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Service Information Summary
Technical Manual Recommended Change Report

1 Introduction
General
Organization of Manual Contents
Related Publications
Literature Changes and Revisions
Application of Notes, Cautions and Warnings
Corrosion Control

2 Corrosion Classification
General
Common Corrosive Agents
Forms of Corrosion
Uniform Attack
Localized Corrosion
Corrosion and Mechanical Factors
Corrosion on Painted Surfaces
Corrosion on Unpainted Surfaces
Corrosion on Sealed Joints

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Identification of Metals
Corrosion on Magnesium Alloy
Corrosion on Aluminum Alloy
Corrosion on Alloy Steel
Corrosion on Avionic Equipment

3 Corrosion Detection
General
Visual Inspection
Magnectic Particle Inspection
X-Ray Inspection
Liquid Dye Inspection
Ultrasonic Inspection

4 Corrosion Removal
General
Preparation
Safety
Classification of Damage and Rework Limits
Paint Removal
Fairing and Blending
Aluminum and Aluminum Alloy
Magnesium
Steel and Plated Parts
Avionic Equipment

5 Refinishing and Preserving Metal Surfaces

General
Aluminum
Magnesium
Plated and Steel Parts
Paint Touchup
Avionic Equipment

6 Preventive Maintenance
General
Cleaning and Waxing
Inspection of Interior Metal Surfaces
Inspection of Exterior Metal Susrfaces
Insulation of Dissimilar Metal Against Corrosion
Application of Sealing Compound

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Temporary Anticorrosion Measure

Exposure to Saltwater and High Humidity
Exposure to Agricultural Agents
Avionic Equipment

7 Special Corrosion Control Techniques

General
Temporary Revision No. 93-001
Main Rotor Blade Attach Pins (Model 369)
Main Rotor Blade Forward Tip Caps (All Models)
Main Rotor Blades
Main Rotor Mast
Main Rotor Drive Shaft (Model 369)
Temporary Revision No. 93-001
Tail Rotor Drive Shaft (Model 369)
Fuel Cells (Model 369)
Battery Electrolyte Spillage

8 Inspection Guides
General
Daily Visual Corrosion Inspection Guide (Model 269)
100 Hour Visual Corrosion Inspection (Model 269)
Daily Visual Corrosion Inspection Guide (Model 369)
100 Hour Visual Corrosion Inspection Guide (Model 369)

9 Consumable Materials
General

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Section Page Section Page

1 INTRODUCTION 1-1 4 CORROSION REMOVAL 4-1

1-1, General,,,,,,,,l-l 4-1, General,,,,,,,,4-1

1-3, Organization of 4-3, Preparation 4-1
ManualContents.... 1-1 4-5, Safety........4-l
1-5, Related Publications 1-1 4-7, Classification of Damage
1-7, Literature Changes and Rework Limits 4-1
and Revisions 1-1 4-9, Paint Removal 4-2
1-9, Application of Notes, 4-11, Fairing and Blending 4-2
Cautions and Warnings 1-1 4-13, Aluminum and
1-II, Corrosion Control 1-2 Aluminum Alloy 4-2
4-15, Magnesium ,,,,,,,4-7
4-17, Steel and Plated
2 CORROSION CLASSIFICATION, 2-1 Parts 4-8
4-19, Avionic Equipment 4-8
2-1, General 2-1
2-3, Common Corrosive
Agents 2-1 5 REFINISHING AND PRESERV-
2-5, Forms of Corrosion 2-1 ING METAL SURFACES 5-1
2-7, Uniform Attack 2-1
2-9, Localized Corrosion 2-1 5-1, General 5-1
2-11, Corrosion and 5-3, Aluminum 5-1
Mechanical Factors ,,2-5 5-5, Magnesium 5-1
2-13, Corrosion on Painted 5-7, Plated and Steel
Surfaces,,,,,,,2-5 Parts,,,,,,,,,5-2
2-15, Corrosion on Unpainted 5-9, Paint Touchup 5-3
Surfaces 2-5 5-11, Avionic Equipment 5-6
2-17, Corrosion on Sealed
Joints 2-5
2-19, Identification of 6 PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE 6-1
Metals ,.,,,,,,2-5
2-21, Corrosion on 6-1, General 6-1
Magnesium Alloy 2-6 6-3, Cleaning and Waxing 6-1
2-23, Corrosion on 6-5, Inspection of Interior
Aluminum Alloy 2-6 Metal Surfaces 6-3
2-25, Corrosion on Alloy 6-7, Inspection of Exterior
Stee1,,,,,,,,,2-6 Metal Surfaces ,,,,6-3
2-27, Corrosion on Avionic 6-9, Insulation of Dissimilar
Equipment 2-6 Metals Against
Corrosion ,,,,,,,6-4
3 CORROSION DETECTION 3-1 6-11, Application of
Sealing Compound 6-4
3-1, General 3-1 6-13, Temporary Anticorrosion
3 -3 Visual Inspection 3-1 Measure 6-4
3-5, Magnetic Particle 6-15, Exposure to Saltwater
Inspection 3-1 and High Humidity 6-4
3-7, X-Ray Inspection 3-2 6-17, Exposure to
3-9, Liquid Dye Inspection 3-2 Agricultural Agents 6-5
3-11, Ultrasonic Inspection 3-2 6-19, Avionic Equipment 6-5

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Section Page
Section Page

8 INSPECTION GUIDES 8-1

7 SPECIAL CORROSION
CONTROL TECHNIRUES 7-1
8-1. General 8-1

7-1. General 7-1 8-3. DailyVisual Corrosion

7-3. Main Rotor Blade Inspection Guide
(Mode1269) 8-1
Attach Pins
(Model 369) 7-1 8-5. 100 Hour Visual

7-5. Main Rotor Blade Corrosion Inspection

Guide (Model 269) 8-3
Forward Tip Caps
7-1 8-7. Daily Visual Corrosion
(All Models)
7-7. Main Rotor Blades 7-1 Inspection Guide
7-2 (Model 369) 8-5
7-9. Main Rotor Mast
7-11. Main Rotor Drive Shaft 8-9. 100 Hour Visual
(Model 369) 7-4 Corrosion Inspection
Guide (Model 369) 8-7
7-13. Tail Rotor Drive Shaft
(Mode1369) 7-4
7-1.5. Fuel Cells (Model 369). 7-4 9 CONSUMABLE MATERIALS 9-1
7-17. Battery Electrolyte
.......7-6 9-1. General........9-l
Spillage

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LIST OF FIGURES

Figure Page Figure Page

2-1 Simplified corrosion cell 2-2 4-3 Cleanup of corrosion pits 4-5

2-2 Application of organic 4-4 Blendout of multiple pits 4-6

film to a metal
surface 2-2 6-1 Effect of household
cleaners on aluminum 6-2
2-3 Galvanic corrosion 2-3
7-1 Corrosion on main
2-4 Concentration cell rotor blades 7-2
corrosion.......... 2-4
7-2 Corrosion inspection
2-5 Intergranular corrosion 2-4 and repair of main rotor
mast (Nodel 369)......7-3
4-1 Use of depth dial gage 4-3
7-3 Corrosion inspection
4-2 Blendout of a single and repair of main rotor
depression 4-4 drive shaft (Model 369) 7-5

LIST OF TABLES

Table Page Table Page

2-1 Effects of corrosion on 3-1 Appearance of corrosion

avionic equipment 2-7 products on various alloys 3-1

2-2 Effects of moisture 5-1 Component finishes 5-4

and fungi on

various materials 2-8 9-1 Consumable materials 9-1

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INTRODUCTION
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SECTION 1

INTRODUCTION

1-1. GENERAL.
List of Effective Pages ("A page") that accom-

panies each revision identifies all affected

1-2. This Corrosion Manual is the primary pa@;es; such pages should be removed from the
information file for corrosion control on all manual and destroyed. Added or replacement
should then be inserted and checked
models of Hughes Helicopters. The information pages
against the A page.
and instructions given in this manual are
intended for use by maintenance personnel in
Reissue When large numbers of changes are
repairing corrosion damage and preventing
corrosion attack. Znspection schedules and involved, the manual is reissued. The preceding
consumable materials lists are also provided. issue of the manual then becomes obsolete and
should be discarded.
1-3. ORGANIZATION OF MANUAL
CONTENTS. Service Information Notices and Letters
Service information is to be considered as part
1-4. The contents of this manual are grouped of the manual. Physical incorporation of cor-

rosion control related information

service
into sections as outlined in the Table of
Contents. Each section is divided into num- requirements into the manual is indicated by
the appearance of the document number in the
bered paragraphs provide comprehensive
that
of a specific topic. Some paragraphs Service Information Summary at the front of
coverage
be divided into lettered subparagraphs the manual.
may
which may be further divided into numbered
procedural steps.
1-9. APPLICATION OF NOTES CAUTIONS
------L----------
AND WARNINGS.
1-5. RELATED PUBLICATIONS.

1-6. Refer to appropriate Handbook of

the 1-10. Throughout this manual and associated
Maintenance Instructions for a complete list of Hughes manuals, Motes, Cautions, and Warnings
are used to emphasize instructions or informa-
related publications.
tion considered to be unusual or critical. A

"Note" may appear in the text before or after

1-7. LITERATURE CHANGES AND
REVISIONS. the instruction(s) to which it applies, depending
upon relative significance of the information.
1-8. publication of the initial issue
After "Caution" or "Warnnng" statements are always,
placed before the information or instruction(s)
of this manual, changes in the helicopter
to which they apply, except when such place-
and equipment, and in maintenance practices
and procedures as well as additional infor- ment in the text would locate the statement
outside the paragraph that is affected. The
mation developed by experience, affects of Cautions
To that conditions that warrant use Notes,
the manual contents. ensure cover-

manual and associated publica- and Warnings are defined by the following:
age in this
tions continue to reflect such changes,
NOTE: A condition, procedure, etc, that is
revised information is provided by one of
the following communications:
essential to highlight.

Alteration of of the CAUTION: Procedures, practices, etc,

Revision portions man-

ual by replacement, addition and/or deletion that, if not strictly observed, may result in
The damage to or destruction of equipment.
of pages is accomplished by revision.

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WARNING: Procedures, practices, etc, that, where protective finishes have been scuffed,
if not strictly observed, may result in personal scratched, chipped or worn away. Environment
injury or loss of life. must be considered asimportant factor in
an

corrosion control. Helicopters exposed to

saltwater, industrial air pollution, agricultural
1-11. CORROSIONCONTROL. agents, corrosive soils, abrasive dust and
extreme temperatures should be inspected
1-12. The helicopter airframe
is primarily frequently and have special corrosion control
constructed of aluminum and magnesium alloys, techniques applied, in order to prevent severe
with selective use of alloy steels, stainless corrosion damage. In the following sections of
steels and titanium alloys, and should be this manual, methods of classification, detec-
checked regularly for signs of corrosion, tion and removal of corrosion are discussed.
especially at points of dissimilar and overlap- Also covered are refinishing of metal surfaces,
ping metal contact. Corrosion of dissimilar preventive maintenance and special corrosion
metals is result of several conditions: lack of
a control techniques. Section 8 outlines inspec-
sufficient insulation in areas of metal contact, tion schedules and Section 9 lists consumable
tears or punctures in metal itself and areas materials.

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CORROSION
CLASSIFICATION
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SECTION 2

CORROSION CLASSIFICATION

2-1. GENERAL. Micro-organisms When contaminated

with water and iron oxides or mineral salts,
2-2. This section contains background informa- micro-organisms tin jet fuel) form slime which
tion and basic theory of corrosion attack. is extremely corrosive.
Figure 2-1 illustrates a simplified. corrosion cell
showing conditions
which must exist for electro- g. Exhaust gases Some exhaust gases,
chemicalcorrosion. Figure 2-2 illustrates the particularly from high octane AVGAS, canbe
elimination of corrosion by application of an corrosive.
organic film to a metal surface. In this case,
the film is paint, which insulates the metal 2-5. FORMS
from any corrosive agent (electrolyte).
2-6. The two basic forms of corrosion covered
in this manual are uniform attack and localized
2-3. COMMON CORROSIVE AGENTS. corrosion. Theymay occur singly or in con-

junction with each other.

2-4. The common corrosive agents which cause
corrosion damage to helicopter airframes are 2-7. UNIFORM ATTACK.
listed below.
2-8. This form of corrosion is usually spread
a. Acids Sulfuric acid (battery acid), halic evenly over a large area and the corrosion rate
acids (hydrochloric, hydrofluoric and hydro- is approximately the same over the entire area

bromic), and organic acids are the most of the affected surface. Uniform attack can be
destructive. caused by direct chemical attack or electro-
chemical attack. An example of direct chemi-
b. Alkalies Washing soda, potash (wood cal attack is reaction of a metallic surface
ashes), lime (cement dust) and some household with airborne compounds,
chlorine or sulfur
detergents are particularly corrosive to alumi- oxygen, or moisture in the atmosphere. Uni-
num alloys. form attack damage may be assessed by com-
paring the thickness of the corroded metal
c. Salts Most salts and their solutions are with that of an undamaged specimen.
good electrolytes and promote corrosion attack
of dissimilar metals. 2-9. LOCALIZED CORROSION.

d. The Atmospheric oxygen and

atmosphere 2-10. In this manual localized corrosion will be
moisture, compounds and mois-
oxidized sulfur divided into two types, pitting and selective
ture (sulfur based acids) in industrial atmo- attack. Localized corrosion is usually located
spheres and salt particles or droplets of salt- in well defined areas and is usually electro-
saturated water (saline moisture) in marine chemical in nature.
atmospheres are all good electrolytes.
a. Fitting This type of corrosion is found
e. Water The ability of water to cause in very small areas, while other areas remain
corrosion attack varies with the type and quan- unaffected. A notable characteristics of pits

tity of dissolved minerals, organic impurities, is that they have short, well-defined edges
gases (especially oxygen) present and other with walls that run almost perpendicular to the

factors such as temperature and velocity. Even surface of the metal. Pits penetrate deeply
distilled water will contribute to corrosion. and damage is great compared with the amount

2-1
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of metal consumed. Fitting i. causedby chemi- b. Selective attack This form of corrosion
cal action of moisture, acid, alkali or saline selects oneparticular phase or constituent of
solutions an unprotected metal. Pits we propa- an alloy while others are ignored. The diffel-

gated by galvanic action w concentration cells. ent forms of selective attack are intergranular

Galvanic action results from reaction of an attack, exfoliatian, weld decay and filiform
electrolyte (candensation from salt-air atma- corrosion. Intergranular attack is centered on
the boundaries of metalgrains. The material
sphere) with dissimilar metals present in an
between the pains is consumed first, followed
alloy. An example of galvanic action is illuh
trated in figure 2-3. Concentration cells we by a" attack on the pains themselves. See
a result of vszying concentrations of dissolved figure 2-5 for an example of intergranular
metal ions within asolution. Con- corrosion. Exfoliation is characterized by
oxygen or
centration cells occur when the solution (elec- leafing-out of corroded sections of metal and
tralyte) becomes entrapped. Figure 2-4 illu~ swelling of the pwt which reduces its static
trates several types of concentration cells, strength. Exfoliation is usually found on
Two other forms of pitting we crevice corro- extruded parts because the forming process
sion and deposit attack. Crevice corrosion elongates the pains of the metal. Weld decay
occurs in areas between two materials where occurs when different phases of a metal are

an electrolyte becomes entrapped. The mate- produced due to improper heat treatment
rials may be simila. or dissimila. metals or neara weld. One of these phases may be
nonmetallic. Deposit attack occurs when con- selectively attacked under adverse atmospheric
centration cells form on or near discontinuous conditions. Filifarm corrosion appears as
deposits of foreign substances on damp metal "worm-like" corrosion and is usually detected
surfaces. under paint on aircraft skin.

