J.18 CBPMPA-M-045 Rev 3 MPA Operations Emergency Reclamation Procedures.A0002.docx

Supersedes CBPMPA-M-045 Rev 2 dated 09/30/2023

MPA Maintenance and Logistics Services

WORK INSTRUCTION DOCUMENT

CBPMPA-M-045

MPA Operations Emergency Reclamation Procedures

Issuing Authority CBP COR:

First Initial, Last Name

Effective Date

Effective Date

Effective Date

CM Template Version:

03-2020 1

PROCEDURE REVISION SUMMARY

Brief Description of Change(s)

08/21/2021

New Format

09/30/2023

Annual Review, Format corrections

10/31/2024

Annual Review

CONTENTS

Work Instruction Number: CBPMPA-M-045 R-3 Revision:

Effective Date: 10/31/2024

GLOSSARY

Under emergency conditions, all personnel shall assume responsibility for minimizing damage. The Corrosion Prevention and Control Program Coordinator will supervise the emergency reclamation team. Maintenance Control shall direct the team to accomplish salvage operations or corrosion control action. The size and composition of the team depends on the urgency of the situation and/or workload. If required, additional personnel shall be selected and placed under the direction of the Corrosion Prevention and Control Program Coordinator. In case of fire damage, Contractor Engineering shall be contacted to determine the effects of heat or excessive water contamination prior to continued use or repair of affected parts, components, and aircraft.

CAUTION: Magnesium parts are particularly susceptible to corrosion when exposed to salt water or fire extinguishing materials. Avionic and electrical, equipment knownto contain magnesium components shall be given high priority for cleaning.

Priority Removal List of Aircraft Components.

· The Priority Removal list of equipment or parts to be removed from the aircraft will be determined by CBP. The sites will not deviate from the assigned priority list unless further directed by the aircraft maintenance officer (AMO).

· Variations in aircraft configurations and mission equipment installations will make it necessary to contact CBP AMO to obtain a listing of equipment and the preferred priority of removal and treatment. Priority of removal and treatment should always be oriented toward recovery of salvageable equipment, Reference a, c.

Intermediate Level Emergency Reclamation Requirements. Equipment requiring intermediate level maintenance reclamation will have to be reordered and turned into supply. Shipping and discrepancy paperwork should clearly identify this equipment as contaminated and identify what type of firefighting agents were used on equipment. Equipment should be processed as soon as possible to salvage repairable assets.

Emergency Reclamation Equipment. The availability of the necessary tools, materials, and equipment for prompt removal, cleaning, and drying will significantly aid in reducing damage. Refer to Table 1 and Reference (a) for recommended list of materials and equipment.

· The Corrosion Control Coordinator will inventory the emergency reclamation kit at least annually for all required equipment and materials listed in Table 1. The kit will be located in the hangar in an accessible location out of the weather, locked and sealed. Those items readily available by mechanics or on site will be annotated as such on the inventory and do not have to be placed in kit.

· Annually, Maintenance will review the shelf-life consumable list to ensure the required items are available and ensure they are not expired.

· Tool Control Coordinator will also review special tooling and equipment requirements to ensure that they are available and in proper working order. This should be performed whenever equipment is checked out by maintenance but must be performed at least annually. Reference tool items 33 to 37 in Table 1 below.

· Maintenance Control. Whenever possible, all salvageable components of the aircraft shall be treated simultaneously. To minimize damage and ensure that the work is accomplished in a thorough and competent manner, the most experienced personnel available shall be assigned to disassemble and process the aircraft. Whenever possible, examination and evaluation personnel shall be assigned to work with the disassembly and preservation crew in order that those items obviously beyond reclamation may be scrapped immediately; and that only those areas exposed to corrosive water or firefighting chemicals are disassembled and treated. The time saved by this procedure may be utilized in preserving salvageable components.

Work Instruction Number: CBPMPA-M-045 R-3

Effective Date: 10/31/2024

Table 1 Recommended List of Emergency Reclamation Items

Non-metallic

*Note: If these items are readily available, they do not have to be in the kit.

