DAVISMONTHANAFBI24-302 governs vehicle washing and waxing standards at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base.
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It requires vehicle waxing every 180 days because Arizona conditions can rapidly oxidize vehicle finishes. It also establishes vehicle idling limits, weather-related exceptions, and exemptions for specified vehicles.
Applies to: This publication applies to all civilians and uniformed members of the Regular Air Force and Air Force Reserve, except where noted otherwise.
Davis-Monthan AFB is a moderate/mild corrosion severity zone as defined by T.O. 36-1-191, Technical and Managerial Reference for Motor Vehicle Maintenance, which requires vehicles to be waxed every 180 days. (paragraph 2)
Class I, II, and III Light-Duty vehicles with a 14,000 lb. Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) or below will be limited to a 3 minute idling duration unless otherwise specified by vehicle manufacturer’s warranty. (paragraph 4)
Class IV 14,001 lbs GVW and above vehicles will be limited to a 5 minute idling duration. (paragraph 4)
The vehicle idling portion of this instruction will not be in effect during extreme temperatures with Heat Category Colors “red” or “black” and Cold Category Colors “green”, “yellow” or “red”, when temperatures are 35 degrees Fahrenheit or below, IAW AFI 48-151, Thermal Injury Prevention Program. (paragraph 4)
Vehicles will be allowed to remain idling (while being monitored) during hot or cold weather for air conditioner or heater use as applicable. (paragraph 4)