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2-11. CORROSION AND MECHANICAL 2-17. CORROSION ON SEALED JOINTS.

FACTORS.
2-18. Joints and seams are
pot~ntial entrap-
2-12. Mechanical factors such as residual, ment areas for moisture and other fluids and
static or cyclic stress forces, erosion
poor or are protected by sealants, adhesives and gas-
heat treatment often aggravate corrosion at- kets. If any of the following conditions are
tack. The types of corrosion attack aided by observed, further investigation should be
mechanical factors are stress corrosion crack- undertaken to determine if metal damage

ing, corrosion fatigue fretting

and corrosion. has occurred.
Stress corrosion cracking damage is caused by
the combined action of sustained stress and a. Cracks in sealant or areas of missing
corrosive environment applied at the same time sealant.
and may be either intergranular (between the
b. A change in sound when the edge of coin
grains) or transgranular (across the grains). a

Corrosion fatigue is caused by simultaneous is lightly tapped along a suspected area.

exposure to corrosive attack and cyclic
stresses. Cyclic stress can cause the protec- c Leakage in interior areas after washing
tive film to rupture, which allows corrosive and rinsing.
agents to attack the unprotected metal. Corro-
sion pits then form and, as they deepen, the 2-19. IDENTIFICATION OF METALS.
metal is so weakened that it breaks. Fret-
combination of 2-20. Identification of metals is a very impor-
ting corrosion is caused by a

and chemical corrosion, tant factor in classification and removal of

mechanical fretting
Mechanical fretting results when two highly corrosion and, in application of protective
loaded surfaces rub together with very slight coatings, chemical cleaning solutions and pro-
motion abrasive When corrosive tective films will react differently with various
causing wear.

contact the fretting corro- metals in some cases, producing adverse reac-
agents worn area,
sion results. tions which can severely weaken or destroy the
structural capabilities of the metal. Identifi-
cation of a metal may be accomplished in sev-
2-13. CORROSION ON PAINTED SURFACES. eralways. If the metal is not identified in the
applicable section of the appropriate Handbook
2-14. Corrosion on painted surfaces and under of Maintenance Instructions, Component Over-
flakes, chips haul Manual or Structure Repair Manual, iden-
paint usually results in blisters, or

paint coating. tification can be made by magnetic and chemi-

other irregularities in the
Painted areas particularly susceptible
that are cal testing.
to corrosion attack are lap joints, seams, fas-
Magnetic testing Remove paint and
tener heads and edges of adhesive bonded a.

clean i-inch square (Refer to para 4-9.)

joints. When any irregularities on a painted a area.

surface are found, further investigation should
be undertaken to determine if metal
has occurred.
Tentatively identify the exposed metal by visu-
damage ally comparing it with samples of previously
identified materials. Identify the metal as
ferrous or nonferrous by placing a magnet on
the exposed surface. Magnetic attraction clas-

2-15. CORROSION ON UNPAINTED sifies the base metal as ferrous (iron or steel)
SURFACES. while the absence of magnetic attraction clasi
sifies the base metal as nonferrous (aluminum,
2-16. Certain surfaces helicopter are
on the magnesium, or austenitic steel).
not painted due to their function. These parts
are protected by cadmium plating, anodize, WARWIWG
other types of surface treatment or corrosion
preventive compounds. Corrosion on unpainted
metal surfaces is covered further in this sec- Personnel should become thoroughly famil-
tion in separate paragraphs dealing with each iar with safety precautions and emergency
specific type of metal used in construction of safety procedures prior to performing any
the helicopter. chemical testing. (Refer to para 4-5.)

2-5
Section 2 Corrosion Control Manual CSP-A-3

b. Chemical testing To differentiate be- such cases, the affected areas will generally be
tween aluminum and
magnesium alloy, apply characterized by:
one drop of ordinary sulphuric acid (item 1,
table 9-1) (dropped from a glass rod) to the a. A scaly or blistered appearance of the
surface of the metal being tested. If the alloy finish surface.
is magnesium, a foaming or boiling action of
the liquid, accompanied by a black discolora- b. A dulling and pitting of the area.

tion of the metal, will immediately occur. If

the alloy is aluminum, no reaction to the acid c. Whitish powdered deposits.
will occur.

2-25. CORROSION ON ALLOY STEEL.

CAUTION
2-26. Corrosion will not normally be present on
Do not apply sulphuric acid to or near steel surfaces that have been painted; however,
bolts, fasteners, non-metallic parts, surfaces may corrode where moisture enters
seams or overlapping surfaces. Imme- through cracks, scratches, etc, in the paint.
diately after completing the magnesium Such corrosion will be characterized by:
and aluminum test, wash the tested
area with water to prevent burns and a. A reddish or brownish blistering appear-
continued acid action on the material. ance in the corroded area.

2-21. CORROSION ON MAGNESIUM ALLOY. b. Blistering of the painted surface.

2-22. Corrosion will not normally be present on Filiform corrosion can also occur under paint
painted, treated, protected surfaces. Corro-
or film on steel surfaces. (Refer to 2-10b.)
sion will attack magnesium when a foreign par-
ticle embedded in the bare magnesium becomes 2-27. CORROSION ON AVIONIC
exposed to moisture or air. Corrosion is pres- EC)UIPMENT.
ent if the following conditions are in evidence.
2-28. The forms of corrosion found on the basic
airframe also attack avionic equipment; how-
CAUTION
ever, a small amount of corrosion in avionic
Bare magnesium alloys, when exposed to equipment can seriously impair the operation or
salt-laden air, will corrode very rapidly. cause complete failure of the equipment, while

Adequate protective finishes must at all it may go unnoticed on the airframe. Table 2-1
times be maintained on magnesium. outlines the effects of corrosion on avionic
equipment. In addition to the forms of corro-

a. A white powdered appearance. sion discussed previously in this section, micro-

bial, insect and animal attack can cause serious
b. Zinc chromate primer discoloration over damage to avionic equipment. Microbial attack
an area. includes molds, bacteria and fungus which
create by-products that cause corrosion.
c.Blistering or cracking of the finish Table 2-2 outlines the effects of moisture and
coating. fungi on various materials. Small insects and
animals damage
can avionic
equipment, espe-
2-23. CORROSION ON ALUMINUM ALLOY. cially in tropical environments. Electrical
insulation, varnishes and circuit board coatings
2-24. Corrosion will not normally be present on are potential food sources for small insects
aluminum surfaces that have a protective fin- and animals. Once bare wires or components
ish; however, corrosion will attack aluminum are exposed, more areas for corrosion and
through cracks, scratches, etc, in paint. In shorting become available.

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CSP-A-3 Corrosion Control Manual Section 2

Table 2-1. Effects of corrosion on avionic equipment

Component Effect

Antenna systems Shorts, changes in circuit constants, structural

deterioration

Batteries Hiigh resistance at terminals, failure of electrical

structural deterioration of mounting

Bus bars Structural failure, electrical failure

Chassis, housings Fitting, loss of finish, structural deterioration

and covers

Coaxial cables Impedance changes, loss of signal

Display lamps and Intermittent operation, electrical failure,

position lights mechanical failure

Multi-pin Shorts, increased resistance, intermittent operation,

connectors water seal deterioration

Plugs, connectors, Shorts, increased resistance, intermittent operation

jacks, and
receptacles

Printed circuits Shorts, increased resistance, component failure

Power cables Disintegration of insulation, wire deterioration

Relays and Mechanical failure, shorts, signal loss, intermittent

switches operation

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Table 2-2. Effects of moisture and fungi on various materials

Material Part Effect

Cotton, Insulation, coverings, webbing, Arcing, flashovers, crosstalk

linen, paper, belting, laminations, dielectrics
celulose
derivatives

Fiber Washers, supports Swelling, misalignment,

embrittlem ent

Fiber Terminal strips, Flashovers, crosstalk, loss

insulators of insulation properties

Glass Lenses, windows Obscure visibility, corrosion

of nearby metal parts

Laminated Terminal strips, terminal Flashovers, crosstalk,

plastics boards, coil forms, connectors delamination

Metals Mechanisms, terminals, Interference in operation of

capacitors, plates moving parts, noise, loss of
sensitivity, are-overs

Molded Terminal boards, switchboard Shorts, flashovers, reduced

plastics panels, connectors, coil forms resistance between parts
mounted on plastic

Wood Cases, housings, plastic fillers Dry rot, swelling, delamination

1--

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SECTION

CORROSION
DETECTION
 CSP-A-3 Corrosion Control Manual Section 3

SECTION 3

CORROSION DETECTION

3-1. GENERAL. Table 3-1. Appearance of corrosion

products on various alloys
3-2. The most reliable method of corrosion de-
tection is visual inspection on a
regular basis.
There are other methods of corrosion detection Appearance of
available, such as magnetic particle inspection, Alloy Corrosion Product
x-ray inspection, liquid dye inspection and
ultrasonic inspection; however, these methods
tend to detect physical flaws within the metal Aluminum alloy White or gray powder
rather than corrosion attack.
Cadmium (plating White powder
for steel)
3-3. VISUALINSPECTION.
Carbon and low Reddish-brown oxide
3-4. Visual inspection can reveal several signs alloy steel trust)
of corrosive attack, such as small localized
discolorations, blisters in protective film and Chromium (plating Pits
bulges in lap joints. Table 3-1 outlines the for steel)
appearance of corrosion products on various
alloys. Visual inspection should be supple- Copper-base alloy Blue or blue-green
mented by the optical aids such as a
use of (brase, bronze) deposit
three- to ten-power magnifying glass and ade-
quate lighting and, in awkward areas, mirrors Gold Darkening of reflec-
and borescopes. tive surface

Magnesium alloy White powder, mounds

3-5. MAGNETIC PARTICLE INSPECTION. or spots

3-6. Magnetic particle inspection may be used Nickel-base alloy Green powdery deposit
to detect cracks or flaws near the surface of (Inconel)
ferro-magnetic metals. The use of this method
is limited by the following: Silver Brown or black film

Stainless steel Rough surface, red,

a. May be used only when the part can be black or brown stain
m agne tit ed.
Tin Whisker-like deposits
b. The parts should be removed from the
helicopter since the magnetic fields created Titanium alloy No visible corrosion
could affect the operation of avionic products (chlorinated
equipment. solvent or cadmium
plated tools can

The part must be

c. demagnetized prior to cause embrittlement)
reinstallation.

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Section 3 Corrosion Control Manual CSP-A-3

3-7. X-RAYINSPECTION. absorbed, the excess dye is removed and a

cracks or fissures. After the dye has been

3-8. X-ray inspection is accomplished by pass- developer is applied to the surface. The magni-
tude of the cracks fissures is indicated by
ing x-rays through a part and recording the or

results on film. The main disadvantages of this the amount of dye brought back to the surface
method are equipment cost and location. by the developer.

3-9. LIOUID DYE INSPECTION. 3-11. ULTRASONIC INSPECTION.

3-12. This of corrosion detection is

3-10. The liquid dye penetrant process may be
used to deteact large stress-corrosion or corro-
sion fatigue cracks in nonporous metals. Liquid
dye is applied to a metal surface and enters
method
relatively new and still in the developmental
stage. Ultrasonics can provide a fairly reliable
indication of corrosion attack.

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SECTION

CORROSION
REMOVAL
CSP-A-3 Corrosion Control Manual Section 4

SECTION 4

CORROSION REMOVAL

4-1. GENERAL. a. Avoid prolonged

breathing of solvent or
acid vapors and do not use them in confined
4-2. This section contains information and spaces without adequate ventilation or ap-
instructions relating to the removal of corro- proved respiratory protection.
sion products from each type of metal surface
used on the helicopter. Other related topics b Never add water to acid. Always add acid
included are: preparation, safety, classifica- to water.
tion of damage and rework limits, paint
removal and fairing and blending. c. Do not mix chemicals except as prescribed
by procedure.

4-3. PR:PARATION. d. Ensure that a supply of clean water

(safety showers and eyewash fountains) for
4-4. Before attempting any corrosion removal emergency use is available in the immediate
procedure, the following preparatory steps area before starting work.
should be taken to minimize the chance of per-
sonal injury or damage to expensive equipment. e. Use rubber or plastic gloves, goggles or
plastic face shields and suitable protective
a. Position helicopter in an area with a wash- clothing.
ing apparatus for rapid rinsing of all surfaces.
f. Use containers which will withstand heat
b. Connect a static ground line to the when mixing alkalies with water or other

helicopter. substances.

c. Remove battery from helicopter as 8 Immediately wash any harmful material

required. from body, skin or clothing.

d. Protect pitot-static ports, cabin vents, h. Harmful materials splashed in the eyes
engine openings and helicopter interior from must be immediately flushed out with water
moisture and chemicals. and medical aid obtained.

e. Protect surfaces adjacent to rework areas Do not eat or keep food in work areas and
from chemical paint strippers, corrosion re- always wash hands before eating or smoking.
moval agents and surface treatment materials.
Clean all equipment after work has been
completed.
4-5. SAFETY.

