TM 1-1520-238-23
Change 9
1-158.25
1.49.
CORROSION CONTROL/INSPECTION continued
NOTE
Mechanical maintenance areas should be performed by 67R personnel and all electrical, armament,
and avionics maintenance areas should be performed by 68X personnel.
Table II. Requirements for Cleaning Specific Areas and Components
Area or
Component
Type of soil
Material
Directions
Cleaning Procedures
Exterior
surfaces
Light soil
Cleaning
compound
(item 44, App F)
or cleaning
compound
(item 44A, App F)
3 ounces per
gallon
Apply cleaning compound (item 44,
App F) or cleaning compound (item 44A,
App F) with aircraft cleaning kit, or
cleaning brush. Rinse with fan spray until
cleaner and soils are removed.
Oils
Cleaning
compound
(item 44A, App F)
3 ounces per
gallon
Same as above.
Heavy soil
Dry cleaning
solvent (item 74,
App F)
Dry cleaning
Preclean using brush or by wiping area
with dry cleaning solvent (item 74,
App F), then apply cleaner with foam
Cloth (item 51,
App F)
Cotton
cheesecloth
generator, spray, sponge, or cloth. Allow
to set up to 1 minute, then scrub and
rinse
Cleaning
compound
(item 44A, App F)
3 ounces per
gallon
.
Cockpit
Dirt
Cleaning
compound
(item 44A, App F)
3 ounces per
gallon
Remove loose dirt with vacuum cleaner.
Wipe with cleaning compound (item 44A,
App F), and rinse with fresh water on
cloth.
Forward
avionics
Oil
Dry cleaning
solvent (item 74,
App F)
Dry cleaning
solvent
Remove loose dirt with vacuum cleaner.
Wipe with cloth wet with dry cleaning
solvent (item 74, App F). Wipe off excess
Cloth (item 51,
App F)
Cotton
cheesecloth
solvent with clean cloth (item 51, App F).
Dust
Cleaning
compound
(item 44A, App F)
3 ounces per
gallon
Remove loose dirt with vacuum cleaner.
Wipe with cloth wet with cleaning
compound (item 44A, App F), and rinse
with fresh water on cloth.
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