy parts. Other LM Aero - Marietta approved solvents, suitability inhibited to control pH utilizing a vapor, spray, or immersion soaking process may be used. Inhibiting agents may be used providing proper results are obtained as required herein. The pH of the degreasing fluid shall be between 6.4 and 10.5, tested electrometrically on a water extract of the degreasing fluid. Any other method for testing the pH is acceptable, providing the same degree of accuracy is obtained. The liquid phase boiling point for a vapor degreasing process shall not exceed the boiling point for a 25 volume percent oil contaminated solution of solvent. Parts shall be completely drained of water, coolants, etc., before being placed in a vapor degreaser. The solvent vapor or distillate shall be maintained free from water and sludge so that the degreaser produces a clean surface on a clean test panel when tested by wiping with a white cleaning tissue. 3.6.1.2. Hand Solvent Cleaning - Where this specification does not permit, or where parts or assemblies cannot conveniently be immersed in cleaning tanks, hand cleaning with solvent saturated clean cloths is permitted. For metal surfaces, except beryllium, solvent cleaning shall be accomplished using the products shown in Table II. Solvents that have been qualified to STM32-307 and listed in the EMAP system may also be used for hand solvent wiping (EMAP G32.5301, G32.5302). Solvent cleaning of primed or painted surfaces shall be in accordance with Process Bulletin G604. TABLE II - APPROVED SOLVENTS Specification ASTM D 4080 MIL-PRF-680, Type I, Type II A-A-59107 TT-X-916 ASTM D 740 TT-N-95 ASTM D 4126 ASTM D 770 ASTM D 329 ASTM D 1153 Product Name Trichloroethylene Dry cleaning Solvent Toluene Xylene Methyl Ethyl Ketone Aliphatic Naphtha 1,1,1 Trichloroethane Isopropyl Alcohol Acetone Methyl Isobutyl Ketone EMAP Number G31.19 G41.14, G41.144 G41.20 G41.22 G41.11 G41.205 G41.141 G41.08 G41.07 G41.115

Halogenated solvents shall not be used on titanium and its alloys subject to welding or subject to or used at temperatures in excess of 450_F. Where chemically clean surfaces are required, as for brazing or welding, etc., white cleaning tissues shall be used. Acetone, methyl ethyl ketone, Xylene, or toluene shall be used for beryllium. 3.6.1.3. Emulsion solvent cleaning shall be accomplished without electric current input in a solution using STM32-302 degreaser, (EMAP G32.228). 3.6.1.4. Aqueous alkaline degreasing and cleaning shall be accomplished using materials approved to the requirements of STM32-306 degreaser, (EMAP G32.016, G32.0160, G32.0163). 3.6.2. Abrasive Cleaning - Materials used in abrasive cleaning shall be maintained free from foreign substances that are detrimental to the operation or to subsequent processing. Abrasive particles, dust, and
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metallic contaminants from brushes, wool, etc., shall be removed after abrasive cleaning by chemical means except where solution entrapment occurs, in which case pressure spray rinsing shall be used prior to further processing (welding, plating, etc.) as noted in Table I. Abrasive cleaning shall be followed by passivation on corrosion and heat resistant steel and nickel alloys if no further processing is required. 3.6.2.1. Mechanical and Manual Abrading Methods

3.6.2.1.1. Abrasive coated paper or cloth may be used with or without a lubricating agent. Such agents shall not adversely affect the part. The coated material may be power driven provided that abrading temperatures do not exceed temperatures detrimental to the part. 3.6.2.1.2. Hemp brushes, wire brushes, metal wool, etc., may be used for cleaning subject to the requirements in 3.6.2 except as follows: (a) (b) Only hemp, stainless steel or monel wire brushes may be used for abrading corrosion resistant steel or titanium. Only hemp, stainless steel or monel wire brushes, and aluminum wool may be used for cleaning aluminum.