4-6. All personnel responsible for using or 4-7. CLASSIFICATION OF DAMAGE AND
handling hazardous materials should become REWORK LIMITS.
thoroughly familiar with the
following general
safety precautions. When handling solvents, 4-8. If corrosion is observed after initial in-
special cleaners, paint strippers, etchants or spection and cleaning, evaluation of the dam-
surface activation materials, the following age must be accomplished. Evaluate corrosion
safety precautions should be followed: as follows.

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 Corrosion Control Manual CSP-A-3
Section 4

a. Light corrosion is characterized by discol- primer surface with paint remover (item 3)
of 0.001 inch maxi- and stiff bristle brush. No other means,
oration or pitting to a depth a

mum and is normally removed by light hand short of sanding or, mechanical scraping,
minimum of chemical treatment, will more suitable or effective for
sanding or a prove
removal of epoxy primer except use of the

b. Moderate corrosion is similar in appear- epoxy/polyurethane remover (item 2). When-

ance to light corrosion except there may be ever the epoxy/polyurethane remover is used,

evidence of some blisters or scaling and all special precautions noted on the container
must be observed. Use all necessary precau-
flaking. The depth of the pitsmay not exceed
0.010 inch. Moderate corrosion is normally tions to prevent the entry of any type paint
removed extensive hand sanding mechani- remover into structural seams or joints and the
by or

cal sanding. joint lines of bearings and bushings that are

still assembled with the part. When possible,

c.Severe corrosion is similar in appearance use a highpressure waterspray to rinse off
to moderate corrosion with severe blistering paint remover and paint particles and to neu-

exfoliation and scaling or flaking. The depth of tralize the paint remover.

the pits will exceed 0.010 inch. Severe corro-

sion is normally removed by extensive mechani-
cal sanding or grinding. To determine the 4-11. FAIRING AND BLENDING.

degree of corrosion first clean area (refer to

4-12. All depressions resulting from corrosion
appropriate paragraph in this Section dealing
with type of surface involved), then measure rework must be faired or blended with the sur-

the depth of the damage with a depth dial gage. rounding surface. Select the proper abrasive
and remove all corrosion and rough edges from
Figure 4-1 outlines use of the depth dial gage.
If corrosion is in an area which has been damaged area. All dishouts should be elipti-
previously reworked, the measurement must cally shaped with the major axis in the longi-
include the material previously removed. The tudinal direction figure 4-2. In
as shown in
maximum allowable amount of material areas closely spaced multiple pits, the
of
removed damaged surface may be
from materialbetween the pits should be removed
any
determined consulting the Handbook of to minimize surface irregularity as shown in
by
Maintenance Instructions, Component Overhaul figures 4-3 and 4-4.
Manual or Structure Repair Manual. If the
removal limits are exceeded, the part must be
repaired or replaced. 4-13. ALUMINUM AND ALUMINUM ALLOY.

4-14. Remove corrosion from aluminum and

4-9. PAINT REMOVAL.
aluminum alloy surfaces as follows:
4-10. Polyurethane paint is used for the heli-

copter exterior finish. The primary interior

finish is acrylic lacquer.
an A base coat of

epoxy primer is used on most helicopter Do not use steel wool or emery cloth on

structure. Use paint remover (item 2 or 3, aluminum surfaces.

table 9-1) when it becomes necessary to

remove finish paint coatings. Ordinarily, a Remove paint from affected area. (Refer
the use of paint remover should be limited to para 4-9.)
to stripping of paint from parts that require
magnetic-particle or dye-penetrant inspection, b. Using 400 grit silicon carbide abrasive
and to parts that require the removal of exces- paper (item 4, table 9-1 or equivalent aluminum
sive paint build- up. Paint remover (item 3) oxide paper), remove minor corrosion and
is usually not capable of removing epoxy polish surface area to be treated.

primer coating. However, complete removal

of the epoxy primer may not be required to c. Wash affected area with a solution of
mild soap and water. Rinse area with clean
perform dye-penetrant inspection. If neces-
water and wipe dry with a clean, soft, lintless
sary, it may be possible to remove small
amounts of primer by light scrubbing of the cloth.

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NOTE NOTE

Steps d thru jbelow may beperformed for Triacid etch solution is to consist of a
surfaces subjected heavy oxidation or
to mix of 0.8 pint (0.341 cubic decimeter)
corrosion within allowable limits, to assure of sulphuric acid (item i), 6.4 ounces
more complete removal of surface contami- (0.232 kilograms) of chromic acid (item 6),
nants and for maximum future protection. 0.072 pint (34.1 cubic centimeters) of
hydrofluoric acid (item 7) with water to
make 1 gallon; or other quantity mixed
WARWING
in this same ratio.

Materials used in the following procedures

are corrosive and/or poisonous and cause g. Rinse surface with cold clean water for
serious skin burns on contact. Extreme 2 to 3 minutes.
care must be used in handling.
Comply
with adequate safety provisions,
precau-
tions and and procedures. (Refer to h. Swab or immerse the surface area in a

para 4-6.) Keep solutions away from deoxidizer solution maintained at ambient air
oxidizable materials. Use rubber
gloves temperature for 4 to 8 minutes. Deoxidizer
and safety glasses as necessary when solution is to consist of a mix of 8 to 16 ounces
handling. In case of contact with skin, of deoxidzer concentrate (item 7) with suffi-
flush immediately with clean water. cient water to make of deoxidizer
one gallon
solution (60 to 120 grams per cubic decimeter).

d. Swab or immerse the area in alkaline NOTE

cleaning solution (item 5, table 9-1) mixed 4 to
8 ounces per gallon (30 to 60 cubic decimeters) For small corroded area to be touched up,
of water, maintained at a surface cleaner (item 8) may aternately
temperature of 140
to 1900F (60 to 880C! for 8 to 10 minutes. be used instead of deoxidizer solution.

e. Rinse surface with cold clean water for i. Rinse surface with cold clean water for
2 to 3 minutes. 2 to3 minutes.

CAUTION
j~ Apply protective coating. (Refer to para
Triacid etch solution etches aluminum; 5-3.)
therefore, immersion time is to be as

short as necessary for cleaning.

NOTE 4-15. MAGNESIUM.

When equipment, facilities and/or chemi- 4-16. Remove corrosion from magnesium as
cals required for steps fthru i below are follows:
not available, omit performance of these
steps and directly perform the steps in I CAUTION
para 5-3.
Do not use wire brush, emery cloth or
steel wool on magnesium surfaces.
f. Swab or immerse area in triacid-etch
solution for 10 seconds to 15 minutes as neces-
sary for complete cleaning of area. Frequently a. Wash affected area with a solution of mild
remove solution from part during the time soap and clean fresh water. Rinse area with
period to check cleaning and eliminate exces- clear water and wipe dry, using clean soft
sive etching of the surface. lintfree cloth.

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 Corrosion Control Manual CSP-A-3
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table 9-1) dam- 4-19. AVIONIC EQUIPMENT.

b. Use thinner (item 9, on

maged area to remove any grease. Use alumi-

num oxide cloth to remove all corrosion and 4-20. Corrosion on equipment bays, control
loose corrosion products by lightly abrading the boxes, covers, housing, junction boxes and
relay boxes may be removed in the same man-
surface,
ner as corrosion on the airframe. Due to the

chromic acid solution (item 6) different types of metals and insulation mate-
c. Apply
for 10 to 30 minutes. rials used in avionic components, special
byswabbing exposed area
methods of removing corrosion are required.
Remove corrosion from avionic system compo-
CAUTION
nents as follows.

Do not rinse with hot water.

WARNING
d. Using a clean cloth soaked in clean cold
water, thoroughly rinse area where solution
Solvents areflamable and solvent vapors
was applied. Allow area to thoroughly dry.
are toxic. Keep solvents away from open
flames and use in well ventilated
only
e. Apply protective coating. (Refer to para
area. Avoid solvent contact with skin.
5-5.)

WARNING
4-17. STEEL AND PLATED PARTS.
-I-

corrosion from steel alloy Ensure that all electrical power is dis-
4-18. Remove as

follows:
nected from helicopter and that all
systems are deactivated.

CAUTION

Electrical bonding and ground straps

When removing corrosion from steel or a.

plated parts, plating adjacent to area

WOTE
being reworked should be protected by
masking or other means.
If necessary, remove strap to assist in
corrosion removal.

a. Remove loose paint and corrosion prod-

ucts by scraping area with a sharp phenolic
(1) Scrub strap until all corrosion
scraper or heavy fiber brush.
products and contaminates are dislodged with
b. Wash with mild soap and clean fresh 320 grit abrasive cloth (item 10, table 9-1),
area
abrasive mat (item 11 or equivalent).
water and rinse thoroughly.

c. Treat surface with surface cleaner (2) Clean affected area with dry cleaning
(item 8, table 9-1). solvent (item 12 or equivalent). Scrub with
toothbrush (item 13 or equivalent) until all
d. Allow solution to remain on surface for contaminants are dislodged.
approximately 5 minutes. Keep surfaces wet.
(3) Wipe clean with cleaning cloth
e. Rinse thoroughly with clean water. (item 14 or equivalent) and allow to air dry.
Dry with clean lintless cloth and air-dry
(4) Ensure bonding and ground straps
completely. free of preserva-
make good contact and are

tives at attach points. Preservatives shall be

f. If part is plated and not painted, the sur-
applied after attaching bonding or ground
face must be refinished. (Refer to para 5-7.) If
straps to airframe or component.
part is painted, touch up paint per para 5-9.

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CSP-A-3 Corrosion Control Manual Section 4

(5) Apply preservative. (Refer to para or circuit breaker assembly with acid brush
5-11.) (item 17 or equivalent).

(4) Wipe relay or circuit breaker assem-

bly with cleaning cloth (item 14 or equivalent)

b. External light assemblies and let air dry.

(1) Remove cover assembly and bulb from (5) Apply preservative to relay or circuit
socket. breaker contacts. (Refer to para 5-11.)

(2) Scrub affected area to loosen cor-

rosion with abrasive mat (item 11), nonabra- d Switches

sive cleaning and polishing pad (item 15) or

equivalent. (1) Apply isopropyl alcohol (item 22 or

equivalent) with acid brush (item 17 or equiv-
(3) Clean affected area with solvent alent) or toothbrush (item 13 or equivalent).
(item 16). Use acid brush (item 17 or equiva- Scrub switch to remove corrosion and
lent), with bristle trimmed back, to assist in contaminates.
cleaning the base of the light socket.
(2) Wipe with cleaning cloth (item 14 or

(4) Reapply solvent (item 16) on affected equivalent) and let air dry.
area to flush out remaining residue.
(3) Apply preservative to switch. (Refer
(5) Wipe with cleaning cloth (item 14 or to para 5-11.)
equivalent) and allow to air dry.

(6) Apply preservative to light assembly. e. Multipin plugs and connectors

(Refer to para 5-11.)
(1) Remove corrosion and tarnish by
rubbing affected area with eraser (item 23 or

c. Relays and circuit breakers item 19 or equivalent). Care should be taken

not to remove thinly plated surfaces.
(1) Remove heavy corrosion and tarnish
by rubbing contact surfaces with typewriter (2) Apply isopropyl alcohol (item 22
eraser (item 18 or equivalent). or equivalent) with acid brush (item 17 or
equivalent).
(2) Remove light corrosion and tarnish
by rubbing contact surfaces with wood encased (3) Rinse affected area with solvent
eraser (item 19 or equivalent). (item 16) and wipe with cleaning cloth (item 14
or equivalent). Allow to air dry.
(3) Rinse contacts with cleaning com-
pound (item 20 or equivalent) and disposable (4) Apply preservative to multipin plug or

applicator (item 21 or equivalent). Clean relay connector. (Refer to para 5-11.)

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 SECTION

REFINISHING AND
PRESERVING METAL
SURFACES
CSP-A-3 Corrosion Control Manual Section 5

SECTION 5

REFINZS~ING AND PRESERVING METAL SURFACES

5-1. GENERAL. NOTE

5-2. This section contains information and If the chemicals indicated in steps above
instructions and cannot be obtained, the procedures in
relating to refinishing pre-
serving metal surfaces. The instructions steps i thru fbelow will serve as a

for removing corrosion in Section 4 must be temporary finish.

accomplished prior to refinishing or preserving
any metal surface and treatment must immedi-
ately follow cleaning. The following para- d. Wipe with solvent (item 25) or naptha
graphs list instructions for refinishing and (item 26). Aliphatic hydrocarbon based sol-

preserving the different metal surfaces used vents may also be used.

on the helicopter.
e. When area completely dry, apply
is two
coats of epoxy primer (item 28).
5-3. ALUMINUM.
f. When second coat of epoxy or zinc

5-4. Refinish aluminum surfaces as follows: chromate primer is dry, apply one coat of
matching finish enamel as applicable. (Refer
a. Immerse surface in chemical film solution to para 5-9.)

(item 24, table 9-1). Or alternately, using a

swab, liberally apply chemical film solution to
surface. 5-5. MAGNESIUM.

NOTE 5-6. Protect magnesium parts that have had

protective coating removed by machining,
Film solution should have a ratio of abrading or by scratches as follows.
approximately 15 grams/liter with a pH
of approximately 1.6 to 2.
a. Prepare solution as follows:

b. Allow solution to remain on surface for (1) Chromic acid (item 69, table 9-1)
not less 1 minute and not more than
than 20 ounces per gallon (150 g/L).
3 minutes, until surface becomes amber to
or
(2) Ammonium sulphate (item 70, table
brown in color. Increased darkness of color
indicates increased film thickness. 9-1) 14 ounces per gallon (105 g/L).

NOTE (3) Ammonium hydroxide (2 item 71,

table 9-1) (28 to 30 percent) 12 fluid ounces
Avoid letting chemical mixture dry on per gallon (94 m L/L).
the surface. If it dries, rewet surface
with solution.
NOTE

c. Rinse treated surface with clean water. Solution should contain 18 to 22 ounces

off moisture with of chromic acid per gallon (135 to

After rinsing, wipe excess a

clean lintless cloth. Blow any moisture from 165 g/L), with pH of 2.6 to 3.4 and
operating temperature should be ambient
joints or crevices with dry compressed air and
allow to dry completely in open air. temperature.

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Section 5 Corrosion Control Manual CSP-A-3

b. Maintain solution as follows: 5-7. PLATED AND STEEL PARTS.

