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 UNITED STATES AIR FORCE MAINTENANCE MAGAZINE

Maintenance
AIR FORCE RECURRING PUBLICATION 127-3 JAN /MAR 1984 VOLUME 9 NUMBER 1

HON VERNE ORR LT GEN ROBERT W. BAZLEY

Secretary of the Air Force The Inspector General , USAF
GEN CHARLES A. GABRIEL MAJ GEN GERALD D. LARSON page 2 page 10 page 18
Chief of Staff, USAF Commander , Air Force Inspection
and Safety Center

BRIG GEN GORDON E. WILLIAMS

Director of Aerospace Safety

COL WARREN L. BUSCH

Chief , Safety Education Division
MAJ BRIAN D. HUDSON
Editor SPECIAL FEATURES
CMSGT BURTON E. MATTSON
☆ Keeping it Clean

N
Technical Editor
DAVE RIDER
Art Director ☆ 82-83 Update ... 6
MARIA E. HERNANDEZ
Editorial Assistant ☆ Self Retaining Bolts .... 10
ROBERT KING
Staff Photographer
☆ Have We Got A Deal for You ! ....... 17

☆ Ground Mishaps – A Birds-Eye View 18

-

REGULAR FEATURES
☆ NDI .. .... 22

a ☆ Tech Topics .. ... 24

* Explosives Safety ... 28

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 Keep It Clean
This article on keeping aircraft free of frost, ice and snow emphasizes the extremely small amount of con
tamination required to seriously effect safe operation. Boeing has quantified some of the reasons for cleaning
aircraft of cold weather contaminants, and the results strongly support our -1 requirements calling for removal
of all ice and snow . This article was extracted from Boeing's Oct.- Dec. Airliner - Editor.

roughly equivalent to 16- to

.06 24-grit sandpaper. Typical surface
FROST A .04
characteristics of these contamina
HEIGHT ABOVE
WING SURFACE tion levels can be observed from
~ DUCHES .02
the measured profiles shown in
.00
Figure $ and the actual photo
graphs shown in Figure 3. The
simulated Frost A contamination
was created by spreading epoxy
.12 potting compound over 3M Brand
.10 general-purpose safety walk and
.08
then roughening the surface with a
FROST B texture paint roller to create peaks
HEIGHT ABOVE .06
WING SURFACE
~ INCHES
.04

.02
w and valleys . A second coat of
epoxy potting compound was ap
plied and further roughened to
achieve the Frost B surface .
.00
Figures 2 and 4 illustrate the
wing areas that were covered by
the simulated contaminations. The
-

Figure 1 — Simulated frost profiles. areas noted as “ CLEAN ” are not

exposed when the flaps are
retracted , and since it is common
A.R. Mulally , Technology Chief on airplane performance and flight practice in adverse weather to taxi
Engineer characteristics . The results of these to the takeoff point with the flaps
M.D. Shirkey , 737 Stability and studies indicate that contamination retracted , these areas are not sub
Control Lead Engineer significantly reduces wing lift jected to contamination on the
C.R. Higgins, 727 Aerodynamics capability, increases stall speeds ground.
Staff Lead Engineer and decreases climb capability .
CONTAMINATION DEGRADES
INTRODUCTION Consequently , a pilot may en LIFT, STALL SPEEDS, DRAG
counter buffet, pitch and roll pre
Airplane contamination has been AND RATE OF CLIMB
stall flight characteristics before
the topic of many articles by in Figures 5 through 9 summarize
dividual airlines, certification agen stick shaker warning during a nor the effects of contamination on the
mal takeoff maneuver as a result
cies , The Boeing Company, and
of wing and tail contamination . lift and drag characteristics . The
others in the past . This article ex flight test data shown are generally
pands on the effects of frost, Contamination configurations for Flap position 5. Flap positions
snow , or ice contamination on that can be detected, and should be 1 and 15 were also tested and
airplane performance and handling removed prior to takeoff, were showed similar trends. Figure 5
characteristics using data obtained simulated and tested . Two levels presents the test results for percent
with the 737. Boeing has con of contamination are discussed and loss in maximum lift capability due
6

ducted wind tunnel , flight, and are identified as " Frost A ," and to contamination for Frost A and
simulator tests with the 737 to bet “ Frost B." Frost A is roughly B. Frost A reduced maximum lift
ter understand the effects of wing equivalent to sandpaper in the 40 capability by EIGHTEEN PER
and horizontal tail contamination to 60 -grit range . Frost B is CENT whereas Frost B reduced

2 MAINTENANCE MAGAZINE • JAN/MAR 1984

 maximum life capability by LEADING EDGE FLAPS
THIRTY - TWO PERCENT . FLAPS 5
Figure 6 presents the lift loss in CLEAN AREAS
terms of increased stall speeds . SIMULATED
CONTAMINATION
The maximum lift loss at Flaps 5
equates to 13 knot increase in stall LEADING EDGE SLATS
speed for Frost A and 24 knot in
crease for Frost B. The adverse ef
fect of contamination on stall
speeds decreases with increasing TRAILING EDGE FLAPS
SPOILERS
flap setting
Figure 8 shows the effect of ENTIRE TAI2 TAI1
AILERONS SLAT
contamination on the stall speed LEADING EDGE
margin remaining at stick shaker SLAT CONTAMINATION
14 "
12 "

CONFIGURATIONS
activation for Flaps 5. With a nor TESTED

mal, clean wing , the stick shaker

activates approximately 7 knots
prior to reaching the stall speed ,
Figure 2 - Simulated contamination configurations tested. ( A) entire slat con
-

providing margin for ilot reaction . taminated, ( B ) TAlz effect at 0 ° F ambient, (C) TAL effect at 20° F ambient.
In the case of Frost A , this margin
is reduced to less than 1 knot . For
Frost B , stall occurs before the
stick shaker is actuated .
The increased drag due to con
tamination manifests itself in Simulated frost close up.
Figure 3 -

reduced climb capability at a given

speed (Figure 9) . The increased
drag results in a 100- to 350 -feet
per minute reduction in all-engine
climb capability . The effect of
contamination is much more pro
nounced on the one-engine in
STERLING
operative climb capability. The
one-engine- inoperative climb
capability is reduced by about 50 Dit EL 21 8

percent by Frost A. The airplane one

cannot maintain altitude at V2
( Velocity ) with one- engine Frost A - Approximately equivalent to 40-60 grit sand
inoperative when contaminated paper.
with Frost B.
CONTAMINATION MAY RESULT
IN IMPENDING STALL FLIGHT
CHARACTERISTICS BEFORE Frost B - Approximately equivalent to 16-24 grit sand
-

paper.
STICK SHAKER WARNING
During any winter takeoff, when gjigjeniti
atmospheric conditions are con
ducive to contamination , the pilot
should be aware that increasing
buffet, pitch, and roll activity may
be an indication of premature stall
caused by wing contamination .
These indications are an immediate
signal to recover from an impend
ing stall consistent with ground
proximity regardless of whether or
not the stick shaker has activated .