3.6.2.2. Abrasive cleaning under pressure shall be accomplished as specified herein and in Item 3.6.2. Pressure used shall be adjusted so that no detrimental effect shall be incurred to the surface or configuration of the blasted part. 3.6.2.2.1. Sandblasting (dry) shall be accomplished by use of Sand, Specification MIL-S-17726, Class I, Alumina, or Garnet Grit. 3.6.2.2.2. Organic grit blasting shall be accomplished by using A-A-1722 , Abrasive Grain Material (EMAP G77.079) or plastic abrasive material (EMAP G77.0791). 3.6.2.2.3. Fine abrasive blast (dry) shall be accomplished by the use of natural or synthetic abrasive which shall be no coarser than 100 grit. 3.6.2.2.4. Fine abrasive blast (wet)(vapor hone) shall be accomplished using grit as in 3.6.2.2.3 above with water. Wetting agents and rust inhibitors may be used but shall be non-injurious to the surface being blasted. 3.6.2.2.5. Fine glass blast (wet) shall be accomplished using glass or similar material no coarser than 150 grit with water. Wetting agents and rust inhibitors may be used but shall be non-injurious to the surface being blasted. 3.6.2.2.6. Steel grit or cut wire blast shall be accomplished by using grit conforming to SAE J1993 or wire conforming to Specification MIL-S-851. Cut wire may be preferred where the cutting action of grit is undesirable. Nickel and stainless steel alloys shall not be cleaned with these materials. 3.6.3. Alkaline Cleaning

3.6.3.1. Alkaline cleaning of aluminum shall be accomplished without electric current input in a hot solution of STM32-301, cleaner (EMAP G32.02, G32.0200, G32.0201, G32.0203). 3.6.3.2. Special Caustic Etch - Where additional etching is required prior to chemical film application, anodizing, resistance welding or other processes one of the following methods shall be used: 3.6.3.2.1. Immersion Process - Etchant conforming to STM32-303, Etchant for Aluminum Alloys (EMAP G32.222), shall be used for alkaline etching. This material shall be charged and maintained at a concentration and temperature which will produce an etch rate of 0.0025 to 0.0035 inch/surf/hour when measured on AMS-QQ-A-250/12, 7075-T6 sheet. The above referenced Etchants may also be operated within a broader range of 0.0015 to 0.0070 inch/surf/hour provided that monthly Intergranular Attack and End Grain Pitting
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testing is accomplished in accordance with paragraph 4.3.4. No intergranular attack shall be allowed or end grain pitting in excess of 0.001 inch. 3.6.3.2.1.1 Exceptions 7000 series extrusions that will be sulfuric acid anodized and not be subsequently painted shall be alkaline etched at an etch rate of 0.0025 to 0.0035 inch/surf/hour and may only alkaline etched at the wider range allowed of 0.0015 to 0.0070 inch/surf/hour or be acid etched with specific written approval of LM Aero Marietta Materials & Processes Engineering. 3.6.3.2.2 Extrusions, forgings and other parts which can tolerate metal removal shall be alkaline etched, as applicable, such that a minimum of 0.0002 inch and a maximum of 0.0007 inch per surface is removed. Machined parts having internal or external threads, key ways, splines or any dimension closer than 0.003 shall have such areas masked during etching or etched a maximum of 4 minutes, provided the subsequent chemical finish after etching is sulfuric acid anodize. This caustic etch may be used on clad parts other than exterior skins which do not receive subsequent painting, but the immersion time shall be limited to three minutes. 3.6.3.2.3 Alkaline Etching of Localized Areas Nonimmersion etching of small areas not to exceed 3 square inches total, shall be accomplished in accordance with Table III. TABLE III - LOCALIZED ALKALINE ETCHING PROCESS STEPS Step 1 Clean surface to be etched. Remove grease and oil with the solvents shown in Table I. Step 2 Swab area to be etched with a 20 percent by weight solution of sodium hydroxide and water at ambient temperature. Continue swabbing area with fresh solution at 2 to 3 minute intervals for 9 to 10 minutes. Step 3 Swab etched area with a 50 percent by volume solution of nitric acid and water. Step 4 Swab etched area with a 10 percent by weight solution of sodium bicarbonate and water. Step 5 Rinse etched area with DI water Step 6 Dry etched area with clean, lint free wipes. Step 7 Allow area to dry a minimum of 1 hour prior to further processing.

3.6.3.3. Alkaline cleaning of magnesium shall be accomplished without electric current input in one of the following heated solutions: (a) (b) (c) Cleaner (EMAP G32.08), P-C-535 or cleaner conforming to STM32-304 with an immersion time limited to a maximum of thirty-five (35) minutes. Caustic Soda (NaOH) shall be used at concentration of 13 to17 oz/gal. and a temperature of 185 to 195_F with an immersion time that shall be 10 to 20 minutes and a minimum pH of 13. Alkaline cleaning solution of Item 3.6.3.1.

