TM 1-1520-238-23 1-182 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 23. (cont) Cloth (item 54, App F) Flush thoroughly with fresh water. Blow dry with clean compressed air. Spray with corrosion preventive compound (item 63, App F). Remove excess with cloth (item 54, App F) to avoid dust  attraction. WARNING Never use a wire brush to clean a battery. Wear rubber gloves, an impermeable apron, and protective goggles when handling batteries. CAUTION Nickel-cadmium batteries must not be exposed to acid or acid vapors. Battery electrolytes are extremely corrosive. Spilled electrolytes will be removed immediately. Fumes from overheated electrolytes will spread to adjacent areas, causing rapid corrosion on unprotected surfaces. 24. Battery compartment Nickel- cadmium battery electrolyte deposits (potassium hydroxide solution) Sodium phosphate (item 188, App F) Corrosion preventive compound (item 64, App F) 6 oz. in 1 gallon water Remove spilled electrolyte immediately by flushing with fresh water. Neutralize the area by sponging generously with sodium phosphate (item 188, App F). Brush with a fiber brush, then flush with fresh water. Dry with clean wiping cloths. Keep the cell vents open. Preserve compartment. Use corrosion preventive compound (item 64, App F). Do not paint or preserve batteries. GO TO NEXT PAGE