(1) To increase pH, add am m onium 5-8. Refinish plated and steel parts as follows.
hydroxide (item 71- table 9-1).

(2) To decrease pH, add chromic acid a. Brush plating

(item 69, table 9-1).

(3) When chromic acid content is too CAUTION

high, add sulfuric acid (item I, table 9-1).

Hydrogen embrittlement may occur during
brush plating process. Hughes Helicopters
c. Clean part to be touched up as follows: requires that brush plating operators
except Service Centers, be certified.
(1) Painted parts up for 3 to 5 minutes
in alkaline solution (item 5, table 9-1 or (1) Surfaces which have had plating
equivalent). removed by rework or wear should be refinished
by brush plating.
(2) Unpainted parts swab with MEK
(item 30, table 9-i) or naptha (item 26, (2) Brush plating solution must be
table 9-1). used in accordance with the manufacturers
recomm endations.

d. Apply solution as follows: (3) When brush plating is not available,

the surface must be coated with primer.
(1) Swab area to be touched up with clean (Refer to table 5-1.)
cloth or soft brush dampened in cold solution
for 10 to 30 minutes until desired color is (4) If the surface was originally plated
produced. and painted, it must be repainted after touchup
of the plating. (Refer to table 5-1.)
(2) Desired color ranges from gold
through yellow to brown.
b. Steel surfaces not originally plated
(3) When desired color is obtained,
rinse or part thoroughly in clean, room-
swab (1) Steel surfaces which operate in grease

temperature water. Dry parts and paint as or oil do not require refinishing but must be
required. (Refer to para 5-9). protec ted prior to assembly with oil or preserva-
tive compound.
NOTE
(2) Steel surfaces which were originally
Magnesium may also be protected with- coated with solid film lubricant must be
out touchup as follows (refer to para recoated.
5-9 for mixing and application):
NOTE
Maximum protection finish system
em:

After area is dry, apply two coats of Refer to the appropriate Handbook of

epoxy primer and two coats of epoxy Maintenance Instructions or Component

enamel. Overhaul Manual for recommended uses

of oil, grease, preservative compound

Minimum acceptable finish system: and solid film lubricant.
ter area is dry, apply one coat to
zinc chromate primer (item 29, table
9-1) and allow to dry approximately (3) Steel surfaces which were originally
30 minutes. Apply two coats of finish painted must be repainted. (Refer to table
enamel to match original finish. 5-1.)

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CSP-A-3 Corrosion Control Manual Section 5

5-9. PAINT TOUCHUP. NOTE

The procedures in c below are general

5-10. Thehelicopter is prime-painted and finish-
painted as shown in table 5-1. Paint mixing and
touchup instruction are outlined below. (Refer
to para 4-9 for paint removal.)
CAUTION
for normal paint touchup but are not to
be used for application of epoxy enamel
over Car Clad vinyl enamel. Test for
type of enamel used by selecting an
obscure place and applying a few drops
of a solvent such as MEK (item 30,
table 9-1). Allow solvent to stand for
a few minutes and then check for paint

Some of the nonmetallic parts used on softening. If paint has softened, refer
the helicopter are made of different to b for special paint procedure to apply

types of plastic (polycarbonate, ABS epoxy over vinyl paint.

thermoplastic). To be sure that damage
will not result fromapplication of an
incompatible paint product to such parts, a. Paint mixing and application. Refer to
always apply one coat of paint base table 9-1 for item identification.
primer for polycarbonate plastic before
any other type of finish. (Refer to

5-108(5)). (1) Wash primer. Measure four parts

para
resin (item 27) to one part catalyst (item 31).
Add thinner (item 32) as required. Prepare
NOTE primer by thoroughly stirring resin (item 27).
While continuing to stir, add catalyst (item 31).
The component finishes outlined in Pot life of this mixture is 4 hours.
table 5-1 are those used in current pro-
duction. Early production helicopters (2) Epoxy primer. Mix equal parts (1:1)
have Car Clad vinyl enamel finish system of primer (item 28) and catalyst-reducer
to which the epoxy system will not (item 33). Allow catalyzed mixture to stand
adhere. Refer to the instructions below for 1 hour minimum before application. Work-
before performing paint touchup or able life of catalyzed primer is approximately
any
repainting. 8 hours. Allow 1 hour minimum before appli-
cation of next coating or before masking.
Air-dry for 168 hours for full cure.
Whenever possible, paint touchup should be

performed a dust-free shelter that is free

in (3) Car Clad vinyl enamel. Mix approxi-
of excessive air currents and that has ventila- mately two parts of selected enamel (item 34)
tion provisions for adequate (safe) personal to one part reducer (item 35). Allow a mini-

respiration. mum of 30 minutes drying time before applica-

tion of next Eoating or before masking.

(4) Epoxy enamel. Mix equal parts of

CAUTION
The following items should never be
touched up, primed or finish-painted:
decals and serialization plates, transpar-
ent surfaces, parts made from natural,
selected epoxy enamel (item 36) and catalyst-
reducer (item 37). Allow catalyzed mixture to
stand for i hour minimum before application.
Workable life of catalyzed enamel is approxi-
mately 8 hours. Reduce catalyzed enamel

synthetic or silicone rubber, electrical with enamel reducer (item 38) as required
for workability. Allow 1 hour minimum before
bonds, close-tolerance holes and parts
application of next coating or before masking.
continuously coated with grease, lubri-
eating oil or hydraulic oil. Air-dry for 168 hours for full cure.

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Table 5-1. Component finishes

Finish
(Number indicates number of coats)

Poly-
Zinc urethane Epoxy
Wash Epoxy chromate paint finish
Component prim er prim er prim er (Note 4) enam el

Visible aluminum 1 1 1

Nonvisible aluminum without 1

color (Notel)

Visible magnesium casting 2 2 2

Nonvisible magnesium casting 2 2

Visible steel with color 1 1 1 1

(plated or nonplated)

Nonvisible nonplated steel 1 1

Bushing and bearing metal 1

inserts (Note 2)

Fasteners (Note 3)

NOTES

1. Zinc chromate primer may be used in place of epoxy primer.

2. Zinc chromate putty may also be used. Other surfaces are cadmium-plated where there is
no aluminum-to-aluminum contact.

3. All permanently installed fasteners (bolts, pins, rivets, etc) are installed with zinc
chromate putty or wet zinc chromate primer. Close-tolerance bolts with plated or unplated
shanks are installed with wet primer. Structural fasteners subjected to frequent removal
are installed by priming the hole with wet primer and allowing it to dry before fastener
installation.

4. Polyurethane paint is currently being used on new helicopters. Polyurethane paint may
be touched up with epoxy finish enamel, however, touchup of epoxy finish enamel with
polyurethane paint is not recommended.

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CSP-A-3 Corrosion Control Manual Section 5

(5) Polyurethane coating. Polyure thane Tou

c. small sanded areas (reworked
coating (item 67) is a two-component kit. Mix scratches, nicks, etc)
gouges,
components per manufacturers instructions.
Working life of mixed
coating is four hours (1) If metal protection is not adequate,
maximum. Apply coating 0.0014 to 0.0020 inch apply applicable chemical surface treatment.
dry film thickness and allow 30 minutes to one (Refer to para 4-13, 4-15 or 4-17.) Wipe the
hour air dry between coats. Air dry top coat surface clean with thinner (item 25).
Wipe dry
for 24 hours for full cure. immediately.
(6) Paint base primer for polycarbonate (2) Where chemical surface treatment is
plastic. Mix equal parts of primer resin undamaged, wipe the surface clean with thinner
(item 39) and thinner (item 40). Apply primer (item 25). Wipe dry immediately.
by spray method 0.0004 to 0.0007 inch dry
film thickness. Allow 3 hours minimum (3) Apply
drying a coat of primer (a(2) above).
time ambient
at temperature air-dry for Feather the
or primer coating onto the surround-
14 minutes and at 1500 1750F for
cure to ing colorcoat.
1 hour.

(4) Allow primer to air-dry for

(7) Fast-dry primer. Reduce fast-dry 30 minutes.
primer (item 41) with reducer (item 42) as re-
quired. Workable life of the fast-dry mixture (5) Apply a coat of epoxy enamel or Car
is 24 hours maximum (8 hours recommended). Clad vinyl enamel to match original finish, as
applicable (a(3), a(4) and babove).

Special paint application

b. epoxy enam-
el overCar Clad (vinyl) enamel. Epoxy and Touchup flaking or dried paint or
ar Clad vinyl paintsare not primer
compatible. Use
the following painting procedure to avoid an
improper bond between the two types of paint. (1) Using 320-grit or finer sandpaper
(item 4) and the wet or dry sanding method,
sand the nonadherent surface to a smooth
(1) Wash helicopter. (Refer to para 6-4.) featheredge with the surrounding area. Do not
sand beyond the point where the chemical film
(2) Using solvent (item 43) and clean protection begins to show through the primer.
cloth, thoroughly clean grease, oil and old wax
from areas to be painted. (2) Touchup the sanded area according to
c above.
(3) Apply one coat of fast-dry primer
a(6) above) by spray gun; coat should be
approximately 0.0003 to 0.0005 inch thick.
Allow to air-dry 2 hours minimum, Touchup primer
e. not adhering to metal
finish
(4) Mix equal parts of epoxy primer and
catalyst-reducer (a(2) above). (1) Use a 320-grit or finer sandpaper
(item 4) and the wet or dry sanding method,
(5) Apply one coat of the mixture by sand through the chemical film to the bare
spray-gun and allow to air-dry 2 hours metal. Feathedge the surrounding surface with
minimum. the bare surface.

(6) Mix equal parts of epoxy enamel and (2) Using brush application, retreat the
catalyst reducer (a(4) above). bare metal with the applicable chemical film.
(Refer to para 4-13, 4-15 or 4-17.)
(7) Apply one coat by spray-gun; coat
should be 0.0007 to 0.0012 inch thick. Allow to (3) Touchup the retreated surface accord-
air-dry. ing to c above.

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 Corrosion Control Manual CSP-A-3
Section 5

fiber laminate pacts 5-31. AVIONIC EQUIPMENT.

f. Touchup glass

(1) 100-grit or coarser sandpaper to

Use 5-12. After removing corrosion from avionic
equipment (refer to para 4-19), preserve finish
abrade area requiring finish. Remove all gloss
as follows.
until there is a uniformly dull condition.

(2) Wipe surfaceclean with a 1:1 mix- WARN I NG

ture of MEK (item 20) and isopropyl alcohol
(item 46).
Do not use displacing corrosion
water

(3) Apply epoxy surfacer and epoxy cata- preventive compound around oxygen or
lyst (items 44 and 45), mixed per manufacturer oxygen fittings, since fire or explosion
instructions, until surface of fiberglass is may result.
smooth.

(4) Lightly sand the surface with 320-grit a Electrical bonding and ground straps
or finer sandpaper (item 4). Normal grain
(1) If necessary, mask all components not
appearance does not require further filling or
sanding.
to be preserved.

(5) Apply epoxy primer and color finish (2) Apply water-displacing corrosion pre-
above.
ventive compound (item 47, table 9-1, or
according to c
equivalent) by spraying an even thin film to the
surface.

g. Touchup polycarbonate plastic (Lexan)

(3) Remove masking tape as necessary.
parts

(1) Wipe surface clean with a 1:1 mixture (4) Apply corrosion preventive compound
of aliphatic naptha (item 26) and isopropyl (item 48 or equivalent) with brush (item 49 or
alcohol (item 46). equivalent). (If necessary, thin compound with
dry cleaning solvent (item 12 or equivalent).
(2) Apply one coat of polycarbonate
primer (a(5) above).
b. Light assemblies
(3) Apply one coat of epoxy primer (a(3)
(1) Install bulb in socket
above).

(4) Apply one coat of epoxy enamel (a(4) (2) Perform step ~(1) above.

above)
(3) Apply water displacing corrosion pre-
ventive compound (item 50 or equivalent) by
spraying thin film to the surface.
h. Touchup ABS thermoplastic (Boltaron an even

or Rovalite
(4) Perform step a(3) above.

(1) Clean surface with mild soap and

water. Dry thoroughly. (5) Reassemble light assembly lens cover.
Touchup bare metal where light assembly
coat of epoxy enamel (a(4) mates with airframe by performing step a(4)
(2) Apply one
above.
above).

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 CSP-A-3 Corrosion Control Manual Section 5

c. Relays and circuit breakers (1) Spraya thin coat of water displacing

corrosion preventive compound (item 51 or

(r) Spray a thin coat of water displacing equivalent) on switch assembly.
corrosion preventive compound (item 51 or
equivalent) on all areas of relay or circuit (2) Wipe the
sliding contacts, cams and
breaker. contact points with cleaning cloth (item 14 or
equivalent) or disposable applicator (item 21 or
(2) Wipe contact points and mating sur- equivalent) to remove compound.
faces with cleaning cloth (item 14 or equiva-
lent) or disposable applicator (item 21 or
equivalent) to remove compound. e. Multipin plugs and connectors

(1) Spray a thin coat of water

displacing
d. Switches corrosion preventive compound (item 51 or
equivalent) to both male and female sections of
NOTE connectors.

Do not preserve actuating arm or toggle (2) Wipe excess compound with cleaning
of cockpit and control box mounted switches. cloth (item 14 or equivalent).

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 SECTION

PREVENTATIVE
MAINTENANCE
CSP-A-3 Corrosion Control Manual Section 6

SECTION 6

PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE

6-1. GENERAL.

6-2. The best approach to corrosion control is Avoiddirecting soapy or clean water
an effective preventivemaintenance program. concentrations toward engine intake
Preventive maintenance includes inspection, area, instrument static source ports
cleaning and maintenance of protective and rotor head.
surfaces.

6-3. CLEANING AND WAXING. a. Washing helicopter

6-4. The painted exterior provides corrosion

protection for the metal surface of the heli- (1) Secure doors, access plates, etc,
copter, as well as an attractive finish. The before starting washing operation.
entire helicopterpainted with high-quality
is
materials. cleaning of oil and dirt de-
General (2) Flush entire helicopter free of dirt.
from Loosen mud with palm of hand.
posits the helicopter and its components
must be accomplished by using dry-cleaning
solvent (item 43, table 9-1), standard grade (3) With soap (item 72, table 9-1), water

kerosene or a solution of mild soap (item 72, and cloth pad, use circular motion to wash a

table 9-1) and water. Exceptions that must be specific area of helicopter.
observed are specified below.
(4) Flush washed area immediately.