3.6.3.4. Alkaline cleaning of steel, copper alloys, titanium, nickel alloys, uranium, and beryllium shall be accomplished in a hot solution as follows: 3.6.3.4.1. Electrolytic cleaning for ferrous alloys shall be accomplished with electric current input in a solution using a cleaner conforming to Aerospace Material Specification AMS 1547 (EMAP G32.023) or
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materials approved and listed at EMAP number G32.0235. Non-ferrous alloys shall be cleaned in Electrocleaners approved and listed at EMAP item number G32.0238. Immersion time is limited to a maximum of thirty-five (35) minutes. Current density shall not exceed 150 amps/sq. ft. and voltage shall not exceed twelve (12) volts. For cleaning of steel parts heat treated at 150,000 to 260,000 psi ultimate tensile strength or higher and titanium shall be processed using anodic current only or no current. The operation shall cause no tarnishing of parts. 3.6.3.4.2 Non-electrolytic cleaning (soak cleaning) shall be accomplished without electric current input in a solution using a cleaner conforming to STM32-304, cleaner (EMAP G32.08) or Federal Specification P-C-535. Immersion time is limited to a maximum of thirty-five (35) minutes. 3.6.3.4.3 treating. The alkaline cleaning solution of Item 3.6.3.1 may be used except for cleaning prior to heat

3.6.4. Deoxidizing and Pickling Processes - The following solutions shall be used as required herein or in other LM Aero Specifications or Bulletins or on the Engineering drawing. All acid concentrations are expressed as weight of 100 percent formula material per gallon of final solution. 3.6.4.1. Deoxidizing and Etching Aluminum Alloys - Tables IV and V list approved deoxidizing, desmutting, and acid etching solutions. The solutions shown in Table IV may also be used for etching aluminum alloys. Acid etching of aluminum alloys shall be subject to the limitations of paragraph 3.6.3.2.2. Monthly Intergranular Attack and End Grain Pitting testing shall be accomplished in accordance with paragraph 4.3.4. No intergranular attack shall be allowed or end grain pitting in excess of 0.001 inch.

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Solution No 1

TABLE IV - APPROVED DEOXIDIZING/DESMUT TING SOLUTIONS Solution Operating Constituents Concentration EMAP No. Name Parameters G32.015, G32.0232, STM32402 Proprietary IAW Vendor IAW Vendor G32.0237, Deoxidizer Formulations Instructions Instructions G32.024 Temp: 80F HNO3 22 to 27 oz/gal G31.03 10F Deoxidizer I Dwell Time: 5 CrO3 0.3 to 1.2 oz/gal G31.00 to 10 minutes Temp: 100F H2SO4 10 to 24 oz/gal G31.05 to 180F Dwell Time: Deoxidizer II 1.0 to 4.5 oz/gal G31.00 CrO3 5to 15 minutes H2SO4 Temp: 145F 32 to 43 oz/gal G31.05 to 160F Metal Bond Dwell Time: Na2Cr2O7 Etch 4.2 to 8.3 oz/gal G31.13 (a) See Note (b) Temp: Temp: H2SO4 80F 10F 9 to 12 oz/gal G31.05 General or Purpose Na2Cr2O7 130F 10F 4.7 to 6.6 oz/gal G31.13 Deoxidizer HF Dwell Time: 5 0.1 to 0.2 oz/gal G31.02 (c) to 15 minutes Citric Acid Temp: 80F Citric Acid 2 to 5 oz/gal G31.051 10F Deoxidizer Ammonium Dwell Time: 5 (d) 0.1 to 0.3 oz/gal G31.103 Bifluoride to 10 minutes HNO3 4.5 to 5.5 oz/gal G31.03 Temp: 80F 10F 2.5 to 4.0 oz/gal TriAcid CrO3 G31.00 Deoxidizer Dwell Time: 5 0.2 to HF G31.02 to 15 minutes 0.35oz/gal (c) Only at initial makeup of a new bath add: 0.142 0.0001 lbs/gal Al2(SO4)3 (EMAP G31.414) and 0.0042 0.0001 lbs/gal of CuSO4 (EMAP G31.41). Dwell Times: Cleaning prior to metal bonding Cleaning prior to phosphoric acid anodizing/metal bonding Shot peen residue removal And general deoxidizing (c) (d) 8 to 10 minutes 10 to 15 minutes 5 to 15 minutes