MAINTENANCE MAGAZINE • JAN /MAR 1984 3

 FLAPS 5

This situation can be understood

10 by reviewing the general character
PERCENT
Figure 5 - Contamina
-
istics of airplane stalls.
LOSS IN
MAXIMUN 20 E FROST
tion degrades maximum “ STALL ONSET’ is the region
UFT
CAPABILITY lift preceding a full stall where the
airplane's flight is characterized by
FROST
B
ever increasing buffet, pitch, and
6

roll activity . The “ STALL

40

ONSET'' sequence typically con

sists of four distinct events . Usual
ly , the first sign of an impending
40
FLAPS 1 FLAPS 5 FLAPS 15
stall on a modern jet transport is
the activation of an artificial warn
FROST
30 B
FROST
ing device as shown in Figure 10 .
INCREASE IN
OTALL SPEED
B
FROST
Activation of this stall warning
DUE TO
CONTAMINATION
20
FROST
B stick shaker is based on a preset
~ KNOTS FROST
A
FROST
A
angle of attack. Second , as the
10
airspeed is further reduced (and
angle of attack is increased)
toward stall, the airflow cannot re
main attached over the entire wing
Figure 6 Contamination increases stall and will begin to momentarily
speeds. separate near the wing trailing
edge. A buffeting, or mild shaking
of the aircraft, results as the lift
FROST A
force on the aircraft begins to fluc
FLAPS 5
40 tuate . The buffet intensity will in
crease as the airspeed is decreased
30 further (and angle of attack is in
INCREASE IN Figure 7 - Effect of
-
creased ) and the areas of separated
STALL SPEED
DUE TO 20 ground operable TAI on
CONTAMINATION
~ KNOTS WING AND
ENTIRE SLAT
stall speed increases.
TAI TAI
2 1
10

Figure 8 Contamina
tion reduces stick shaker Figure 9 - Contamination decreases rate of climb capa
-

margins. bility.

• FLAPS 5
• FLAPS 5
CLEAN FROST
A FROST
B
CLEAN

2
SPEED MARGIN
ABOVE STALL
FOR STICK RATE OF CLIMB
SHAKER 4 ~ 1000 ft /min , ALL ENGINE V2 +15 ENGINE OUT V2
ACTUATION
KNOTS

CLEAN
FROST
N

A
FROST FROST
А FROST 0 B
B
0

now !
mw

4 MAINTENANCE MAGAZINE • JAN /MAR 1984

 2
flow expand . Third, as the stall the " STALL ONSET" buffet, tivation , as is shown in figure 10 .
progresses, and the separated flow pitch , and roll activity flight This is a result of the early flow
region further expands , the center characteristics are similar to a separation caused by contamina
of lift moves forward, requiring clean wing . However, these tion . Consequently , the stick
>

less control force from the pilot to " STALL ONSET' flight charac- shaker may not provide warning of
continue raising the nose and teristics may now occur within the " STALL ONSET“ flight charac
decreasing the airspeed . This pitch clean airplane normal maneuvering teristics for the contaminated
activity , which indicates " STALL envelope, before stick shaker ac airplane.
ONSET. " is typically referred to
as a reduced pitch stability or
stock - force -lightening by flight test
pilots. A fourth characteristis of
“ STALL ONSET ’ is a noticeable
increase in roll activity and a cor
responding increase in the lateral
control action required by the pilot
to maintain wings level . Initially , “ CONCLUSIONS takeoff without a normal stick
this roll activity and the associated These test results provide further shaker stall warning. If contamina
lateral control action are caused by insight into the importance of a tion is suspected at any time prior
asymmetries in the fluctuating comprehensive winter operations to the takeoff roll , particularly if
separation patterns on each wing .
.
maintenance program that results lengthy delays occur after deicing
However, as the " STALL in clean airplanes during takeoff. is completed, the aircraft should
ONSET” progression continues , Proper ground maintenance pro- be returned to maintenance for
the lateral control action required cedures and pilot awareness need clean-up prior to takeoff. Safe
to keep the wings level increases to be emphasized . Frost or ice on winter operations will be assured
as the separated flow regions ex- the aircraft can seriously reduce with continued alertness to poten
pand to include the ailerons and climb and maneuvering capabilities tial icing conditions , and rigorous
spoilers, causing them to be less and expose the pilot to STALL adherence to the Keep it Clean
effective. ONSET flight characteristics dur- ground maintenance philosophy .
When the wing is contaminated , ing the critical phase of

Figure 10 - Contamination results in " stall onset" flight characteristics before stick shaker.

STICK SHAKER
ACTUATES
V2 STALL
V2 +1
CLEAN NORMAL MANEUVER ENVELOPE
AIRPLANE BELOW STICK SHAKER STALL ONSET
1 WING STICK SHAKER
10° 12 ° ANGLE OF 14 ° 16 ° 18 ° 20 °
ATTACK INCREASING WING LIFT
CONTAMINATED
AIRPLANE STALL ONSET

V2 + 15 tvV2a STALL

MAINTENANCE MAGAZINE • JAN /MAR 1984 5

FOD IS SC

Major Brian D. Hudson

Directorate of Aerospace Safety
There is evidence that Air Force percent drop in the AF FOD rate creases in percentages especially in
foreign object damage (FOD) since 1981 , and the intensive train 1982. Through October 1983 there
prevention has made a significant ing and efforts of line and shop appeared to be relatively constant ,
turn for the better in the last 2 personnel must be credited with however, the total numbers of
years ( Chart 1 ) . While there was a the bulk of the increasing success . mishaps have been cut by one-half
general upward trend in FOD In our second chart (Chart 2) , to two - thirds. In reviewing our
mishap rates per 100,000 engine we've divided FOD sources into 1981 experience and relating it to
hours from 9.44 in 1979 to 10.73 five categories for mishaps which 1982 , the F- 15s and T-38s ac
in 1981 , it has declined to 8.81 in occurred during intent for flight. counted for an increase of 10
1983 (through October) . In this ar The percentages reveal a general equipment mishaps in 1982 ( Chart
ticle , we will cover some of the reduction in the Undetermined and 3) while the others held steady or
factors involved and the aircraft Metal Object categories which dropped by one or two. However ,
that remain our major problems. potentially indicates a slight im since 1982 (Chart 4) , the T-38s
The charts we've included cover provement in our investigations. and F- 15s have sharply reduced
the overall USAF picture , a sum This is reflected int he growing their actual number of equipment
mary of FOD sources by category , percentage of mishaps positively mishaps while the declining total
and the six aircraft with the identified to Hardware. The last of all sources has caused the
highest numbers of FOD mishaps two categories, Equipment and percentage to remain stable . Ramp
(plus several others) . Ramp Debris , sustained notable in continued on page 8

In reviewing the All USAF Air

craft Chart it should be noted that
it is based on FOD mishaps per ALL USAF AIRCRAFT
100,000hours, and the downward ENGINE FOD RATES
trend since 1981 has two signifi 1 JAN 79 -
30 JUN 83
cant influences aside from fewer 20

actual mishaps . First, our flying

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These mishaps qualify under both
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79 80 81 82 83
(O2NOV83 )
tend to support the validity of the ALL ALL

declining rate . In total, these fac CHART 1

tors still do not account for the 18

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 8
FOD

ENGINE FOD SOURCES

1979 thru 1983 (Oct)

(Discovered during intent for flt;

ice, birds, ricochet not included)

Equipment
Hardware (headsets ,
Undeter ( screws, rivets, Metal pins, flags, Ramp
Year mined nuts, wire) objects cords , tools) Debris Total
-
1979 % 38 % 24% 18% 7% 3% 100 %
No. 137 125 64 26 11 365

1980 % 46% 33% 12% 8% 1% 100 %

No. 155 111 42 28 3 339

1981 % 40% 36% 13% 8% 3% 100 %

No. 146 128 48 28 11 361

1982 % 28 % 36% 16 % 10% 10% 100 %

No. 83 106 48 28 30 295

1983 % 33 % 38 % 12 % 10% 7% 100 %

No. 50 56 18 15 10 149
(thru
Oct )

CHART 2

1982 ENGINE FOD SOURCES

(High Six Aircraft)

UNDETER HARD METAL EQUIP RAMP

MDS MINED WARE OBJECTS MENT DEBRIS TOTAL

FLT GRD FLT GRD FLT GRD FLT GRD FLT GRD FLT GRD
F-4 19 240 419 7 38 94 8
A - 10 9 21 18 1 38 2
C- 130 17 102 3 1 214 26 13
F- 15 8 113 13 3 37 134 6
T-38 4 34 14 14 61 17 11
F- 1111 4 217 116 12 113 22 4

FLT: Discovered during intent for flight.

