TM-1-1500-344-23-2
AIRCRAFT VOLUME II
TECHNICAL MANUAL; CLEANING AND CORROSION CONTROL
APRIL 2009
TM-1-1500-344-23-2 - Page 47 of 240
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NAVAIR 01-1A-509-2
TM 1-1500-344-23-2
15 April 2009
f. Wheel wells, flap wells and other heavily soiled
areas which can tolerate water rinsing can be cleaned
with MIL-PRF-85570 Type V gel cleaner. This cleaner
may be sprayed on using a hand operated pump spray
or applied with a brush. Allow cleaner to dwell for five
minutes. Brush if necessary, then rinse thoroughly with
a coarse spray (see Figure 2-6).
2-9.3.3. Waterless Wipe Down. Waterless wipe down
procedures for spot cleaning shall be used only when
water is not available for rinsing, or when cold weather
prevents the use of water. The preferred waterless wipe
down method for removing soils and corrosive salt
residues is as follows:
Compound, Aircraft Cleaning
2
MIL-PRF-85570
a. Using a plastic spray bottle, apply MIL-PRF-85570
Type I or II (one part cleaner to 14 parts water) to the
exterior surfaces of the aircraft (several square feet at
a time).
b. After 30 seconds, scrub, then wipe cleaner and
soil from the surface with a clean cloth.
c. Rinsing with a cloth wet with fresh water following
the use of cleaner is desirable.
d. Rinse the cleaned surface with fresh water when
it becomes available.
2-9.3.4. Alternate Waterless Wipe Down. Use only
when water is not available for rinsing or when cold
weather prevents the use of water. The following is an
alternate method of waterless wipe down:
Compound, Corrosion Preventive
4
Water-Displacing
MIL-PRF-81309
a. Apply a film of a water displacing corrosion
preventive compound (MIL-PRF-81309 Type II).
b. Wipe with a cloth to remove the loosened soil.
c. Apply a second coat of MIL-PRF-81309 Type II.
d. Wipe the surface with a clean cloth.
2-9.3.5. Detergent Cleaning With Limited Water. Use
the following procedure, only when sufficient rinse water
is not available:
a. Mix either of the following in a bucket:
Compound, Aircraft Cleaning
2
MIL-PRF-85570
(1) One part MIL-PRF-85570 Type II and
14 parts water or
(2) One part MIL-PRF-85570 Type I and
14 parts water.
b. Apply the cleaner with a cleaning pad, sponge,
cloth, or cleaning brush. Apply to one small area at a
time.
c. Scrub the area and wipe clean with a soft cloth.
Solvent, Degreasing
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MIL-PRF-680
d. For stubborn soils, clean with degreasing solvent
MIL-PRF-680 Type II. Then scrub with one of the
solutions below:
(1)
One part MIL-PRF-85570 Type II and four
parts water.
(2)
MIL-PRF-85570 Type II RTU.
(3)
One part MIL-PRF-85570 Type I and four
parts water.
(4)
MIL-PRF-85570 Type IA.
e. Wipe clean with a soft cloth.
Compound, Corrosion Preventive
4
Water-Displacing
MIL-PRF-81309
f. Apply MIL-PRF-81309 Type II and wipe with a
clean, dry cloth.
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