NOTES: (a) (b)

The equivalent amount of Ammonium Bifluoride (EMAP G31.103) necessary to produce the required concentration of HF may be used in lieu of hydrofluoric acid. Solution No. 2 shall be used, with rinsing between each process step, both before and after the Citric Acid Deoxidizer.
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TABLE V - APPROVED ACID ETCHING SOLUTIONS EMAP Solution Name Constituents Concentration No. HNO3 12 to 30 oz/gal 3.5 to 16 oz/gal 0.6 to 2.5 oz/gal G31.03 G31.00 G31.02

Operating Parameters Temp: 80F 10F Etch Rate: 0.9 to 1.8 mils/surf/hr Dwell Time: As Required Temp: 80F 10F Etch Rate: 0.9 to 1.8 mils/surf/hr Dwell Time: As Required Temp: 80F 5F Etch Rate: 0.9 to 1.8 mils/surf/hr Dwell Time: As Required Temp: 80F 10F Etch Rate: 0.9 to 1.8 mils/surf/hr Dwell Time: As Required

TriAcid Etch I

CrO3 HF (a) H2SO4

21 to 30 oz/gal 6.1 to 7.7 oz/gal 0.5 to 1.5 oz/gal

G31.05 G31.00 G31.02

TriAcid Etch II

CrO3 HF (a) HNO3

20 to 30 oz/gal

G31.03

Nitric/Hydrofluoric Acid Etch HF (a) 1.1 to 1.5 oz/gal G31.02

H3PO4 4 Phosphoric/Nitric Acid HNO3

95% by Vol.

G31.04

5% by Vol

G31.03

NOTE:

(a)

The equivalent amount of Ammonium Bifluoride (EMAP G31.103) necessary to produce the required concentration of HF may be used in lieu of hydrofluoric acid.

3.6.4.1.9. Deoxidizing of Tubing - Solution No. 5 of Table IV may be used for deoxidizing of tubing prior to chemical film application. Immersion time shall be 30 to 35 minutes at a temperature of 125 to 135_F. 3.6.4.2. Pickling of Non-corrosion Resistant Steel - Use either of the following solutions. Time of immersion shall be no more than is required to perform the necessary work but is limited to a maximum time of thirty (30) minutes by either method. No electric current input shall be used. The hydrochloric acid pickle shall not be used on chrome plated steel parts. When used for copper or copper alloys, the immersion time shall not exceed 10 minutes. (a) (b) HCl (hydrochloric acid) Temperature Inhibitor Temperature Room - 100_F Fed. Spec. O-I-501, Type I 140 - 170_F H2SO4 (sulfuric acid) 27 - 45 oz/gal. 22 - 27 oz/gal.

3.6.4.3. Pickling Corrosion or Heat Resistant Steel and Nickel Alloys - 300 series parts pickled in this solution may be considered to be adequately passivated.
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14.7 - 29.3 oz. by weight/gal. 1.5 - 2.9 oz. by weight/gal. Room 3 minutes maximum in other than annealed condition. Parts which are not completely descaled in 3 minutes shall be abrasively cleaned. HNO3/HF shall be 5/1 minimum 0.5 - 0.9 mg./gm./minute

3.6.4.4. Pickling Titanium - Use either of the following solutions. Titanium parts shall be immersed for a time not to exceed five (5) minutes. Parts not cleaned in the allowed time shall be abrasive cleaned and reimmersed for not more than sixty (60) seconds. In either of the following cases replenish the bath when the metallic concentration exceeds one part of metal to 1.8 parts of HF or when the fluoride content expressed as HF exceeds 5 percent. (a) HF (hydrofluoric acid) 1.2 - 3.5 oz/gal HNO3 (nitric acid) Temperature Ratio of nitric to hydrofluoric acid (b) HNO3 (nitric acid) Temperature 3.6.4.5. 22 - 38 oz/gal Room - 140_F 10 - 1 (at all times)