GRD : Discovered during ground maintenance .

CHART 3

MAINTENANCE MAGAZINE • JAN /MAR 1984 7

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1983 ENGINE FOD CAUSES

(High Six Aircraft thru Oct 83)
UNDETER- HARD- METAL EQUIP- RAMP
MDS MINED WARE OBJECTS MENT DEBRIS TOTALS
FLT GRD FLT GRD FLT GRD FLT GRD FLT GRD FLT GRD
F -4 13 127 45 5 11 151 7
C - 1309 52 73 4 25 119 19
F- 15 4 41 4 11 1 10 6
T-38 2 12 12 21 3 17 8
A-10 2 7 3 2 14
F - 111 2 1 2 10 3
CHART 4

USAF FRF - 4 USAF C - 130

ENGINE FOD RATES ENGINE FOD RATES
JAN 02 JUN 83 JAN 82 JUN 83
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debris experienced a similar rise trend holds through 1983 , flight majority of mishaps are associated
from 1981 to 1982 , with the F - 4 , related FOD mishaps may total with fighter type aircraft where the
F- 15 and F- 111 as the major con 200 to 225 , which would be an exposure to the stress of landings,
tributors . So far since 1982 , the exceptional achievement . takeoffs , and maintenance action
F - 4s have dropped by six mishaps , Moving on to the remaining frequencies are highest .
the F- 15s by eight, the T-38s are charts, we decided to present data Looking at 1982 and 1983
holding at one and the F- 111s developed from FOD mishaps per ( through October) , it appears that
have dropped to zero . 1000 sorties. The figure of 1000 we're doing many of the things
While the category percentages sorties approximates a fighter necessary to motivate our people
give us a view of where our ex wing's monthly sortie count , and in FOD prevention. Although
posure and problems may exist , each sortie represents what we some units or weapons systems ex
the actual FOD mishap totals might call a “ maintenance cycle . " perience reversals in a given year,
(Chart 2) are also important. Our Each “ cycle ” includes all the ex the movement is definitely toward
reported FOD mishaps (intent for posure to inadequate or improper decreased FOD mishap rates . The
flight) dropped from 361 in 1981 maintenance which an aircraft reductions in total numbers reflect
to 295 in 1982 , and they appear to might experience between flights the hard work of managers , train
be headed for an even greater and which could lead to in -flight ers , quality assurance , FOD
drop, possibly 25 to 30 percent, in FOD . Of course , operating hours NCOs , and most of all , aircraft
1983 ( 149 through October ). If the contribute to FOD potential, but a technicians Air Force wide .

8 MAINTENANCE MAGAZINE • JAN /MAR 1984

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USAF F - 15 USAF T - 38
ENGINE FOD RATES ENGINE FOD RATES
JAN 82 JUN 03 JAN 82 - JUN 83

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CHART 9 CHART 10
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 were usually reused repeatedly un
til they lost their locking force or

S E L F the wrong bolt grip was used so

that the locking section was in

E T A I N I N G contact with the imperfect and

threads and the nut again became
at the mercy of the cotter pin to

R remain on the bolt .

In the 1950's an experimental
F -86H was attempting an emergen
cy landing at Edwards AFB with a
serious flight control problem . The

BÓ L T S pilot thought a landing might be

possible on the dry lake , but cer
tain aerodynamics changed rapidly
and he perished. The precrash con
ditions drew attention to a certain
control area and early in the in
vestigation a bolt was found to be
Harold Poehlmann missing . Marks on the clevis
Fairchild Republic Company showed a bolt had been in position
but had worked out , leaving tell
tale signs . ( The epitome of deter
mination was displayed at this
crash scene . The entire sand area
During the late 1950's and early above . An unsecured castellated was screened and sifted for weeks ,
1960's, we were losing USAF Air nut in a non-maximum tension adn the bolt was found !)
craft and experiencing incidents condition as is found in some This was probably the incident
due to critical flight control hard flight control connections , when that showed the need for a special
>
ware " failures. " Although these subjected to afterburner vibrations, safety connection device in critical
reports usually made mention of will back off before you can open flight controls. You may ask ,how
the dubious facts that the nut cot the lock on your tool box . The can these omissions take place?
ter pin " wore out" or the threads fastener industry countered with a It's not hard to do ... human
in the nut were “ 'defective and combination castellated and frailties, the ever- rush to complete
stripped out," it become painfully " fiber" (nylon) lock nut. The a task , either production pressure
obvious that a flight control theory being , if the cotter pin was or self-produced reasons , plus the
linkage attaching bolt, especially if
>
not installed , the nut would remain reluctance to review and be critical
installed vertically with the head in position. Wrong ! The nuts of one's own work . Some flight
down , requires a retaining nut to control checks and adjustments
remain in position . And as BEN procedures once called for removal
HUR said as his chariot wheel of bolts, and with controls fixed
came off on the first turn , " I'LL you would adjust the rods for easy
GET COTTER'S BLEEP FOR insertion of the bolt. That techni
THIS ! ” (HORATIO COTTER que would cause three or four
tried out his experimental wheel bolts to be in position without
nut retainer pin on Ben's wagon . security . Luckily, that technique is
... That is why today, we call it now frowned upon and rig pin
a COTTER PIN . ) So ... enough holes are usually provided. Even
of history so, this situation is still sometimes
JUNE

It did not take long before the present and can trap you . When
official determinations were made, working on flight controls you
mechanics were failing to install must keep written record of what
cotter pins, were straightening and you disconnect and allow sufficient
reusing them , bending the retain time for a thorough flashlight-and
ing ends improperly , using an mirror final inspection along with
undersize diameter, or all of the " closing out your books.

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MILITARY STANDARD
BOLTS , SELF - RETA IN INC , AIRCRAFT RELIABILITY AND MAINTA DUABILITY
USAP - 1 DESIGN AND USACZ REQUIREMENTS FOR
MS33602ASG)
PROCUREMENT SPECIFICATION SUPERSEDES: SHEET 2

Figure 1

Regardless of your inspection although not a member of the SRB beveled expansion spring located
system , always insist on another family , the PERMANENT fastener just outboard of its grip dimension
set of eyes to perform a final safe can be found on some aircraft and point . In order to accommodate a
ty inspection ! you must be aware of their use . castellated nut , the early positive
From the above you can see that Figure 2 shows an assembly of bolt designs required the use of a
the early days" were plagued various manufacturers ' products . “ bridge spacer." The “ real early"'
?

with problems. Please don't be The IMPEDANCE-type bolts impedance bolt design used AN
misled – 1983 is “ sprinkled”' have a self- contained simplistic continued

with similar reports .