Work Instruction Number: CBPMPA-M-045 R-3

Effective Date: 10/31/2024

Heat Gun, Electric A-A-59435 Spray Gun, Pneumatic MIL-G-952 Type I 1 ea.

1 ea.

General Procedures

Removal of Contaminated Equipment

Removal of Components

WARNING: Before starting emergency treatment, particularly in those instances where fuel cells have been ruptured and fuel or fuel vapors are present, it is imperative that a Gas Free Engineer (GFE) or the safety manager supervise purging or inserting procedures and certify that the aircraft is fire and explosion safe. Qualified ordnance personnel shall be assigned to handle all ordnance and associated items, such as ammunition and pyrotechnics. All powered support equipment (SE) and ignitable materials shall be kept no less than 50 feet from aircraft and/or fuel source.

For cases involving aircraft accidents, permission for any treatment shall be obtained from CBP senior member of the accident investigation board prior to initiating procedures for emergency reclamation. Failure to obtain permission will jeopardize the ability of the accident investigation team to determine the cause of the incident.

· The fire department will provide information on which extinguishing agent was used on the aircraft. A review of photographs taken, or other media personnel may provide information concerning areas that had corrosive extinguishing material exposure.

· Ensure that the aircraft is safe for maintenance. Electrically ground the aircraft by attaching the ground lead at a point outside the area which could contain explosive vapors. Turn off all electrical power and disarm any remaining cartridge activated devices (CADS). Coordinate with Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to ensure all firearms have been removed prior to entering the Aircraft. The aircraft batteries shall be disconnected and if possible, removed from aircraft to remove potential ignition sources.

· Closely inspect the aircraft to determine areas affected. Traces of foam type extinguishing agents may not be present; however, moist residues often indicate previous foam application. Dry powders may be present in joints and faying surfaces, so a careful examination will be necessary.

· Wherever possible, remove components from affected areas. Open, loosen, or remove covers, access plates, and inspection doors. Allow accumulated water to drain thoroughly wherever possible. If dry chemical fire extinguishing materials have been used, refer to Reference a, Chapter 9.

· Remove gross amounts of contaminants by flushing with fresh water and draining. All precautions shall be taken, to capture and contain petroleum products, fire extinguishing agents or other contaminants for proper disposal

After water immersion (water spilled over unit or saturated) or exposure to any corrosive agents, equipment must be cleaned promptly and thoroughly. Follow the procedures in this instruction for decontaminating specific areas and equipment. Refer to Reference c and direction from the CBP AMO for assigning priority to equipment removal and treatment.

The mechanical cutting of fuel, hydraulic and oil lines, and electrical leads, and other drastic operations necessary to expedite removal of components are left to the discretion of Maintenance Control and the AMO directing the operations.

When aircraft are involved in water crashes, it shall be assumed that all components, including hollow structural and mechanical members, are contaminated internally. All components shall be disassembled and treated or forwarded to the next highest level of maintenance for disassembly and treatment as required. It shall be established that contaminants have been removed and that all corroded surfaces have been effectively inhibited against further attack prior to returning to operational status.

Cleaning Equipment and components shall be cleaned by the team and then delivered to the designated shops for further inspection and maintenance. Equipment that cannot be removed shall be cleaned in place and inspected.

Tagging All parts and components removed from the aircraft shall be tagged for identification.

Indicate preservation method (e.g., CPC) used on component.

Processing All equipment subject to emergency reclamation team procedures must be certified operationally ready before returning to serviceable status, by repair facility or outside vendor. Inspect equipment for corrosion, cracks, and heat damage. Obtain the maximum available engineering assistance to determine evaluation of damage. Particular attention shall be given to dissimilar metal joints. Avionic electrical equipment will most likely contain dissimilar metals.

References

NAVAIR 15-01-500, Preservation of Naval Aircraft.

NAVAIR 01-1A-509-3, Avionics Corrosion Control, Volume 3.