MOD 02 PRESERVATION | QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
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To decide the best cleaning process for an item you should consider the
Answer - Type of contaminants and the items characteristics
An item requires immediate heat based drying. Using the approved drying
process you can either put the item under an infrared lamp or Answer - Put it
in a heated air oven
Which of the approved drying processes DO NOT use heat Answer - Allowing
the item to drip dry in a container
Wiping the item dry with lint free cloths
Blowing off moisture with compressed air
Which publication defines item preservation requirements for miltary items
Answer - MIL-STD-2073-1
Where would you go to find out which preservative material this item requires
Answer - MIL-STD-2073-1, Table J-111
Which type of preservative releases vapors that form an invisible protective
film around an item to protect it from corrosion. Answer - VCI
, Where would you go to find out which cushioning material this item requires
Answer - MIL-STD-2073-1 E Table J-V
Which of these preservatives is considered permanent Answer - Paint
You're packaging an item that requires A-A-59135 packaging material but you
don't have any in the shop. What action should you take Answer - Use a
material that meets or exceeds the requirement
Which type of heat sealer should NOT be used on thin plastic barrier material
Answer - Continuous heat sealer
When handling a static sensitive device which precaution should you take
Answer - Use a static free workstation
Which military method of preservation is used to protect against watervapor
Answer - Method 40
Which specific MOP procedure does this item require Answer - Container,
waterproof bag, heat sealed
Where can you find descriptions of specialized alphabetic methods of
preservation that are more detailed than the standard MOP codes Answer -
MIL-STD-2073-1E, Table J-la
Which military method of preservation uses activated desiccant to absorb
moisture Answer - Method 50
Which items are required for all MOP 50 submethods Answer - Desiccant,
Method 50 label, Humidity indicator