The fastener industry , along with Figure 2
the Air Force and airframe
manufacturers, developed and
stipulated the use of self-retaining
bolts in flight controls, throttles
and any other positions judged to
be critical to flight. Figure 1 Rexnord specially fostener
Division

shows the Military Standard

MS-33602 Bolts , “ Self -Retaining
Aircraft Reliability and Maintain
ability , Design and Usage Re
quirements For.” Actually the
bolts, at least experimentally, were
available before the requirement
specification was finalized.
There are two basic types of
self-retaining bolts (SRB) , IM
PEDANCE , which push in and out
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with a specified hand force , and

POSITIVE LOCKING which re
quire the actuation of a plunger to
internally retract or release the
locking device. A third method ,

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 possess any internal locking
mechanisms. When the bolt is in
stalled , the retaining ring will cen
tralize, collapse and pass through
the assembly . When going in the
opposite direction , the ring will
ride up the opposite conical bolt
groove diameter and spread the
lock ring, preventing removal.
This bolt requires the use of a
COUNTER BORE CASTELLATED CASTELLATED WITH special removal tool which holds
NYLON LOCK INSERT the ring over the small diameter of
the bolt groove and compresses the
spring as the removal force is ap
Figure 3 plied . See figure 5 for pictorial
details .
SELF -RETAINING Another clever design in the in
BOLTS dustry is the REXNORD (positive
lock) “ BOYD BOLT.” As you
continued
can see again from figure 5 , the
BOYD BOLT has a special nut
with axial ridges on the inside
" PERCUSSION INSTRUMENTS ” CAN diameter. While depressing the
locking plunger, the nut can be
SPELL DOOM TO FRAGILE tightened. When the plunger is
FLIGHT CONTROL MECHANISMS released , not only are the ball
locks in a position to prevent bolt
loss , they also protrude into the
nut grooves and lock the nut . This
washers to keep the nut away from the impedance and positive locking special nut can be a plain or
the spring clip or ball locks in the types . Notice also in Figure 4, the castellated type . Obviously the lat
case of the positive lock styles. It design removal forces which you ter must be safetyed with a cotter
sometimes caused a FOD problem . may encounter pushing the SRBs pin regardless of its novel nut
This was subsequently solved by in and out. (Note
( also they give locking design.
the introduction of the MS21224 two values with the impedance bolt As you can see, there are many
special nut for SRBs. In addition depending on the hole size . ) self-retaining bolt systems
to having a counterbore that clears As you can see in Figure 2 , available; however, you must use
the impedance spring or ball locks , there are many SRB design varia- the type designated by your air
the nut has a built-on washer. See tions , both in design concept, craft illustrated parts breakdown
Figure 3 for a close up cross sec- style, tooling. In moving flight listings .
tional view of the MS21224 nut . controls , clearance is at a premium Regardless what type SRB you
An interesting sideight is that there so a low profile head or even a encounter , you should be able to
is a nut available that has the in- flush head may be called for by identify its application and unders
side diameter of the washer sized the airframe manufacturer. Notice tand the procedures. As noted by
so that when used with a positive the bolt that has the lock release the charts in Figure 4 , there are
lock bolt , you must depress the plunger on the threaded end - this installation forces involved with
plunger in order to install the nut . facilitates removal and can produce both types of SRB. This is not
This produces an additional feature maximum head clearance . An in- license to use percussion in
where the locks extends inside the teresting available SRB design is struments " or other shock
washer lip and prevents the nut the Standard Pressed Steel Com- producing techniques that will
from backing off unless the bolt pany positive locking retaining spell doom for fragile flight con
lock release is actuated. bolt, P/N 72688 , which has a trol mechanisms . When (hand)
Figure 4 shows some general loose fitting round cross sectional pushing bolts in or out make cer
design specification date for both locking ring . This design does no tain the mating parts are in axial

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 MIL - 3-23964C
BOLT, SELF RETAINING , POSITIVE LOCKING
TABLE rv . Perfomance Characteristics

RELEASE MS 21224
BOLT RETAINING MECHANISM LOCUING
DOUBLE BOLT DEVICE ACTUATING BOLT BALL
SITLAR TEXSILE TENSIL FORCE REMOVAL PUSHOUT
COUNTERTORED NUT
STRENGTX LOADS LOADS ( LBS . ) FORCE FORCE
NOUTAL MINIMUM MIN . MAX . MIN . MUST BE USED
SIZE ( LBS . ) ( LBS . ) ( LBS . ) MIN . Max . ( LBS . ) ( LBS . ) IN INOTALLATION
APPROX .

3603nnn
.1900-32 110 S 4 S
S , 150 1,110
.2500-28 9,200 2,040 230 1 S 10 .010 X 49 CHAMFER
.3125-24 14,400 3,250 $ 10 2 7 10 BOTH SIDES
.3750-24 20,600 Soso S75 2 7 10
.4375-20 28,000 6,800 710 3 10 11 20
.S000-20 9,250 1,160 3 10 11 20
36,800
.5625-18 46,000 11,800 1,420 3 10 11 20
.6250-18 2,070 4 12 13 25
NOTE: USE OF BRIDGE SPACER OR AN 960
57,500 15,050
.7500-16 82,500 22,000 2,950 S 14 is 30 WASHERS IS NO LONGER ACCEPTABLE ...
USE SPECIAL MS 21224 NUT.

BOLT, SELF RETAINING , IMPEDENCE MIL - B -83050C

TABLS III . Lemnl forn .

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Size ( in . ) Hol A ( Max ) ( In . ) Hol B ( Min )

( LD ) ( LO )

0.190 0.1897 0.1920 3

0.250 0.5795 17 0.2520 5
0.3125 0.3120 20 0.3145 8
0.375 0.3745 22 0.3770 10
0.375 0.1370 22 0.1395 10
0.500 0.1995 20 0.5020 15
28 15 RETAINING RING MUST NOT
0.5625 0.5620 0.5645 CONTACT CLEVIS
0.625 0.6245 35 0.6270 20

Figure 4

alignment . Washers , spacers, bear back of the head and depress the bolt unless the connection was
ings , and bushings that dislodge or plunger as finger pressure is ap designed and designated for its
slip out of position will raise plied to the opposite end for initial use .

havoc with the designated insertion removal movement . While on this There are two other precautions
forces. Never use a sharp steel subject it is important that bolts be that should be mentioned with
drift to align the assembly . The installed in the direction dictated SRBs. . . . PROPER GRIP selec
airframe manufcturer did not by the aircraft technical instruc tion and adherence to the assembly
design for scarring or tions . Also , do not substitute for TORQUE VALUES . If the bolt
“ mutilating the close tolerance the designated bolt part number. grip dimension is too short for the
holes used in flight control connec Many flight control connections re installation , the locking /impedance
tions . If a spherical aligning bear quire close tolerance (ground) devices will not clear the bell
ing is a part of the installation, a bolts , and a minor deviation in the crank or bearing edge . If it is too
slightly undersize aligning “ follow part number will cause the incor long , and not correctable by add
drift " made from soft aluminum , rect bolt usage. Flight control con ing the allowable washer under the
phenolic or high density plastic nections that are designed for self head, ( there goes the head
will help . Figure 6 shows some retaining impedance bolts have a clearance) the bolt will not draw
tool ideas that will aid in the in pronounced 45 ° chamfer on the up, and it might be possible for
stallation and removal of positive edges of the hole . This chamfer the locking devices to bottom in
retention bolts which require the acts to compress the spring ring the nut counterbore (I suspect the
depressing of the release plunger . during installation and removal bolt cotter pin hole will also be
A “ pointed object” or a small force. Using an impedance bolt in out by its lonesome" ....)
screw driver usually slips off or a bellcrank or yoke that does not Make certain you consult your air
causes a wedge force. A custom have this chamfer could result in a craft illustrated parts information
designed device to fit the slot or locked bolt and/or one that will re manual for the correct type, size ,
the recess will prove useful. quire a removal force likely to and grip lengths. The grip length
Depending on the position of the cause damage . Do not arbitrarily dimension is shown on Figure 4 .
head , the tools can reach to the use an impedance self-retaining continued

