TM-1-1500-344-23-2
AIRCRAFT VOLUME II
TECHNICAL MANUAL; CLEANING AND CORROSION CONTROL
APRIL 2009
TM-1-1500-344-23-2 - Page 46 of 240
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NAVAIR 01-1A-509-2
TM 1-1500-344-23-2
15 April 2009
c. Rinse away the loosened soil and cleaner with
fresh water. For rinsing, a rubber padded shut-off spray
nozzle is recommended (see Figure 2-6). Rinse the
cleaner and loosened soil from aircraft surface with a
fan spray nozzle, directed at an angle between 15 and
30 degrees from the surface. Continue rinsing until all
evidence of cleaner and soils have been removed from
aircraft.
d. For aircraft with gloss paint surfaces, ground-in
soils (boot marks, smudges) can be cleaned with
MIL-PRF-85570 Type III. Apply undiluted cleaner with a
damp cloth. Rub area with a circular motion. Rinse
thoroughly, then dry with a clean cloth. Do not allow
cleaner to dry on surface.
NOTE
The 3M Jet Pad, used with MIL-PRF-85570
Type I or Type II, will also adequately remove
boot marks, smudges, and ground-in soils.
e. For aircraft painted with a tactical paint scheme,
ground-in soils (boot marks, smudges) can be cleaned
with MIL-PRF-85570 Type IV spot cleaner. Blot undiluted
cleaner on using a cleaning pad or sponge. After
1-3 minutes, scrub these areas with the pad in a circular
motion. When the rubber particles in this cleaner are
rubbed with the pad, removable soils are erased from
the pores in the paint. Rinse thoroughly, then dry with a
clean cloth. Do not allow cleaner to dry on surface.
Figure 2-6. Automatic Water Spray Nozzle
Mist
Light
Spray
Coarse
Spray
Solid
Stream
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