HF (hydrofluoric acid) 2.3 - 3.3 oz/gal 38 - 52 oz/gal Room - 120_F

Pickling of Magnesium

3.6.4.5.1. Chromic Acid Pickle (For Magnesium) - After cleaning as prescribed herein, all machined parts, extrusions, and castings shall be pickled by immersion for 3 to 15 minutes in a solution consisting of 20 to 25 ounces CrO3 (chromium trioxide) per gallon, maintained from room temperature to 212_F. 3.6.4.5.2. Chromic Nitrate Pickle (For Magnesium) - Parts which have scale or other contamination which cannot be removed satisfactorily by any other means, may be immersed for five (5) minutes maximum in a solution maintained at 70 to 90_F, and made up as follows: CrO3 (chromium trioxide) NaNO3 (sodium nitrate) 20 - 25 oz/gal. 3 - 5 oz/gal.

3.6.4.5.2.1. This pickling operation is not permitted for castings or sandblasted parts. Parts which have been held to close dimensional tolerances shall be immersed for a maximum of 30 seconds. The solution shall be maintained at a pH of 0.3 to 1.5 by addition of chromic acid. 3.6.4.5.3. Hydrofluoric Acid Pickle (For Magnesium) - Parts shall be immersed in a 20 to 26 oz/gal. HF (hydrofluoric acid) solution maintained at room temperature (110_F max.). Immersion time for AZ 31 alloys (Dow FS and AM52S) shall be limited to 15 to 30 seconds. All other alloys shall be immersed for a period up to five minutes (max.) as required. 3.6.4.5.4. Special Magnesium Pickle - Magnesium castings may be pickled in the following solution for 1/2 to 2 minutes at 70 to 90_F: CrO3 (chromium trioxide) HNO3 (nitric acid) HF (hydrofluoric acid) 32 - 38 oz/gal. 3.0 - 3.5 oz/gal. 0.8 - 1.0 oz/gal.

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3.6.4.6.

Pickling of Copper - Pickle per Item 3.6.4.2.

3.6.4.6.1. Special Pickle for Copper Tubing Use For Oxygen Lines - Copper tubing for oxygen lines shall be immersed in a 4.0 to 10.0 oz/gal. solution of CrO3 (chromium trioxide) operated at room temperature to 110_F after all cleaning, pickling or bright dipping processes, followed by thorough rinsing. 3.6.4.7. Pickling of Beryllium - Acid pickling of beryllium shall be accomplished by treating the parts in the following solution. Nitric Acid Hydrofluoric Acid Deionized Water Temperature 3.6.4.8. 64 - 68 oz/gal. 2.0 - 3.0 oz/gal. Balance Room

Pickling of Aluminum Alloys - Use either of the following solutions:

3.6.4.8.1. Acid Pickle - The pickle solution shall contain 40 to 60 ounces per gallon of nitric acid and shall be used at room temperature (110_F max.). Immersion shall be for 10 to 30 minutes when used for removing low melting alloy contamination. Contamination shall be removed as soon as possible to avoid corrosion. Parts shall not be left in the solution any longer than necessary to remove scale. Over etching shall be avoided. 3.6.4.8.2. may be used. Light Alkaline Etch - Where slight etching is specified by LM Aero specifications, Item 3.6.3.2

3.6.5. Passivation Processes (see Item 6.1) - Passivation and acid cleaning processes shall be accomplished by the following methods as specified: 3.6.5.1. Corrosion and Heat Resistant Steels - All corrosion and heat resistant steels which are not subsequently plated shall be passivated or acid cleaned by one of the following methods unless otherwise specified. 300 series steels and A-286 steel are adequately passivated during pickling per Item 3.6.4.3 and, if so pickled, require no additional passivation per this paragraph. Areas of CRES parts or assemblies that are nitrided shall be selectively masked prior to passivation of non-nitrided surfaces. CRES parts or assemblies that are nitrided over their entire surfaces shall not be passivated. Stainless steels shall show evidence of a passive surface after passivation when tested in accordance with 4.3.3. 3.6.5.1.1. Preferred Passivation Procedure (Mandatory for 400 Series at LM Aero). Passivate HNO3(nitric acid) Na2Cr2O7(sodium dichromate) Temperature Time Rinse Dichromate Seal Na2Cr2O7(sodium dichromate) Temperature Time Rinse Final Acid Rinse pH 3 - 6.5 24 - 30 oz/gal. 2.0 - 3.4 oz/gal. 120 - 130_F 30 - 45 minutes Hot Water rinse (150_F minimum) 5.4 - 8.3 oz/gal. 140 - 160_F 60 - 75 minutes Cold Water (maintained with chromic acid or proprietary chromic phosphoric acid compounds) 160 - 210_F