MAINTENANCE MAGAZINE • JAN /MAR 1984 13

 SELF -RETAINING
BOLTS
SPS POSITIVE RETAINING BOLT P / N 72688
continued
INSTALLATION REMOVAL
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two
comprend and
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in increments of sixteenths of an
force is applied
inch . TORQUE ... When dealing
with special fastener devices , you
THE BOYDBOLT® FASTENING SYSTEM cannot make assumptions with
tightening (torque) values . Most
flight control connections are not
structural applications and may
have lower than the standard bolt
size torque values . As you can see
from the attached pictures, the
typical positive lock bolt is hollow
and filled with various parts, and
the impedance bolt has a sizable
groove in its diameter . The SRB
SPS MS27576 TYPE IMPEDENCE STYLE BOLT
nut shown in figure 3 has the
added feature of a “ fiber lock in
sert. This nut has a minimum of
steel threads and is certain to strip
if the designated assembly torque
is exceeded . There are still some
flight control attachments that re
quire finger tight or be able to
finger rotate the bolt after
assembly . Do not tighten any of
these devices without consulting
your aircraft maintenance manuals .
1. Push the bolt 2. Spin the nut on 3. Tighten with 4. Insert the cotter
homme MS 21244 nut provides standard wrenches pin
Use a torque wrench when called
necessary counterton to
Finger pressure is all you
need . Bovend spring wat over spring without
No pin to dopreas , no
special tools needed
System is still fall- cate,
however, even if pin is
for. . . . It is usually for a good
cannot hang up inside comprousing it No worry System is really removed omited or nut lost reason .
joint, anape back (audibry) about nut Jamming against for maintenance and
to original OD as it
clean hala
retaining elements la roueble
As with all aircraft assembly
work , do not tighten a flight con
trol clevis or fork -type connection
IBANK if there is excessive clearance be
tween the rod bearing and the
clevis inside surfaces, see figure 7 .
To do so could subject the yoke to
bending the strain resulting in a
type failure called stress /corrosion .
If you are confronted with this
situation , the parts are not com
patible or shimming washers or
bushings are missing . As a rule
Figure 5 the mating parts should have a

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 t
作

Lo
close, no - force fit.
Earlier in the text we mentioned
" Permanent" Flight Control Link
age Fasteners. As indicated , they
are PERMANENT ... usually
used in areas requiring special
clearances and/or areas that are
not readily exposed for easy in
spection. Figure 8 depicts typical
installations that use " HI
SHEAR ' rivets. The Hi-Shear
system is a high strength grooved
steel pin that is drawn up and
swagged by squeezing and forming
a dural collar around the grooved
section of the pin . This process re
quires special knowledge and tool
ing; and in -aircraft removal or
replacement is not authorized . As
of this writing , if removal
becomes necessary , the attached
OOOO
assembly must be removed as a Figure 6 - Special Tool Ideas.
unit and structural repair persons
will remove and replace the
fasteners. These can be identified Figure 7 - Improper clearance and improper installation .
by their typical H560 through
H562 part numbers in your Il
lustrated Parts Breakdown manual
and pictorially by their
characteristic flat head and dome
shaped retaining collar.
In Summary ...
• This is just a quick treatment
of the subject. In order to be
awarded the self-retaining bolt
" EXPERT" badge , it will be
necessary to read the additional
material listed at the end .
• Some aircraft do not advertise
the locations of SRBs, so you must
be able to identify their special
visual indicators . By checking the
aircraft parts catalog , it is possible
to locate all the positions that con
tain SRBs or permanent fasteners.
continued

MAINTENANCE MAGAZINE • JAN /MAR 1984 15

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14

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DETAIL G

SELF -RETAINING Figure 8

4
BOLTS
continued

DO NOT SUBSTITUTE COMMON

FASTENERS . . . CHECK THE T.O.s!
• Do not substitute common MIL-B-83050C Bolt MS 21244 Nut ,
fasteners in locations that had Self-Retaining Impedance Type Castellated Bored /Captive
original SRB installation or were MIL - B -23964C Bolt Washer
added by Time Compliance Self-Retaining Positive Locking MS 27576 Bolt
Technical Orders.
Self-Retaining Impedance Hex
• Do not use metal surface Head
damaging claw grip " tools . In MS 27577 Bolt
spect the bolts prior to installation Self-Retaining Impedance Flush
for condition and proper moving Head
part locking action . MS 3369 Bolt
• Be able to detect an SRB that Self-Retaining Positive Hex
is not functioning or damaged. Head
Check to see if spare bolts are MS 21125 Bolt
available in supply . . . . Do not Self-Retaining Positive Round
wait until the need arises . Head
• Use the designated torque MS18115 Bolt
values . . . . Do not guess ! Self-Retaining Positive Hex
Head
• Remember that cotter pins
(new and bent correctly) are still MS21130 Bolt
required . Self-Retaining Positive Flush
Head
• Be an SRB " EXPERT ” .
( Partial Listing of additional TO 1-1A- 8 Page 44
study data) Pin Rivet " permanent ' '

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GROUND
MISHAPS

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A
BIRDS- EYE
VIEW

CMSgt Burton E. Mattson

Directorate of Aerospace Safety

The Air Force Inspection and all the time . So , we are going to During 1982 two of these hazar
Safety Center here at Norton daily give you a bird's eye view of where dous areas showed a marked
receives Air Force -wide mishap and the majority of accidents have been decrease : ( chart A) the aircraft
accident reports. Data from these happening Air Force-wide in the maintenance ground crew and (chart
reports are then fed into a computer- hopes that your being aware of B) aircraft weapons loading .
maintained data base where they are where to look , your unit may be However , the statistics for 1983 tell
available for historical and analytical able to find some potential accident another story . If the current trend
purposes . areas before they happen and get continues through 1983 there will be
In this article we will use a seg- them straightened away . There are an 8.6 percent increase for weapons
ment of this data which deals with always areas within your unit which loading , so you can see that we are
aircraft -related ground accidents , will draw the attention of com on the upward swing again . There
specifically those which caused an manders, supervisors, and safety are some non- flight line areas that
individual to be absent from duty personnel strictly because of their need to be looked at also . Chart B
due to the injury . constant exposure to hazards . These indicates aircraft maintenance docks
It is apparent from the outset that are generally the sections directly in experienced a sharp 85 percent in
you cannot focus your safety volved with aircraft sortie generation crease in 1982. This is an area that
resources on all areas of your unit on the flight line . continued on page 20

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 1982-83 UPDATE - WORK CENTER DISABLING INJURIES
-

1978-81 % CHANGE
1978-81 AVG 1982 1982 vs78-81 1983
WORK CENTER TOTAL (ROUNDED) TOTAL AVG ROUNDED ( 5 MONTHS)
AC Maintenance Ground Crew 830 208 139 -33 % 63
Food Services 610 153 130 -

-15% 44
Supply Warehouse 575 144 192 + 33 % 48
CE Roads and Grounds 541 135 121 - 10% 52
Open Messes 491 123 191 + 55% 71
AC Maintenance Engine Shop 415 104 122 + 17% 56
Vehicle Maintenance 410 103 105 + 2% 46
CE Fire Department 404 101 95 -6% 32
Billeting 304 76 92 + 21 % 40
300 75 103

乃 乃 88
Commissary Butcher Shop + 37 % 41
Commissary Warehouse 285 72 64 - 10% 50
CE Carpenter Shop 274 69 85 + 25% 32
CE Heating/Air Cond 270 68 76 + 12% 13