CAUTION (5) Repeat (3) and (4) until entire helicop-

ter is washed.
Some commercial cleaning agents, such
as readily available household cleaners, (6) Rinse helicopter with clear water.
contain chemicals that can cause corro-

sive action and/or leave residue that (7) Remove excess water with chamois.

can result in corrosion. Examples of

cleaning agents that are not to be used
are "Fantastik" and "409" type cleaners,
or locally made strong soap cleaners. CAUTION
(Refer to figure 6-1.) Never use cleaners
with 11.0 to clean aluminum. Immediately remove from the surface
a pH over

any caustic material, or fluids contain-

ing dyes.
CAUTION

Use care to prevent scratching of

main rotor NOTE
aluminum skin when cleaning
blades. Never use volatile solvents or

abrasive materials. Never apply bending Allow a minimum of 90 days for the

loads to blades or blade tabs during finish to cure on a new helicopter

cleaning. before applying wax or polish.

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Section 6 Collasion Conbol Manual CSP-A-8

A B

Nar~r;
i. ssrrlnra A iinrR ilrxaslaa in 109. arhetn. BUEK IRtl InOIUTLS HYOROXYL
IOH RTTI(K Oi ILUIIIHU hLLoY.

2. Eprrlnra B airiR IN.WTISTIY IIIRHTR. NOTr OIBLOLII.TIMI iWO mTh(K

Tr I~IIIRSIOH Lint (IRROU)

IZ-liU

Figure 6-1. Effect of household cleaners on aluminum

ORIGINAL
6-z
As Received By
ATP
CSP-A-3 Corrosion Control Manual Section 6

b. CAUTION

Do not use a dry cloth to dry plastic

(1) Thoroughly clean helicopter (a above). panels. A static electrical charge will
build up, causing abrasive dirt to adhere
to panel surface.
(2) With soft clean pad, apply wax
(item 73, table 9-1) to specific area of
helicopter, using circular motion.
(3) Visually inspect panels for cracks,
(3) Polish waxed area to high luster, using scratches, gouges and crazing.
soft cloth.

interior and h Ist

upholstery 6-5. INSPECTION OF INTERIOR METAL
c. Fuselage I------- I -I---

SU RFAeFS.

NOTE
(1) Clean dirt or dust accumulations from
floors and other metal surfaces with vacuum

cleaner small hand brush. Refer to Section 8 for detailed inspec-

or
tion schedules.
(2) Sponge soiled upholstery and trim

panels with mild soap and lukewarm water

6-6. Inspect interior metal surfaces as follows:
solution. complete soaking of upholstery
Avoid
and trim panels. Wipe solution residue from
Inspect primed surfaces far scratches and
upholstery with cloth dampened with clean a

water. other damage.

dirt from b. Inspect magnesium alloy surfaces for

(3) Remove embedded grease or

upholstery and carpeting by sponging or wiping condition of paint finish.

with upholstery cleaning solvent (item 74,
table 9-1). c. Inspect areas of dissimilar metal contact
for evidence of corrosion.
NOTE
d. Inspect the area around bolts, screws and

If necessary, seatupholstery may be other fasteners for corrosion.

thoroughly dry-cleaned with solvent.

When complete dry-cleaning is performed,
6-7. INSPECTION OF EXTERIOR METAL
upholstery must be re-flameproofed -----I-"-------

in compliance with Federal Aviation SURF~ACES,

Regulation Part 27.

NOTE

Refer to Section 8 for detailed inspec-

and doors) tion schedules.
d. Transparent plastic (canopy

(1) Rinse panel thoroughly with clear 6-8. Inspect exterior metal surfaces as

water. Dislodge large dirt and mud deposits follows:

with palm of hand. If required, use kerosene
(item 52) on small cloth pad to remove grease a. Inspect finish for scratches, cracks, peel-
and oil. Plastic cleaner (item 53) may be used ing, fading or other damage, particularly
if desired. around bolts, screws and other fasteners.

from panels b. Inspect seams and joints for loose or miss-

(2) Flush cleaning agents
with clear water. ing sealing compound.

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 Section 6 Corrosion Control Manual CSP-A-3

Inspect exposed skin edges for condition

c. 6-13. TEMPORARY ANTICORROSION
of corrosion-protective finish or sealing com- MEASURES.
pound and for evidence of corrosion.

d. Inspect dissimilar metal contacts for evi- 6-14. The following temporary anticorrosion
dence of corrosion, measures to be used only in cases where
are

the proper materials or equipment are not

avail able.
6-9. INSULATION OF DISSIMILAR METALS
AGAINST CORROSION.
WA R N I N G

6-10. Dissimilar metal contacts should be The limited anticorrosion measures

avoided whenever possible. To prevent corro- apply to the airframe of the helicopter
sion between dissimilar metals particularly only. If a part is corroded toobadly
magnesium follow the procedures outlined to withstand normal loads before the
below, helicopter can reach a repair station,
metal patches will have to be installed
a. Coat
contacting surfaces with layer before the helicopter is flown.
and/or apply a fillet bead around mating
surfaces with sealing compound (item 54,
table 9-1) or gasket sealant No. 3 (item 55), a. Examine part or area in question for
in addition to primer (item 29). extent of corrosion.

b. Where dissimilar metal hardware is re- b. Remove loose paint and powdery products
quired, apply sealant around boltheads, nuts, of corrosion by scraping or brushing area. Use
washers and over threads where bolt protrudes a sharp phenolic scraper or heavy fiber brush to.
through nut, clean affected area.

c. Apply primer (item 29) on attaching hard- c. Wash off areas with mild soap and clean
ware before installation. fresh water and rinse thoroughly.

d. Dry surface and paint with two coats of

6-11. APPLICATION OF SEALING zinc chromate primer (item 29, table 9-1).
COMPOUND.
e. Apply finish coat of enamel, if applicable.
(Refer to para 5-9.)
6-12. Use sealing compound (item 54,
table 9-1) to replace loose or missing sealant f. If none of the above
protective coatings
on exterior surfaces. Sealant is used to fill are available, apply corrosi on-preventive com-
seams and joints that might trap water. Apply pound (item 75, table 9-1), or apply grease
sealant as follows: liberally to affected areas.

a. Check that seam or joint is clean and free

of foreign matter and moisture. 6-15. EXPOSURE TO SALTWATER AND
HIGH HUMIDITY.
b. Apply sealing compound with putty knife
or similar tool.
6-16. The helicopter should be washed (refer
c. Force sealant well down into to 6-3) day when
seam to para every operating over
eliminate any air pockets. saltwater or when coming in contact with
saltwater. Washing should be accomplished at
d. Fillet sealant to give joint least twice week in of
or seam a a areas high humidity.
smooth appearance. A constant watch for corrosion damage must

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CSP-A-3 Corrosion Control Manual Section 6

be maintained. Inspect and seal (item 68, table Bearings and seals should be replaced more
9-1.) all potential moisture entrapments, partic- often than scheduled.
ularly around bearings, bearing housings and
bolted or riveted
joints. Inspect and repair any NOTE
paint/sealant damage, particularly around dis-
similar metals and faying surfaces. When Most fertilizers need more than the
safety wire is used near magnesium castings, usual attention because of highly corro-

coat wire thoroughly with sealant (item 68). sive nature. Know the chemical makeup
Refinish parts as soon as possible after of material and clean equipment with
removing corrosion. When operating in salt- necessary neutralizing agent for the
water or high humidity environment, water chemical spray.
can be forced into bearings. These bearings
should be replaced more often than scheduled.
d. To prevent corrosi on, it is essential
that all metallic components of the helicop-
6-17. EXPOSURE TO AGRICULTURAL ter be kept coated with paint. (Refer to
AGENTS. para 5-9.) Particular care should be used
to recoat areas in which
paint has been
6-18. The following procedures apply to heli- scratched or chipped off during maintenance
copters used in agricultural environments. procedures or operation of the helicopter.
Boltaron or Royalite parts (such as pulley
a. Any evidence of corrosion, no matter how covers) on a helicopter engaged in agricultural
small, is basis for replacement of the part, work requiring high-concentration parathion
spray can be protected by coating with epoxy
b. Many agricultural chemicals are quite paint. Application of epoxy paint prevents or
corrosive to most metals; however, only a materially inhibits the chemical action of
few severely attack the lightweight metals parathion which may soften unprotected parts.
on helicopters. Severe attack occurs pri- The epoxy paints discussed in para 5-9 are
marily when inadequate care is taken in daily recommended.
cleaning.

c. The helicopter and the optional agricul- 6-19. AVIONIC EQUIPMENT.

tural spray kit are designed and protected to
minimize corrosion. However, it is emphasized 6-20. Prevention of corrosion on avionic equip-
that the prevention of corrosion rests with the ment is not unlike that on airframes, with pro-
operator of the equipment. The equipment cedures useful for airframes applicable to
should be completely cleaned after each day of avionic equipment, with appropriate modifica-
work by washing with pressure water, using a tions. The most useful procedures of preven-
cleaning and neutralizing agent, and then tive maintenance of avionic equipment are
flushing with clear water. Do not direct pres- frequent inspection and maintaining protec-
sure water on bearings or seals, tive coatings. (Refer to para 5-11.)

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 SECTION

SPECIAL CORROSION
CO N T RO L
TECHNIQUES
 CSP-A-3 Corrosion Control Manual Section 7
TEMP. REV. 93-001

SECTION 7
SPECIAL CORROSION CONTROL TECHNIQUES
NOTE
When unusual local conditions (environ-
ment, utilization, etc.) dictate, it is the re-
sponsibility of the helicopter operator or own-
er to increase the extent and/or frequency of
inspections to promote safe operation. When-
ever helicopter is operated over or around salt
water and other environments found to be
corrosive to components of the main rotorhub
assembly, a tri-now wash procedure should
be accomplished daily, prior to engine shut-
down following last flight of day,
c. Wltlr attach pin removed, lubricate mating sur-
faces of barrel nut and cam handle, using corrosion
preventive oil (item 56, table 9-1). Rotat~ cam han-
die back and forth on barrel nut several times to
ensure that oil penetrates all sections of
pin o~rat-
ing mechanism. W~pe excess oil from pin surfaces.
7-5. M~N ROTOR BLADE FORWARD T~IIP
CAPS (ALL MODELS) (Plxcept early model 269
equipped with PN 269A1131 or 269A1145 main
rotor blades).
7-6. Perform inspection and corrosion
prevention of main rotor blade forward tip caps as

7-1. GENERAL follows:

7-2. This section gives instructions and a. Inspect tip caps for evidence ofcorrosion, with
procedures for corrosion control
specific parts of
on particular attention to mating area of blade skin-
the helicopter and should be performed in addition to-tip weight interface. Verify integrity of sealant
to the preventive maintenance procedures given in c08ting.
Section 6. b. If damage is evident, remove tip caps and ap-
ply penetrating oil to blade tip weight area Oil ar-
rests any corrosion between blade skin and weight
CAUTION assembly.
c. Using brush and clean cloth, clean areas with
Refer to applicable manual for maximum al-
isopropyl alcohol (item 46, table 9-1). Dry with
lowable rework limits. clean cloth.

7-3. MAIN ROTOR BLADE ATTACH PINS d. Spray area with light film or rust inhibitor
(MODEL 369) (item 57, table 9-1); then apply thin film of primer
and paint lightly as required. (Refer to pars 5-9.)
7-4. Perform inspection and cofiosion
prevention of rotor blade attach pins as follows: 7-7. MAIN ROTOR BLADES
7-8. The following outlinea a method of
a. Inspect pin handle lobe for cracks and ex-
cam

-seesive wear. Wear ilslimited to thickness of hard arresting a corrosive condition on main rotor
anodized surface. Remove pin from service if crack- bl8des. Figure 7-1 shows an example of corrosion
ing or excessive wear is noted, products on main rotor blade.
b. Inspect attach pin for evidence ofcorroaion.
Pay particular attention to area along edges of bar- CAUTION
rel nut and bore in cam handle. Remove pin from
service if corrosion is found.
Wear rubber gloves when using phosphoric
NOTE solution.
If subject to salt-laded atmosphere, the fol- a. Wipe down main rotor blades with 10-percent
lowing corrosion prevention treatment is to phosphoric acid solution (item 8, table 9-1).
be applied at each periodic inspection and at b. Rinse main rotor blades immediately with wa-
each pin removal to ensure continued service- ter and dry (Refer to pars 6-3 for more information
ability of attach pin, on cleaning main rotor blades.)

July 30, 1993 7-1

CSP-A-3 Corrosion Control Manual Section 7

SECTION 7

SPECIAL CORROSION CONTROL TECHNIQUES

7-1. GENERAL. 7-5. MAIN ROTOR BLADE FORWARD TIP

CAPS (ALL MODELS); (Except early model
7-2. This section instructions and proce-
gives 269A1131 or

dures for corrosion control on specific parts of 269A1145 main rotor blades).
the helicopter and should be performed in addi-
tion to the preventive maintenance procedures 7-6. Perform inspection and corrosion preven-
given in Section 6. tion of main rotor blade forward tip caps as

follows:

C~UTION
a. Inspect tip caps for evidence of corrosion,

Refer to applicable manual for maximum wi~h particular attention t~ mating area of
allowable rework Limits. blade skin to tip weight interface. Verify integ-
rity of sealant coating.

7-3. MAIN ROTOR BLADE ATTACH PINS b. If damage is evident, remove tip caps and
api~y penetrating oil to blade tip weight area.
Oil arrests any corrosion between blade skin
and weight assembly.
7-4. Perform inspection and corrosion precren-
tion of main rotor blade attach pins as follows: c. Using brush and clean cloth, clean area
with isopropyl alcohol (item 46, table 9-1). Dry
a, Inspect pin handle lobe for cracks and
cam with clean cloth.
excessive wear. Wear is limited to thickness of
hard anodized surface. Remove pin from ser- d. Spray area with light film of rust inhibitor
vice if cracking or excessive wear is noted. (item 57, table 9-1); then apply thin film of
primer and paint lightly as required. (Refer to
b. inspect attach pin for evidence of corro- para 5-9.)
sion. Pay particular attention to area along
edges of barrel nut and bore in cam handle.
Remove pin from service if corrosion is found. 7-7. MAIN ROTOR BLADES.