Temperature Dry

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Alternate Passivation Procedure (Do not use for 400 Series at LM Aero) Immerse for 1/2 to 1 hour in a 40 to 60 oz/gal. solution of HNO3 (nitric acid) operated between room temperature and 140_F OR Immerse for 20 to 30 minutes in a 55 to 70 oz/gal. solution of HNO3 (nitric acid) operated between 120 to 130_F. OR A 5 to 10 percent by weight solution of citric acid (EMAP G31.051) in water operated at ambient temperature to 160F. Dwell time shall be 30 minutes minimum at ambient temperature to 120F and 15 minutes minimum at temperatures above 120F. Dowicil 75 (EMAP G31.0007) may be added in order to control bacteria growth and shall be maintained at a concentration of 75 to 100 ppm. Approved (EMAP G31.60) proprietary citric acid passivating formulations may also be used and shall be controlled and operated in accordance with the manufactures instructions.

3.6.5.1.3. Welded plumbing assemblies and other assemblies that require passivation and which are impracticable to passivate by immersion processing after welding or fabrication shall be passivated in detail prior to welding or fabricating. After welding or fabrication, accessible weld and heat affected areas or other exposed surfaces shall be passivated with passivating jell (EMAP G32.244). The passivating jell shall be applied and maintained in contact with the areas to be treated for 10 to 15 minutes. Reapplication to effect passivation shall be as required. After passivation, all residue shall be removed by rinsing with water or by wiping with an applicator that is wet with water. Passivating jell or residue shall not be allowed to enter faying surfaces or areas of entrapment. 3.6.5.2. Bright Dip for Copper and Copper Alloys - Bright dipping may be accomplished by treating parts in the following solution operated at a temperature below 95_F. Time of immersion shall not exceed 20 seconds for each immersion and no more than three immersions with intermediate rinses shall be allowed for any one piece. H2SO4 (sulfuric acid) HNO3 (nitric acid) HCl (hydrochloric acid) Water 120 - 140 oz/gal. 15 - 25 oz/gal. 0.4 - 0.7 oz/gal. Remainder

3.6.5.3. Bright Dip for Beryllium - Bright dipping may be accomplished by treating the part in the following solution. The time of immersion shall be determined by the amount of material to be removed. The rate of removal at 120_F is 0.001 inch per 20 minutes immersion per surface. H3PO4 (phosphoric acid CrO3 (chromium trioxide) H2SO4 (sulfuric acid) Water Balance Temperature 3.6.6. Paint Stripping Processes 76 - 85 oz/gal. 8 - 10 oz/gal. 6 - 7 oz/gal. 115 - 125_F

3.6.6.1. Paint Stripper (Immersion Type for all Metals) - Stripping shall be accomplished by immersion in paint removers (EMAP G32.061 or G32.14) maintained in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations.
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3.6.6.2. Paint Stripper (Immersion Type for Aluminum) - Stripping shall be accomplished by immersion in paint removers (EMAP G32.061, G32.14, G32.16, or G32.192) maintained in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations. 3.6.6.3. Paint Stripper (Hand) - Paint stripping from all metals shall be accomplished using a suitable paint diluent, paint remover conforming to MIL-R-25134 (EMAP G32.23), or paint remover (EMAP G32.233). Precautions must be taken to ensure that the paint remover is not allowed to come in contact with finished painted parts or assemblies which may be installed on airplanes, nor plastic, rubber, or other materials or parts subject to deterioration by the paint remover. Paint remover must not be allowed to enter structure through joints or seams, nor become entrapped in faying surfaces. Working parts and mechanisms must be protected from the paint remover. Workers must be protected from contact with the paint remover. Paint removers (EMAP G32.165, G32.06, and G32.234) may be used but shall be restricted to aluminum alloy detail parts only. 3.6.6.4. Paint Stripping (Abrasive Blast) - Paint stripping from metals by abrasive blasting shall be accomplished by using MIL-G-9954, Abrasive Glass Beads (EMAP G32.38), MIL-G-5634, Abrasive Grain (EMAP G77.079) or plastic abrasive blasting material (G77.0791) of the size and hardness required. Abrasive blasting procedures shall be employed so that no detrimental effect shall be incurred to the properties of the blasted material. 3.6.7. Solder, Weld and Brazing Flux Removal