CHART A

1978-81 % CHANGE
1978-81 AVG 1982 1982vs78-81 1983
WORK CENTER TOTAL ( ROUNDED) TOTAL AVG ROUNDED (5 MONTHS)
AC Maintenance AGE 254 64 63 - 2% 23
Recreational Services 220 55 37 -33% 6
CE Power Production 215 54 10 -81 % 6
CE Electric Shop IN /Out 206 54 58 + 7% 16
AC Maintenance Docks 156 39 72 + 85 % 15
AC Weapons Loading 151 38 22 - 42% 12

CHART B
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INJURY PRODUCING, ON DUTY, INDUSTRIAL MISHAPS

1978 - 1981 MILICIV
50mon

Aircraft Maintenance '78 '79 '80 '81

Gnd Crew
na

93 109
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64 81 108 147 158

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Engine 42 88 80
Age 39 25 52 28 30 23 24
Sup/Adm 25 30 20 30 20 20
Docks 20 10 22 45 40
Weapon Loading 8 37 12 29 15 10
Accessory 26 7 42 22 5
Metal Shop 24 4 33 25 23
Paint Shop 15 9 19 31 24
Fuel 13 ‫וו‬ 23 17 14
Pneu/Hyd 18 3 19 26 17
Elect 8 19 6 31 6 17 0 il
Mach Shop 5 15 1 28 0 28 1 17
Other 53 142 118 157 120 210 85 111
Subtotal 281 456 401 605 381 675 382 554
Unidentified 40 33 43 0
Mil /Civ Total 777 1039 1099 937

21 % Increase 1978-81

CHART C

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 1981 INJURY PROFILE
AGE SHOPS
57 INJURIES
3 PROPERTY
DAMAGE
TYPE INJURY
SPRAIN /STRAIN 23 40% OF TOTAL
CONTUSION /LACERATION 12
FRACTURE 7
CHEM BURN 4
ANATOMICAL LOCATION
BACK 18 30% OF TOTAL
NECK, HEAD, FACE, EYES, SKULL 11
TOE, FOOT, ANKLE, LEG, KNEE 11
FINGER, HAND, WRIST, FOREARM 6
EQUIPMENT MOST FREQUENTLY INVOLVED
TOW BARS
AIR COMPRESSORS
SERVICING CARTS

CHART D

1981 INJURY PROFILE

A / C MAINTENANCE
GROUND CREW
305 INJURIES
127 PROPERTY
DAMAGE
27 SPV
TYPE INJURY
SPRAIN /STRAIN 150 49 % OF TOTAL
CONTUSION /LACERATION 59
FRACTURE 35
CHEM BURN 6

ANATOMICAL LOCATION
BACK 92 30 % OF TOTAL
NECK, HEAD , FACE, EYES, SKULL 38
TOE, FOOT, ANKLE, LEG, KNEE 71
FINGER, HAND, WRIST, FOREARM 40
EQUIPMENT INVOLVED MOST FREQUENTLY
AIC LADDERS
MAINT STANDS
WHEEL/ TIRE
TOW BAR
TOOL BOX

CHART E

has a fairly constant workload and centers accounted for one-half of all
routinely does the same type work reported injuries for the years 1978
day after day . Because of this the through 1981. It is significant to see
docks are often overlooked as a where the top (or bottom ) half of the
problem area ; however , a closer safety scoreboard accidents are hap
look could pay real dividends. pening, and knowing this you should
As you have noticed, charts A and be able to get some pointers on where
B contain a lot of nonmaintenance to look and also find out how your
work centers , but these 19 work unit lines up with the Air Force

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 AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE

29% OF THE INJURIES

29 % OF THE FATALITIES
21 % INCREASE IN INJURIES 1978-81
THE BIG THREE OF 1978-81
GROUND CREW 830 INJURIES
4 FATALITIES
ENGINE SHOP 415 INJURIES
3 FATALITIES
AGE SHOP 254 INJURIES
0 FATALITIES

THESE THREE SHOPS ACCOUNTED FOR :

38 % OF AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE INJURIES
58% OF AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE FATALITIES

CHART F
GROUND CREWS AND
ENGINE SHOP PERSONNEL
ARE INVOLVED IN ONE
THIRD OF MAINTENANCE FATALITIES BY SHOP -
- MIL /CIV COMBINED
AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE
INJURIES/FATALITIES
'78 '79 '80 '81
Engine Shop 2
Fuel Shop 1
Ground Crew 1 2 1
overall . Maint Docks 1 1
Metal Shop 1
When you break down the aircraft Munitions 1
maintenance area (chart C) , you can Other 1
easily see where the hot spots are . A
quick look at chart C will show you CHART G
that two areas accounted for one
third of all maintenance accidents ;
these are ground crew and engine
maintenance . This trend has changed
little since the 1981 time frame.
Historically , the third most hazar With these figures in mind, we if you should sec a trending or
dous maintenance area is AGE hope both shop/line supervisors and grouping of cases from one shop or
(chart D) . In all aircraft mainte safety personnel will be able to in section , check it out and see if you
nance-related accidents (chart E) , the sure their programs emphasize the can determine what is causing the
most frequent cause was the areas with the highest mishap poten problem . If you can , the solution
strain /sprain, with back and legs be tials . Of course , we have high should be apparent and you may be
ing the number one and two body hazard areas that deal with ex able to prevent the next first aid
parts affected. plosives and toxic chemicals , but our casc as well as a morc scvcrc mis
I would also like to mention a few preventive measures are highly visi hap .
other interesting facts . As previously ble and successful. It is the work in In summary , the charts and words
mentioned , the 19 work centers volving less critical tasks where we should give you an idea of where
listed on charts A and B accounted must learn to exercise additional the majority of Air Force accidents
for nearly 50 percent of all Air caution . are occurring within your span of
Force accidents . Chart F gives you a In identifying trends, an additional control. If you do scc one of your
snapshot of the maintenance big hint might be to check your unit's sections listed , take a few minutes
three. Additionally , as you can see first aid cases . They are actually an and study your section's opcration
on chart G , only a few work centers accident that didn't quite happen . from a safety point of view. It
account for a large percentage of all But remember, the potential was could be a most profitable few
fatalities. there . When you revicw these cases , minutes for you and your unit . *
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The following article “ Insulating Floor Matting " by MSgt Scarbrough , HQ MAC /LGMWB and articles “'Explosive
Proof Locking Fixtures, " " What About This Process Control" by CMSgt Dorgan, SA-ALC /MMGIare reprinted from
the September 1983 issue of the “ NDI Newsletter. " -- Editor

INSULATING FLOOR MAT .

TING . Paragraphs 5.a. (8) and
5.b. ( 1 ) require insulating floor
matting for your stationary pene
trant and magnetic particle equip
ment . Some NSNs that you can
use to order this matting are listed
in the GSA catalog , page 62 :
NSN COLOR
7220-00-255-0765 Black
7220-00-267-4630 Blue
7220-00-913-8751 Green
WIDTH UI
24 " RL
36 " RL
36 " RL
This matting is rated at 3,000
volts . Don't forget the matting
must be replaced when worn to 12
its original thickness . Also , in
bedded metallic chips and
deterioration caused by oil or
ultraviolet rays will affect the safe
ty of insulating matting. One sug
gestion , it's not required, but you
might stencil the NSN on the bot
tom of the matting too; it would
help you when the matting needs
to be replaced.