7-8. The following outlines a method of

NOTE arresting a corrosive condition on main rotor

blades. Figure 7-1 shows an example of corro-

If atmosphere,
to salt-laded the sion products on main rotor blade.
subject
following corrosion prevention treatment
is to be applied at each periodic inspec- CAUTIOIY
tion and at each pin removal to ensure

continued serviceability of attach pin. Wear rubber gloves when using phosphoric
solution.

c. With attach pin removed, lubricate mating a. Wipe down main rotor blades with
sur~faces of barrel nut and handle, using
cam 10-percent phosporic acid solution (item 8,
corrosion preventive oil (item 56, table 9-1). table 9-1).
Rotate cam handle back and forth on barrel nut
several times to ensure that oil penetrates all b. Rinse main rotor blades immediately with
sections of pin operating mechanism. Wipe water and dry. (Refer to para 6-3 for more

excess oil from r>in surfaces. information on cleaning main rotor blades.)
NOTE: Please see the
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TEMP. REV. 98-001

BLI\DE

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PgRASIONSTRIP

CORRO~ION PRODUCT s2-009

Figure 7-1. Corrosion on main rotor blades

c. (item 78, table 9-1) main rotor blades. remove all visible corrosion products and any re-
maining resin residue, to eolpase shiny metal.

Asapreventivemeaauretoassistin%rreating
further cormsion, main rotor blades should
bewnsbedwithwateraadwn~sdonawssuy
basis.
7-9~ MAIN ROTOR MAST
7-10. Inspect and repair corrosion damage
main rotor mast (Model 269) Pa
figure 7-2 for Model 889.)
a Using wire brush or roltenaion rod, lightly
abrade p~eted area of meat interior or Eorterior to
Maximum mrrosion cleanup depth is 1/32
(0~0Q12)inohhelowoliginal sulface,pmvided
there is a minimum spacing of 1.00 inch be-
twesn pits. Cleanup that necessitates Eorro-
sion removal to any greater depth requires
on
mastreplacement.
fellows. (Refer to
b. Reat and touchup mast interior or exterior for
maximum protection. (Refsr to para 4-16 and 6-5,
except apply two cask of primer and Due eoats of
enamel.)

ORIGINAL
As Received By
ATP
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asxarion SIRIP LORROSION PRO)ULI

12-009

Figure 7-1. Corrosion on main rotor blades

c. Wa. (item 73, table 9-1) main rotor or exterior to remove all visible corosion
blades. products and any remaining resin residue,
to expose shiny metal.
NOTE
NOTE
As a preventive measure to assist in
Maximum corrosion cleanup depth is
arrestingfurther corrosion, main rotor
blades should be washed with water and 1/32 (0.0312) inch below original
waxed basis, surface, provided there is a minimum
on a weekly
spacing of 1.00 inch between pits.
Cleanup that necessitates corrosion
1-9 MAIN ROTOR MAST. removal to any greate. depth requires
mast replacement.
7-10. Inspect and repair corrosion damage on

main rotor mast (Model 269) as follows. (Refer

b. Treat and touchup mast interior or erte-
to figure 7-2 for Model 369.)
rior for maximum protection. (Refer to pars

extension rod, 4-15 and 5-5, except apply two coats of primer
Using wire brush or
a.

of mast interior and two coats of enamel.)

Lightly abrade affected area

NOTE Please see the

~EMPOFIAFly ORIGINAL
REv,s,on,
fhat As Received By
re~sss fhis page.
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CSP-A-3 Conosian Control Manual Section 7

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ALA OP RIPRIR PROltOURL
Oil~Ubt MT[RIRL (DiPTii)

POLISH O~iiLTIYt RRII IHnoTX WITH

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RNO Ii CRO~IUII PLATING HilS BitN
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WITH )RICR 1291

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2 To INHIBIT TORROSION Or IIRST UHLN

IN SALT WIITtR tHYIRONntNT.
CHttK TRPL AT IALOUtNT INIIRVRLS 1ND
IPPLI THIN GRI1Si ilUI IITiEl 61. TilLt
u-li TO BBRIN( IOURNIILS ~O ILIDlnB
SUdSXPlmr IRLI. 11010

Figme 7-2. Colrosian inspection and oI main rotor mast (Model 369)

ORIGINAL
As Received By 7-3
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Section 7 Corrosion Control Manual CSP-A-3

NOTE d. Lightly abrade corroded surface with

crocus cloth (item 59) to remove pits. Fig-
If corrosion extends under Hi-Shear ure 7-3 illustrates rework limits of main rotor
fasteners, perform steps c thru e. drive shaft. If pit removal exceeds depth of
0.0012 inch in Area 1 or 0.0008 inch in Area 2,
shaft is unserviceable and must be replaced.
c. Remove corrosion (step a above) and (Refer to figure 7-3.)
install new fasteners. (Refer to 269 Rasic
RMI.) e. Repeat a through c above.

d. Coat all surfaces of Hi-Shear fasteners Spray two coats of epoxy

primer and cata-
including threads, washers and areas immedi- lyst (items 28 and 33), mixed per
reducer
ately around fasteners with zinc chromate manufacturers instructions, on shaft exterior.
primer (item 58, table 9-1). Do not prime spline teeth or mounting surface.

e. When primer is dry, seal all faying sur- Apply preservative oil (item 63) to spline
faces, including threads on top of fasteners teeth.
with sealing compound (item 54).

7-13. TAIL ROTOR DRIVE SHAFT

7-11. MAIN ROTOR DRIVE SHAFT (MODEL 3169).

7-14. Inspect tail rotor drive shaft for evidence

7-12. Inspect and repair corrosion damage on of corrosion. If corrosion damage is observed,
main rotor drive shaft as follows: perform the following:

a. Degrease corroded areas of drive shaft

with clean cloth saturated in trichlorethane I CAUTION
(item 62, table 9-1).
Any section of shaft that appears to be
corroded in a previously reworked area
WARNING
must not be repaired a second time.
Remove such shaft from further service.
Surface cleaner irritates hands on re-

peated exposure. Rubber gloves should

be worn. a. Use grade-100 abrasive paper (item 4,
table 9-1.) to smooth out and blend repair area
b.
Swab shaft exterior with diluted solution intosurrounding material until damage is
of surface cleaner (item 8). (Mix one part sur- completely removed.
face cleaner with four parts water.) Keep wet
with solution for 10 minutes or until corrosion b. Polish with crocus cloth (item 59) to equal
appears to be removed. Wipe, clean and originalfinish.
inspect, and repeat as necessary until there
is no further evidence of corrosion. c. Apply finishprotection with chemical film
(item 24) and two coats of zinc chromate
c. Rinse with water and dry thoroughly with primer (item 29).
compressed air.

CAUTION 7-15. FUEL CELLS (MODEL 369).

Exercise care when

removing pits to 7-16. Fuel cells are susceptible to fungus
ensure that shot
peening is not com- growth after cent ac t with contaminated
pletely penetrated. Also, remove only fuel. If evidence of fungus is present in fuel
minimum material necessary to remove cells, contamination is usually present in
pits. engine fuel filters, which should be cleaned

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TEMP. REV. 93-001

1
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GROOMS. MUSURED DIMEMION
i
SHOULO BE MINIMUM OF
2.ZB401NCnES.

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ORIGINAL
As Received By
ATP

SL-OIJA

Figure 7-3. Cormaion

inspe~tion and repair of main rotor drive shaR (Model 369)

July 30, 1993 7-5

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Figure 7-3. Corrosion inspection and repair of main rotor drive shaft (Model 369)

NOTE. ~ease see the

TEMPOR~RY ORIGINAL 7-5
F1EVISION As Received By
that rev~ses this page.
ATP
 Section 7 Corrosion Control Manual CSP-A-5
TEMP. REV. 93-001

or replaced. To prevent formation of bacteria, an

FAA Approved fuel additive is recommended for

CAUTION
routine addition in fuel cells while refUeling. This is
the same anti-icing additive recommended in the Do not allow soda solution to enter battery
fuel servicing section of369D Owners Manual. Usu- cells.
ally one t2eatment kills bacteria and prevents re-

growth in fuel cells for some time. (2) Using mixed soda solution, thoroughly flush
affected areas.

7-17. BATTERY ELECTROLYTE SPILLAGE (3) Rinse affected areas with clear water and
7-18. Clean battery electrolyte spillage as wipe dry with clean cloth.
follows. (4) For additional protection offloats, coat neat
fabric in area behind battery with sealant (item 64,
table
.b.)1-9
Nickel-cadmium battery
Remove spilled electrolyte as soon as pos- (1) Clean affected area with fresh water and
sible. Disconnect electrical power from heli- clean cloth.
copter. Disconnect and remove battery from (2) Apply 5-percent solution of mono basic so-
helicopter. Wear rubber gloves, goggles and dium phosphate (item 66).
protective clothing.
(3) Continue to apply fresh water with clean cloth
a Lead-acidtype battery until affected area is clean.
(1) Mix one part baking soda to three parts water. (4) Wipe affected area dry with clean cloth.

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 Section 7 Corrosion Control Manual CSP-A-3

or

an
replaced. To prevent formation
FAA Approved fuel
of bacteria,
additive is recommended
T~
CIUTIOW

for routine addition in fuel cells while re- Do not allow soda solution to enter
fueling. This is the same anti-icing additive battery cells.
recommended in the fuel servicing section of
369D Owners Manual. Usually one treatment (2) Using mixed soda solution, thoroughly
kills bacteria and prevents regrowth in fuel flush affected areas.
cells for some time.
(3) Rinse affected areas with clear water
and wipe dry with clean cloth.
7-17. BATTERY ELECTROLYTE SPILLAGE.
(4) For additional protection of floats,
7-18. Clean battery electrolyte spillage as coat float fabric in area behind battec39 with
follows, sealant (item 64, table 9-1).

WARNING I b. Nickel-cadmium battery

(1) Clean affected area with fresh water

Remove spilled electrolyte as soon as and clean cloth.
possible. Disconnect electrical power
from helicopter. Disconnect and remove (2) Apply 5-percent solution of mono
battery from helicopter. Wear rubber basic sodium phospate (item 65).
gloves, goggles and protective clothing.

(3) Continue to apply fresh water with

a. Lead-acid type battery clean cloth until affected is clean.
area

(1) Mix one part baking soda to three (4) Wipe affected area dry with clean
parts water. cloth.

1A NOTE:

k~J1. TEMPORARYREV/SION
that revises this
page.

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INSPECTION GUIDES
CSP-A-3 Corrosion Control Manual Section 8

SECTION 8

INSPECTION GUIDES

8-1. GENERAL.
c. Main rotor hub and mast

8-2. following inspection guides list areas

The
of the helicopter to be inspected for evidence (1) Hub: Inspect for corrosion.
of corrosion at regular intervals (daily and
100 hours). Any corrosion damage found should
(2) Mast: Inspect for paint damage and
be repaired as soon as possible according to the
or corrosion. Inspect all mast support tube
instructions given in this manual.
lugs, all bellcrank support tugs and around all
attaching bolts and studs for corrosion. Inspect
around base mounting hardware, and
safety
8-3. DAILY VISUAL CORROSION wire for corrosion.
INSPECTION GUIDE (MODEL 269).

(3) Pitch case and bearing assembly:

8-4. This
guide provides a list of components or Inspect pitch case for pitting and/or corrosion
surfaces which can be visually inspected with- (for paint damage, if painted). Inspect lead lag
out disassembly of the heliocopter, and should bolt and hardware for deterioration of cadmium
be accomplished in conjunction with other
plating.
required preflight inspections. Inspect the
noted areas/parts for damaged paint, pitting
(4) Flapping hinge bolt: Inspect for rust
and/or corrosion. around bolt heads and nuts, and for cadmium
plating deterioration.
a. Generalinspection (5) Pitch link assemblies: Inspect for
corrosion at interface with rod ends, on rod
(1) Inspect all areas, joints, seams, ends, securing nuts and bearings and around
bearings and bearing housings for voids that attaching bolt heads and nuts.
could entrap moisture.

(6) Upper and lower swashplate assembly:

(2) Inspect all areas where dissimilar Inspect all surfaces and around attaching hard-
metals are used for paint damage, nicks, chips, for
ware paint damage and/or corrosion. In-
and signs of corrosion.
spect idler (scissors) link and around attaching
hardware for paint damage, pitting, and/or
(3) Inspect all areas where safety wires corrosion.
are used for
signs of corrosion (particularly on

magnesium castings).
d. Main rotor transmission

b. Main rotor blades

(1) Upper and lower cases: Inspect for
(1) Visually inspect both upper and lower paint damage and/or corrosion. Inspect for
surfaces for damage to paint. corrosion around all attaching hardware/safety
wires.
(2) Inspect leading and
trailing edges, tip
caps, and abrasion strips for evidence of voids, (2) Attaching flange and bellcrank sup-
blisters, cracking, and/or corrosion. Inspect port: Inspect for evidence of paint damage
root fitings for evidence of corrosion.
and/or corrosion.

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Section 8 Corrosion Control Manual CSP-A-3

e. Tail rotor blades Power plant and engine area

Inspect (1) General: Inspect all visible for

(1) Blade and abrasion strip: areas

for nicks, scratches and other paint damage. signs of corrosion.

Check for voids in skin and/or abrasion strip.
(2) Engine controls: Inspect brackets,
shank in the transition rods, rodends and fasteners for binding/
(2) Spar: Inspect
area for corrosion products or pitting. corrosion.

(3) Fuel system: Inspect all flex fuel

f. Tail rotor hub and associated
lines and rigid fuel tubes fittings and value for
components
evidence of corrosion.
(1) Hub: Inspect area around fillet radius
where the blade attaches to hub, using
the k. Fuselage structure

magnifying glass, for pitting. Inspect exterior

surfaces for general condition. (1) Support tubes: Inspect for paint dam-
age on all tubes. Inspect all seams, joints and
around hub attach around attaching hardware.
(2) Fork: Inspect area
bolts, teetering bearings for looseness, wear or
(2) Inspect all mast support tubes, partic-
fretting. Check fork, static stop, attaching
of ularly end fittings and joint hardware.
nut, etc, for evidence looseness, wear or

corrosion. Inspect for paint damage.

1. Landing~ gear
(3) Inspect pitch control bearing housing
and links for corrosion and pitting (moisture (1) Inspect cross beams for paint damage
entrapment). Check faying surface at bearing and/or corrosion. Inspect around cross beam
attach points for corrosion.
for moisture entrapment and/or corrosion.

