NAVAIR 01-1A-509-3
01 March 2005
TM 1-1500-344-23-3
TO 1-1-689-3
Table 2-4. Avionic Cleaning Materials
Specification
Intended Use
Application
Restrictions
Do not use around oxygen,
Cleaning Compound,
General cleaning agent for light soil
Mix one part cleaner in 10
Aircraft Surface,
and dirt in equipment bays, on
oxygen fittings, or oxygen
parts distilled water and apply
MIL-PRF-85570 Type II
external cases and covers, and
with Cleaning Cloth, CCC-C-46 regulators. Fires or explosion
antenna assemblies.
Class 7. Rinse with fresh water may result.
and wipe dry.
Never use full strength, Do not
Heavy concentration of surface
Mix one part cleaner in six
allow to dry on surface.
grime, oil, exhaust smudge and fire
parts distilled water and apply
extinguishing chemicals in
with Cleaning Cloth CCC-C-46
equipment bays and on external
Class 7. Rinse with fresh water
Refer to Chapter 10 for
cases and covers.
and wipe dry.
emergency cleaning
procedures after immersion or
exposure to excessive
amounts of salt water, fire
extinguishing chemicals, soot,
smoke, or vaporous gases.
Cleans transparent and acrylic
Detergent, Liquid,
Mix 1 fluid oz (2 tablespoons)
plastics and cockpit indicator glass
Nonionic,
per gallon water.
covers. Also used in the Water-
MIL-D-16791 Type I
based Solvent Spray Cleaning Booth
For hand cleaning, apply with
and the Aqueous Ultrasonic Cleaner
Flannel Cloth, CCC-C-458
for removing contaminants.
Type II. Let dry; then remove
with dry flannel cloth.
Cleaning and Cleaning-
A cleaner-lubricant compatible with
Apply by spraying an even film
Avoid application to areas
Lubricating Compounds
potting compounds, rubbers, and
to the surface. Wipe clean with
requiring solder or coating.
insulation. May be used for cleaning
Electrical Contact,
Disposable Applicator or Pipe
and lubricating electrical contacts.
Low Ozone Depletion
Cleaner.
Potential
MIL-PRF-29608
Type I, Class L
Type I, Class C
May be used for cleaning electrical
contacts.
Water, Distilled
Cleaner for solder flux residue in all
Deionized water, obtainable
Apply a solution of one part
applications of electronics, electrical
from commercially available
deionized or distilled water to
equipment, and micro-miniature
three parts Isopropyl Alcohol,
processing units that is
circuits.
pumped into some shore
TT-I-735, and scrub joint and
activity shops, is an authorized
adjacent area with Acid Brush,
substitute.
A-A-289 style opt. or
Toothbrush, Wipe clean with
Cleaning Cloth, CCC-C-46
Class 7.
Avoid application to areas
Apply sparingly using
Fluid, VV-D-1078
Dimethyl polysiloxane silicone. A
Disposable Applicator or Pipe
requiring soldering or coating.
lubricant compatible with potting
Cleaner or syringe.
compounds, rubbers and insulations.
May be used to lubricate electrical
contacts.
Water dilutable cleaning compound.
Cleaning Compound,
Shall not be used for cleaning
Normal dilution is 1 part
plastic type canopies without
cleaner to 10 parts water.
Intended for medium to light
Aircraft Exterior,
the authorization of the aircraft
However, it can be diluted
cleaning of aircraft, the exterior of
MIL-PRF-87937
system manager.
4 parts cleaner to 10 parts
engines, and aerospace ground
Type II
water for spot cleaning.
equipment (AGE). It can be used as
(Air Force only)
an alternate replacement for
MIL-PRF-87936 Type I. Suitable for
use on high gloss or tactical paint
systems.
Type IV
Heavy duty water dilutable cleaning
Shall not be used for cleaning
Normal dilution is 1 part
(Air Force only)
compound. Intended for light to
plastic type canopies.
cleaner to 10 parts water.
heavy duty removal of greases, oils,
However, it can be diluted
hydraulic fluid, and carbon.
4 parts cleaner to 10 parts
water for spot cleaning.
