TM-1-1500-344-23-2
AIRCRAFT VOLUME II
TECHNICAL MANUAL; CLEANING AND CORROSION CONTROL
APRIL 2009
TM-1-1500-344-23-2 - Page 165 of 240
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NAVAIR 01-1A-509-2
TM 1-1500-344-23-2
15 April 2009
9-8.2. SPECIFIC EXTERNAL AREAS.
The following
external aircraft areas require special emergency
cleaning.
9-8.2.1. Airframes. The following procedure is
applicable for cleaning airframes:
a. If the aircraft fuselage, hull, or wings are in a
salvageable condition, drain holes may be made for
draining water by drilling out rivets at the lowest points.
All repairable/reusable parts shall be collected and
returned with the aircraft when shipment is made.
b. Flush all areas with clean, fresh water while
draining. If possible, units or components that have
been removed should be immersed in fresh water and
then flushed thoroughly with fresh water. Drain away
the water and dry the areas with cloths, paper towels, or
air pressure less than 10 psi.
Compound, Aircraft Cleaning
2
MIL-PRF-85570
c. Clean surfaces with a solution of one part of
aircraft cleaning compound (MIL-PRF-85570 Type II) in
14 parts of water. Scrub affected areas using the solution.
Flush thoroughly with fresh water and drain away the
excess water. Dry with cloths, paper towels, or air
pressure less than 10 psi.
Compound, Corrosion Preventive
4
MIL-PRF-81309
d. To aid in the removal of water, liberally apply
water displacing CPC (MIL-PRF-81309 Type II) to all
other areas that cannot be properly drained or have
recesses which are difficult to reach.
e. All repairable/reuseable parts shall be collected
and returned with the aircraft when shipment is made.
9-8.2.2. Antennas. Remove the antenna according to
instructions in the aircraft maintenance manual. Treat in
accordance with Volume III. In-place cleaning may be
accomplished as follows:
a. Check antenna insulators for damage or cracks.
Compound, Aircraft Cleaning
2
MIL-PRF-85570
b. Brush or spray a solution of one part aircraft
cleaning compound (MIL-PRF-85570 Type II) in 14 parts
water onto the affected area.
c. Scrub the area with a small, soft brush or wiping
cloth dipped in the above cleaning solution.
d. Rinse with clean, fresh water.
e. Dry the area with a clean, dry cloth.
9-8.2.3. Armament. The following instructions are for
initial treatment of armament equipment that has been
immersed in salt water or subjected to fire extinguishing
chemicals.
9-8.2.3.1. Safety Precautions. Before performing any
cleaning tasks, make certain that preliminary safety
precautions are followed:
a. Ensure that the aircraft is safe for maintenance.
b. Disconnect all electrical power and ensure that all
armament switches are in the OFF or SAFE positions.
NOTE
For removal of armament equipment, refer to
the applicable manual for the respective aircraft.
c. Remove all ordnance from the armament
equipment and dispose of contaminated ammunition as
required.
9-8.2.3.2. Cleaning Procedure. After completion of
safety precautions, clean armament equipment as
follows:
a. Rinse equipment with clean, fresh water.
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