(2) Strutassembly (hockeystick): Inspect

g. Tail rotor transmission
for paint damage. Inspect for voids and signs
(1) Gear box assembly: Inspect for nicks, of corrosion around strut to cross beam,

chips, blisters, and other signs of paint damage bearing mserts, and strut to skid attachments.
and/or corrosion. Check area under boot,
wire and under all attaching (3) Oleo: Inspect under boots for voids
around safety
and corrosion around oleo to cross beam
hardware for signs of corrosion.
attachment and oleo to strut attachment. Skid.
h. tside cabin)
Flightt controls (outside Inspect the areas around fasteners and fittings.

(1) Collective and cyclic:Inspect push- (4) Skid: Inspect areas around fasteners,
pull tubes exterior surfaces for damaged paint, fittings and moving joints for corrosion.
Inspec t around skid shoes for corrosion
pitting and/or corrosion. Inspect rod ends,
products. Inspect lower side of skids for wear
bellcranks, and attaching hardware for evi-
dence of corrosion. and corrosion.

Flight controls (inside cabin) _m. Tail boom

(1) Collective and cyclic sticks: Inspect (1) Inspect for paint damage.
all components for evidence of corrosion.
for corrosion push-pull rods and rod (2) Inspect skin, particularly underside.
Inspect on

ends including those under seat pan.

(3) Inspect thoroughly around saddle sup-
tail
(2) Rudder pedals and support: Inspect port, forward support strut attachment
rotor transmission adapter and strobe light
for chippedpaint and corrosion. Check dissimi-
lar metal around attaching hardware. attachment.

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CSP-A-3 Corrosion Control Manual Section 8

(4) Inspect all joints and seams for 8-5. 100 HOUR VISUAL CORROSION
evidence of moisture entrapment.

8-6. Perform daily visual corrosion inspection

guide in addition to this inspection.
n. Horizontal and vertical stabilizers

(1) Inspect surfaces for pitting. a. Main rotorblades

(2) Inspect around mount fittings, (1) Inspect bushings in root fittings for
attaching rivets, tail light mounting bracket, evidence of corrosion, movement, cadmium
and faying surfaces between skin and ribs. plating deterioration and/or sealant deteriora-
tion.

o. Engine cowling (2) Inspect scarf joints, on doublers and

abrasion strip, for removal of filler material
(1) Inspect around attachment hardware and voids.
for evidence of corrosion.
(3) Inspect tip cap area for deterioration
of sealant and/or corrosion.
E Doors (crew and passenger)

(1) Inspect hinges and latches for evi- b. Mainrotor hub

dence of corrosion.
(1) Inspect area where pitch case and
flapping bearings attach to the hub for corro-

q. Battery area sion products.

(1) Inspect for electrolyte spillage. (2) Checkdamper assembly. Payparticu-

lar attention to the splines and fasteners.
(2) Inspect for corrosion in and around
external power receptacle.
(3) Upper and lower swashplate assembly:
Inspect both inner and outer surfaces for dam-
General age to protective finish and corrosion products.
Pay particular attention to attaching parts.
(1) Ensure that all drain holes are open. Inspect bearing assembly for deterioration of
cadmium plating, and/or hard anodized bearing
(2) Inspect for edge voids in bonded joints surfaces.
around drain holes and at other edges.

(3) Inspect paint for nicks, chips, blisters, c. Main rotor-mast

etc.

(1) Mast: Inspect inside mast for signs of

corrosion, particularly around cup at faying
s. Cabin interior surfaces.

(1) Inspect floor area and fastener heads (2) Inspect support lugs with support
for evidence of corrosion. struts and/or bellcrank removed for evidence of
corrosion.
(2) Inspect moisture entrapment areas

(corners, low spots, etc). (3) Inspect for indications of corrosion at

rivet heads where mast is attached to seat back
(3)1nspect seat belt latches. shelf, bearing inserts, etc.

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Section 8

d. Drive system g. Flight controls (inside cabin)

(1) Main drive shaft: Inspect shaft and

couplings for damage to finish. (1) Collective stick: Inspect the stick,
pivots and all tubes for damage to paint.
(2) Inspect all surfaces for
ii-frame: Inspect wiring for evidence of wear and corro-
paint damage, and signs of corrosion. Inspect sion. Inspect thoroughly inside and outside the
thoroughly around upper and lower bearing for casting that houses the throttle shaft and gear.
voids (moisture entrapments) and for fretting, Inspect all attaching hardware for evidence of
pitting and corrosion. Inspect the mounting corrosion.
area and around attaching fasteners.

(2) Cyclic support casting (underseat):

(3) Drive pulleys: Check both upper and Inspect for corrosion and pitting.
lower pulleys for damage to spray coating.
Check all bearings and attaching hardware for
signs of corrosion. h. Engine compartment

(4) Idler pulley:

Inspect for damage to
(1) Engine mounts: Inspect mounts and
hard anodize. damage to paint on
Check for
the mounting bracket. Check all mounting attaching for damage to finish and
hardware

hardware, springs and under attaching hard- evidence of corrosion.

ware. Inspect the mounting bracket to H-
framejoint.
(5) Clutch controls: Inspect all hardware
for plating damage. Check clutch actuator rod
ends, cable and around clutch cable pulley
(2) Engine controls: Inspect rods, rod
ends, bellcranks, and mounting brackets, for
damage to finish and evidence of corrosion.
Pay particular attention to areas where dissimi-
lar metals in contact.
are

installation for signs of damage or corrosion.

(3) Engineelectrical: Inspect connectors,
(6) Tail rotor drive shaft: Inspect wire bundle supports, components, and mount-
shaft and couplings for damage to finish and ings for damage to finish and evidence of cor-
corrosion. rosion.

e. Tail rotor (4) Engine, addit ional: See engine

manufacturers service manual for additional
(1)
Blade spar: Inspect I.D. of spar and~ areas of inspection.
attach hole for evidence of corrosion.

(2) Other components: Inspect I.D. of Fuel

fork assembly and pitch control assembly,
attaching hardware and bearings for damage to
finish and evidence of corrosion. (1) Fuel Inspect flex fuel lines,
lines:
fuel tubes (rigid) fittings for evidence
and fuel
of corrosion. Pay particular attention where
f. Flight controls (outside cabin)
in) the flex fuel line braiding is in contact with the
fitting.
(1) Bellcrankand pulley: If removed
from helicopter, inspect all bellcranks, rods, (2) Fuel Inspect for damage to
tank:
and rod ends for damage to finish. Inspect I.D. paint. Check the fuel tank firewall, fuel tank
of casting and faying surfaces around bearings strap and all other hardware. Pay particular
of all bellcranks. Check around all attaching attention to the fuel shut off valve for evi-
hardware. dence of corrosion.

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CSP-A-3 Corrosion Control Manual Section 8

Fuselage o. Cabin

(1) Frame: Inspect thoroughly all joints (1) Floors and seat structure: Inspect all
for voids (moisture entrapments) and around joints, seams and other areas for moisture
attaching fasteners, under any clamps, etc, for entrapments. Look for evidence of corrosion
evidence of corrosion. Pay particular attention products.
to the mast support tubes to boom front joint.
(2) Instrument panel: Inspect instru-
4 Landing gear ments, avionic and electrical equipment and
supporting structure for evidence of corrosion
(1) Inspect cross beam attach points and and damage to finish.
around all fasteners for signs of corrosion or

moisture entrapments.
(2) Strutassembly (hockeystick): Inspect
thoroughly for moisture entrapments and signs
of corrosion around (a) where the strut attaches
to the cross beam, (b) where the oleo attaches
8-7. DAILY VISUAL CORROSION
INSPECTION GUIDE (MODEL_3_6_9_1.
8-8. Thisguide provides a list of components or
surfaces which can be visually inspected with-

to the strut and (c) where the strut attaches to out disassembly of the helicopter, and should
the skid. be accomplished in conjunction with other
required preflight inspections. Inspect the
(3) Skid tube swivel joint: Inspect for noted areas/parts for damaged paint, pitting
freedom of movement and signs of corrosion. and for corrosion.

(4) Skid: Inspect for pitting, fretting and a. General inspection

other evidence of corrosion.
(1) Inspect thoroughly all areas, joints,
i. Tail boom (interior) seams, bearings and bearing housings for voids
that could entrap moisture.
(1) Inspect for damage to protective
finish. Inspect thoroughly for moisture entrap- (2) Inspect thoroughly all areas where

ments and around joints, faying surfaces and dissimilar metals are used for paint damage,
around all rivet heads. Inspect tailboom attach nicks, chips, etc, and signs of corrosion.

fittings and fasteners.

(3) Inspect thoroughly all areas where
(2) Inspect tail rotor controls for corro- safety wires are used for signs of corrosion
sion or moisture entrapments. (particularly on magnesium castings).

b. Main rotor blades

(3) Inspect electrical wiring and related
for of corrosion. (1) Visually inspect both upper and lower
equipment signs
surfaces for damage to paint.

m. Tail boom (exterior) (2) Inspect leading and trailing edges, tip
caps and around abrasion strip for moisture
(1) Inspect support joints
saddle for evi- entrapments and for evidence of corrosion prod-
dence of corrosion, for moisture entrapments, ucts any loosening.
or Inspect root fittings
and around attaching rivet heads for signs of for evidence of corrosion.
corrosion.
c. Main rotor hub and mast
n. Horizontal and vertical stabilizers I

(1) Hub: Inspect all visible areas for

(1) Inspect for moisture entrapments. evidence of corrosion.

Inspect inner and outer surfaces for evidence of

corrosion. Pay particular attention around (2) Pitch housing assembly: Inspect for
attaching parts and faying surfaces. pitting and damage to paint. Inspect attaching

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Section 8 Corrosion Control Manual CSP-A-3

hardware for damage to cadmium plating and e. Tail rotor transmission

signs of corrosion.
(1) Gear assembly: Inspect for nicks,
box
(3) Damper (elastomeric): Inspect for chips, blisters and other
signs of paint damage
paint damage. Inspect steel washer on the and corrosion. Check area under boot, around
damper for signs of cadmium plating deteriora- safety wire and around all attaching hardware
tion and/or corrosion. Inspect attaching for signs of corrosion.
hardware.
f. Flight controls
(4) Lead lag link: Inspect for damage to
paint. (1) Collective and cyclic: Inspect all
components for damage to finish and evidence
(5) Scissors asssembly: Check for signs of corrosion. Inspect push/pull tubes, rods and
of corrosion. Inspect attaching hardware. rod ends both inside and outside the cabin.
Inspect bellcranks and attaching hardware.
(6) Pitch control rod and link assemblies:
Inspect for damage to finish. Inspect rod end (2) Rudder pedals, support and around
bearings and securing hardware for corrosion. hardware: Inspect for damage to paint and
signs of corrosion.
(7) Upper and lower swashplates: Inspect
surface and around attaching hardware for g. Powerplant and engine compartment
corrosion.
(1) Open access doors and inspect all
(8) Mixer assembly: Check surface for visible areas. Inspect all engine control rods,
damage to finish and corrosion. rod ends, bellcranks and attaching hardware for
evidence of corrosion.
(9) Hub fairing and support: Check for
signs of corrosion. (2) Fuel system: Inspect flex and rigid
fuel lines, fittings and attaching hardware for
d. Tail rotor assembly signs of corrosion.

(1) Blade: Inspect for damage to h. Exterior surfaces

paint. Inspect tips, caps and around abrasion
strips for voids, looseness and for signs (1) General: Inspect paint for nicks,
of corrosion. Inspect transition area and chips, blisters and evidence of corrosion.
around attach bolts for signs of corrosion. Inspect joints, seams and voids for moisture
entrapments and evidence of corrosion. Inspect
(2) Hub: Inspect area around fillet radius around rivet heads and attaching hardware.
where the blade attaches to the hub for corro-

sion and/or pitting. Inspect external surfaces (2) Horizontal and vertical stabilizer:
for general condition. Inspect mount areas and around attaching hard-
ware. Inspect around tail light mount bracket
(3) Fork: Inspect for
damage to the pro- and all faying surfaces.
tective surface. Check pitch control links,
teetering bearings and bolt, stop nut and all (3) Doors (crew and passenger): Inspect
other attaching hardware. latches and hinges.

(4) Pitch control assembly: Check for Landing gear

damage to paint. Inspect under boot for signs
of corrosion. Inspect around bearings and (1) Inspect all visible areas. Inspect
faying surface for moisture entrapments, around foot assembly to skid joints and around
pitting and/or corrosion. attaching hardware for signs of corrosion.

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(2)Inspect for pitting, nicks and

Skids: c. Main rotor mast
other signs of paint damage. Inspect around
skid shoes and around attaching hardware. (1) Inspect for damage to cadmium plat-
ing. Inspect inside of mast. Check upper and
Inspect bottom of skids for corrosion.
lower bearing shoulders for fretting and any
;i: Cabin interior (crew and passenger) other signs of corrosion.

(2) Inspect thoroughly around the base

(1) Inspect floor, side panels, under seats
and seat backs and general area for evidence of and the attaching hardware.
corrosion. Inspect joints and seams for mois-
ture entrapments.
d. Main rotor transmission

8-9. 100 HOUR VISUAL CORROSION (1) Inspect for damage to paint. Inspect
(MODEL 369) thoroughly around bolt heads attaching upper
cover to base. Inspect around all other
8-10. Perform daily visual corrosion inspection attaching bolt heads.

guide in addition to this inspection. Open or

remove engine access door, main rotor trans (2) Inspect around upper seal and around

mission cover, inlet fairing, and cover assembly sight gauge for evidence of corrosion.
control tunnel.
(3) Inspect thoroughly around safety
a. Main rotor blades wires.

lead lag (4) Whenever transmission is opened, in-

(1) Inspect around root fittings,
links and attaching hardware for evidence of spect inside surfaces for corrosion and/or cor-

corrosion. Inspect faying surfaces of attach rosion products.

hole insert bushings and ensure that bushings
are sealed.
e. Drive system
b. Main rotor hub
(1) Drive shaft, main rotor and tail rotor:
Inspect shaft surface for damage to finish
CAUyIOW
and/or corrosion.
Do not use solvents or WD 40 for cleaning
(2) Shaft couplings: Check finish for
or lubricating main rotor hub components
or strap pack assemblies. Use of solvents damage and/or corrosion. Inspect attaching
or WD 40 can dissolve and wash out corro- hardware for cadmium plating deterioration
sion protection media used during assembly. and/or corrosion.

