TM-1-1500-344-23-4
CONSUMABLE MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT FOR AIRCRAFT AND AVIONICS VOLUME IV
TECHNICAL MANUAL; CLEANING AND CORROSION CONTROL
SEPTEMBER 2013
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NAVAIR 01-1A-509-4
TM 1-1500-344-23-4
01 September 2013
Table 2-15. Solvents
Nomenclature
Specifcation/
Part No.
National Stock
Number
Unit of
Issue
Intended Use
Usable
On
AC
AV
Degreasing Solvent
MIL-PRF-680
Type II
(High fash point)
Type III
(Very high fash point)
Type IV (High fash
point with citrus)
GL
CN (5 GL)
DR (55 GL)
GL
BX (2, 2.5 GL)
PT
QT
GL
CN (5 GL)
DR (55 GL)
General purpose cleaning solvent for
removing oil, grease, and preservation
compounds from painted or unpainted
metal surFaces. Do not use as a ±nal
cleaner prior to painting.
X
X
Wipe Solvent for
Aircraft Surfaces,
General Purpose
AMS 3167
(DS-108)
BX (24, PT
squeeze bottles)
BX (4, GL jugs)
CO (5 GL)
DR (55 GL)
Cleaning of aircraft structural (i.e.,
metal and composite) surfaces prior to
painting, sealing, bonding, application
of adhesion promoters. May be used
as a MEK, MIBK, and MIL-T-81772
alternative.
X
Cleaning Compound,
Solvent Mixtures
A-A-59281 (supersedes
MIL-C-38736)
Type I
(Normal solvent blend)
Type II
(Non-photochemically
reactive solvent blend)
PT
GL
DR (55 GL)
PT
GL
CN (5 GL)
DR (55 GL)
Wipe cleaning of aluminum surfaces
and solvent resistant coatings prior to
chemical treatments or the application
of integral fuel tank sealants.
X
Aliphatic Naphtha
TT-N-95 Type II
GL
CN (5 GL)
DR (55 GL)
Use for cleaning/degreasing acrylic
plastics (i.e., windscreens and
canopies) and removal of tape
adhesive residue.
X
X
Isopropyl Alcohol
(IPA)
TT-I-735
Grade A
CN (8 OZ)
QT
GL
DR (55 GL)
Use for removing fungi (molds), for
general cleaning oF oil ±lms, or to
displace water. Do not use on acrylic
plastic materials.
CAUTION
Use in squirt bottles only. Do not use in
spray bottles - atomized IPA is highly
fammable.
X
X
Acetone, 99.5%
(Technical Grade)
ASTM D329 (supersedes
O-A-51)
PT
GL
CN (5 GL)
DR (54 GL)
General purpose wipe cleaning solvent
for removing light oils, greases, or
preservation compounds from painted
or unpainted metal and composite
surfaces.
X
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