3.6.7.1. Flux Removal Method - Immerse parts in clean hot water maintained between 140_F and boiling for a minimum of ten minutes and a maximum of one hour. Rinse in clean running water. Immerse parts in 1.3 to 2.7 oz/gal. CrO3 (chromium trioxide), 6.0 to 8.0 oz/gal. H3PO4 (phosphoric acid) operated at 180 to 200_F for a period of time necessary to remove all traces of flux and scrub with a bristle brush if necessary. There shall be evidence of complete removal of the flux by test as required by the Quality Control Department using the test specified in Item 3.6.7.2 or any other method that would produce similar results. 3.6.7.1.1. For assemblies where no entrapment of the cleaning solution is possible, flux removal may be accomplished by immersion in a 12 to 18 oz/gal. solution of H2SO4 (sulfuric acid) and approximately 0.01 percent suitable wetting agent operated at room temperature for a period of time necessary to remove all traces of flux. 3.6.7.2. Test for Chloride-containing Flux Residues - Leach the fluxed area with a small quantity of chloride-free distilled water and then add a few drops of 1:1 nitric acid solution and a few drops of a 5 percent silver nitrate solution (by weight) to the leachant. If a white or gray precipitate is formed in an amount greater than that formed in an equal volume of tap water treated in a like manner, the flux removal has not been complete and the washing operation shall be repeated until flux removal is complete. In testing magnesium, omit the nitric acid solution. 3.6.7.3. Removal Of Soldering Flux - Parts soldered by use of acid base fluxes shall be cleaned after soldering as follows: (a) Parts that have a large area of soldered surface and can be immersed, shall be immersed in an alkaline cleaning bath approved for the particular metal until flux is completely removed. (See Item 3.6.3) Parts which have small areas of soldered surface or which cannot be immersed because of entrapment shall have the fluxed area hand washed and neutralized with 2 oz/gal. solution of sodium carbonate and then thoroughly rinsed and dried. Parts soldered by use of rosin fluxes need not be cleaned after soldering, but excess flux may be removed with alcohol when necessary.

(b)

(c)

3.6.7.4. Removal of Weld Flux (Magnesium) - Remove all traces of weld flux immediately after welding, using hot water accompanied by bristle brushing or by immersion in cleaner (Item 3.6.3.3). Rinse and dry in accordance with Item 3.4 herein. After cleaning, parts having inaccessible areas shall be immersed in a 2.5 to
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6.5 oz/gal. dichromate solution maintained between 180_F and boiling for one hour. In addition to these requirements there shall be evidence by test of complete removal of fluxes as specified in Item 3.6.7.2. 3.6.8. Special Cleaning Processes

3.6.8.1. Cleaning of Transparent Plastics - Oil, grease, paint, adhesives, or other foreign matter shall be removed from transparent plastic parts to be used in pressurized or unpressurized compartments by applying and cleaning with a cotton flannel cloth (as an alternate, a clean, soft paper tissue may be used) moistened with cleaner conforming to MIL-C-25769 or Aliphatic Naphtha conforming to TT-N-95, Type II. CAUTION: To prevent scratching, rub lightly until dry. Under no circumstances shall any other solvent, solution or compound be used on or in contact with the plastic. Use of any other cleaners or other materials in contact with the plastic may result in surface craze or cause delayed catastrophic failure.

