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But you can control corrosion±
LOk Fr a dull white or gray-Pwder inside coNnectors, receptAcles and plugs±
Healthy connections have a shiNy ³Ish±
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So if the metal appears dull, look closer± When you ´nD corrosµon, take actµon
to get rid of it a¶d prevent it f·m recurrIng±
Ta¸le 3¹4 of TM 55¹150¹343¹23, ºvionic Cleaning and Corrosion »reventioN/
Control, lists anD describes cleanINg materiAls you'll Nee¼ and Chapter 3 has the
cleaNing instructions±
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an electrical connector, such as a canNon plug,
apply cor¾osion preventive comPund to the insiDe of the plUg± ¿S¿ 8À3ÀÁ0¹
546Á8637 gets a 16Âoz aerosol can±
Just a little ¸Ãt'll do the job± Tilt the conNector down to Drain oÄ any excess±
Then wiÅ with a cleaning cloth±
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