CAFI21-105_552ACWSUP — Fabrication Program

CAFI21-105_552ACWSUP governs aircraft corrosion prevention and control through essential safety and maintenance procedures.

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  • Publication number: CAFI21-105_552ACWSUP
  • Title: FABRICATION PROGRAM
  • Date: 2018-02-20

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It assigns duties for wing corrosion management, wash rack and wash crew operations, AGE equipment, training, inspections, markings, and paint identification. It requires corrosion-control training, equipment scheduling, cleanliness checks, documentation, and compliance with applicable technical directives.

Applies to: It applies to all 552d Air Control Wing units involved in aircraft corrosion prevention and control or related activities.

Topics covered

  • Aircraft corrosion control
  • Wash crew operations
  • Aircraft wash requirements
  • AGE equipment corrosion treatment
  • Corrosion-control training
  • Aircraft markings and paint identification

Questions and answers

What training must maintenance personnel complete for corrosion prevention and control?

All Maintenance personnel will receive Corrosion Prevention and Control training initially during Mission Orientation as well as annually by completing Refresher Training and the Corrosion Control CBT at https://367trss.hill.af.mil.

How many personnel make up the wash crew?

The wash crew will consist of eight AMXS personnel in addition to the Wash Crew Supervisor and eight MXS personnel assigned for no less than a 30-day rotation.

What temperature is required before aircraft washes begin?

Ensure washes do not start until ambient temperature in the hangar is above 40 degrees Fahrenheit IAW T.O. 1-1-691, Par 3.5.2.6.

How should AGE units needing corrosion control treatment be scheduled?

Equipment scheduler will schedule AGE units needing corrosion control treatment based on a “worst is first” principle unless the equipment requires tone down procedures.

What is the weekly corrosion difficulty limit for AGE equipment scheduling?

The weekly corrosion difficulty level will not exceed a factor of “5.”

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