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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
Before cleaning electrical and avionic equipment, ensure electrical power is disconnected.
Injury or death may occur. Material and procedures below are general. TM 55-1500-343-23
procedures shall be used as specified there in.
27.
Electrical
Connectors,
Avionics
Components,
Electrical, and
Avionics Equipment
Dust, dirt,
other loose
foreign
matter,
grease, oil
smudges,
light tarnish,
light
corrosion,
water
intrusion
Corrosion
preventive
compound
(item 64, App F)
Apply a thin film of
corrosion preventive
compound (item 64,
App F) to component.
Wipe with a clean cloth to
remove corrosion
preventive compound
(item 64, App F) along
with soil and residue. For
corrosion control and
water displacement, let
compound stand for at
least 5 minutes before
wiping off.
Fungus
Cloth (item 51,
App F)
(TM 1-1500-343-23)
28.
Flight control rod
end threads, jam
nuts, lock washers,
sliding bushings,
bolts
Signs of light
corrosion,
water
intrusion
Corrosion
preventive
compound
(item 63, App F)
Apply a thin film of
corrosion preventive
compound (item 63,
App F) using straw
applicator. Wipe away
excess to eliminate dust
attraction.
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