(1) Inspect hub, hub follower and (3) Drive pulley: Inspect finish on the
droop stop ring for damage to the protec- coupling and the attaching hardware for dam-
tive surface. Inspect all faying surfaces, age and/or corrosion.

(2) Bearing strap shoes and strap assem-

f. Tail rotor
bly: Inspect for corrosion products.

(3) Inspect all attaching hardware for (1) Inspect blades, hub area, fork assem-
cadmium plating deterioration. Inspect areas blyt pitch control assembly, links, attaching
where safety wire is used for corrosion, hardware, etc, for signs of corrosion.

swashplates: Inspect
(4) Upper and lower (2) Bearing: Inspect thoroughly all
inner surfaces. Check bearing for moisture bearings, bearing housings, and faying surfaces
for moisture entrapments, fretting, pitting
entrapments and/or corrosion products. Inspect
all faying areas. and/or corrosion.

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g. Flight controls
(2) Plumbing: Inspect plumbing lines,
fittings, elbows for pitting, corrosion and/or
damage to exterior surfaces.
NOTE
(3) Inspect attaching hardware, check
Disassemble and remove for inspection. valves, mounting brackets, etc, for evidence
of corrosion and/or damage.

(1) Collective and cyclic: Inspect

collec tive and cy cli c
sticks, all tubes, k. Landing gear
pivots and bellcranks for damage to paint.
Inspec t all rods, rod ends, supports and (1) Remove fairing assemblies.
attaching hardware for corrosion products.
Inspect interior of all bellcrank castings (2) Strut: Inspect for paint damage
for corrosion. Inspec t wiring for wear and/or corrosion. Inspect attaching hardwarel
and corrosion. faying areas.

(2) Cyclic support casting (underseat): (3) Brace: Inspect condition of paint and
Inspect for pitting and corrosion. around attaching hardware.

(3) Rudder pedals and supports: Inspect (4) Foot assembly: Inspect for pitting,
pedals, supports, tubes, bellcranks and all other fretting, and/or corrosion. Inspect thoroughly
hardware, including interior of castings for around foot to skid joint for voids and for evi-
evidence of corrosion. dence of corrosion products. Inspect around
attaching hardware. Check rear swivel joints
for freedom and evidence of corrosion
h. Engine compartment products.

(1) Inspect all areas for signs of corro- (5) Skids: Inspect for nicks, chips,
sion. Inspect all wirings, connectors, tubes, pitting, fretting and any other signs of paint
and fittings for signs of deterioration and/or damage and/or corrosion. Inspect thoroughly
corrosion. around skid shoes for voids and for evidence of
corrosion products. Inspect around attaching
(2) Engine mounts: Inspect mounts, pads, hardware.
rods~ and attaching hardware for corrosion
products. (6) Oleo: Inspect around upper and lower
attachments and alignment bearings for evi-
dence of corrosion.
Fuelsystem

(1) Remove access panel to fuel cells. 1. Fuselage

(2) Inspect all flex and rigid fuel lines, (1) Bubble: Checkjoints for voids and for
fittings, shut off valve, fuel pump and all other damage to sealant.
hardware for evidence of corrosion and/or
damage. (2) Pitot tube: Check fitting for evi-
dence of corrosion and/or damage.
(3) Inspect all fuel vent system hardware
for evidence of corrosion and/or blockage. (3) Cabin interior (crew and passenger):
Inspect instrument panel, instruments, avionics,
electrical equipment, and support structure
i~ Oil system around instrument panel area.

(1) Oil tank: Check for damage to finish. (4) Check joints and seams where support
Inspect attaching hardware for corrosion, castings attach to seat structure for corrosion.

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m. Tailboom (4) Inspect around rivet heads and under

all attaching fasteners.
(1) Check interior and exterior surfaces
for condition of protective finish.
n. Horizontal and vertical stabilizers
(2) Inspect seams and joints for moisture
entrapments and for evidence of corrosion (1) Inspect alljoints and seams for mois-
products. ture entrapment and/or corrosion products.
Inspect inner and outer surfaces. Inspect
(3) Inspect thoroughly around the fuse- around brackets and attaching hardware for
lage aft to tail boom joint. corrosion.

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CSP-A-3 Corrosion Control Manual Section 9

SECTION 9

CONSDMABLE MATERIALS

9-1. GENERAL. ter. Also included are materials used

for re finishing and preserving helicopter
9-2. Table 9-1 lists the materials used parts.
for removing corrosion from the helicop-

Table 9-1. Consumable materials

Commercial Product (2)

Item Specification No.

No. Material (1) Name/No. M anuf ac turer

1 Sulphuric acid 0-S-809 (3)

2 Paint remover (for MIL-R-81294 Turco 5351 Turco Products, Inc.

epoxy or polyurethane) Wilmington, CA

No. A202 Cee-Bee Chemical Co.

(5)

3 Paint remover (for MIL- R- 25 134 (3)

lacquer or enamel)

4 Abrasive paper, silicon P-P-101 (3)

carbide (grade as noted)

5 Alkaline cleaner Oakite 61B Oakite Products, Inc.

6 Chromic acid solution MIL-M-3171, Dow No. 19 Dow Chemical Co.

(pH 2.6 3.4;
to Type VI or equivalent
magnesium touchup

7 Deoxidizer concentrate Diversey 500A Diversey Chemical

Oakite 34M Oakite Products, Inc.

8 Surface cleaner TT-C-490, or NlrO No. 1 Turco Products, Inc.

(prepaint solution with MIL-C-10578, Wilmington, CA
phosphoric acid base) Type II

9 Prepsol thinner 3919 DuPont

10 Abrasive cloth, aluminum P-C-451 (3)

oxide (Grade as noted)

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Table 9-1. Consumable materials (Continued)

Commercial Product (2)

Item Specification No.

No. Material (1) Name/No M anu fac ture r

11 Abrasive mat, aluminum MIL-A-9962, Type I (3)

oxide (fine or very fine)

12 Dry cleaning solvent P-D-680, Type II (3)

13 Toothbrush H-T-560 (3)

14 Cleaning cloth CCC-C-461, Class 4 (3)

15 Nonabrasive cleaning MIL-C-83957 (3)

and polishing pad

16 Trichlorotrifluoroethane MIL-C-81302, (3)

solvent Type II

17 Acid brush H-B-643, Type IT, (3)

Class 1

18 Typewriter eraser ZZ-E-661, Type II, (3)

Style D

19 Wood encased eraser ZZ-E-661, Type 1, (3)

Grade B, Style E

20 Cleaning compound MIL-C-81964 IWO No. 1 Turco Products, Inc.

21 Disposable applicator GG-A-616 (3)

(cotton tipped)

22 Isopropyl alcohol TT-I-735A (3)

23 Plastic magic rub eraser ZZ-E-661, Type I, (3)

GradeB, Style A

24 Chemical film and MIL-C-5541 Iridite 14-2 Richardson Co.

chemical film materials (Class 2 unless Al-Coat Alli ed-K eli te
for aluminum alloys noted otherwise; (3) Product Div.
grade and type 2400 E. Devon Ave.
optional) Des Plaines, IL

25 Solvent No. 200 Exxon

26 Naphtha, aliphatic TT-N-95 (3)

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Table 9-1. Consumable materials (Continued)

Commercial Product (2~

Item Specification No.

No. Material (1) Nam e/No M anu fac turer

27 Wash primer resin MIL- C 8 5 14 P- 204B- 66 Andrew Brown of

(etchant type) Koppers Co., Inc.
5431 District Blvd
Los Angeles, CA

28 Epoxy primer 1-1G-69 Advanced Coatings

and Chemicals

29 Primer, zinc chromate TT-P-1757 (3)

30 Methyl-ethyl ketone TT-M-261 (3)

(MEK)

31 Catalyst (for item 27) C-152-66 Andrew Brown of

Koppers Co., Inc.
5431 District Blvd
Los Angeles, CA

32 Thinner (for item 27) T-120-66 Andrew Brown of

Koppers Co., Inc.
5431 District Blvd
Los Angeles, CA

33 C atalyst -re duc er 1-1H-75 Advanced Coatings

(for item 28) and Chemicals

34 Paint, vinyl enamel FED-STD-595 (3)

(color optional)

35 Reducer (for item 24) R7K41 Sherwin Williams Co.

36 Paint, epoxy enamel FED-STD-595 (3)

(color optional)

37 Catalyst-reducer, epoxy (3)

enam el

38 Reducer, epoxy enamel (3)

39 Grey primer resin (paint 93402 Bee Chemical Co.

base forpolycarbonate
plastic)

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Table 9-1. Consumable materials (Continued)

Commercial Product (2)

Item Specification No.

No. Material (1) Name/No. M anuf ac ture r

40 Thinner (for item 39) TW-49 Bee Chemical Co.

41 Fast dry primer E617P8 Sherwin Williams Co.

42 Xylene (xylol) TT-X-916 (3)

(reducer for item 42)

43 Solvent, dry cleaning P-D-680 (3)

44 Epoxy surfacer 3-1W-24 Advanced Coatings

and Chemicals

45 Epoxy catalyst (for 3-1W-8 Advanced Coatings

item 44) 3-1W-8 and Chemicals

46 Isopropyl alcohol TT- I- 73 5 (3)

47 Water displacing corro- MIL-C-81309, (3)

sion preventive compound Type II, Class 2

48 Corrosion preventive MIL-C-16173, (3)

compound Grade4

49 Flat bound metal paint H-B-695-1 (3)

brush

50 Water-displacing corro- MIL-C-85054, (3)

sion preventive compound I~Lpe I or II

51 Water displacing corro- MIL-C-81309, (3)

sion preventive compound Type m, Class 2

52 Kerosene W-K-211 (3)

53 Plexiglass cleaner Bonanza Bonanza Chemical Co.

Van Nuys, CA

54 Sealing compound MIL-S-7502 (class PR1221 Product Research

and dash number PR380-AZ Burbank, CA
optional)
EP711 Coast ProSeal
Compton, CA

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Table 9-1. Consumable materials (Continued)

Commercial Product (2)

Item Specification No.

No. Material (1) Name/No. M anuf ac turer

54 Sealing compound (cont) MIL- S-8 802 890 Coast ProSeal

Compton, CA

MIL- S-8516, 3C-3007 Churchill Chemical

Class II Corp.
LosAngeles, CA

55 Sealant, gasket Permatex Permatex Co., Inc.

(number as noted) Sheepshead Bay, NY

56 Corrosion preventive oil Steelgard 1301 Harry Miller Corp.

Philadelphia, PA

57 Rust inhibitor (aerosol) WD-40 Rocket-Chemical

Co. Inc.
San Diego, CA

58 Zinc chromate primer TT-P-1957 (3)

59 Crocus cloth P-C-458 (3)

60 Tape, pressure sensitive No. 471 3M Co.

St. Paul, MN

61 Grease, oscillating MIL-G-25537 Aero Shell Oil Co.

bearing Shell 14

MIL-G-81322 Mobil 28 Mobil Oil Co.

62 1,1,1 trichloroethane O-T-620 (3)

63 Oil preservative VV- L- 8 00 (3)

64 Sealant, float fabric DP-402 Garrett Corp.

Air Cruisers Div.
Belmar, NJ

65 Sodium phosphate, mono MIL-S-13727 (3)

basic

66 Thinner, acrylic- MIL- T- 19 544 Prepsol E.I. DuPont Co.

nitrocellulose (DuPont 3919) Los Angeles, CA

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Table 9-1. Consumable materials (Continued)

Commercial Product (2)

Item Specification No.

No. Material (1) Name/No. M anuf ac turer

67 Polyurethane coating Advanced Coatings

and Chemical
So. E1Monte, CA

Koppers Company, Inc.

Commerce, CA

Laminar X500 Magna Coatings and

Chemical, Div. of
Dexter Corp.,
Los Angeles, CA

Sterling Lacquer
Mfg. Co.,
Sunbrite Mfg. Co.
St. Louis, MO

Alarn agrip U. S. Paint Lacquer

AA92 and Chemical Co.
St. Louis, MO

68 Sealing compound MIL-S-81733, PR1436-G6, Product Research

Type IT-2 Class B2 Burbank, CA

69 Chromic acid 0-C-303 (3)

70 Ammonium sulphate (reagent grade) (3)

71 Ammonium hydroxide (reagent grade)

72 Mild soap AMS 1530 (3)

73 Wax AMS 1650 (3)

Type I (liquid)
Type II (paste)

74 Upholstery cleaner AMS 1550 (3)

75 Corrosion preventive AMS 3065 (3)

compound AMS 3066
AMS 3076
AMS 3078

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Table 9-1. Consumable materials (Continued)

NOTES:

(1) Numbers are U.S.A. Specifications and Standards. Prefix symbols are defined as follows:
AMS Aerospace Material Standard; MS Military Standard; MIL Military Specification;
Single, double or triple alpha prefix of same letter Federal Specification; AN Air Force-
Navy Aeronautical Standard; NAS- National Aerospace Standard.

(2) Primary selection. Any equivalent material may be used as an alternate selection.

(3) Use best comparable grade material when conformity of available materials of same type
with listed Specification No. cannot be determined.

(4) Several types of original protective treatments are used on magnesium alloy parts. With
paint removed, treatment process should be identifiable from coating appearance as
outlined below. Regardless of original process used, the protection method described in
para 5-6 is acceptable for touchup of coatings removed by abrasion or rework.

Applicable
Process specification Normal coating thickness and color

Dow No. 1 MIL-M-3171, Removes metal. Irridescent yellow or

(chrome pickle) Type I red; gray coatings are unacceptable.

Dow No. 7 MIL-M-3171, No dimensional change. Wrought or

(dichromate Type II extruded parts: chestnut brown.

treatm ent) Castings: light brown to black.
AZ91C-T6 and AZ92A-T6 alloys: gray.

Dow No. 17 MIL-M-45202:

(anodize)
Type I, Light coat: 0.0002-0.0003,
Class C Light green.

Type II, Heavy coat: 0.0002-0.0035.

Class D Dark green.

Dow No. 19 MIL-M-3171, No dimensional change.

(chromic acid Type VI Gray to black.
brush-on
treatm ent

(5) Do not use paint remover No. A202 where contamination of faying surfaces (joints)
is possible, or on high strength steels or magnesium.

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