TO 35-1-3 - Robins Air Force Base
TO 35-1-3 - Robins Air Force Base
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CHAPTER 6<br />
CORROSION PREVENTION AND CONTROL OF NOISE SUPPRESSOR<br />
SYSTEMS (NSS)<br />
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6.1 GENERAL.<br />
NSS are divided into the Cold Section (temperatures of less<br />
than 300 °F) and the Hot Section (temperatures of 300 °F or<br />
more). Table 5-1 will identify the coating for a particular section<br />
based on the material and temperature. Earlier NSS were<br />
coated with alkyd enamels (TT-E-489, TT-E-527) and high<br />
temperature aluminum paint (TT-P-28) both of which are ineffective<br />
for corrosion prevention.<br />
6.2 MATERIALS.<br />
There are three basic materials used in the construction of<br />
NSS. The primary material being carbon steel this is<br />
extremely susceptible to the corrosive environment generated<br />
by the suppressor. The second material used is galvanized<br />
steel and the galvanizing will offer improved corrosion protection<br />
over the plain carbon steel, but can be used only in the<br />
Cold Section due to temperature limitations of the galvanizing.<br />
The third material used is AISI 409 stainless steel and the<br />
material has been specified in numerous rework contracts for<br />
use in the Hot Section. AISI 409 is the least expensive of all<br />
stainless steel, is weldable and will offer adequate corrosion<br />
protection.<br />
6.3 FASTENER REPLACEMENT.<br />
Any fastener replacement should be accomplished using either<br />
stainless steel fasteners or hot dip galvanized fasteners per<br />
ASTM A394, A325, or A153 (as applicable).<br />
6.4 STRUCTURAL REPAIR.<br />
6.4.1 Structural Repair Carbon Steel.<br />
6.4.1.1 If an entire component (panel, plate, beam, support)<br />
is replaced, then every side of that component must be primed<br />
prior to installation. If any part of the installation process, such<br />
as welding, damages the paint, the exposed damaged area will<br />
be cleaned and repainted after installation.<br />
6.4.2 Galvanized Steel. The amount of corrosion present<br />
will determine what is required for repair. If the corrosion is<br />
minor, then grind the corrosion and recoat with the pretreatment<br />
MIL-P-15238, and epoxy primer, MIL-PRF-23377, or<br />
MIL-DTL-53022, Type II. If the corrosion is severe or widespread,<br />
abrasive blasting may be required. When galvanized<br />
steel has been sandblasted, the primer will be organic zincrich.<br />
6.4.2.1 If an entire galvanized steel component is replaced,<br />
then every side of that component must be primed prior to<br />
installation. If any part of the installation process, such as<br />
welding, damages the paint, the exposed damaged area will be<br />
cleaned and repainted after installation.<br />
6.4.2.2 Any replacement galvanized sheet should be hot dip<br />
galvanized per ASTM A525, coating G-210. All structural<br />
steel in the galvanized condition should be hot dip galvanized<br />
per ASTM A123.<br />
6.4.3 AISI 409 Stainless Steel. Characteristics of AISI 409<br />
Steel are as follows:<br />
6.4.3.1 AISI 409 Stainless Steel is the lowest cost of all<br />
stainless steels yet it has good resistance to oxidation and corrosion.<br />
Because of a small amount of titanium, the AISI 409<br />
does not harden during welding and; therefore, does not<br />
require a post weld relief. Normally the steel has a shiny surface<br />
with areas of dull gray streaks. The streaking is caused by<br />
the titanium content and is not harmful.<br />
6.4.3.2 The AISI 409 has the following weld properties:<br />
• Failure to prime faying (back to back) surfaces of<br />
carbon steel will result in corrosion that cannot be<br />
treated without disassembly.<br />
All carbon steel items require sandblasting prior to application<br />
of the respective zinc-rich paints. The sandblasting and subsequent<br />
painting of an assembled structure will provide protection<br />
to the exposed portion of the structure, but if there is<br />
corrosion in a seam or joint, then disassembly would be<br />
required.<br />
• Gas Metal-Arc (MIG). The electrode wire should<br />
be Type AISI 409 to mild steel. When welding<br />
AISI 409 to itself, use Type 309 stainless steel<br />
when welding W 414 T filler.<br />
• Shielded Metal-Arc (covered electrodes). Use W<br />
17-4 PH, 12 Cr-4 MO or Type 330-04 electrodes.<br />
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