3.6.8.2. Cleaning of Polyethylene Tubing - When required, cleaning shall be accomplished by either complete immersion in (or by pouring through the tube) a detergent solution at a temperature not above 90_F, until parts are free of oil or other contamination. Allow parts to drain and then rinse with clean running tap water until clean. Dry parts at room temperature. 3.6.8.3. Cleaning of Thermosetting and Reinforced Thermoset Plastics - For removal of greases and oils used as parting agents, vapor degreasing shall be accomplished as specified in Item 3.6.1.1 for not longer than 90 seconds immersion. 3.6.8.4. Sodium Hydride Process - The bath is to be operated at 700 20_F and is to consist essentially of molten sodium hydroxide containing 1.5 percent to 2.0 percent sodium hydride. See Table I for applicable materials. The parts being processed shall be immersed in the bath for a minimum time required to loosen scale, quenched in water, and then smut removed by immersing in a solution in accordance with Item 3.6.4 for a maximum of 3 to 5 minutes. This process shall not be used for assemblies. 3.6.8.5. Alkaline Permanganate Scale Conditioning Process - Parts shall be immersed for 30 to 60 minutes in the following solution, after which they shall be pressure rinsed and immersed in a solution in accordance with 3.6.4. This process shall not be used for assemblies. NaOH (sodium Hydroxide) Na2CO3 (sodium carbonate) KMnO4 (potassium permanganate) Temperature NOTE: 18 - 22 oz/gal. 18 - 22 oz/gal. 8 - 12 oz/gal. 190 - 200_F

A proprietary solution or solutions may be used in lieu of the above solution, in which case the manufacturer's recommended concentration, operating temperature and immersion time shall be used. A sodium hydroxide - copper sulfate combination scale conditioner operated at 275_ to 300_F for 20 to 30 minutes, may be used for titanium alloys. A sodium hydroxide - sodium dichromate combination scale conditioner operated at 275_ to 300_F may be used for titanium, stainless steel and low alloy steel.

3.7. Hazardous Materials - Materials referenced in this specification may be hazardous. Refer to the Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) for safe use conditions and proper personal protective equipment (PPE). If further assistance is needed contact Safety Operations. All hazardous materials usage shall be in ac cordance with the requirements of STM50-001 and STP90-001. The tables in STM50-001 are maintained and updated as required by changes in regulations, policies, and/or contracts. The requirements of STM50-001 and STP90-001 shall be adhered to by designers, engineers, users, and vendors to ensure com pliance with customer contracts, federal, state and local regulations, and company policies.
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4.

QUALITY ASSURANCE PROVISIONS

4.1. Control of Solutions - Periodic analysis of all processing solutions shall be made at the discre tion of the Quality Control Department at such intervals as are considered necessary to insure that the solutions or baths are maintained within the limits of this specification. 4.2. Steel parts over 220,000 psi UTS, precipitation hardening steels, and 400 series steels shall be processed in accordance with requirements of this specification only by those vendors approved by the Lock heed Quality Control Department. 4.3. Quality Assurance activities shall be performed as necessary to assure that the requirements of Sections 3 and 5 have been complied with. 4.3.1. Quality Assurance activities shall comply with aerospace industry quality standards that meet or exceed customer and regulatory authority requirements. Quality Assurance activities are integrated for product and process control, and are managed to quality requirements and implemented per quality system documentation. 4.3.2. Supplier and Subcontractor quality requirements are flowed down through the Statement of Work process and defined in the Purchase Order. Supplier's and Subcontractor's Quality Management System is subject to approval by LM Aero Procurement Quality Assurance. 4.3.3. Determination of the presence of a passivated surface shall be performed in accordance with an applicable method specified in ASTM A967 or MIL-STD-753 as specified for the alloy being tested. 4.3.4 Intergranular Attack and End Grain Pitting shall be measured using an extruded specimen of 7075-T6 aluminum alloy prepared and measured in accordance with ASTM F 2111. 5. HANDLING, STORAGE AND TRANSPORTATION

5.1. Materials and parts shall be handled, stored and protected as necessary to preserve the phys ical characteristics in good condition. 6. NOTES

6.1. All acid concentrations listed in this specification are expressed as weight in ounces of 100 per cent formula material per gallon of final solution. 6.2. Unless otherwise specified, ammonium bifluoride or other fluoride equivalent may be used in lieu of hydrofluoric acid where hydrofluoric acid is listed. 6.3. 6.4. This specification supersedes LM Aero Process Specification 0170B and Amendment 8. This specification meets the requirements of the applicable sections of MIL-S-5002.

6.5. Chemically Clean Surface - A chemically clean surface is defined as a surface upon which water, when applied momentarily to the surface, will remain on that surface in an even, continuous film and, in addition, is free of any foreign material, residue, film deposit or other material detrimental to the process or the quality of the part. 6.6. Water Break-free - A water break-free surface shall be a surface which the water film remains continuous without immediately developing discontinuities or breaks. 6.7. Marginal Marks

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