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Maintenance supervisors and For your information , the L-25135/QPL-25135-13

nondestructive inspection (NDI) following is a clarification of c. In-use material's strength ,
technicians are going to start to terms that the AF NDI Program contamination sensitivity , age and
hear a lot more about process con- Office has come up with for pro manufacturer
trol . It's an area that we (AF NDI cess control. d . Black light capabilities (inten
Program Office ) have found lack sity and wavelength)
ing and, in a lot of cases, not PROCESS CONTROL – A e . Dwell times for materials
understood in some NDI shops. general term used to encompass f. Using prescribed materials
Process control, in fact, ranks high the actions and documentation as g. Cleanliness and preparation of
on the list when it comes to im- required by established directives item being inspected
proving the effectivenss of NDI in- and logic that are necessary for a h . Dryer oven /part temperature
spections, regardless of method. nondestructive inspection (NDI) i . General equipment operator
There are already established pro- method to be effective in detecting maintenance
cedures for process control, but conditions of interest (e.g. , cracks Each area and requirement
they are scattered in such things as foreign objects, corrosion , align should be documented for other
DOD documents, equipment TOs ment of parts , thickness of part NDI personnel's reference and to
and 33B- 1-1 . An effort is being and pressure/vacuum leaks). conform to established periodic
made to consolidate these pro The stationary fluorescent pene- requirements.
cedures into a single document, trant inspection method can be If you have some suggestions
probably 33B- 1-1 . The first stab at used as an example. A sampling of concerning it, drop it in the mail
this will concern penetrants , the minimum actions and re
(Chapter 6, TO 33B- 1-1 ) and will to us (Dir Mat Mgt/MMEI , Kelly
quirements for this method are : AFB , TX 78241 , Attn : CMS
be available early calendar year
a. Personnel training and Dorgan ). We would like to hear
1984. Plus, we are going to sug from you .
gest that this subject becomes a capability
high interest item to inspection b . New materials qualify in ac- Reprinted from Sep 1983 NDI
teams. cordance with MIL Newsletter

MAINTENANCE MAGAZINE • JAN /MAR 1984 23

 €CH

Figure B
The relatively simple tasks of
maintaining and servicing aircraft
oxygen systems are not as safe as
they might appear . While your
particular unit may not have ex
perienced an oxygen - related
mishap recently , there have been
quite a few others that have .
One mishap that occurred recent
ly could have destroyed an aircraft Figure A Figure C
had it not been for an alert ground
crew . Because of this close call we
decided to check into the history
of similar mishaps . Since 1978 this the individual immediately The results of that MDR revealed
there have been 44 recorded
disconnected the purging unit from there were inherent design defi
ground oxygen handling mishaps, the aircraft and threw it across the ciencies . One of these involved the
and 12 of these resulted in explo
ramp while the other two mainten heater element coating which
sions and/or fire . Of the 44 , six
ance troops extinguished the fire deteriorated rapidly resulting in
have occurred so far in 1983 , and using Co, fire bottles . What re oxidation . An SA -ALC /MMIRGA
half of these resulted in explosions message (R261600Z , Jul83) stated
and fires . The most recent is
mained of the purging unit is
shown in figures B and C. that continued use of the hot purg
recapped below . ing kit, (Part Number 2101 NSN
The hot liquid oxygen (LOX ) Due to the alertness and
presence of mind of those 1730-01-057-4863) could result in
purge kit ( figure A) was checked personnel injury and/or aircraft
prior to use as required by the air maintenance personnel, damage
craft -2-3 technical order . During was confined to the purging unit. damage .
the purge, the maintenance crew However, the potential for aircraft Currently the manufacturer of
had little to do but monitor the damage or loss of apparent . the hot LOX purge kit has been
operation and wait for the purge to When it was discovered that this tasked to re -design the unit and
be completed. Ten minutes into was not the first such incident in after satisfactory first article
the operation one of the testing the item manager indicates
volving a LOX hot purge unit,
maintenance personnel heard a message traffic flowed in all direc all outstanding requirements will
be filled .
loud “ popping " noise, and look tions requesting answers and
ing toward the direction of the guidance. Meanwhile , a material Until a newly designed unit is
noise , he saw the purging unit deficiency report (MDR) was sub approved and available for us in
erupting into a ball of fire. Seeing mitted on the failed purge unit . the field , SA-ALC/MMIRGA

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states all hot purge units other than similar alternate procedure you using his oxygen system – breath
-

the one listed are safe for use . The may elect to use it . However, be ing pure nitrogen will do it to you
key to insure safe operation is to sure you follow and complete all every time .
insure all applicable technical steps listed in your TO . We know If you haven't checked your
order checks are compiled with of one instance where this wasn't LOX purging equipment , it would
prior to use . done. The nitrogen was not be well worth the effort to insure
The B-52 has an alternate evacuated from the oxygen system your unit is using safe equipment
nitrogen purge method authorized. after purging , and it caused the and insure you too don't have
IF your weapons system has a pilot to black out in flight when " great balls of fire. ” *

DICED et
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ROTOR
After completing a rescue com
bat mission at a deployed location ,
an HH-53 , the number two of a
threeship formation , was being
marshalled into an unmarked park
ing spot . During the course of tax
iing in , a small can blew into the
aircraft's path . The Aircraft Com
mander (AC) gestured to the mar
shaller to pick up the can . The chief's comments about parking his side.
gesture was misunderstood and the the aircraft and this, coupled with Meanwhile, the Ops officer was
marshaller assisted by a line chief the previously misinterpreted in his radio - equipped jeep observ
removed the can , a tool box and a pilot's gestures, convinced the ing the parking operation also
fire bottle from the vicinity of the marshaller that he should have the noticed that clearance on the
parking spot . The marshaller then aircraft continue to taxi to its park- copilots side was marginal. This
returned to his previous position to ing spot . When they were ready to prompted him to jump out of the
continue parking the aircraft. Up proceed, the copilot remarked on jeep and attempt to stop the mov
to this point , because of the un- how tight the taxi operation was , ing aircraft. However, realizing he
marked ramp and close proximity so the AC took over the controls was too late, he turned around and
of a previously parked HH-53 air- and resumed taxiing . As the taxi- returned to the jeep. Investigation
craft, the ground and air crew had ing continued , the HH-53 executed revealed he did not use his radio
planned on shutting down the heli- two right turns which placed the because excessive radio chatter
copter and towing it onto the park- marshaller where he couldn't was strongly discouraged. At this
ing spot . This was part of the observe the blade clearance , and moment, the copilot once again
briefed parking procedure . he did not reposition himself. told the AC it looked too close to
However, due to the noise of the The taxiing continued despite the make it then contact, the rotors
operating helicopter, the mar- copilot's remarking again that of the taxiing aircraft struck the
shaller misunderstood his line clearance looked awfully close on continued

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TECH Salon al
DICED ROTOR continued parked aircraft rotors . Blade parked HH -53 aircraft commander
fragments from seven rotor blades and copilot all noticed the impen
were thrown in a fan - shaped pat ding collision ; however, no one
tern behind the mishap aircraft, stopped the plane
one fragment passing through the • The marshaller did not posi
fuselage of a KC- 135 parked 690 tion himself correctly , and a
feet away . The taxiing helicopter review of training records in
was immediately shut down , and dicated he was not qualified .
the incident concluded with the It is essential, especially during
struck HH-53 aircraft commander deployments when you have mini
radioing , " Two, you hit me. " mum manning and the pace gets
The causes which led to this hectic to insure all means of com
mishap are as varied as the munication available are used ,
Parked HH -53 Rotor Tip
fragments thrown. They were in that's why we have them . Also ,
part: sticking to what everyone has been
Schrapnel Hole Near KC -135 • Taxi lines and parking spots briefed and expects to happen will
Oxygen Bottle not marked (which may be lessen the confusion and create a
unavoidable at a deployed site) . much smoother operation – don't
change course midstream unless
• Use of mobile radios was
o discouraged -
too much radio
it's well coordinated . Other factors
traffic already (although stopping to remember when planning de
ployment are to determine the
an unsafe operation is always
appropriate ) qualifications which each member
will likely require, emphasize that
• Twenty -five - foot rotor taxi
clearance was not maintained .
only qualified people are used on
assigned tasks, insure hazards are
The AC taxied the aircraft identified and insure your safety
without use of wing walkers or staff is in the airfield sur
• The ops officer, previously vey/deployment planning loop . *

