TM-1-1500-344-23-2
AIRCRAFT VOLUME II
TECHNICAL MANUAL; CLEANING AND CORROSION CONTROL
APRIL 2009
TM-1-1500-344-23-2 - Page 58 of 240
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NAVAIR 01-1A-509-2
TM 1-1500-344-23-2
15 April 2009
2-16.2. GENERAL CLEANING PROCEDURES.
a. Vacuum clean all loose sand and contaminants
from all accessible areas inspected in accordance with
paragraph 2-16.1.
b. Ensure sand is vacuumed from avionics bays,
storage bays, and other enclosed compartments, such
as battery compartments and battery vent openings.
Pay particular attention to air inlets.
c. Use a soft bristle brush and air pressure (not to
exceed 10 psi) to dislodge sand between close-fitting
components. Repeat vacuum cleaning.
d. Hand wipe residual sand/dust film adhering to
surfaces with isopropyl alcohol (TT-I-735), degreasing
solvent (MIL-PRF-680 Type II), non-aqueous cleaner
(MIL-PRF-32295 Type I), or cleaning compound (MIL-
DTL-16791 or MIL-PRF-85570 Type II) on a clean cloth.
If cleaning compound is used, dilute according to
instructions for light soil, use sparingly and ensure that
all areas are thoroughly dried.
e. Dry with wiping cloths or blow dry with air pressure
less than 10 psi.
f. Wash aircraft exterior in accordance with
paragraph 2-9. Remove all standing water and allow
aircraft to dry thoroughly.
g. After washing, the aircraft shall be lubricated in
accordance with applicable maintenance instruction
manuals (MIMs).
h. Inspect for any remaining sand and re-clean until
all sand is removed.
2-16.3. TREATMENT OF SPECIFIC AREAS.
Detergent, Non-Ionic
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MIL-D-16791
a. Acrylic Plastic Parts (except Canopies). Wipe
with cloth wet with cleaning solution (MIL-DTL-16791
1 oz cleaner per 1 gallon water) and follow with a flannel
cloth wet with water. Dry with a clean cloth (A-A-50129).
Compound, Aircraft Cleaning
2
MIL-PRF-85570
b. Arresting Gear and Wheel Wells. Clean using
MIL-PRF-85570 Type II RTU or mix one part aircraft
cleaning compound, MIL-PRF-85570 Type II, to 4 parts
water. Rinse thoroughly with fresh water.
c. Battery Compartments. Neutralize acid in
accordance with paragraph 6-2, using sodium
bicarbonate for lead acid batteries and sodium phosphate
for nickel-cadmium batteries. Rinse with fresh water
and dry with wiping cloths.
Solvent, Degreasing
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MIL-PRF-680
d. Bearings. Clean sand from exposed bearings
with degreasing solvent (MIL-PRF-680 Type II). Inspect
bearings for sand damage. Contact cognizant bearing
engineer for specific disposition if necessary.
e. Canopy Exterior. Flush with water to remove
loose sand/dust. Clean using plastic polish (P-P-560)
and flannel cloth (A-A-50129).
Solvent, Degreasing
13
MIL-PRF-680
Cleaner, Non-Aqueous,
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Low VOC, HAP Free,
MIL-PRF-32295
Compound, Corrosion Preventive
6
MIL-PRF-16173
f. Control Cables. Clean using degreasing solvent
(MIL-PRF-680 Type II) or non-aqueous cleaner
(MIL-PRF-32295 Type I) and a clean wiping cloth.
Preserve with CPC (MIL-PRF-16173 Grade 4) or as
specified by the applicable maintenance instruction
manuals.
g. Ejection Seats. Refer to specific Ejection Seat
Manual.
Change 1 - 31 March 2010
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