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1.53.
AIRCRAFT AND AIRCRAFT COMPONENT WASHING, CLEANING, AND FRESH WATER RINSE
PROCEDURES – continued
1.53.6. Wipe Down With Water Displacing Film
CAUTION
Do not spray corrosion preventive compound (item 63, App F) or corrosion preventive compound
(item 64, App F) on any transparent or optical surfaces or directly at any bearings or seals. Wiping the
seals exposed surfaces with a clean cloth moistened with corrosion preventive compound (item 63,
App F) or corrosion preventive compound (item 64, App F) (as applicable) is an acceptable cleaning
alternative.
a. Apply a thin film of corrosion preventive compound (item 63, App F) or corrosion preventive
compound (item 64, App F) (as applicable) to a conveniently sized area. (No more than a few square feet
at a time.)
b. Wipe area with a cloth to clean and remove the corrosion preventive compound (item 63, App F), or
corrosion preventive compound (item 64, App F) (as applicable) along with loosened soil and/or oil
residue.
c. When additional cleaning is required, a second coat of corrosion preventive compound (item 63,
App F) or corrosion preventive compound (item 64, App F) (as applicable) may be applied and wiped
off with a clean cloth.
1.53.7. Specific Item, Area, and Component Cleaning
NOTE
TABLE I designates the recommended sequence in descending order of cleaning for designated
major item areas when the entire aircraft is involved.
TABLE I also provides references for TABLE II cleaning instructions.
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