Mishap Scene

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/ 1984
 JOPICS
BUILDING A BETTER BENCH
The servicing of lead acid batteries
is always a potentially hazardous Oppo
operation. However, we have
found a suggestion from TSgt
Robert D. McCaughey, 354 CRS,
Myrtle Beach AFB , South
Carolina , which can make the
operation safer. The suggestion,
MYR 83-536 , has been approved
for AF -wide use by HQ
AFISC / SEGO and submitted to
3/4 " PLYWOOD (ACT
SM -ALC /MMI for possible inclu 164
sion as an optional work bench
design in TO 8D2-1-31. We hope
2
you can use the design to provide ALL MATERIAL FOR LEAD -ACID x
23 % "

a safer work environment. If you BATTERY BENCH ARE LOCATED

AT CES PAINT BENCH A LIGHT
do, please pass the credit back to COLOR , ACID RESISTANT.
TSgt McCaughey. -
Tech Editor T
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GIYA

The work benches are 8 feet U 75%

- RO
3/4 " PLYWOOD (AC )
1
-234
long , with work levels at 34 in
ches and 61/4 inches in height . AA 2°* 6 "
MATERIAL
STAINLESS STEEL
The main work surface has a FSN 9SIS 00-2318623 see
A -A
34 "
10-degree angle, sloping toward IGAL 9% see
TIN CAN B -B
the front. This allows any run -off fosil
NOTE :
acid to flow down into a stainless FILL CAN
APPROX 1/3 +64 324 2'6 " T
steel trough which is angled FULL OF
BAKING SODA 972
B -B
toward the center of the bench . It
then flows into a l -gallon can con 8
taining sodium bicarbonate (ap MATTING ON TOP
OF BENCH TYP
proximately one - third of the can)
which neurtalizes the sulphuric
acid . The trough can be painted on TYP OUTLET POWER
the outside with green and white FSN 5935.00-198-3971
NOUN : RECEPTACLE

striping to show a caution area .

The top shelf of the bench holds MATTING ON TOP OF BENCH
NOUN FLOOR COVERING
a battery charger and has power NSN 7220-01-024-9039
outlets installed . This will allow
control of the battery charger wir
ing and will prevent the wiring
from hanging down around the
STRIPES PAINTED
batteries . See attached drawings
for sizes , material , and NSN . The
STAINLESS STEEL TROUGH
BOLTED TO BENCH o BAKING
SODA
GREEN & WHITE
FOR CAUTION

bench meets AFOSH standards ,

and I feel it is the safest and best
way to service lead-acid batteries .
The safety benefits are high . *

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 EXPLOSIVES
SAFETY

THOROUGH
INVESTIGATIONS
BRING
RESULTS
Maj Tom E. Nicholson
Directorate of Aerospace Safety

A recent explosives mishap in tion had observed smoke in a from connector 89P8058 , pin E ,
volved the inadvertent release of treeline about 3,000 meters short and rerouted to connector
BDU -33 practice bombs from an of the target on range property , 117P442 , pin Z. Pin E of the
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F -4D aircraft . The same aircraft but had thought nothing of it . But , ballistic computer provides a DC
had previously experienced an in by comparing the position of the voltage for bench check purposes
advertent release about a month smoke with the sequence of actions nly and should have been cut and
earlier . At that time, the cause was in the cockpit during the passes capped . When weapons release
felt to be a defective inter when the inadvertent release occur- switched were selected for direct
valometer in the MER . The inter red , the team was able to correlate release , depressing the WRCS bit
valometer was replaced , and the the position of the smoke with the button provided DC voltage to pin
aircraft passed the AWM - 13 fact that the bit button had been P of the MISC relay panel and
check . The aircraft had flown depressed during each pass at that then via normal wiring to the
several range missions with time. weapons stations .
BDU -33 release without any fur Further checking of the aircraft This mishap has two important
ther problems . revealed that activation of any lessons . First , an in-depth in
The unit investigating team per WRCS bit made with the release vestigation of a mishap by
formed another AWM - 13 check system armed resulted in a 28V maintenance and safety personnel
after the last mishap and no defi release signal to all selected sta- can identify specific causes which
ciencies were found . The team tions . This led the team to may have been overlooked by a
could very well have settled for an discover a miswired connector more superficial investigation . Se
undetermined cause at this time as ( 89P805B ) to the ballistic com- cond , a problem has been iden
the aircraft had passed a check of puter . Research of the technical tified which might exist at other
the release system . However, they order indicated that the wiring er- units that possess the F-4 aircraft
knew that something had to be ror probably occurred during in- can preclude a similar mishap
wrong and continued the investi stallation and integration of the from occurring . *
gation. AN / ARN 92 Loran set because :
Two of the pilots in the forma ( 1 ) wire TZ705R20 wasn't cut

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 COS

TE
Major Tom E. Nicholson
Directorate of Aerospace Safety
During weapons load crew train metal rollers and the nose fuze hit of adjustment. The unit then in
ing an inert MK-82 bomb was the front of the MJ - 1 . spected their fleet of MJ- Is and
removed from a trailer using an Inspection of the MJ- 1 revealed found three other jammers with the
MJ- 1 . The load crew chief rotated an unusual tilt in the MJ- 1 table . same problem .
the bomb parallel to the lift arms. There was a 3 - inch difference be Lessons? First, thorough pre- use
With the crew chief stabilizing the tween the aft and forward ends of inspections of equipment are im
weapon , the MJ- 1 was backed up the table which caused the bomb portant. Second, an inspection of
to position thc bomb in front of to slide when the MJ- 1 was the MJ- 1 fleet at your unit for this
the aircraft station to be loaded . stopped. The unusual tilt of the problem could prevent a repeat of
When the jammer came to a full MJ- 1 table was found to be caused this mishap . *
stop , the bomb slid across the by the shaft forward arm being out

MAINTENANCE MAGAZINE • JAN /MAR 1984 29

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80XC60

SUPERVISORS
MOLD ATTITUDES
By Colonel George F. Myers
832d Air Division
Deputy Commander for Resource Management
All of us, I'm sure, have seen someone breaking the rules, but we chose to
ignore it for one reason or another.
By our actions, we have contributed to an attitude that someday could lead
to more serious infractions.
That same person you have allowed to get away with reporting late for work
might just be the one who will embarrass you during the next infraction .
Or the person you didn't correct for driving a little too fast might be the one
who rams a flight line vehicle into a parked aircraft.
Good supervisors and managers lead by example. You influence the men and
women who work for you whether you realize it or not.
You are a molder of attitudes. Your supervision and your influence are directly
reflected in the way your people think and act. Their actions tell others " This
is the way your people think and act . Their actions tell others " This is the way
I was taught.”
Take the time to correct mistakes, no matter how small. It will be time well
spent. Not only will you improve efficiency in your unit, but you will help to mold
attitudes that will create the desire to excel. *
Courtesy of TAC News Service, 30 July 1982