Technical data

FOREWORD
1 PURPOSE.
The purpose of this technical order is to prescribe standard
procedures for the removal, application, and maintenance of
coating systems on Air Force systems and equipment. Its
applicability is generally imposed by reference in system or
item technical data. It also should be used where there is an
absence of paint process requirements in system or item
technical data. System and item (SM/IM) management ac-
tivities have an obligation to require the use of this technical
order to the maximum practical extent. It reflects the use of
standard materials and procedures that meet Defense Stan-
dardization Program, AF Corrosion Prevention and Control
Program, and Air Force policy (AFI 21-105) requirements.
SM/IM offices should modify standard requirements or
specify alternate requirements only as needed to support the
specific requirements of their systems and equipment as
stated in TO 00-5-1. Where there is a conflict between this
general TO and the weapon system specific TO, the weapon
system specific TO will take precedence. Such departures
from standard should also be coordinated with all applicable
Office of Coordinating Responsibilities (OCRs) (e.g., Corro-
sion Control, Ground Safety, Bioenvironmental Engineering,
Environmental Management).
2 SCOPE.
This technical manual specifies procedures, materials, and
equipment for preparing surfaces and correctly applying
effective finishes to interiors and exteriors of Air Force
aircraft, missiles, and associated equipment. Painting tech-
niques are suggested and common difficulties discussed.
Procedures for applying complete coating systems are given.
Some basic discussion of paint technology is included and a
glossary of painting terms appended.
3 ABBREVIATIONS AND ACRONYMS.
The following nonstandard abbreviations are used in this
manual. For definition of standard abbreviations and acro-
nyms, refer to ASME 14.38.
ACGIH
American Conference of Govern-
ment Industrial Hygienists
ALC Air Logistic Center
BCE Base Civil Engineer
BES Base Environmental Services
CFM Cubic Feet per Minute
CID Commercial Item Description
CRES Corrosion Resistant Steel
DR Drum
EAID
Equipment Authorization Inventory
Data
EPA Environmental Protection Agency
FSC Federal Stock Classes
GL Gallon
gm Grams
HAZMAT Hazardous Materials
HDI Hexamethylene Diisocyanate
HVLP High Volume Low Pressure
ID Inside Diameter
IPB Illustrated Parts Breakdown
IPI In-Process Inspection
LEL Lower Explosive Limit
LOX Liquid Oxygen
MEK Methyl-Ethyl-Ketone
ml milliliter
moh Measure of Hardness
MPW Medium Pressure Water
MSDS Material Safety Data Sheets
NATO North Atlantic Treaty Organization
NDI Non-Destructive Inspection
No. Number
NSN National Stock Number
OCR
Office of Coordinating Responsi-
bilities
OSHA
Occupational Safety and Health Act
PAPR Powered Air-Purifying Respirator
PCBTF Parachlorobenzotrifluoride
PD Purchase Description
PMB Plastic Media Blasting
PN Part Number
PPE Personal Protective Equipment
PPM Parts per Million
PSI Pound-force per square inch
PSIG Pounds Per Square Inch Gauge
PVC Polyvinyl Chloride
QPL Qualified Products List
SG Specific Gravity
SLED Shelf-Life Extension Data
SM/IM System Manager/Item Manager
SPD Systems Program Director
SPO System Program Office
TNP Touch-N-Prep
UAV Unmanned aerial Vehicle
UV Ultra Violet
TO 1-1-8
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