Downloaded from https://www.everyspec.com 19 July 1983 MIL-STD-81OD ,., .,, , Step 2. Continuously atomize a salt solution of a composition as given in II-2.2 into the test Ohamberfor,a’ period of .48hours or aa specified in the test plan.& During the entire exposure period, the salt fog fallout rate and PH of the fallout solution shall be measured at least at 24-hour intervals.Z/ Fallout ‘shallbe between 0.5 and 3 ml/80cm2/hr. Step 3. Store the test item in a standard ambient.atmosphere for 48 hours, or as specified in the equipment specification, for drying. Step 4.
At the end of the drying period, unless otherwise specified, the test item shall be operated and the results documented for comparison with pretest data. Step 5. The test Item shall be visually inspected in accordance with the guidelines given in II-2.4. If necessary to aid in examination, a gentle wash in running water not warmer than 380c (lOO° F) may be used. a. Previous test methods to which the test item was subjected. b. Results of each visual examination and performance checkout performed on the test Item. 0 c. Areas of the test item visually and functionally examined and an explanation of their inclusion. d.
Areaa of the test item not visually and functionally explanation of their exclusion. examined and an e. Teat chamber operational information (interruptions, etc.). time schedule, f. Test variables: (1) Salt solution PH. (2) Salt solution specific gravity.. 1/ Cycling periods of 24 hours each (wet and conatantwetting for 48 hours or longer. dry) tiaybe required instead of 2./More frequent intervals are recommended. are not met, that interval must be repeated. If fallout quantity requirements METHOD 509.2 509:2:11 19 JUIY 1983