MIL-T-5544C
containers shall be examined to ensure absolute absence of loose solder, dirt, fibers, linet, metal particles, seaming compound, corrosion products, water or other foreign contaminants. The bottom seam shall show no extruded seaming compound and there shall be no seaming compound on the body immediately adjacent to the side seam. Visible seaming compound, evenly distributed and forming a very fine edge at the point of contact of the seam with the body, shall not be cause for rejection. If a soldered seam is used in the fabrication of the can, residual soldering flux shall not be present on the inside seam of the container.
5.2 Marking precautionary. The following markings shall appear on each package and shipping container:
DANGER: This material is an electrical conductor. Apply light coating to lower spark plug threads only. Material must not come in contact with spark plug terminal or electrodes. Do not use in oxygen systems. Explosion may result.
6. NOTES
(This section contains information of a general or explanatory nature that may be helpful, but is not mandatory.)
6.1 Intended use. This compound is particularly suitable for use on aircraft engine spark plugs and threaded fasteners and fittings. This compound may safely be used in contact with austenitic stainless steels, titanium, nickel and cobalt alloys, and similar corrosion resistant metals and alloys. This compound contains graphite which may promote corrosion of aluminum, ferrous, magnesium,. zinc or cadmium alloys or platings and should not be used in contact with these metals. At application temperatures below 538°C, MIL-T-83483 should be used.
6.2 Acquisition requirements. Acquisition documents should specify the following information:
a. Title, number and date of this specification.
b. Applicable levels of packaging and packing (see 5.1).
6.3 Unit of purchase. The material should be purchased by weight, the unit being one pound.
6.4 Subject term (key word) listing.
Dry lubricating
Graphite
Petrolatum
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