TM 1-1520-238-23
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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
WARNING
Open all circuit breakers associated with battery power (TM 1-1520-238-T) prior to applica-
tion of isopropyl alcohol (item 106, App F).
Do not use synthetic wiping cloth with flammable solvents such as isopropyl alcohol.
22.
Organic materials
(plastics, paints)
Fungi (mold)
Isopropyl alcohol
(item 106, App F)
Cloth (item 51,
App F)
Wipe with cloth (item 51,
App F) wet with isopropyl
alcohol (item 106, App F).
To prevent recurring
fungus growth, keep area
dry and clean. Procedure
does not apply to
treatment of fuel system
internal fungus attack.
23.
Helicopter blades,
main and tail rotor
heads, main and tail
swashplates, turret
Grime, oil,
grease, dust,
water
saturation
Salt, salt
water
Corrosion
preventive
compound
(item 63, App F)
Corrosion
preventive
compound
(item 63, App F)
Apply a thin film of
corrosion preventive
compound (item 63,
App F) to a localized
area. Wipe with a cloth
(item 54, App F) to
remove the compound
along with loosened soil
and/or residue.
On Main transmission
deck: Disconnect plug
(P131) from bottom of
torque tube and protect
plug and connector from
water intrusion. After main
transmission deck has
been rised, ensure area is
free from grease and
water before reconnecting
plug.
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