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Change 11
1.53.
AIRCRAFT AND AIRCRAFT COMPONENT WASHING, CLEANING, AND FRESH WATER RINSE
PROCEDURES continued
Table II.
Cleaning of Specific Areas and Components continued
Item
No.
Cleaning Procedures
Mixing
Directions
Cleaning Agent or
Compound
& Nomenclature
Type of Soil
Area or Component
3.
(same as 1)
Heavy soils
(carbonized
oil, aged
preservatives,
grease, gun
blast, and
Dry cleaning
solvent (item 74,
App F)
Pre-clean by wiping or
brushing soiled area with
dry cleaning solvent
(item 74, App F). Then
apply cleaning compound
cleaning compound
exhaust
deposits)
Cloth (item 51,
App F)
(item 44, App F) with
foam generator, spray,
sponge, or cloth. Allow
the cleaner to dwell for up
to one minute without
scrubbing, then scrub for
Cleaning
compound
(item 44, App F)
1 part cleaner
in 1 part water
,
up to one minute. Rinse
thoroughly, then dry. Do
not allow cleaning
solutions to dry on
surfaces, or streaking will
occur.
4.
Unpainted exterior
surfaces
Gun blast
residues,
carbonized
exhaust
Cleaning
compound
(item 44, App F)
Mat (item 121,
App F)
1 part cleaner
in 4 parts
water
Wet surface with fresh
water. Apply cleaning
compound (item 44,
App F) and scrub briskly
with mat (item 121,
App F). Rinse with fresh
water.
5.
Unpainted exterior
surfaces
Gun blast
residues,
carbonized
exhaust
Corrosion
preventive
compound
(item 63, App F)
For stubborn deposits
spray area with corrosion
preventive compound
(item 63, App F), then
follow with brushing.
6.
Cockpit floor
Human or
animal urine,
feces
Cleaning
compound
(item 44, App F)
1 part cleaner
in 9 parts
water
Wash thoroughly with
cleaning compound
(item 44, App F) using a
soft bristle brush, then
rinse with fresh water.
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